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Certificate Program in Interior Design and Interior Architecture

"I just tried a class and really loved it, so I kept moving forward."

Juyun Yim

Certificate Program in Interior Design and Interior Architecture

Learn how to create exciting spaces that are functional, aesthetically pleasing and sustainable. The Certificate Program in Interior Design and Interior Architecture offers a comprehensive education that combines studio courses with the study of design theory and history.

It teaches you manual and digital drawing skills that allow you to communicate your ideas effectively. You learn from industry professionals who help you build a strong portfolio to start your career. The certificate also provides educational credits needed to qualify for the California Council for Interior Design Certification exam (the IDEX® California exam) and the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certification exam.

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Beginning August 15, 2020, you must have a Zoom account to participate.

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Courses

Required Courses (Phase I)

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Minimum Required

20 Academic Unit(s)

Maximum Allowed

300 Academic Unit(s)

  • ARCH X475 Design Principles and Elements
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X486.1 Design Communication I
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X412.7 Color Theory and Application for Interiors
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X479.1 AutoCAD
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X486.2 Design Communication II
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X486.3 Design Communication III
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X412.4 History of Architecture, Interiors and Decorative Arts I
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Status

    Not Available

  • ARCH X481 Digital Presentation Techniques
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

Required Courses (Phase II)

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Minimum Required

7 Course(s)

Maximum Allowed

300 Course(s)

  • ARCH X482.1 Design Studio I
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X480 Interior Finishes and Materials
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Status

    Not Available

  • ARCH X412.5 History of Architecture, Interiors and Decorative Arts II
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Status

    Not Available

  • ARCH X479.2 Revit
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X413.8 Space Planning
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Status

    Not Available

  • ARCH X484 Fundamentals of Lighting Design
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Status

    Not Available

  • ARCH X482.2 Design Studio II
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

Required Courses (Phase III)

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Minimum Required

6 Course(s)

Maximum Allowed

225 Course(s)

  • ARCH X483 Building Components and Systems for Interior Architecture
    Units / CEUs

    4

    Status

    Not Available

  • ARCH X482.3 Design Studio III
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X414.6 Construction Documents
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X409 Business Practices for Interior Designers
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Status

    Not Available

  • ARCH X482.4 Design Studio IV
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Status

    Not Available

  • ARCH X413.5 Portfolio and Professional Presentation
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Status

    Not Available

Electives

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4 Academic Unit(s)

Maximum Allowed

90 Academic Unit(s)

  • ARCH X409.2 Internship in Interior Design
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X443.2 Design Theory and Process
    Units / CEUs

    1

    Status

    Not Available

  • ARCH X414.9 Kitchen and Bath Design
    Units / CEUs

    3

    Status

    Not Available

  • ARCH X474 Fundamentals of Interior Design
    Units / CEUs

    1

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X413.1 Sketching for Interiors
    Units / CEUs

    1

    Status

    Not Available

  • ARCH X411.6 Principles of Sustainability
    Units / CEUs

    1

    Delivery Options

    Online

    Status

    Available

  • ARCH X499.2 Exploring the World of Textiles
    Units / CEUs

    1

    Status

    Not Available

  • ARCH X400 Origins of Influence: Asian Architecture
    Units / CEUs

    2

    Status

    Not Available

Getting Perspective on a Fulfilling Artistic Career

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Prerequisites

A bachelor's degree (in any field) is required to register for the Certificate Program in Interior Design and Interior Architecture. If you do not have a bachelor's degree, you may still be eligible based on previous course work, work experience and portfolio review. Contact the department for more details.

If you possess a degree in interior design or architecture, you may be granted advanced standing admission and exempt from some preliminary coursework. You must pay a separate registration fee if you qualify for advanced standing. Contact the department for complete details on advanced standing registration.

Curriculum Requirements

The curriculum comprises 21 required courses (57 semester units) and two to four electives (4 semester units) for a total of 61 semester units. Candidates must pay a nonrefundable certificate registration fee.

All courses must be taken for a letter grade. To receive the certificate, you must maintain an overall minimum 2.5 grade point average, with a grade of C or better in each course. A Certificate with Distinction will be awarded to those who complete the certificate with a GPA of 3.9 or higher. All coursework must be completed within five years.

How to Register

By registering, you declare your intention to complete the curriculum (domestic students only). To register online for the Certificate Program in Interior Design and Interior Architecture, complete these two steps:

  1. Submit the online registration, and complete your student account profile if you are a new student.
  2. Pay the nonrefundable registration fee through your shopping cart. Please allow 3–5 business days for the registration to appear in your student account.

 

Estimated Cost

Each course is priced individually, and you pay the course fee at the time of enrollment. The certificate has an estimated total cost of $23,500 (not including textbooks, course materials or registration fee). Course fees are subject to change.

Certificate and Award Request

Once you have completed the certificate coursework, notify UC Berkeley Extension that you have completed the curriculum and request your certificate. Send an email to extension-interiordesign@berkeley.edu or call (510) 664-7824. After your records have been reviewed, verified and approved (usually within two to three weeks), your certificate will be mailed to you.

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The Soul of Design: Exploring the Neuroscience of Beauty
In this online event, Lisa Staprans—an award-winning interior designer—discusses how to create transformative spaces for living and work that not only enhance health and well-being, but also resonate with the soul.

 

Additional Information

Your Portfolio

Careers in interior design and interior architecture are premised on building a portfolio. Each course in the certificate facilitates producing work for your portfolio. Therefore, we highly recommend that you retain work from previous classes that can be used for your portfolio.

Professional Organizations

All students are eligible to join student chapters of the following professional organizations:

  • American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
  • International Interior Design Association (IIDA)

Advisory Board

Pamela Babey

Principal

BAMO

Collin Burry

Principal

Gensler

Daniel Huntsman

Principal and President

Huntsman Architectural Group

Gary Hutton

Principal

Gary Hutton Design

Charles Kahn

Principal 

Kahn Design Associates

Lorissa Kimm

Principal

Lorissa Kimm Architect

Steven McCollom

Workplace Offerings Space and Design Manager

Intuit

Melissa Mizell

Principal

Gensler

David Oldroyd

Principal

Orlando Diaz-Azcuy Design Associates

Raveevarn Choksombatchai

Associate Professor of Architecture

Department of Architecture

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