Released on = March 9, 2007, 11:45 am

Press Release Author = Arlene Wites/The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale

Industry = Education

Press Release Summary = Interior Design Students Learn from Industry Professionals

Press Release Body = The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale's Bachelor of Science
degree in the Interior Design program is now accredited by the Council for Interior
Design Accreditation (formerly known as FIDER). The program meets educational
quality standards and prepares graduates who will contribute to the future
excellence of the interior design industry. The term of accreditation is 2006-2012.

Heading up the program since its inception in 1992 is prominent state-licensed
interior design professional William Kobrynich. The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
was the first in the Art Institutes system of schools to begin an Interior Design
major. Kobrynich is a practicing Commercial Design Consultant and the former
president of the American Society of Interior Designers' Florida South Chapter. His
past affiliations include the Interior Design Association Foundation, the State of
Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design, Illuminating Engineers Society,
and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

The Interior Design bachelor degree offers advanced hands-on technical knowledge and
application with distinguished faculty experts as instructors. The comprehensive
curriculum includes studies and hands-on learning in architectural detailing,
building codes and standards, historical and modern decorative arts, design basics,
space planning, furnishings and accessories, interior architecture in design and
drawing, AutoCAD, textiles, and career planning. A comprehensive, professional
lighting and sample lab is also available for students.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design Program is a learning experience
developed for students who wish to enhance their professional skills for industries
including commercial, residential, furniture/textile, kitchen and bathroom,
architectural, yacht and hospitality design. As of August 2006, the average salary
for an Interior Design bachelor major is $33,656 with 97.6% of the graduates being
employed within six months of graduation. Some of the companies who employ graduates
are alumna Perla Lichi, and well-known Robb & Stucky, Ethan Allen, DCOTA, Valley
Forge, Carl's Furniture, and Scan Design. Many alumni have established successful,
high profile businesses such as:

Cecil Hayes
The first African-American interior designer to be recognized worldwide, Cecil's
signature work can be seen in the celebrity homes of Samuel L. Jackson, Wesley
Snipes, Ty Law, P.J. Brown, Jamaal Mashburn, and music mogul Tim Mosley
("Timbaland") among others. www.cecilhayes.com.

Perla Lichi
Perla Lichi Design is a full service interior design firm that works locally,
nationally and internationally from its 10,000-sq.-ft. Florida showroom
headquarters. www.perlalichi.com.

Donald Lilly
Listed in \"Who\'s-Who in Interior Design\" 1988-1996; published in National Trade
Consumer Magazines and International Hard Cover Books; Prestigious Estates and
Properties Worldwide. www.donaldlillyassociates.com.

Janet Bussell
Client list has included Gianni Versace and Cher. She specializes in interior space
planning and architecture, Janet\'s designs have been featured in Architectural
Digest, Metropolitan Home, Florida Design, Florida Architecture,Vogue and Veranda
Magazine. www.bussellinteriors.com.


Internships and international travel opportunities are available to enhance the
educational experience. Kobrynich orchestrated the development of the one-year
Residential Design diploma program in the winter of 1984.

For more information about The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale's Interior Design
Bachelor of Science degree or the one-year Residential Design diploma program,
contact 1-800-275-7603 or www.aifl.edu.

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Web Site = http://www.aifl.edu

Contact Details = 1799 SE 17th Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
1.800.275.7603