Employed or seeking an assistant position in Interior Design? Learn to think creatively and critically about projects and how to collaborate with a team.
Creative eye and attention to detail
Learn all about design — from color to furniture to building codes – to make a space both aesthetically pleasing and functional. Dig deep into topics like textiles, floral design and space planning. Practice drafting and get hands-on experience using the software the pros use.
Find your perspective reflecting on your knowledge, experience and intuition. Understand how to create sustainable interiors and design furnishings to stand out without hindering movement or comfort.
Master what you’ll need to know to take key industry exams and register as an interior designer. For more details, see JCCC’s professional licensure disclosures.
eet with an Interior Design advisor before you plan your education path. Classes need to be taken in a specific order to ensure timely completion, but the degree offers many options to help you launch the career you want.
More than what you learn in the classroom
All Interior Design courses are taught by award-winning professors with real-world experience. Network with professionals throughout your studies. You’ll have the chance to join several national industry student organizations:
- Interior Design Student Association (IDSA)
- American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
- International Interior Design Association (IIDA)
- National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA)
- National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)
Each spring, selected students redesign a room in the Symphony Designers’ Showhouse, a fundraiser for the Kansas City Symphony. You also complete a160-hour internship. You will graduate with a portfolio of studio projects and connections to many professional contacts.
Launch or boost your career as an Interior Design Assistant
If you already have a job in interior design and want to expand your skills, or if you would like to launch your career in only one year. JCCC’s Interior Design Certificate will give you the foundation you need. An interiors internship will familiarize you with the industry and provide on-the-job experience.
Become an assistant and learn how to:
- Use lighting, accessories, and textiles in interiors
- Create and read drafts on industry software
- Understand the importance of sustainable products
- Work as part of a project team
- Budget and estimate projections
Meet with an Interior Design advisor before you plan your education path. Classes need to be taken in a specific order to ensure timely completion, but the department offers many options to help you launch the career you want.
Succeed at JCCC
Learn from professors who have been there and done that. They are the best at what they do. Join the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and network with other students. You will meet many professional contacts and build your portfolio of studio projects.
Grow and learn more
Continue your studies after earning your certificate, you can pursue an Interior Design associate degree at JCCC. Or you can transfer your certificate to a four-year university. JCCC has transfer agreements with several well-regarded regional and national four-year institutions. Talk with the Interior Design department chair to learn more.
The U.S. Department of Labor compiles statistics on Interior Design careers. Find information specifically related to careers in Kansas, including salary information and job prospects. Download the Interior Design Program Outlook (PDF) for-employment projections and salary information.
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Contact Info:
James T. Lane, Jr., Dean, Arts & Design, Humanities & Social Scinces
Phone: 913-469-8500, ext. 3703
Location: OCB 264
Email: jlane@jccc.edu
