Interior Design

Interior designers plan the space and furnish the interiors of residential homes and retail establishments, as well as health, hospitality and institutional facilities. Many interior designers specialize in a specific area. For example, some may concentrate in residential design, and others may further specialize by focusing on particular rooms, such as kitchens, baths, home offices and media rooms.

In accordance with a client's individual tastes, needs and budget, interior designers will:

• Prepare drawings and/or use computer programs to design and layout specifications for non-load bearing interior construction.
• Select furnishings such as furniture, floor coverings, window treatments, lighting fixtures, countertops, hardware, accessories, etc.
• Coordinate colors, finishes and fabrics.
• Design or select architectural details such as crown molding, built-in bookshelves and cabinets.
• Schedule and supervise work being done by hired or outsourced business contractors.

Interior designers must design space to conform to federal, state and local laws, including building codes. Designs for public spaces must also meet accessibility standards for the disabled and elderly.

SCC offers a choice of two Interior Design options:

• Interior Design Technology A.S. Degree
• Kitchen and Bath Specialization Certificate

Kitchen and Bath Design Specialization

• These programs offer professional "hands-on" experience with state-of-the-art design software programs and teaches current trends in the industry.
• Interior Design Technology graduates are eligible to take the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) state exam to become a Licensed Interior Designer, after a combination of education and work experience.
• The Kitchen and Bath Specialization Certificate Program is endorsed by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). This association increases professional employment for graduating students.
• SCC students participate in local chapters of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA).
• SCC Interior Design and Kitchen and Bath students are welcome participants in a variety of community service projects including:
  
  • Ronald McDonald House
  • Southern Ballet Designer Show House
  • Designer Show House (Orlando Opera Guild)
  • Pet House Project (Orlando Science Center)
  • Festival of Trees (Loch Haven Council of 101)
  • SCC Dream Auction ( SCC Foundation)
  • Street of Dreams
  • Habitat for Humanities
  • Kid's House of Seminole County
• Our dedicated and experienced teaching faculty are nationally recognized for their excellence and distinguished service in the profession and in their community.