The Interior Design Academy of Ireland - Diploma course in interior design

An outline of your interior design course of study follows

Please study the course outline with care, and you will see the many ways in which our course fulfills the promises we make.

The 10 assignments give you ample and comprehensive experience in real-world interior design projects. They are designed to fit into the demands of your own current life and work. Complete them whenever you can, wherever you are. Take as long as you like. We understand that different people learn at different speeds and have different circumstances and obligations. Whatever pace suits you best is a pace we are happy with.

You will see that the course modules and assignments are designed to build one upon another. In combination with the personal tuition you will receive from us, they will provide you with all the tools you need to build a successful career in interior design.

The Basics A vital introduction to the world of interior design, this first book in the IDAI Diploma Course covers the many components comprising the background to this fascinating subject. Introduction to Interior Design The Structure of Design Building and Decorating Lighting Colour Wheel Paint Fabric Wallpapering Flooring Furniture Window Treatments	The Practicalities From kitchen design to selecting antiques, this second book on the IDAI Diploma Course gives you all the practical information you will require to design and decorate on a room-by-room basis. Kitchen Design Entrance Halls Stairs and Landings Bedrooms and Bathrooms Room-by-Room Checklists Conservatories and Patios Accessories and Collections Antiques - Selection and Care Design and Decoration of Specific Rooms Providing the Correct Environment Caring for Damaged Furniture
History of Interior Design You will learn about the history of interior design, covering the fascinating details of homes and interiors centuries ago and how they influence they ways we live today. From ancient Egypt to the contemporary interiors and styles, this section provides an excellent reference point for all elements of interior design. Ancient Egypt Classical Greece Rome Byzantium The Middle Ages Romanesque (5th to 11th Century) Gothic (11th to 16th Centuries) Interiors of The Renaissance European Regional Styles 19th and 20th Centuries up to 1930 1930 to Present day	The Presentation The practical side of the course will cover all you need to know about how to go about assessing your clients' wishes and needs, and how to make effective presentations to them. You will learn how to prepare furniture layouts and colour boards, become familiar with reading a set of house plans, and much more. Drawing Materials Lettering How to Draw a Floor Plan Elevations Collecting Samples Assessing a Client Colour Boards Presentations Systematic Planning Unusual Design Elements Preparing Specifications
Your Qualification When you successfully complete the course, you will receive an accredited diploma in recognition of the skills and knowledge you have acquired. You will also be able to use the initials Dip.ID (IDAI) following your name. At that time, if you desire we will also send information about your success to your local newspapers. It is a good way for you to start telling potential clients that you are available and qualified.