Residential Interiors Diploma at Atlanta College of Art Georgia
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009Residential Interiors — Diploma
ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE
Interior designers believe that the quality of life can be enhanced through what they call “the built environment,” which includes office, retail, and commercial spaces as well as homes. For people with college experience who want to enhance their skills for their current positions or begin a completely new career, the residential interiors diploma program offers an opportunity to develop basic skills for entry into this popular and growing industry, skills applicable to all aspects of interiors, but especially residential interiors. The program provides a solid foundation for a variety of entry-level positions in the residential interiors industry, from furniture showrooms and materials suppliers to trade marts and major department stores, and more.
What You’ll Study
• Begin with a foundation in software for the applied arts and 2-D design.
• Move on to architectural drafting, 3-D design, interior space and textiles.
• Learn the history of design.
• Finally, bring these skills together in residential design development.
Career Opportunities
With a solid base of knowledge and understanding in the fundamentals of residential interiors, graduates can seek entry-level positions at trade marts, with furniture galleries or textile showrooms, as sales representatives, as suppliers to the trade, and as assistants to interior designers.
Total Credit Hours: 48
6 Quarters