1. EFC Arts, A/V Technology & Communication Visual Arts Interior Designer Maci Prejean September 28, 2010 Hour 5 th

2. Description. Plan, design, and furnish interiors of residential, or industrial buildings. Improving life styles, selling merchandise, and raising productivity.

3. Tasks. subcontract fabrication, installation, and arrangement carpeting fixtures, accessories, draperies, and furniture. select or design, and purchase furnishings art work, and accessories (design the interior of a home)

4. Tools & Technology. Tablet Computer: – To write down information that they may want for their home Graphics or Photo Imaging Software: – To design what you want the living space or area of your home to look like

5. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. building and construction design fine arts

6. Work Values and Styles. Work Values: – Achievement – Independence Work Context: – Face-to-Face Discussions – Telephone Work Styles: – Adaptability/Flexibility – Initiative

7. Related Occupations. Architects: – designs places public or private; indoors or out; rooms, buildings, or complexes Landscape Architects: – design the outside landscape of the house (flowers, trees, shrubs, etc.)

8. Earnings. salary range:$34,620 and $61,880 wages in Louisiana: Hourly-$19.61 Yearly-$40,800

9. Outlook Information. employment of interior designers is expected to grow 19 percent from 2008 to 2018, faster than the average of all occupations increasing interest in interior design and awareness of its benefits will increase demand for designers

10. Education Requirements. art classes throughout high school four year baccalaureate degree for Interior Design Masters degrees for Interior Design are also available related subjects, such as industrial design, fine art or education