As a graduate of the interior design program with a diploma in interior design or associate of applied science degree in interior design, you could work for advertising agencies, TV stations, publishing houses, magazine companies, public relations firms, print shops, newspapers and corporate media departments, or do freelance design work.
You will learn to do:
- Residential Design
- Cost Estimates
- Space planning
- Historic Design
- Commercial Design
- Lighting Applications Designs
- Make use of computerized software
- Establish Design Perspectives
- Create Kitchen & Baths Designs
- Design Floor Plans
- Interior Product Sales
You can have a career as a:
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- Space Planning Director
- Manufacturer Sales Rep
- Facilities Manager
- Senior Designer
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- Interior Designer
- Renderer
- CADD Designer
- Kitchen & Bath Designer
- Freelance Designer
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You will be able to find a job in several types of places, like:/p>
- Interior Design Firms
- Kitchen & Baths Designers
- Home Improvement Companies
- Architectural Firms
- Furniture Companies
- Commercial Design Firms
- Specialty Houses
- Lighting Companies
- Flooring Companies
- Retail Companies
Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design
The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design program is to allow students the opportunity to develop and advance in their skills and comprehension in which they require to design for clients in the residential and commercial industries. The graduate will gain additional insights and purpose of all aspects of design including but not limited to lighting techniques, construction and building codes along with an assortment of other interior design expertise that goes with the information and practices developed within the diploma and associate degrees.
Once the student graduates, he or she will be capable of:/p>
- Applying the ethics and basics of design in their interior settings
- Devising their own functional and aesthetic design concepts
- Working in Space Planning and Universal Design
- Utilizing Visual Communication Media as a way to present designs to clients
- Preparing drawings for non load-bearing interior construction
- Determining material finishes and meeting codes
- Contracting documents and specifications for similar trades
By earning the Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design, students are ready to obtain a career in positions like commercial and residential space planner and consultant, kitchen and bath designer, product or finish sales representative, lighting design specialist and many other challenging positions.
The Interior Design Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.) is comprised of a total of 192 credit hours (2,452 clock hours). If you take day classes, you can expect to earn your degree in as little as 3 years (132 weeks). If you opt for the available evening classes, you will have earned your degree in three and a half years (154 weeks).
List of education programs offered by Louisville Technical Institute in Interior Design
- Interior Design
Louisville Technical Institute list of campuses in Interior Design
- Louisville Technical Institute - Louisville, (Kentucky)
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