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Courses and Careers in Interior Design |
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The Association does not maintain a list of courses available or offer a formal careers advisory service, however, we hope the following information will be helpful. |
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Useful Publications |
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UCAS publishes a book entitled 'Art & Design Courses - on Course 2004' which covers further education, undergraduate and post graduate courses. This can be ordered through the UCAS Distribution Team:
PO Box 130
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL52 32F
Tel: 01242 544610
Fax: 01242 544960
Email: distribution@ucas.ac.uk
Cheques should be made payable to UCAS Enterprises Ltd. For other methods of payment, please telephone the Distribution Team.
For general enquiries visit: www.ucas.com |
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Floodlight - www.floodlight.co.uk is the original directory of courses in London. It includes all the part-time and full-time courses run by public-sector colleges, universities and adult education centres in all the London boroughs. They publish three books that are available in newsagents and bookshops:
Part-time Floodlight £6.50
Full-time Floodlight £7.50
Summer Time Floodlight £5.00
These can also be purchased via their website.Tel: 020 7878 2309 |
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Useful Websites |
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www.ideasfactory.com
Ideas Factory has been created with the aims of: helping you make the first - or next - move in your career; aiding you in your creative development; encouraging conversation with other creative people enabling you to exchange ideas, experience, knowledge and view; opening a doorway into the real world of creativity, arts and media, including through access to insiders' views of what happens in the Creative Industries; enabling you to get involved in live creative projects and helping you to enjoy creative challenges with a real outcome.
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www.design4design.com
Design 4 Design is an online resource centre for architects and designers. The site has all the information you need in one place, along with the latest news, articles and the best products. Choose from sections including Jobs, Courses & Colleges, Products, Articles & Features and Books & Magazines. |
www.odlqc.org.uk
Open and Distance Learning Quality Council, 16 Park Crescent, London, W1B 1AH Tel: 020 7612 7090 info@odlqc.org.uk - ODLQC was founded in 1969 as the Council for the Accreditation of Correspondence Colleges. Set up at the request of government, it continues to benefit from governmental support and co-operation, though it is now an independent body, and a registered charity. For 30 years the Council has helped to enhance quality in education and training, and to protect the interests of learners, through the accreditation of open and distance learning providers. |
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www.hotcourses.com
Hotcourses is the UK's largest publisher of retail guides to courses and colleges. It is also responsible for Britain's most popular commercial education website, www.hotcourses.com, which provides information on courses to over 15,000 users daily. Hotcourses has a range of printed publications that are available via their website |
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www.thecapability.uk.com/bac
British Accreditation Council, 42 Manchester Street, London, W1U 7LW, Tel: 020 7224 5474 info@the-bac.org - BAC is a registered charity (non-profit-making organisation) which was established in 1984 to act as the national accrediting body for independent further and higher education. It is independent both of Government and of the colleges, which it accredits. |
www.interiordesignhandbook.com
Interior Design Handbook is an essential online directory of interior design professionals.
With over 7,300 influential manufacturers and suppliers listed, over 1,900 quality interior designers and architects profiled, new products, exhibition information and association & organisation contacts, it is the ideal information provider for anyone in the industry. |
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General Information |
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Information on courses in particular areas may also be obtained from local public libraries. The BIDA recommends that colleges are contacted prior to commitment - many have regular open days. Industry recognised correspondence courses will have the verification of an accreditation authority. |
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Interior design training options available |
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| Traditional degree courses |
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A three year, full time BA in interior and special design. Students are eligible for government loans to help with costs. |
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| Foundation degree in Interior Design |
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A new kind of vocational degree which takes two years' full time study to complete and includes 16 weeks' work experience. Some course providers provide the opportunity for students to transfer directly into the third year of a BA.
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| HND in Interior Design |
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A practical, vocational course studied over two or three years, including work experience. |
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| Diploma in Interior Design and Decoration |
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A one year, intensive vocational course. |
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| BTEC - National Certificate in 3D Interior Design |
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A one year practical course with no entry requirements. National diploma in interior design is a two year course for those with a minimum of four GCSEs.
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| Access to Interior Design |
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A one year, full time introduction to the subject, intended to be a gateway to higher education for those with few formal qualifications or mature students who have been out of education for some time. |
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| NCFE |
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Courses in foundation, intermediate and advanced interior design offered at adult evening classes. Each level taking one year.
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| Certificate in Interior Decoration |
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A 10 week, full time course preparing students to do domestic interior decoration.
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| On-the-Job Training |
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It is rare these days, but not impossible, to be taken on with no formal qualifications and trained by an interior design practice. |
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THE BRITISH INTERIOR DESIGN ASSOCIATION DOES NOT GIVE FORMAL RECOGNITION TO ANY PARTICULAR COURSE. |
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A professional level interior design course* should encompass:
1. Fundamentals of Design (philosophy, sociology, aesthetics and a theory of design). Visual research (colour, light, form, texture). Basic knowledge of materials.
2. Visual Communication (objective and interpretative drawing, freehand perspective drawing, use of colour media, photography and model making).
3. People in their Environment (human ergonometric and anthropometric studies and people in space and design evaluation). History of Art and Architecture, Interiors and Furniture.
4. Creative work by Project Method.
5. Interpretation of the project schemes and technical studies related to the built environment (working drawings, building technology, and understanding of structure and services. Costing and estimating, detailing and specifying material, furniture and fittings).
6. Professional Practice (verbal communication techniques, office organisation and practice, legislation affecting the designer, visiting projects underway or completed).
* The standards set by the International Federation of Interior Architects/Interior Designers (IFI) are recognised by the Association. The BIDA is an Associate member of the IFI. |
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Definition of an Interior Designer
The Association defines interior designers as persons qualified by training and experience to plan
and supervise the design and execution of interiors and their furnishings, and to organise the various arts
and crafts essential to their completion. The professional interior designer provides a full consultancy service.A designer is a person, qualified by education, experience and recognised skills, who identifies, researches and creatively solves problems pertaining to the function and quality of the interior environment; and performs services relative to interior spaces including programming, design analysis, space planning, aesthetics, and inspection of work on-site, using specialised knowledge of interior construction, building systems and components, building regulations, equipment, materials and furnishings; and prepares drawings and documents relative to the design of interior space.
Definition of an Interior Decorator
An Interior Decorator can give advice on entire decorative schemes, including furnishing and furniture, but will not enter into building contracts or supervisory contracts.
Although great care has been taken in the compilation and preparation of this information to ensure accuracy, the BIDA cannot in any circumstances accept responsibility for errors, omissions or advice given on this page. |
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Membership of the BIDA |
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Student Subscription of the BIDA is available to those undertaking an Interior Design degree, 1 year diploma or accredited professional correspondence course.
Associate Membership is available to those who have successfully completed a diploma or degree in Interior Design and who is gaining experience prior to achieving Professional Member status. If you have completed a 3 year degree/1 year diploma in Interior Design, membership is considered through application. If you have no formal qualifications but a minimum of 1 year full time employment in the field of Interior Design membership is considered through application and interview.
Membership of the BIDA is available to an interior designer with a minimum of 6 years experience in full time employment in the field of Interior Design. Membership is considered through application and interview. Where an applicant holds a recognised Interior Design qualification, a 4 year period of practice is usually acceptable.
To download an application form to apply for membership of the BIDA, please go to Join the BIDA.
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