Interior Design Consultant

Required Courses

• 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 111 - Visual Merchandising & Design Credits: 3
• APP 211 - Textiles 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……………………………………………………………………………………..$143.00 per credit

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

Varied Costs

Approximate total textbook cost for the certificate is $750.00.
Students can expect to spend $100-$150 per course on textbooks. Costs can be reduced by renting textbooks or buying
e-texts.

Approximate Total for certificate: $3,324*

* 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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