2389 - Interior Design Technology (A.S.)

The mission of the Associate in Science in Interior Design Technology program is to educate, train, and develop students for diverse opportunities in the interior design field. This program is intended for individuals seeking entry-level employment in the interior design profession. The program utilizes professional standards established by the Council of Interior Design Accreditation and industry partners in developing and implementing the curriculum. There is an emphasis on theory, practical hands-on training, and field experiences. This balanced approach enhances the educational experience and provides a sound foundation for distinctive success in the field of interior design.

What is the Difference Between Design and Decorating?

Interior design is the art and science of understanding people’s behavior to create functional spaces within a building. Decoration is the furnishing or adorning of a space with fashionable or beautiful things. In short, interior designers may decorate, but decorators do not design. Interior designers apply creative and technical solutions within a structure that are functional, attractive and beneficial to the occupants’ quality of life and culture. Designs respond to and coordinate with the building shell and acknowledge the physical location and social context of the project. (Source: QPractice.com)

The Interior Design Technology program includes a combination of theory, laboratory, and field experiences for the development of competencies in all phases of interior design. Concepts of the program include the elements and principles of design, space planning, furniture and accessory arrangement, characteristics and performance of textiles, hand drawing and rendering, color selection, rules and regulations related to industry, and computer-aided drafting skills. Communication, presentation skills, and portfolios are also emphasized.

The program culminates in a professional internship during the student’s last semester in the program. With approval from the Program Manager, a student may enroll in the internship course, which will consist of a class component and an internship of a minimum 180 hours at a relevant site.

This program can be completed entirely online. Interior Design courses may also be offered at Kent Campus. To stay on track, it is essential that students contact the program office regarding scheduling questions or concerns because not all of the interior design courses are offered every term and many prerequisites apply.

A minimum grade of C or higher must be achieved in all professional coursework.

(904) 381-3509 or theresa.menotte@fscj.edu, or interiordesign@fscj.edu.

• Interior Design Information Orientation