Online Classes: BA Interior Design Course
The Bachelor of Arts degree program (B.A.) in interior design is for interior designers who wish to go a step further in their career because they either wish to own a high-flying establishment or have a better chance of clinching the top residential and commercial projects offered by foremost clients.
Upgrading yourself in the interior design profession guarantees a career that goes beyond creating great designs and interior decorating concepts. The B.A. in interior design builds up on the progress made by graduates of Higher National Diploma (HND) in interior design which guarantees an even better future where you will move and mingle with the high flyers of the industry who typically earn an average of 25% more than their colleagues.
If you are already active in the interior design industry and wish for a career upgrade but don’t have the time to attend a physical on-campus institution, you have the option of going for an online study by attending a distant learning college that offers a B.A. degree in interior design.
What You Need to Qualify for Enrollment into the Bachelor of Arts Interior Design Course
To qualify for enrollment into the program, there is a minimum grade of merit that must be attained but this may vary from one institution to another. For instance, in the United Kingdom, a student must achieve 360 credits, and as the HND course is rated as 240 credits, it will form part of the 3year B.A. interior design course.
Major Topics Covered in Design Classes
CAD - Computer Aided Designs
The ability to use the CAD software has now become a standard in producing interior design drawings, therefore the use of CAD software in the bachelor degree program has become of considerable importance to interior designers and students taking online classes.
You may choose from one of the learning options offered by your chosen college and will be provided with a fully working version of the software.
There are usually a couple of options available, and you are allowed to decide on which software package will suit your needs and those of your clients, most.
- AutoCAD
Standard software, AutoCAD is used by many architectural and major interior design firms and is also utilised by students attending interior design classes. Classes on this topic enable the online student to fully integrate CAD into the design process whilst producing 2D and 3D drawings and presentations.
When this class is successfully completed, you will be able to produce CAD drawings to highly professional standards.
- ArchiCAD
The aim of this class is to gain sufficient skills and ability using ArchiCAD software. On completion of this course, students of will be able to import, modify and produce CAD drawings and 3D digital visual tours to high interior design professional standards.
Dissertation
Helps you develop research skills in both the interior design subject as well as subjects that may be related to art and the history of art.
As a student of BA interior design, you will be made to do detailed exploration and research on any subject within the field that is of particular interest to you. Your thinking, analytical and writing skills will be fully developed after completion of this course.
This interior design class topic will enable you to demonstrate your ability to conduct an independent and detailed research, and you will develop the ability to defend your findings.
Who Can Attend the BA Interior Design Degree Program?
The BA interior design online course can be taken either by students who have successfully completed the:
- Diploma in Interior Design and Decoration
- HND in Interior Design
- Students who already have a degree in one field, but wish to change their career choice to interior design.
The course builds up on the progress made by graduates of HND in Interior design study.
As an online student, you can study in your own time, at your own pace; and your study course will include everything you will need to learn and know, just as if you were on a college campus.
Methodology
Learning of how to meticulously plan and document all aspects of interior design and its progressive stages, and how to work and manage time efficiently and more effectively as a professional interior designer.
The purpose of this topic is to provide a framework within which you may structure an individual approach to each and every project you will handle during your studies, and in whilst working in the outside world.
Final Major Interior Design Project
By the time you get to this stage of your study, you will find that it's now the time to build on what you've learnt during your course.
You can comfortably use all the design skills you've gained along the way throughout your course study. You should now be able to manage a project from start to finish. At this final stage, you may decide to pursue any specialist area or niche of interest to you in interior design.
You will be required to set your own schedule for completing various key stages of the final major project of the interior design B.A., program and will be assessed on your design abilities and discipline to manage your project professionally by keeping to deadlines.
This final project of the program prepares you for your final entry into the high-flying lifestyle in the interior design industry.
Online Course Duration
You will be permitted up to 3 years to complete the online interior design program, although this can be completed in as little as 12 months if you diligently and consistently allocate 25 hours a week to study.
But if you can allocate approximately 10 hours a week for study, you can complete the online interior design course in the 3-year time frame effortlessly.
Finding the Best Online College
The best places to look out for reputable schools and colleges that offer online courses in-depth is by checking with the highly regarded institutions of good standing.
Most of them offer a B.A. Degree in Interior Design.
So if finding good interior design schools within your region or locality poses a problem, many of these colleges and universities do offer online studies that are as detailed and comprehensive as any on campus study of interior design and interior architecture.
Further Reading
Online HND Course in Interior Design
Do Interior Designers Need a Masters Degree Or Not?
Interior design is a fun and exciting profession, so be well aware that the study, in the general sense, doesn't apply to these assignments.
Most works are very practical and even though you'll need great commitment, there is the excitement factor which you can't afford to miss.
And to top it all, you will discover that you’ll take great pride in your achievement and a sense of accomplishment pursuing this BA course, and conveniently from the comfort of your home.
© 2009 viryabo
Comments
Hady Chahine from Manhattan Beach on February 15, 2014:
Informative hub! Too many people I have met assume getting into the business of interior design is rather simple. However, as you pointed out, to get hired by an established firm typically requires a great deal of schooling and some hands-on experience. Thus, a notable college worth looking at it is Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. This institution has an excellent reputation throughout the nation for their architectural program, and I have heard equally good things about their interior design program.
viryabo (author) from Lagos, Nigeria. on April 16, 2013:
Hi ESZT184,
You may find the interior design schools information you require here:
http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/degrees/art/in...
I hope it helps.
Best of luck
ESZTI84 on April 16, 2013:
I would really want to get into interior design and earn a BA degree, but nearby me there is only one Academy (South of Spain) and I can not afford it financially if I give up my job at the moment, but they do not offer online or distance learning which I could organize around my work. I am searching for online courses but I am stuggling to find any kind of ranking between these schools, so how can I know which one should I choose to get a degree which is valued in the real life? Do you have any suggestion which schools to choose or where can I find such a ranking? (I have found rankings of universities but I would like rankings on their Interior designer courses - which might not be exactly the same ranking)
sajive on October 05, 2011:
As an interior designer by profession i have interviewed more than 100 people for my company in the past 13 years. Some of them who have completed interior design courses had got the basic ideas of interior design but the level of creativity and with regard to design implementation they had to be trained. I prefer interior designers who have got professional experience.
ecamper23 on July 06, 2011:
I love your detailed articles, even though I won't go into interior design!
viryabo (author) from Lagos, Nigeria. on February 27, 2011:
Yes 007, many do. I remember when i was at The Art Institute Of Atlanta, i was placed on a sort of internship, working as a designer, whilst at school.
And after graduation, i worked for a number of months as a designer, this time with one of my part time college tutor's establishment.
Thank you for visiting and leaving nice comments on my hubs.
Cheers
agent007 from Florida on February 27, 2011:
Hey I was wondering if the schools help you find internships during or after the program.
viryabo (author) from Lagos, Nigeria. on May 26, 2010:
Hi opismedia, Your aunt must be an architect or a designer. I use it for all my design projects as well. AutoCAD is an awesome program which i started using many years ago. Wish it was around when i studying Interior Design.
Nice to see you and thanks for visiting and for leaving a nice comment.
GodBless
opismedia on May 26, 2010:
My aunt works with AutoCad and she really earns her living with the projects she makes. Great hub viryabo...
viryabo (author) from Lagos, Nigeria. on October 19, 2009:
Hello keira. Thanks for your continuous support and nice comments.
GodBless you.
keira7 on October 19, 2009:
Thanks Viryabo. I am a big fan.
