Program Overview
If you are detail-oriented, love beautiful surroundings and have an eye for balance and color, then interior design may be your calling. FSCJ can help prepare you for a career doing what you enjoy. The Associate in Science (A.S.) in Interior Design Technology degree program will tap into your creativity using a balance of theory, practical hands-on training and real-life experience to provide you with the foundation you will need to become a successful designer. Interior designers learn the characteristics and performance of textiles, computer-aided drafting skills, space-planning skills, furniture and accessory arrangement, hand drawing, rendering and color selection, communication, presentation skills and portfolios are emphasized.
Industry Associations
- National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ)
- Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)
- American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
- International Interior Design Association (IIDA)
- National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA)
- Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS)
- Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC)
Based on the professional standards established by The Council of Interior Design Accreditation and industry partners, the A.S. in Interior Design Technology degree will help you develop competencies in all phases of design.
Your degree will culminate with a professional internship during your last term that will provide you with experience in the interior design industry. It will consist of a course component and a minimum 180 hours interning in the field.
Program Roadmap
Quick Facts
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Program Code:
2389
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Degree:
Interior Design Technology (A.S.)
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Total Credits:
75 Credits
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Online Program:
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Financial Aid Eligible:
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Program Contact
Catalog
2389
Interior Design Technology (A.S.)
75 Credits
Program Outcomes
Upon completing this program, students will be able to
demonstrate proficiency in the following program learning outcomes:
Applied Problem
Solving/Critical Thinking Skills
Students will be able to apply problem solving/critical thinking skills to
design challenges.
Industry-Related Technology
Skills
Students will be able to demonstrate industry-related technology skills.
Communication Skills
Students will communicate design projects through graphic techniques and
visual/ oral presentation skills.
Social Awareness in Living
Structures
Students will be able to apply social awareness principles in living
structures.
Portfolio Development and
Presentation
Students will be able to demonstrate effective portfolio development and
presentation skills.
Demonstrate Employability
Student will demonstrate employability skills and identify job and career
opportunities to conduct a job search and demonstrate job interview techniques.
Career Opportunities
Graduates qualify for
entry-level positions with interior design studios, architectural firms,
furniture and design showrooms, and other businesses specializing in interior
furnishings. Types of career positions include interior designer, design
assistant, sales representatives, CAD operator, interior decorator, merchandise
displayer, and space planner. Designers are needed to respond to consumer
expectations that the interiors of homes and businesses meet certain
conditions, such as being environmentally friendly or more easily accessible.
Certifications and Licenses
Graduates of this program fulfill the educational requirements needed for eligibility to take the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam. Courses within the program may help students prepare to pursue optional certifications, including LEED Associate, Evidence-Based Design, Kitchen and Bath, and Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist.
Note: If you are considering employment in a state other than Florida, please visit https://www.fscj.edu/academics/license-disclose to determine if this program will meet the selected state’s requirements to sit for licensure or certification testing.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Join Florida State College at Jacksonville Interior Design Technology (A.S.) program today.
Questions? Contact admissions.