Interior Design Technology (2012)
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At a Glance
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This degree program offers courses in interior design that focus on professional and technical knowledge, client needs, cost effectiveness, building systems, health, safety and environmental issues, as well as aesthetic principles essential to understanding space planning and the design process. |
Employment Opportunities |
Upon completion of this program, you may seek employment as an Interior Design Assistant, Visual Merchandiser, Kitchen & Bath Designer, Sales Representative or Sales Support Coordinator.
Enter interior design in the Search Jobs Box (on Furgusons Career Guidance Center web site).
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Job Outlook |
The outlook for interior designers is increasing nationally. A total of 3,309 average openings are expected for this occupation between 2006 and 2016.
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Salary Information |
The average annual wage is $49,296 for Interior Designers. The entry annual wage is $26,853 and the experienced annual wage is $60,507.
Salaries vary depending on location, skills, experience, position, education, and organization.
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| Special Skills or Qualifications Needed |
Creative problem solving skills, aesthetic judgement, ability to organize and control details, visualize and plan. Requires ability to manage, supervise and coordinate work schedules and budgets. Must have business sense, good communication/presentation skills and ability to deal with clients with varying backgrounds, needs and tastes. Good personal presence an asset. |
| Career Path Notes |
After completion of this program, four years of work experience under a licensed interior designer or registered architect is required to apply for licensing and to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) Examination.
A student graduating from the program will be eligible to sit for the NKBA Associate Kitchen & Bath Designer (AKBD) academic exam and earn the Associate Kitchen & Bath Designer (AKBD) appellation. Afterwards, a minimum of three years full-time residential kitchen/bath design experience is required to sit for the NKBA design exam and become a Certified Kitchen and/or Bathroom Designer (CKD/CBD).
Many programs have transfer agreements with other colleges and universities that allow students to transfer course or program credit into a four-year program. For information on transfer agreements, visit www.pbcc.edu/transfer.xml. |
Career Planning Suggestions for Success |
Thoroughly research the occupation and talk with an Interior Designer in the field. The PBCC Career Consultants Network may have the name of a person you can contact. Refer to the Career Center information listed below
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| Sources of Additional Information |
Careers in Interior Design
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