INTERIOR DESIGN

ABOUT THE JOB

PlanDesignfurnish interiors of residential,

commercial, or industrial buildingsFormulate design which is practical,

aesthetic, and conducive to intended purposes,

May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design.

Average annual wage = 60,100

WHAT DO THEY DO?

plan and design interior environments for enclosed spaces

They also use what’s known as CAD (computer-aided drafting)

They also select or design and purchase furnishings, art works, and accessories

They estimate material requirements and costs, and present design to client for approval

They have to coordinate with other professionals, to ensure job success

They advise the client on the interior design factors

knowledge of design techniquesknowledge of principles and processes

for providing customer and personal services.

knowledge of materials, tools, and methods involved in construction

knowledge of the structure and content of the

knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning.

4-year bachelor’s degree

WHAT THEY NEED TO KNOW

COLLEGES THAT OFFER THE MAJOR

Boston Architectural collegePratt instituteCalifornia college of the artsSchool of the Art Institute of ChicagoSDSU (San Diego State University)International Academy of Design and

TechnologySeattle Pacific University

TYPICAL COURSE WORK

Art history Audio CAD (computer aided design) Computer drafting studio Furniture design studio Interior design studio Perspective and rendering Interior material and finishes Residential design studio Two-dimensional design Three-dimensional design

http://www.iseek.org/education/fieldOfStudy?tab=5&id=251300

http://www.cacareerzone.org/reports/users/custom

www.academyart.edu/interior-design-school/

www.aionline.edu/interior-design-degree/

CREDITS