RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR DESIGN
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Build Your Future in Residential Interior Design
The Residential Interior Design Certificate prepares students in designing and creating interior spaces such as single-family homes, accessory dwelling units, condominiums, home offices, media rooms, kitchens and bathrooms. Computer graphics will be used to communicate design concepts and solutions. In addition, students will qualify to take the IDEX (Interior Design Examination) administered by the California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC) leading to the professional designation of Certified Interior Designer (CID) in the State of California.
Degrees & Certificates
- Apply online at fullcoll.edu
- Apply for financial aid: fafsa.ed.gov
- Take the online orientation
- Take assessment exam
- Meet with a Counselor
- Update Personal info in My Gateway
- Register for classes
- Pay fees
Adriana Currie
acurrie@fullcoll.edu
714.992.7280
Brian Kaneko
bkaneko@fullcoll.edu
714.992.7561
Frequently Asked Questions
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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The cost is $46 per unit. Non-resident tuition: $258 per unit PLUS enrollment fees (Non-Resident Tuition includes $19.00 Capital Outlay fee per Ed Code 76141).
Costs may vary; please visit website for more information: http://admissions.fullcoll.edu/fees-refunds/.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
Associate degree or certificate completion depends on program unit requirements and whether student is enrolled full-time or part-time.
WHAT ARE THE JOBS AND HOW MUCH DO THEY PAY?
For information on jobs in this industry sector and their median annual salaries visit: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/.
Career opportunities:
• Decorating Consultant
• Design Manager
• Interior Design Consultant
• Interior Design Coordinator
• Interior Design Director
• Interior Design Principal
• Interior Design Project Manager
• Interior Designer
• Showroom Executive Director
WHAT IS THE JOB OUTLOOK IN CALIFORNIA?
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.
Average Salary in this Field
$29,660 to
$102,590 Per Year
Careers in this Field
Interior Designer
Showroom Executive Director
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