Interior Design

The field of interior design provides a variety of job opportunities in the field of both residential and non-residential interior design. The focus of the studies is technical knowledge, professional practices, and aesthetic principles. Interior designers qualify for a variety of jobs including residential and commercial interior design, set design, showroom design, and sales positions for furniture, textiles and accessories, and all businesses dealing with interiors.

This is a limited-seating program due to classroom capacity and instruction format. Each fall semester, 20 students are able to begin the design course sequence. Please contact the program coordinator for more information.

Admission Cycle: Fall Start for Interior Design Courses, General Education Courses may begin any semester
Maximum Number Admitted Annually: 20 new students can begin the design course sequence each fall

Program of Study

Curriculum content includes residential and non-residential interior design, architectural drafting, computer-aided design, sustainable design principles/practices, and universal design. Also included are basic design, history of interiors and furnishings, products, business practices, graphic presentations, general education courses as well as cooperative education.

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Recommended Courses and Skills

Strong art background, drawing and computer drafting skills.

Technical Standards

Technical Standards for Interior Design

Helpful Personal Attributes

An interest in design, good decision-making skills, good oral and written communication skills, and computer skills. The willingness to adapt to changing technology, the ability to manage detailed projects and the ability to work in a team environment.

Student Work Examples

Student Work – Interior Design

Careers Available

An Interior Design degree can start you on a variety of career paths, listed below is a sampling of industries that employ interior designers. These careers can be in-house or contract basis / self-employed.

Field	Career Paths
Facilities / Space Management:	Assisted Living Communities Healthcare Facilities Office Buildings Museums / Parks Public Buildings / Institutions Real Estate / Developers
Residential Design / Residences:	Children’s Spaces Custom Furniture Design Aging-in-Place Design Barrier-free Design Staging / Organizing Kitchen and Bath Design Window Treatment Specialist
Government / Institutions:	Colleges, Universities, and Schools Federal / State / Local Institutions Healthcare Facilities Medical Supply / Furniture Companies Museum Design / Display Hospitality (Hotels, Restaurants, Conference) Senior Living Special Needs
Manufacturers:	Carpet and Flooring Fabric / Textile Furniture Lighting Wallcovering Marketing Product Design Sales Representative Trade show / Exhibit Design
Retail:	Colorist Exhibit / Display Design Home Fashion Coordinator Lighting Design Retail Store Designer / Space Planner Retail Visual Merchandising Sales Manger Wholesale Showroom Design
Entertainment Industries:	Amusement Parks Casinos Movies TV Theaters / Auditoriums
Other Specialities:	Project Management CAD Specialist Renderer Product Designer Model Builder Marketing Journalism Teaching Sale Representative

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Program Offerings

Program	Credential Level	Offered	Code
Interior Design	Associate in Applied Science	Day	A30220

Program Contact

If you would like additional information about the Interior Design Program, contact Gisele Taylor-Wells, Department Chair/Program Coordinator at 336.757.3200 or gtaylorwells@forsythtech.edu.

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