An Interior Designer and an Architect Becoming... An Interior Designer and an Architect By: good student

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. An Architect -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.

The Relation - 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 Interior Designer Architect 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 Architect English Algebra & Geometry Calculus Physics Social Studies Visual Arts Computers Drafting & Design English Mathematics Probability & Statistics Physics Social Studies Visual Arts Computers Drafting & Design

University of Calgary 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, AB T2N 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 University Halifax, NS B3H 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.

TUITION AND ANCILLARY FEES: Tuition Fees-$10,600.02 Student Activity Fees -$706.40 Total tuition and ancillary fees -$11,406.41 ESTIMATED LIVING EXPENSES: Textbooks & Supplies-$1,043.55 University Health Insurance Plan -$756.00 Rent & Utilities -$5,564.16 Food -$4,173.13 Clothing- $696.06 Miscellaneous- $811.91 Total living expenses-$13,044.81 TOTAL ESTIMATED TUITION, FEES AND LIVING EXPENSES-$24,451.22 Queen's University 99 University Avenue Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 (613) 533-2000

Interior Designer Architect -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). Interior Designer -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. - work 3 years under the supervision of a licensed architect and passing a series of professional examinations. Architect You can also become an architect by enrolling in an apprenticeship 8 years of work with a licensed 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.

Money, Money, Money! Interior Designer Architect Average salary - $40,000 a year -Self-employed architects make as little as $30,000 a year. - A good reputation and an established clientele can make much more. -busy architects in a successful firm might bring in as much as $300,000 a year -Some top-level designers make $80,000 a year or more. -Most practicing architects, earn between $35,000 and $70,000 a year, depending on their experience and location.

Available Work Architect Interior Designer 850 openings, including new jobs and jobs to replace those who retire between 2001 and 2011 ( In Vancouver) Economic expansion, growing homeowner wealth, and an increased interest in interior design will increase demand for designers Much of the available work depends on the construction industry.

Job Advertisement Do 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

Why I'm Interested The Reasons - I worked with her last summer helping choose paint, colours and patterns Why I'm Interested My aunt is an interior designer The Reasons I think it would be a lot of fun I’m creative I have good taste

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