Interior Design Consultant, Certificate

Program Details

Semester 1

• MKT 140 - Selling Credits: 3
• MKT 110 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
• INT 124 - Interior Design Analysis Credits: 3
• INT 125 - Interior Design Planning Credits: 3
• APP 235 - Visual Merchandising Studio Credits: 3
• APP 261 - Fashion Industry Analysis Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 18

These credits are applicable to the Fashion diploma  or the AAS degree in Fashion/Design  .

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$160.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Costs can be reduced by renting textbooks or buying e-texts.

Approximate Total for certificate: $3,630**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Participate in a team effort in developing and promoting the sale of home fashion merchandise.
• Design visual presentations to project current trends that generate customer excitement.
• Work with customers in the development of space planning and room décor.
• Coordinate a variety of components to achieve effective design principles.
• Demonstrate excellence in providing quality customer service.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Collaborate with coworkers to work effectively with customers.
• Work creatively with presentation of product lines.
• Project a fashionable and professional image.
• Demonstrate effective use of appropriate design elements and principles.
• Communicate enthusiastically about current fashion styles and trends.

What Else Should I Consider about this Specialist Certificate?

• The certificate coursework leads into either a Fashion Sales diploma or Fashion/Design A.A.S. degree.
• Career areas are diverse in the home fashion industry and continuing education teamed with related work experience leads to advancement opportunities.
• Work schedules may vary to include some evenings and weekend hours in retail careers.
• The home fashion industry attracts individuals who enjoy variety in their jobs, regular people contact, an environment to be creative, and the ability to earn based on performance.
• For more information, see the program website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/marketing.

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DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:

Agriculture, National & Environmental Services /Architecture, Engineering, and Construction/Arts, Design, and Visual communications/Business, Management, and Marketing/Education, Public, and Human Services/Health Science/Hospitality and Culinary/Information Technology/Manufacturing/Transportation & Logistics

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Program Competencies

1.Recognize & employ the Elements & Principles of Design to create aesthetically pleasing projects.

2.Successfully articulate interior design industry knowledge in oral & visual forms.

3.Utilize the unique aspects of fashion marketing to develop strategic promotional plans in print and visual displays.

4.Demonstrate appropriate use of interior design industry resources to make informed and creative decisions.

5.Apply the properties and characteristics of textiles to determine appropriate care and end uses.

6.Discuss the history, theory, & components of interior design from a global perspective.