The Curriculum at an Online Interior Design School

Coursework may cover specialty design, including exhibit design, hospitality design, retail store design and corporate design.  These areas are the less glamorous segment of the interior design industry but they are an important component of it.  Many of the jobs are there, at least at the entry level, and work in some of those environments can be just as rewarding as a high-end home remodel.  Below is a list of a typical list of courses for an interior design degree, all of which can be found through online schools.

Introduction to Interior Design--Instruction about principles and elements of design, furniture selection, accessories, lighting, fabrics and architectural finishes.

Theory and Psychology of Color--Different theories of color and how choosing color schemes in decorating can have a psychological impact on people.

Architectural Computer Aided Design--The use of computer-aided design in architecture. How to measure existing buildings, draw floor plans, section elevations, etc.

Historical Furnishings--Historical furnishings from different eras.

Construction Documents--Blueprint reading, construction terminology, codes and the construction process.

Textiles--Fabrics, including fiber, yarns, methods of construction and finishes and how to apply the information in interior design.

Perspective and Interpretive Drawing--Two-dimensional drawing and how it relates to the interior design process.

Three-Dimensional Design--The elements and principles of three-dimensional design.

Space Planning--Fundamental concepts include programming, concept development, problem solving, and design communication.

Business Principles--Information about procedural forms and professional practices for the interior designer, such as ethics, contracts, fee bases, purchase orders, letters of agreement, business formations, and terminology relating to the interior design business practice.