Interior Design Courses

The career opportunities in Interior Design  have grown rapidly due to the high prospects for competent professionals in design industry. An interior designer gains experience once he/she starts working in the field, either as an employee or as a freelancer and this boosts his/her quality of work. It is therefore very important that one selects a suitable course in interior designing that enables the student to acquire knowledge for better scopes in placements.

While selecting an interior design course, there are many points to consider. Do you want to get just the basics and start designing as early as possible? Or are you looking for a course that provides you all essential elements, but in detail? Are you searching for a short term course that covers all areas of designing? Or are you interested in pursuing designing as your graduation course and then eventually get your career started? To cater to all the above, at present the Interior Design courses are provided at three levels: short term vocational/certificate courses, Diploma courses and graduation/ post-graduation courses.

VOCATIONAL INTERIOR DESIGNING COURSES:

These courses are often endorsed by independent institutes, often with special focus on any one type of designing, such as furniture designing, product designing, furnishings, lighting, color psychology and application etc.

1. These are usually for a short term (three to six months).
2. These courses often form a supplementary package to other core courses.
3. The syllabus focuses on basic skills such as color sense and interior decorating.
4. The aim is to inculcate design sense and value in the students.
5. The courses are accredited either by educational boards or provided independently by design institutes.
6. Practical and theory sessions are limited.
7. It is helpful for those who consider designing as a hobby, or for those who seek design skills in limited time.

INTERIOR DESIGNING DIPLOMA COURSES:

The diploma courses are ideal for those who are already working professionals but want to explore or expand their career in Interior Designing. These are generally certified by a university or an educational board.

1. Diploma Courses are provided typically for one year duration.
2. Certain professional diploma courses provide optional two-year and three- year diploma options.
3. The course structure covers important theory and practical topics in a wider approach.
4. Special focus is given to skill-enhancing subjects such as designing software (AutoCAD/3ds Max/Adobe Photoshop etc).
5. Equal importance is given to both theory and practical sessions.
6. It is useful for those who want to gain the minimum knowledge to start working professionally and for those who want to supplement their current educational achievements further.
7. The students are eligible to apply for various job positions in design/architectural firms; they can also work as freelancers.
8. The courses are available at Graduate level (diploma) and post- graduate level (post-graduate diploma). To know more, click here

INTERIOR DESIGNING GRADUATION/POST-GRADUATION COURSES:

The graduation level courses are three-year programs, with an optional added internship term which can be for a few months to a year.

1. The programs are structured in such a way that all designing areas are broadly covered.
2. The practical portions are often individual subjects.
3. Students develop a vast portfolio of projects and designs by the time they get ready for internship, mainly due to the great emphasis on detailed hands-on method.
4. Entrepreneurship and professional practice subjects are major areas of focus.
5. The courses are accredited by universities and recognized by UGC.
6. Some universities also provide the option of distance learning/ Contact Learning.
7. Students are eligible to pursue post-graduation and further higher studies.
8. Graduation in Interior Designing brightens the career scopes in academic avenues such as teaching in Interior Design Colleges (Full-time/Part-time).
9. After completion, students already are equipped with training during internship, thus they have an added advantage while applying to architecture/design firms. To know more, click here.

Each course has its own set of advantages. Depending on what you want to do after learning Interior Design, you can choose a corresponding Interior Design program. With the help of the right faculty team and proper guidance, you can make your dream of becoming a successful Interior Designer come true. Choose wisely!