College and University
For a formal education in interior design, it is best to go to an accredited College or University. You must ask about this because some schools are not accredited and you will walk away from that school with a piece of paper that says that you took the course, but you will still not have the proper credentials. Therefore, you will not be a licensed designer. Here is a list of some of the courses you can expect to take if you choose to get certified as a designer.
Drawing
Building construction
Drafting
History of design
Furniture design
Architecture
Auto CAD
Project management
Design
Computer aided Design
Of course there are many more courses that are a part of becoming a certified designer, but this at least gives you an idea of where you might start. You will also have to have certain high school courses to your credit before you should consider going to college or university to study design. These are:
Mathematics 4 years
English 4 years
Physics 1 year
History/Social studies 1 year
Computer Science 1 year
Architectural Drawing 1 year
Shop class 1 year
Tuition at any one of these schools can be quite expensive. You can expect to spend anywhere between ,000 a year to ,000 a year. A general certification course will run for four years. Getting certified could cost you anywhere from ,000 to ,000. Of course, financial aid is always available for those that need assistance.
If these numbers and time frames scare you dont worry, there are alternatives to this type of formal schooling. There are also cheaper alternatives to getting certified. You can try any of the following.
Every person that is interested in Interior Design as a career can expect to make as much or as little as they want.
Interior Designing Program
Extra Information: Many Interior Designers create their own products and product lines.
Get as much practice as you can in your own home or at others Use your local library or bookstore to help you brush up on the proper ways of incorporating space and a balance of space. But there is another aspect of interior design that must be covered. They will give you a great deal of experience in sales, design, and coordinating fabrics and colors. You have to be able to change with them. It is no easy feat to try and keep track of all the things that have to be done; especially when youve got people constantly surrounding you. Basically get catalogues from everybody that deals with furniture, art, and lighting stores Photos of your work, and signed recommendations (remember you get them from family and friends when you are just starting out) Your portfolio (always have a copy of your portfolio) Tips for Building a Portfolio with Little or no Professional Experience 1.
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