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t The Interior Design Institute we don’t just teach interior design, we encourage each and every student to access and nurture their own natural sense of flair and creativity. We also teach the technical and practical skills necessary to translate those design ideas into reality.The course is provided online. You study at home, in your own time and at your own pace.
On successful completion of this course you will be able to provide clients with design solutions that are as practical as they are visually pleasing, and you will have sufficient skills and knowledge to implement your design ideas successfully.
Online education is becoming the preferred method of study for people all around the world because it is easy, cost-effective, and most of all, you can fit your study around your lifestyle.
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So if you are serious about a career in interior design, or you simply want to learn from the best, we invite you to take the next step now to designing your future.
Enroll at The Interior Design Institute today.
Our course brings you everything you need to achieve the success you want!
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When you enroll with The Interior Design Institute you will automatically receive your login details to access the secure Student Site and all of the information you need to get started.
The Student Site is where you will find all of your course materials and where you can interact with your tutor and Student Support staff that will be there to guide you through every step of your journey. As you work through the modules and submit each corresponding assignment you will gain access to the next module. You will find the assignments fun and interactive.
Your tutor will assess your assignments, providing valuable feedback on your ideas and creative solutions for each design brief. At the end of this course you will have designed a residential space complete with lighting, fabric, color and furniture layout that will become part of your professional portfolio.
All of your assignments are completed online and only basic computer skills are required, so don’t worry if you are a complete beginner. On successful completion of this course you will receive your Diploma of Interior Design and be on your way to a new future.
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esign is a universal language. It communicates subtle or overt messages for the end user. When it works seamlessly, design enhances life.This course consists of 12 modules and 12 corresponding interactive assignments that will guide you through the process required to be able to successfully design a residential space.
It is through participation and interaction that you will develop understanding, confidence and your creative voice. These carefully constructed assignments are also designed to help you build your
first professional portfolio to show off to prospective clients.
Throughout the duration of the diploma course, you will be personally instructed by one of our leading designers who will take you on a fascinating journey through every aspect of interior design.
You will learn how to see and what to look for when observing design in the world around you.
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Because the course is provided online there are minimal drawing materials required. You will be notified by email when your assignment has been marked.
Our technology allows you to interact with your tutor online through our secure Student Site. We have applications implemented so it is possible to submit your assignments via the Internet. This course is fully compatible with both PC and Mac computers.
Previous experience in the design field is not necessary to enroll in our course. We only ask that you have enthusiasm and commitment.
We recommend that you dedicate a few hours of study time per week so you can take your time to work through the material. Your tutor and Student Support will be there to assist you if you are having difficulty.
Remember, every successful interior designer was once a complete beginner!
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ou will learn to speak the visual language of design. We all have the potential to speak thisW H A T Y O U W I L L M A S T E R
language fluently. Although, just as in a language based on words, there are those who speak the visual language more poetically and persuasively than others. For you to learn the art of how so much is communicated without words, we will begin a journey to make you aware of the basic elements inherent in residential design. When you understand how to recognize the presence of the different elements, your observation of existing design will become more informed.
You will learn the art and the craft of creating beautiful and functional environments.
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he Interior Design Institute’s Diploma of Interior Design is awarded to successful graduates of this course.
At the end of this 24 week course, you will have the skills and knowledge to position yourself competitively in a dynamic market place and positively impact on the quality of people’s lives.
YOUR DIPLOMA
Our guarantee to you is simple and straight forward. When you enroll with The Interior Design Institute you will have access to the first two modules. If, within seven days, you decide not to proceed we will refund your course fees in full.
OUR GUARANTEE
“The Interior Design Institute taught me so much! Not only do the modules teach you everything there is to know, it goes a step further and teaches you about the business aspect. I started out with very little knowledge in interior design and came out as a business owner holding a diploma. My experience with The Interior Design Institute was truly rewarding!”
