Becoming...Becoming...

An Interior Designer An Interior Designer and an Architectand an Architect

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An Interior Designer

-people who dedicate themselves to creating beautiful indoor spaces.

-experts in dealing with colour, texture, shape and size.

-take on both residential and commercial projects.

- choose paint, wallpaper, carpeting and furniture.

-coordinate painters, tillers and movers

Creativity and good taste are VERY important

-employed by architectural firms, private corporations and governments, or may be self-employed.

-requires a lot of scientific and mathematical expertise.

-coordinate general contractors, electricians, plumbers, landscapers and INTERIOR DESIGNERS!

-Work closely with clients, makes sure designs are as close as possible to the clients wishes.

- both require tons of creativity, imagination and great taste

-first step is to ALWAYS produce a drawing or a sketch

- have a lot of people to look after and coordinate.

-Both have to make sure the client is satisfied with everything

High School Courses

English Mathematics Probability & Statistics Science Social Studies Visual Arts Computers Drafting & Design

English Algebra & Geometry Calculus Science Social Studies Visual Arts Computers Drafting & Design Housing Studies

Interior DesignerInterior Designer

ArchitectArchitectEnglish Algebra & Geometry Calculus Physics Social Studies Visual Arts Computers Drafting & Design

EnglishMathematics Probability & Statistics Physics Social Studies Visual Arts Computers Drafting & Design

University of Calgary2500 University Drive NWCalgary, ABT2N 1N4(403) 220-5110

Tuition – $5,000 per year

Books - $480

$3,000 for students living at home with parents and $7,000 for students living in shared accommodation.

Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NSB3H 3J5(902) 494-2211

Tution - 6000$Student fees - 116$Books — which can cost up to $1,000 In residence fees ranged from $7,524 to $7,942 for a double room with a full meal plan or $8,062 to $8,582 for a single room with a full meal plan.

Queen's University99 University AvenueKingston, ON K7L 3N6 (613) 533-2000

TUITION AND ANCILLARY FEES: Tuition Fees-$10,600.02Student Activity Fees -$706.40Total tuition and ancillary fees -$11,406.41

ESTIMATED LIVING EXPENSES:Textbooks & Supplies-$1,043.55University Health Insurance Plan -$756.00Rent & Utilities -$5,564.16Food -$4,173.13Clothing- $696.06Miscellaneous- $811.91Total living expenses-$13,044.81TOTAL ESTIMATED TUITION, FEES AND LIVING EXPENSES-$24,451.22

-The first step to becoming a certified designer is to complete an accredited college or university interior design program (either a 2 to 3 year diploma or a 4 year bachelor’s degree).

-approximately 7 years of combined education and work experience is generally needed.The final step to becoming a fully certified interior designer is to write a certification exam.

Interior

Designer

Architect

Most architects complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture.Once you have an architecture degree, you have get certified by the province you work in.

- work 3 years under the supervision of a licensed architect and passing a series of professional examinations.

You can also become an architect by enrolling in an apprenticeship8 years of work with a licensed architect.

Money, Money, Money!Interior Designer

Average salary - $40,000 a year

- A good reputation and an established clientele can make much more.

-Some top-level designers make $80,000 a year or more.

Architect

-Self-employed architects make as little as $30,000 a year.

-busy architects in a successful firm might bring in as much as $300,000 a year

-Most practicing architects, earn between $35,000 and $70,000 a year, depending on their experience and location.

Interior Designer

Economic expansion, growing homeowner wealth, and an increased interest in interior design will increase demand for designers

Architect

850 openings, including new jobs and jobs to replace those who retirebetween 2001 and 2011 ( In Vancouver)

Much of the available work depends on the construction industry.

Job AdvertisementDo you like working in a multi-disciplinary office of architects and engineers? If you do then Stantec, this thriving practice is the right place for you.

Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada.Experience (Years): 5 Category: Architecture

Qualifications: •University Degree - Bachelors in Interior Design

from a recognized Canadian university •Minimum of 5 years of design experience with

institutional, governmental or commercial projects •Must have the ability to work well independently

as well as in a team environment •Excellent Interpersonal communication skills (including strong oral and written skills) are

essential in working collaboratively with the team, clients and vendors

The Reasons

I’m creative

I have good taste

I think it would be a lot of fun

My aunt is an interior designer

- I worked with her last summer helping choose paint, colours and patterns

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