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Residential Planning Diploma Program

• NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

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Table of Contents

• What is the RP Program?
• What is a Residential Planner?
• RP Career Opportunities
• What does the RP Program do?
• Description of a Residential Planner.
• What does the RP student need to succeed?
• What to Expect in the Classroom
• Reasons Students Struggle
• Whats Next?
• FAQs
• Student Work

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Residential Planning Grid
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What is a Residential Planner?

• Someone who understands the principles and
  elements of design and is able to incorporate
  those theories into their career as design
  consultant, professional organizer, home stager,
  window treatment designer, kitchen and bath
  planner and architectural drafter, or AutoCAD
  draftsperson among other career opportunities.

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RP Career Opportunities

• Commissions Sales and Design Consultant
• Residential Planner
• Kitchen and Bath Specialist
• Design Assistant
• Manufacturers Representative
• Showroom coordinator

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What does the Residential Planning student learn?

• The Residential Diploma program provides a
  hands-on educational approach in order to develop
  students strengths in basic residential design
  skills.
• Students will learn the importance of
  hand-drafting and computer-generated drafting as
  essential means of communication with clients.
• Emphasis is also put on developing strong written
  communication skills and professional
  presentation techniques.
• Students will learn to coordinate fabrics and
  colors in conjunction with the principles and
  elements of design to create an attractive and
  functional solution for residential spaces.

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Description of a Residential Planner

• Residential Planning is an exciting field that is
  different from interior design.
• Residential Planning prepares students to work in
  the following specific fields of sales, model
  home decorating, closet space planning, design
  consultant, home staging and more.
• Students completing Residential Planning Diploma
  who wish to sit for the NCIDQ Exam are encouraged
  to matriculate into the Interior Design Bachelor
  Degree Program where, upon completion of that
  degree, they will be eligible to take the exam.
• Students will be prepared only to work in the
  field of Residential Planning.

• Residential Planners differ from interior
  designers in that interior designers may work in
  any field of design including, commercial,
  hospitality, environmental, healthcare and other
  areas that require extensive knowledge of codes,
  ADA guidelines, and construction methodologies.
  Residential Planners are free to explore more
  aesthetic aspects of their field. Home
  organizers, and kitchen and bath specialists are
  both examples of growing fields for Residential
  Planners.
• The Residential Planning program is a stimulating
  and rigorous curriculum which will challenge you
  professionally.
• This is a diploma program that does require good
  computer and communication skills.

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What does a student need in order to Succeed?

• A PC computer (Absolutely NO MACS!)
• Digital Camera
• Printer
• Scanner
• Adobe Photoshop
• AutoCAD
• Sketchup
• Acrobat
• Must have all textbooks, software and supplies by
  Day 1 of class.

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What to Expect in the Classroom

• Students will be required to participate in class
  by posting substantive feedback to peers 4 of 7
  days per week.
• Students will be expected to meet the posted
  deadlines for their assignments.
• Students can anticipate spending 10 25 hours
  per week on reading and assignments.
• 5 1/2 week courses mean a fast paced learning
  environment.

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How students Can Succeed in RP

1. ID124- Digital Visualization for Interior
   Designers
2. FND-Drawing                                       
                   
3. FND-Color Theory
4. ID 120 Basic Drafting
5. ID 121 Basics of Interior Design
6. ID 133 Space Planning                             
                   
7. ID 220 Kitchen and Bath Design            
                        
8. ID 210 History of Furniture                       
                     .
9. ID 221 Introduction to AutoCAD                    
             
10. ID 250 Residential Design Studio  

• Must be prepared for technology and have entry
  level Photoshop skills.
• Must have tools, and be able to give
  whole-hearted attempt at drawing. Remember the
  Drawing Learning Tutoring Center is available to
  help students with this course at no additional
  charge..
• Students must have Photoshop software and some
  entry level skills. Help is available to all
  students through the Photoshop Learning Tutoring
  Center.
• Students need to begin class armed with the
  necessary equipment, software, scanner and time
  to devote to learning the skills presented in
  this course. Additional help is available in the
  Drawing Learning Tutoring Center.
• Camera, scanner and text books are mandatory
  right from the start for this class. Being able
  to utilize the drafting skills from ID120 is also
  essential along with the time to devote to the
  successful completion of the assignments.
• Must have strong drafting skills and ability to
  read and follow directions. Good time management
  skills are important in all courses in the
  program.
• Must be able to apply the space planning and
  AutoCAD skills learned in the pre-requisite
  courses in order to succeed.
• Need Photoshop,PowerPoint and drawing skills.
  Must be able to put research into own words and
  have good written communication skills.
  Sketching is required for this class.
• Students absolutely must have their software and
  textbooks on the first day of class in order to
  succeed. Additional help is available through the
  free AutoCAD Learning Tutoring Center.
• Strong AutoCAD skills are needed to do well in
  this important class. Time management and the
  ability to read and follow directions are also
  key to succeeding in ID250. It is imperative
  that students ask questions early and stay
  current with the assignments since this is a
  pivotal course in the program.

