Top Diploma Programs in Interior Design

Are you passionate about creating the ideal living or work space? Love materials and fabrics? Can you express yourself creatively by choosing the right piece of furniture? If so, then turn your passion into a creative and rewarding career. In the Interior Design diploma program at VCAD, you will build a skill set that compliments your creative vision so you can excel in a career as an interior designer.

This program will give you a broad overview of the career field and introduce you to basic design principles, color theory and design. Additionally, you'll learn the basics of drafting, space planning and standard software used in the industry. You'll focus on creating interior design concepts and layouts for residential, commercial, industrial and public projects. By the end of the program, your portfolio will showcase your ability to develop projects and promote your services as a professional interior designer.... [-]

“The Interior Design School is a real professional and creative treat.

The tutors' unique approach and their strong dedication are in perfect harmony with the student's desire to learn efficiently whilst keeping an individual style.

The school gave me the skills and knowledge that I needed to happily step into the design industry with confidence."

Elodie Noel - Professional Diploma graduate

Skills and Vocabulary

The term begins with observation drawing, colour exercises and visits to exhibitions to learn how to use exploratory methods to find inspiration and think creatively. Through a series of projects, you are introduced to the design process from the client brief through to the implementation of the finished installation. The language and design vocabulary of Interiors is delivered in lectures as well as within the studio-based projects and covers all the various subjects required of a professional interior designer from contemporary and historic interiors to colour, light, form, texture, materials, furniture and interior and architectural elements. You will learn freehand and technical drawing skills and learn to develop ideas through an individual workbook. Throughout the course, the emphasis is given to industry regulations on sustainability and wellbeing.... [-]

STUDY FLEXIBLY ONLINE, COURSE FEES FROM £61.88 PER MONTH SUBSIDISED BY FUNDING.

Do you make curtains for your own home, family and friends? Do they encourage you to start your own curtain making business? Would you love a career change but lack the qualifications? Would you like to use this course as an entry onto a degree?

...then this is the course for you!

One course - two ways to study; choose from distance learning home study or in the studio at the academy (see our website for dates).

No previous qualifications are needed for this course; you will need just basic sewing skills and know how to make a basic, unlined curtain.

This Level 3 Diploma course is fully accredited by AIM Awards. It is flexible and can be studied via part-time distance learning, allowing you to continue with existing work and family commitments, or you may attend our in-studio courses for a ‘fast-track' to the qualification.... [-]

Our HND has transferable University Credit Values as follows:

Vicki Sheridan - I had reservations about learning this way but that went the moment I started my first assignment. After only a few months I gained the confidence to start looking for work experience while still working full time in a completely different industry. That's the wonderful thing about this course, you can make the change over gradually even if you are in a different industry altogether. My dream is finally coming true!... [-]

The new Diploma in Interior Design is industry focused and relevant to the workplace as students will have acquired the skills in designing businesses, creativity, and technical skills needed by the industry.

The curriculum is aimed at developing the creative and technical skills through project-based learning. This program promotes knowledge and skills through project work and advances the students’ thinking through the development of a personal research capability. At the end of the program, students will be able to describe and explain the concepts and principles of interior design, demonstrate competence in the practical skills of interior design, communicate effectively, and work effectively as designers in the industry. Students will have gained a strong ground in design principles and processes with an ability to take on Interior Design project in a competent and professional manner.... [-]

Get closer to the world of interior design and decoration. Acquire knowledge that allows you to improve or modify your environment with the development of a project where different indispensable concepts are displayed.

Interior designers and architects.

The Diploma in Decoration and Interior Design consists of nine modules, totaling 96 hours of study.

Module 1. Historical Context of Interior Design (5 hours)... [-]

Inspiring new developments in technology and materials may sometimes overwhelm new interior designers, which is why we have created a program that will equip students with the solid foundation of theories and practicalities of interior design. They are also taught to develop handy skills through hands-on interior design activities in class and participation in live projects and competitions in the industry.

In this program, the learning emphasis is on developing creative design solutions in shaping and planning interior architectural spaces for human activities. Students can choose two elective subjects from other art and design disciplines as part of our cross-disciplinary learning concept.... [-]

These diploma programs focus on preparing the student to work in a variety of interior design positions. These programs will give students theoretical knowledge and the hands-on skills necessary to be successful. Students will acquire industry standard software and technical skills and the knowledge to apply current industry policies, practices, procedures and tools. Students will create a portfolio that showcases their professional interior design talents. Interior Design Diploma has an optional co-op component that can be taken after competition of the academic year.

The two options are:

Design your perfect career. Use your current interior design skills to place you into the world of commercial interior design. Work for large corporate clients and prestigious customers to unleash your creative flair into their world.

Thrive in a profession that values cutting-edge design in a commercial environment.

Melbourne Polytechnic will teach you the core principles and techniques to start your career in interior design. Our qualified and experienced design teachers focus on your progress throughout the course, providing quality personal attention to ensure that you are industry ready. You will have the opportunity to attend invaluable site visits and learn from industry speakers.... [-]

The diploma program is an introductory course to interior design. It gives students beginner knowledge of interior design along with fundamental information to the field. Modeling and rendering programs are taught to help students develop their projects to their highest potential.

The classes are led by working professionals who teach the students the basics of the profession such as space planning, materials and colour. The projects include both commercial and residential spaces that students complete individually with the guidance of the professors. As the projects are done individually by the end of the course students will have the start of a portfolio that they can call their own. In class lectures, desk critiques and presentations all assist the students in producing quality level projects. ... [-]

Accredited Diploma in Interior Design is an award-winning and the best selling course that has been given the CPD Certification & CiQ GOLD accreditation. It is the most suitable course anyone looking to work in this or relevant sector.

It is considered one of the perfect courses in the UK that can help students/learners to get familiar with the topic and gain necessary skills to perform well in this field. We have packed Accredited Diploma in Interior Design into 60 modules for teaching you everything you need to become successful in this profession.

To provide you ease of access, this course is designed for both part-time and full-time students. You can become accredited in just 1 day, 17 hours and it is also possible to study at your own pace.... [-]

The Space Designer is a full-time job. The student participates in the design and implementation of architectural and public spaces. It must take into account the request of his client, and must have a strong arts culture, with great creativity.

BTS Design Training Space aims to train future professionals. It is based on teaching both general technical and technology. At the end of 2 years, you will be able to realize the whole project approach.

The holder of the BTS can be recruited by a design agency, a design office integrated with a public or private company, a local authority or association. With this training, you will soon getting your BTS, incorporate items such as: Interior Designer, Design Environment (object, furniture, landscape), Commercial Architect, Designer, Manager of event ...... [-]

Diploma Level III status.

Duration of training: 2 years The Space Designer is a full-time job. The student participates in the design and implementation of architectural and public spaces. It must take into account the request of his client, and must have a strong arts culture, with great creativity.

BTS Design Training Space aims to train future professionals. It is based on teaching both general technical and technology. At the end of 2 years, you will be able to realize the whole project approach.

Recognition and interest of interior design have evolved considerably over the last decade and the decoration industry is booming. The practices of sustainable design and energy performance are largely integrated today. The development of technology and materials, social and demographic changes reveal new needs of clients who expect concrete solutions Professional: improvement of space, organization of direction of flow, optimizing small spaces, capturing a customer , improvement of working environment ... All skills developed within this diploma in interior design.