Interior Design Upholstery and Soft Goods Production
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Interior Design Upholstery and Soft Goods Production is intended to provide students with the knowledge and creative skills important to operating current commercial machinery and upholstery. The program prepares students for an entry-level career as an upholsterer or soft goods fabricator for residential and commercial applications. Students will study design principles, history and use of fabrics and textiles, colors, and upholstery techniques utilized in upholstery and soft goods production. Elective coursework also allows students to take specific courses preparing them for a particular segment of the industry they are most interested in pursuing. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Interior Design is also available.
Details
Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Interior Design Upholstery and Soft Goods Production (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5074
Total credits required
30
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Demonstrate the use of equipment and skills required to successfully complete upholstery and soft goods projects for interiors according to specifications.
- Develop design solutions for upholstery and soft goods that integrate furnishings, finishes, color, and design themes.
- Apply knowledge of the history of interiors, architecture, and decorative arts when planning design solutions for upholstery, draperies, and other soft goods for interiors.
- Integrate knowledge of environmentally responsible and sustainable materials for use in the production of soft goods for interiors.
Career statistics
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Interior Designers
$56,130 Show expanded career information for Interior Designers
Upholsterers
$39,960 Show expanded career information for Upholsterers
There are additional career opportunities associated with this certificate that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:
- Facilities Managers
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INT105 | Introduction to Interior Design | Gateway course | 3 | ||
| INT/TEC126 or TEC128 |
Sewing for the Home or Home Upholstery | 3 | |||
| INT150 | Color and Design | Critical course | 3 | ||
| INT145 or (INT145AA and INT145AB) |
Drawing and Rendering Studio or (Sketching and Visualization and Rendering) | 3 | |||
| INT156 | Furniture Upholstery I | Critical course | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INT115 or INT120 or TEC114 or TEC116 |
Historical Architecture and Furniture or Modern Architecture and Furniture or Textiles: Block Printing/Silk Screening or Textiles: Stitchery and Embellishment | Select one of the courses from the list for a total of 3 credits: or TEC116 (1 credit) may be repeated for a total of 3 credits | H, HU or HU or None or None | 3 | |
| INT157 | Furniture Upholstery II | 3 | |||
| INT158 | Furniture Upholstery III | 3 | |||
| INT159 | Furniture Upholstery IV | 3 | |||
| INT160 or TEC222 |
Fabrics for Interiors or Textiles | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INT105 | Introduction to Interior Design | Gateway course | 3 | ||
| INT145 or (INT145AA and INT145AB) |
Drawing and Rendering Studio or (Sketching and Visualization and Rendering) | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INT150 | Color and Design | Critical course | 3 | ||
| INT156 | Furniture Upholstery I | Critical course | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INT/TEC126 or TEC128 |
Sewing for the Home or Home Upholstery | 3 | |||
| INT157 | Furniture Upholstery II | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INT158 | Furniture Upholstery III | 3 | |||
| INT159 | Furniture Upholstery IV | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INT115 or INT120 or TEC114 or TEC116 |
Historical Architecture and Furniture or Modern Architecture and Furniture or Textiles: Block Printing/Silk Screening or Textiles: Stitchery and Embellishment | Select one of the courses from the list for a total of 3 credits: or TEC116 (1 credit) may be repeated for a total of 3 credits | H, HU or HU or None or None | 3 | |
| INT160 or TEC222 |
Fabrics for Interiors or Textiles | 3 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=187188).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.