IA 310 - Professional Practice/Portfolio

SP
This course examines the professional practice of interior architecture. Students advance their knowledge in the business components necessary to engage the profession. The course carefully studies leadership, project management, financial management, client management, marketing, and business development as well as strategies for integrated design. Current issues confronting the professional such as licensure, professional organization, and community service are discussed. The development of a professional design portfolio is also a major focus of this course. This course serves as the prerequisite for the fourth year senior internship experience in a professional design firm that solidifies experiential learning between the classroom and the profession.

Prerequisites & Notes
IA 300 level courses or permission of instructor

(Cr: 3)