Upon the satisfactory completion of and/or current enrollment in all IDES coursework, this on-the-job training will provide the interior design student with the opportunity to participate in an internship position within his/her determined area of interiors to strengthen skills within a real design environment. Established design goals from IDES 2100 will be applied in selecting the location and type of design specialty more appropriate to each student. The course is completed after the internship assignments, hours worked identified, and a conference with the student's faculty representative is recorded. Each participant is to complete 80 hours of intern work.
Course Effective Dates: 5/1/19 – Present
Outline of Major Content Areas
As noted on course syllabus
Learning Outcomes
Identify how firms charge for pricing, and work with trade sources.
Observe meetings, presentations, and the design process.
Identify the different areas of interior design including manufacturing, designs firms, and contractors.
Observe the legal responsibilities of interior designers and manufacturing based on the type of design.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal Area(s) and Competencies