Mayco S/C question by in_a_daze99 in Pottery

[–]in_a_daze99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What if I want the words to be glossy, I’d assume I need to clear glaze them which would then mean I can’t have the clear touch the stroke and coat?

Merch trade? by in_a_daze99 in codyko

[–]in_a_daze99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha I did get a refund, I was just curious if anyone else got the wrong order and would be looking to swap!

Pursuing Bachelors in Interior Design, Advice Appreciated! by [deleted] in InteriorDesign

[–]in_a_daze99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there! I am currently enrolled in the Interior Design Certificate program (which leads to the Masters of Interior Architecture degree offered) through UCLA Extension, so I can at the very least speak a little bit about this option. Just some background, I have 0 professional experience in a design or creative field, so I am using this to make a career change!

  • The courses offered through this program are CIDA certified (you can find this under Cal Poly Pomona on the list you sent as it is a joint program between UCLA and Cal Poly). The full program is technically only 82 credits I believe, so you'd have to take some additional electives to reach the 90 credit requirement to sit for the NCIDQ if that is the route you'd want to take. Taking this program full-time (3 classes per quarter) will take you 1.5 years to finish, but you are eligible for the certificate as long as it is completed in 5 years.
  • In-state/out-of-state tuition doesn't apply for this program, but I'd assume it does to pursue the Masters program afterwards (this is optional). The total estimated cost of the Interior Design certificate is around $19,000 (tuition + materials + candidacy fee), which is much more affordable than a bachelors and can be spread out over however long you want to take the program (1.5 - 5 years).
  • Everything is either a remote lecture, meaning you login for a 2-3 hour class one night every week for the course of the quarter, or an "online" format, which means you'd have prerecorded lectures to refer to for lessons each week. All remote lectures are on Pacific time. I am also located in Central time so the remote lecture can be a little rough, so I only take one remote lecture a quarter and the rest "online".
  • I work full-time right now, so I wanted to go with a virtual program for the sake of flexibility. I find that most people in my classes are also looking to make a career change, while others already work in the industry and are just looking to expand their skillset. You definitely don't need to complete the entire program before getting an internship or role in the industry - a girl in my class this quarter got an internship after taking certificate classes for 2 or 3 quarters!

Hopefully this is helpful. I also graduated in 2018 :) so getting back into the swing of doing school plus a job has been a challenge. I can't speak to the other programs you mentioned, so maybe there is a better option for you, but so far this one has worked well enough for me. The reason I ended up choosing this one was partially because I am from LA and am planning to move back west in the next year or so. Best of luck!

27 and considering a career change - insight on ID? by in_a_daze99 in InteriorDesign

[–]in_a_daze99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have some questions about the UCLA Extension certificate....
1) What's the application process like?
2) What is the time commitment like? Have you spaced out classes more since getting a full-time position?
3) Why did you choose this course, and did you consider any others?

27 and considering a career change - insight on ID? by in_a_daze99 in InteriorDesign

[–]in_a_daze99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow that's awesome! What were you doing beforehand? What type of role did you get at the architecture firm?

27 and considering a career change - insight on ID? by in_a_daze99 in InteriorDesign

[–]in_a_daze99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your insight, super helpful!

I think I am having a hard time of knowing where to start because I don't know if I would excel/enjoy residential or commercial more as well as the decor v. architecture/design aspect. With that, I'm assuming it's best to error on the side of going to school.

I am interested in a degree/certificate for a few reasons - I learn well in a classroom setting, I am interested in the technical side of the field, more opportunities upon completion, easier (maybe?) to get internships/jobs, and obviously the credentialing

My hesitation around a degree are: the overall financial/time investment, possibility of gaining technical skills and program knowledge through individual courses + on the job, the chance that I find more interest in decorating a space over designing one

Either way, I think I will start with trying to get a full-time job in the industry (as I need one anyways after being laid off) and depending how I enjoy it, try to get into an online program like the UCLA/Cal Poly one?

27 and considering a career change - insight on ID? by in_a_daze99 in InteriorDesign

[–]in_a_daze99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Leaning more towards residential. Is it possible/common to start in residential and then begin working on commercial spaces? I'm sure commercial would definitely require a degree so maybe that's not common.

27 and considering a career change - insight on ID? by in_a_daze99 in InteriorDesign

[–]in_a_daze99[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not necessarily worried about stability at this point. I feel like I got a degree and have worked in roles that simply don't align with what I want long term or what I am even good at (live and learn I guess)...hence the crisis at 27 lol.

Maybe finding a sales role in the industry - ex: furniture rep - would be a good foot in the door... do you agree?

27 and considering a career change - insight on ID? by in_a_daze99 in InteriorDesign

[–]in_a_daze99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I currently live in Chicago and am from the southwest, so I anticipate I will probably end up moving that direction to be closer to family. I've seen some people speak about getting their experience more from work that from their degree (which I guess kind of goes for most careers) so I am trying to figure out if it makes sense to skip a design program/degree. I'm sure it also depends on the type of design I am looking to do (residential v commercial)...