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The diploma program in Residential Planning will prepare students for the growing career opportunities available in residential planning and sales consultation by gaining drawing, drafting and computer skills.
The program is geared toward working adults (preferably with a college degree and professional experience) who are interested in self-enrichment.
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh has designed the Residential Planning diploma program to provide a hands-on approach to education that develop students’ strengths in the basics of residential planning, furniture placement, drafting, fabric and color selections, and kitchen and bath planning. The Residential Planning students will have the skills necessary to counsel customers who are planning changes to their residential spaces. Concentrated technical skills training courses such as Drawing, Drafting and AutoCAD will prepare them to help customers envision, plan and communicate their residential remodeling projects.
Graduates of the diploma program are prepared to seek entry-level positions such as retail sales associate, residential planning consultant, kitchen and bath planner, technician, manufacturer’s representative, and product specifier/purchaser.
The Residential Planning diploma program is taught by the Interior Design faculty who are experienced and practicing professionals who bring many years of Interior Design education expertise to the classroom. Students are guided throughout the program to create complete and professional projects to show prospective employers.
Through our Residential Planning program, you’ll gain an understanding of the fundamentals of interior design. And when you’re ready to advance your career toward professional interior design, you’ll be pleased to know that all of the courses offered through the Residential Planning diploma program are fully transferable to The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Interior Design Bachelor of Science degree program. All courses offered in the Residential Planning program are available online.
Employers who have hired Art Institute of Pittsburgh graduates in the Residential Planning industry: Accent on Tile, Ethan Allen, Home Depot, IKEA, La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries, Today's Home. |
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| Number of Quarters | 4 | | Number of Credit Hours | 36 | | Application Fee | $50.00 | | Enrollment Fee | $100.00 | | Starting Kit (estimate) | $550.00 | | Student Activity Fee | $35.00 | | Supplies and texts (estimate) | $40.00 | | Tuition per Credit Hour | $436.00 | | Total Tuition & Fees | $16,471.00 |
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