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Additional Thoughts for Student Success

• Good time management skills
• Realistic expectations of time needed to devote
  to courses.
• Ability to read and follow directions.
• Purchase text books, software or equipment
  including computer prior to class start.
• Skill set sufficient to succeed.
• Willingness to take risks.
• Good communication with facilitator.
• Staying engaged through the session.
• Excellent class participation.
• EVERY STUDENT IN ID OR RP MUST BE USING A PC.

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Resources Available for All Students

• Photoshop Learning/tutor Center
• Illustrator Learning/tutor Center
• Technology Learning/tutor Center
• Drawing Learning/tutor Center
• AutoCAD Learning/tutor Center
• English Learning/tutor Center
• Math Learning/tutor Center
• One-to-one tutors
• Webex Presentations
• Homework Hotline course specific
• All resources are free to students enrolled at
  AiP-OD.

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Whats next?

• All of the diploma courses transfer directly into
  the Bachelor Program, should the student wish to
  continue with their education and advance in
  their career. Talk to your advisor for
  details.

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FAQs

• What is the difference between ID and RP? ID is a
  bachelors degree requiring students to study in
  depth design theories including codes,
  construction documents, LEED, commercial and
  residential design. Residential Planning is a
  self-enrichment diploma program focusing on
  residential aspects of design but not to the
  point of qualifying for any certifications.
• What if I have little or no computer skills? To
  keep pace with your classmates and make the most
  of your education through AiP-OD, you will need
  to have a strong grasp of the basic computer
  skills listed in your courses. Because our
  courses are concentrated, youll need to
  familiarize yourself with the software BEFORE
  class begins. That way youll be able to move
  quickly into the basic applications of software
  tools while you learn to solve the types of
  problems youll encounter in this profession.
• Can I succeed in this class with little or no
  computer skills? No! It may be impossible for
  you to become successful in this program if you
  do not have strong basic computer skills and have
  not prepared in advance to acquire a working
  knowledge of the specific software youll use in
  your courses.
• Will I need to buy a textbook for every class?
  YES! You need to have your textbooks, software,
  equipment and supplies ready to go by Day 1 of
  each session. It is better for you if you can
  order them early have a chance to review
  everything prior to the start of class. There is
  no way for you to be successful if you do not
  have everything that is required for a course.

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FAQs

• Why do I need to learn to draft? Drafting teaches
  you about dimensioning and details, clearances
  and dimensional thinking. It also teaches you
  about discipline and detail.
• Can I pass drafting class without getting all the
  supplies? Ask yourself one simple question
  Would you go to a surgeon who used a butter knife
  to do your operation? You must have everything
  listed for the course in order to pass this
  course. Investing in a portable drafting board
  is a cost effective and portable option for this
  class. Because of the nature of these courses
  and their fast pace, youll want to plan ahead
  for every class and be prepared with the
  textbooks, materials , software and hardware on
  the very first day of every course.
• Why do I need Photoshop? Photoshop is used in
  most of the courses youll take in pursuit of
  your education at AiP-OD. You will enjoy
  mastering Photoshop in ID124.
• Why do I need to know how to draw to be a
  Residential Planner? Many designs are initiated
  on a napkin over dinner or lunch. Sketching is
  the designers way of transferring the ideas into
  the tangible for others to understand more
  clearly.
• What does it take to become an Interior Designer?
  In order to be an interior designer, there are a
  minimum number of hours of secondary education
  required in the field of interior design.
• What do I need to do to join ASID ( American
  Society of Interior Designers) Student Chapter?
  because there is a minimum formal educational
  requirement that the Residential Planning Program
  does not meet, only bachelor degree seeking
  students are eligible for ASID membership. It is
  possible to matriculate into the Interior Design
  Program from the RP program if you choose.

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Questions and Answers

• For additional questions, please contact your
  advisor.

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