INTERIOR DECORATING & FINISHING
Instructor, Dodie Mentzer
Course Description
Although this course is planned to prepare students
for gainful employment upon graduation, it also provides an excellent
springboard for those students who want to continue their education at a school
of higher learning.
Within three years (1500 hours of class time), both residential and commercial design and decorating will be studied. Upon completion of this program, students will graduate as a certified Interior Decorator.
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Studies Include |
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Accessible design for the disabled |
Electrical Schematics |
Appropriate Occupations
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Shop-at-Home Decorator Consultant |
| Furniture Consultant/Sales |
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Floor Covering Consultant/Sales |
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Window Treatment Specialist |
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Kitchen/Bath Specialist |
All fabric departments, linen departments, lighting, picture/art and
accessories departments need persons with a good background in design and color
coordination. Real Estate companies and contractors are beginning to
rely upon design consultants to help with new and remodeled residences.
Job Outlook
The opportunities are varied in the field
of Interior Design and Decorating and depend a great deal upon individual
talents, skills, and training. Top of the line jobs are more prominent in
the larger cities; however, there are over 90 prospective employers within the
Blair County area.
Further Education Opportunities
Many colleges, universities, art institutes offer
Interior Design in both two- and four-year degrees. The Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania is trying to pass legislation which will require that all designers
and decorators be licensed to practice in the State. Many states already
require this. By training here, you will be ready for the licensing test. We are
proud to say that we are the only secondary vocational school in Pennsylvania
offering this curriculum to both high school students and adults, which means
that you will have a better chance of obtaining job openings in the field.
This program is also available for adults.
See Intergenerational Programs