Intern Interior Design Program Resources

Interns are required to familiarize themselves with the following policies:
  The mandatory minimum experience requirements for Intern Interior Designers are:
Summary of Reviewed Experience
Minimum Hours Required
A. Programing 600
Client Requirements/Program Development 210
Research and Analysis 105
Space & Conditions Analysis and Site Measure 190
Client/User Interviews 50
Building Code/Occupancy Requirements 45
   
B. Planning/Schematic Design 475
Space Relationships/Adjacencies/Stacking 95
Space Planning 205
Life, Safety and Building Code Requirements 50
Consulting with Authorities Having Jurisdiction 20
Client Meetings 55
Furniture/Fixture/Equipment Preliminary Layouts 50
   
C. Design Development 700
Design Concept 85
Color Concept 30
Material and Finish Selection 85
Detailing-Elevations/Selections 85
Reflected Ceiling Plan 65
Light Concept Plan 70
Budget, Pricing Coordination 80
Furniture & Textile Selections 60
Life, Safety and Building Code Requirements 45
Presentations 55
Furniture: Consulting, RFP, Coordinating with Vendors 40
   
D. Contract Documents 1270
Working Drawings - Interior Construction 500
Working Drawings -Detail/Elevations/Sections 300
Specification Writing 150
Professional Subconsultant Coordination 70
Bidding and Permit Application 110
Bid/Tender Coordination/Questions & Contractor Walk-Through 60
Addenda Preparation and Issue 30
Bidding/Tender Analysis, Award & Client-Contractor Review 50
   
E. Contract Administration 370
Contractor Correspondence 55
Review Shop Drawings 35
Job Site Review & Reporting 45
Site Meetings 45
Preparing/Issuing Site Instructions 35
Preparing/Issuing Change Notices 35
Obtaining Change Order 30
Preparation of Certificates for Payment 20
Preparation of Deficiency Lists 30
Furniture Coordination 20
Close out Procedures 20
   
F. Professional Practice 305
Office Procedures & Technologies 110
Resource Library 70
Contact with Trade Representatives 70
Participation in Fee Letter/Proposal Development & Subconsultant Fee Review 55
   
Total 3,720
   
G. Additional Experience (optional)  
Professional Exposure & Liability  
Accounting & Methods of Compensation  
Professional Activities & Community Service  
Marketing