Meredith Mahan - Winchester, VA
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MODULE ONE
THE VISUAL LANGUAGE OF DESIGN
• What is Interior Design? • Philosophy of Interior Design • Understanding Design Theory • Elements of Design
• Space • Line & Shape
• Color & Texture & Pattern • Light
• Principles of Design • Emphasis
• Balance, Proportion & Scale • Repetition, Rhythm & Harmony
MODULE TWO
THE HISTORY OF STYLE DECORATION & ARCHITECTURE
• The History of European Design • Ancient Greece
• Rome
• Neoclassicism
• Origins of French Style • New Design Forms
• The Natural Side of Modernism
• Classicism, Modernism, Post Modernism & Beyond
• How We Got To Where We Are • Memphis & the Postmodernists
MODULE THREE
STYLES OF DESIGN - SPEAKING THE LANGUAGE FLUENTLY
• Considering the Site • Being Strictly Practical • Observing the Structure • Ceilings & Walls
• Style & Age
• Windows & Doors - Harmonious Alignment • Floor Levels & Finishes
• The Big Picture
• Building an Aesthetic Plan • Warm Spaces & Cool Spaces • A Cohesive Starting Point
MODULE FOUR
SCALE - SPACE PLANNING & PROPORTION
• Furniture Layouts
• Developing a Basic Floor Plan • Developing a Basic Elevation • The Next Step in Space Planning • Styling an Existing Room
• Living Room • Dining Room • Kitchen • Bathrooms • Storage
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MODULE FIVE LIGHT & LIGHTING
• Natural Light
• Evaluating Natural Light Levels • Artificial Light
• Basic Categories of Artificial Light • Light Qualities
• Incandescent, Halogen & Fluorescent Light • Light Levels
• Light in Relation to Other Materials • Light Installation
• Communicating With Your Contractor • The Smart House
MODULE SIX
COLOR - THE MOST POTENT & FLEXIBLE ELEMENT OF DESIGN
• Color & the Elements of Design • Color & Light
• Color & Pigment • Hue
• Value • Chroma
• The Space Factor • Color & Mood
• Related Colors & Contrasting Colors • Color & Perception
• Communicating About Color • How to Specify Color Accurately
MODULE SEVEN
FINISHES – FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS
• Paint, Render, Wainscoting & Boiserie • Tongue & Groove/Weatherboard • Shoji
• Plaster Details & Wallpaper • Mirrors
• Upholstery
• Special Finishes, Murals & Wall Art • Architraves, Doors, Window Frames, Cornices & Baseboards
• Kitchen & Bathroom Finishes
• Cabinets, Bench-tops & Splashbacks • A Final Word on Acoustics
MODULE EIGHT
FABRICS, WINDOW TREATMENTS & HOME TEXTILES
• Decorative Textiles • Textile Patterns
• Upholstery-Weight & Curtain-Weight Fabrics • Wall & Screen Coverings
• Floor Coverings
• Bed Linen & Utility Cloths • A Brief History of Textiles • Rugs & Blankets
• Textile Science • Dyeing & Printing • Specifying Fabrics
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FURNITURE, ART & ACCESSORIES
• The Technical Side of Upholstered Furniture • Quality & Comfort
• Scale, Color, Texture
• Utilitarian & Frivolous Upholstery • Cabinetry & Case Goods • Specifying a New Piece • Materials
• Art & Photographs • Murals & Objects
• How to Visually Present Ideas to Your Client
MODULE TEN
YOUR CLIENT - HOW TO LISTEN & CREATE THE ENVIRONMENT THEY DESIRE
• Reasons for Using an Interior Designer • Your First Meeting - Questions to Ask & Observations to Make
• The Second Meeting - Floor Plan, Sample Board & Perspective Drawings
• Show & Tell
• Talking About Budgets & Your Fee Structure • Final Design
• Scheduling the Trades
• Paperwork & Letter of Acceptance • Design Brief
• Project Cost • Scope of Work
MODULE ELEVEN
COMMUNICATING ACCURATELY
• Taking the Brief
• Drawing: Its Relationship to Your Work • Imagining Color
• Strategic Planning & the Scope of Works • Developing a Concept
• The Floor Plan • Interior Elevations • Sections
• Reflected Ceiling Plan • Documentation & Drawings • Final Design Development • Axonometric Drawings
• One-Point Perspective Drawings
MODULE TWELVE
SETTING UP YOUR BUSINESS
• Setting up an Office • Setting up your Business • Record Keeping
• Tax & Money Matters • Rent & Operating Costs • Travel & Holidays • Finding Clients • Marketing • The Headline
• Getting the Tone Right • Public Relations
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CONTACT DETAILS
The Interior Design Institute
1750 Montgomery Street, 1st Floor San Francisco, CA 94111 General Enquiries: [email protected] Student Support: [email protected] Administration: [email protected] Website: www.theinteriordesigninstitute.com
M E E T O U R S P E C I A L I Z E D T E A M
The Interior Design Institute’s team of qualified professionals are here to guide you through your diploma course, revealing the secrets that have brought them success along with their wealth of experience and talent to give you the confidence to tackle any challenge in the design industry.
She has developed numerous best-selling collections in decorative textiles, wall paper, bed linen, rugs, lighting, dinnerware and flatware.
Wende’s work has been featured in highly prestigious stores, residences, five star hotels, international sporting events and publications in New York, London, Paris, Hong Kong, Sydney, Melbourne, the sovereign nation of Kiribati, as well as in five star resorts located on Lizard Island, Vanuatu and Fiji.
She has also been commissioned to develop designs for dignitaries and royalty.
Along with this impressive list of accomplishments, Wende founded in-house product development for the home furnishings at Federated Department Stores. Also, in the US, Wende developed the early framework on which coordinated home furnishings collections are based, such as Ralph Lauren and Martha Stewart.
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architectural, interior and furniture design, and fine art consulting. She began her career in New York and has been awarded twice for excellence in her designs.
During her career, Wende has held licensing agreements in the US and Europe, under her own trademark and for clients.
nder her company name, ‘form and color’, Wende Reid practices
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