The Interior Design Technology Department offers programs in Residential Design, Commercial Design, Interior Design Assistant and an Interior Design Associate in Science Degree. Interior Designers improve the quality of life for the occupants of an interior space by making it functional and aesthetically pleasing. The designer must have knowledge of not only materials and products appropriate to a particular project, but also knowledge of building codes that protect the safety and welfare of the public. Our program provides the student with the skills necessary to be successful in this ever-evolving field and challenges the individual to create dynamic interiors that also respect the environment. Students learn about the many career options in residential and commercial design, and areas of specialization such as kitchen & bath, hospitality, health care, model homes, lighting specialist, and CAD operator, just to name a few. As a student nears program completion, the internship class provides the opportunity to work in an actual design environment and to network in the industry.

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES

  • Associate in Science Degree in Interior Design
  • Commercial Interior Design Certificate
  • Residential Design Certificate
  • Interior Design Assistant Certificate

CAREERS

  • Space Planning
  • Hospitality Design
  • Lighting Specialist
  • Healthcare Design
  • Model Home Design
  • Kitchen and Bath Design
  • Real Estate Staging
  • Design Showroom In-house Designer
  • Merchandiser
  • CAD Operator/Illustrator

HOW TO APPLY

  • Apply online at fullcoll.edu
  • Apply for financial aid: fafsa.ed.gov
  • Take the online orientation
  • Meet with a Counselor
  • Update Personal info in My Gateway
  • Register for classes
  • Pay fees

SALARY RANGE: $29,660–$102,590 per year

JOB OUTLOOK: Employment of interior designers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2016 to 2026, slower than the average for all occupations. Designers will be needed to respond to consumer expectations that the interiors of structures meet certain conditions, such as being environmentally friendly and more easily accessible. Although only about 5 percent of interior designers are directly employed in the construction industry, many interior designers are heavily dependent on that industry to generate new work projects for them. In addition to demand created by new construction, demand for interior designers will also arise from the need to remodel and renovate existing homes, commercial buildings, and other facilities, such as hospitals, hotels, and schools. For example, interior designers will be needed to help accommodate the future living needs of an aging population, especially for those people who choose to stay in their homes as they age.

FACULTY

Adriana Currie
714-992-7280
acurrie@fullcoll.edu