Interior Design Program

The interior design program at Living Arts College prepares students for careers in interior design, furniture and textile design, project management, and lighting design. The program focuses on applying artistic principles and techniques to professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing residential and commercial interior spaces. Program courses include: computer applications drafting and graphing techniques, principles of interior lighting, color coordination, furniture and furnishings, textiles and finishings, design history, period styles, basic structural design, and building codes and inspection regulations. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer interior design program.

Living Arts College

800 W Foxwood Dr., Raymore, MO

Living Arts College, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is school that provides educations in the arts and allied health. The school is housed in three hurricane proof domes, which provide a motion picture soundstage and mixing studio, a full library, digital theater and gallery. The school also offers on and off campus housing. The school is known for its media arts, with many of its graduates finding position in feature films, television, animation and other projects.

Academics

Living Arts College offers media arts and allied health programs for its students. Students may earn diplomas, certificates or degrees through the various program offerings. Allied health programs are diploma only. Certificate programs are shorter than degree programs, with degree programs typically taking 3 years to complete. Start dates for school vary based on the program.

Programs offered include:

• Interior Design
• Digital Photography
• Graphic Design
• Digital Filmmaking
• Medical Assistant
• Massage Therapy

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at Living Arts College must contact the school to schedule a guided interview. During the interview process students will be assisted in outlining their future goals, and identifying which program is right for the student. Once completed, students must submit a completed application which will be reviewed and a final decision for admission made. Financial aid is available in the form of federal loans and grants. Students who demonstrate eligibility may qualify for federal financial aid. Additional information and application assistance is available through the school.

Students Enrolled in the Interior Design Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Living Arts College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in architecture and architectural design, such as architectural environmental design, interior architecture/design, and landscape architecture. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Interior Designers

Description

Plan, design, and furnish interiors of residential, commercial, or industrial buildings. Formulate design which is practical, aesthetic, and conducive to intended purposes, such as raising productivity, selling merchandise, or improving life style. May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, interior designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Total Employment: 500
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $53930

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).