Mission: The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the interior decorating industry. The content includes but is not limited to, the principles of color and design; techniques applicable to the interior decorating industry; smart home technology; sustainable design; interior decorating components and basic decorative styles; the elements and principles of design; planning and developing a decorating project; and the applications of furniture, fabric, floor coverings, wall and window treatments, and bedding and accessories. This program focuses on broad, transferable skills, stresses the understanding of all aspects of the residential decoration industry and demonstrates such elements of the industry as planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues, and health, safety, and environmental issues. 

This program prepares the student for the following credentialing exam:

Students who complete all four courses in the program are eligible to take the nationally recognized C.I.D. exam from Certified Interior Decorators International, use the C.I.D. appellation at the end of their names, and call themselves Professional Certified Interior Decorators.

Program V200600 consists of a planned sequence of courses:

Home Staging Designer/Color Specialist - Course HEV0414 (350 Hours) – In this section, students will identify roles and opportunities in the interior design industry. They will be able to explain and apply the principles of socially responsible design and human factors in the interior decorating industry. There will be an understanding of the element and principles of design, color principles, theories, and systems, drafting techniques and basic use of computer-aided (CAD) software to support interior design projects. At the end of the course, students will do a Studio Project that applies applies and demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the design process through a remodeling project, creating a professional interior design plan.

SMART Home Specialist/Space Planner - Course HEV0452 (350 Hours) – Students will research, analyze, and evaluate the evolution of design periods and movements, understanding their impact on the interior design industry. They will analyze, interpret, and apply current design styles to create personalized and informed design solutions, integrate Smart Home Technology into residential design, interpret, and apply construction documents to support the interior design process. Students will also apply space planning techniques to design functional and aesthetically pleasing interiors and be able to define the new home construction process and how it integrates to interior design practices. At the end of the course, students will do a Studio Project that demonstrates an understanding of the design process through a new home construction project.

Project Management/Sustainability/Kitchen and Bath Designer - Course HEV0453 (300 Hours) – Students will identify products, materials, installation used in residential exteriors, products, materials and installation used in the residential interior as well as evaluate and implement a residential lighting plan. They will be able to demonstrate knowledge of furnishing the interior, understanding of how environmental responsibility informs sustainable design, proficiency in interior design project management, and expertise in bathroom design aligned with industry standards. At the end of the course, students will do a Studio Project that applies industry standards and advanced practices in bathroom design.

Interior Decorator/Entrepreneur Course - HEV0415 (250 Hours) – Students will synthesize knowledge and skills to create a comprehensive whole-house design project. They will develop and apply foundational business practices and professionalism within the interior design industry and cultivate and demonstrate employability skills essential for career success in the interior design industry.

Distance Education: Not available at this time

Industry Certification(s): Certified Interior Decorator (C.I.D.)

Educational Partner in good standing with Certified Interior Decorators International, Inc.  http://www.cidinternational.org 

Minimum Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirement:  70%

Minimum Attendance Requirement:  90%

Basic Skills Exit Requirement for Program Completion:  Student's competency in computation (mathematics) and communication (reading/language arts) is assessed; required basic skills grade levels are: Computation - 9 and Communication - 9.

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Program length and costs are approximate, and subject to change.

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