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Diploma Classroom Based

Gain advanced knowledge of interior design skills and techniques to design your own home or become a professional interior designer.
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€2,524 (Easy-pay plan available)

Duration

Approximately 6-12 months

Study Option
Classroom Based
Course Location
We offer classes in Dublin, Cork and Galway
Entry Requirements
18 years old or over
Assessment
10 online practical assignments
Recognition
The Interior Design Academy of Ireland is recognised by the International Approval and Registrations Centre (IARC).

Completing this course will provide you with the necessary skills to become an interior designer. You will be armed with the tools to create, present, and deliver your own interior design projects.

The course covers fundamental techniques which develop into more advanced skills. No minimum qualification is required.

Designed around 10 practical assignments, you will incrementally build on the techniques and knowledge needed to succeed in the interior design industry.

As a Classroom-Based student you will attend tutor-led classes taught by industry professionals. You will also have full access to the Online Learning Centre, which contains course material created by industry experts including instructional videos, written content, and assignments.

Our tutors are always contactable through the Online Learning Centre and are there to provide all the support, knowledge, and in-depth feedback you will need as you progress through your course.

On average a student studying around 15 hours per week can complete the course in 12 months, and a student studying around 30 hours a week can complete the course in 6 months*.

*Completion time is based on the approximate time it has taken past students to complete the course. Students have up to 36 months to complete the course.

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Class Location

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Sutherland Building
University College Dublin (UCD)
Belfield
Dublin 4
Gaol Walk
University College Cork
Cork
T12 YN60
Anderson's Quay,
Centre,
Cork,
T12 DCR9
College Road
University College
Cork
T12 K8AF
Central Galway
Location to be confirmed

Class Schedule

View the schedule for the evening classes and the weekend classes in Dublin , Cork and Galway.

Topics

The list below provides an overview of the topics covered in this course.

    • Presenting Interior Designs

    Learn how interior designers develop ideas and present them to clients. Examine different presentation methods and produce a range of visuals for a client's living room. Learn about:

    • Researching interior design practice in the past and present
    • Client briefs
    • Site surveys
    • Technical drawings
    • Sample boards
    • Designing visuals for client presentations
    • The Design Cycle

    Create designs for a studio apartment and learn about the stages of the design cycle - a structured approach to project development from initial idea to completed design. Learn about:

    • Interpreting a client brief
    • Developing, selecting and testing ideas
    • Techniques for spatial planning, model making and rendering
    • Creating a design portfolio
    • Colour rendering
    • Evaluating client feedback and reviewing designs
    • Cultural Movements in Interior Design

    Examine how society, history, technology, economics and culture influences interior design practice. Complete a research project to learn about key historical movements in interior design. Learn how to:

    • Use research methods
    • Analyse key movements in history
    • Develop key insights about contemporary design influences
    • Present research findings professionally
    • 3D Techniques in Interior Design

    Examine the properties, suitability and application of different materials for use in a large kitchen design. Create a portfolio of 3D visuals and models using techniques that are central to interior design practice. Learn how to:

    • Design a residential kitchen
    • Examine furniture fixtures and equipment
    • Explore different materials and how they are used
    • Create 3D visuals and scale models
    • Examine health and safety issues in residential design
    • Workflow Systems

    Develop timelines, diagrams and templates for a workflow system that support the installation of a studio apartment design. Learn how to:

    • Identify the sequence of activities needed to complete an installation
    • Understand the relationship between design activities, time and resources
    • Apply a workflow system to respond to challenges
    • Develop a template workflow system for future use

Tutors

All our tutors are interior design professionals working in the industry.

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I would recommend this course to anyone interested in interior design… and I have actually. I felt like an interior designer from the very first assignment!

Student testimonial

Miriam Brady

Student

I didn’t find it difficult to motivate myself because I absolutely loved the work. It’s been life changing - it’s been really great for me.

Student testimonial

Olive Wilson

Graduate

It is a really good course. You cover so much content and you can continue your studies if you wish to specialise.

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Louise Higgins

Interior Designer, Graduate

I was meant to start studying interior design over ten years ago but got sidetracked. This is just brilliant - so far, so good. I’m loving it so much.

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Saara Malmioja

Home Study Student

The Interior Design Academy of Ireland

Our philosophy at the Interior Design Academy of Ireland is to make high-quality education accessible to all by empowering people to do what they love. Through the power of online and blended learning, our students are able to harness their creativity and practically apply it to succeed in their chosen careers.

Pursue your ambition - because the future is today!

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Why not contact our experienced staff for advice, or browse to our other courses.

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