Architecture / Interior Design Schools

[thornby]

heya, any advice on top-rating schools with superduper interior courses??
anyone heard of Istituto Europeo di Design or Domus academy?


help !

 

[two months off]

did you already see their websites? Domus is supposed to be the most popular of them. Istituto Marangoni's quite popular too, I think. I know they're supposed to be good in fashion design, but I don't know too much about the interior design. I think the Savannah College of Art & Design in the US is good.

 

[thornby]

yeah i heard domus is popular, but half of it is taught in italian... yikes.. what about i.e.d???

 

[two months off]

I don't know much about ied, sorry. But where do you wanna go to school?

 

[thornby]

domus is my top choice.. but then agn its in italian ... haf of it.. ied offers english but nt too sure if its worth it..

 

[Ceptuouse]

There is [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Kingston University [/font]

Kingston’s Interior Design degree covers the study and design of interior space and built form through projects focusing on a range of public and private environments.

You will develop the skills and knowledge you need for professional practice, including drawing, surveying, detailing, construction and creative computing. Your design studies will
be given a theoretical framework throughout the course by history of design and contextual studies.

Click Here to go to the site

 

[thornby]

thanks JR
!
dija study interior design ? wat are ur prospects for the future? I want to get into the boutiqe hotel handling design agencies.. any advice how to hook up on those? I want to studu sumwer in milan or any emerging hotspot for studies... wadyaguys think?

 

[Yanka]

Chelsea College of Art&Design has a good Interior design course, i know some people who go there and they like it.

 

[skyefitsheaven]

About Architecture / Interior Design Schools

Alright, so I've really become interested in architectural design
and interior design. I really wanted to become a fashion designer,
but that's a pretty unstable field to get out into, so I've settled
on architecture/interior design. I'm a junior in high school and I need
to pick out some colleges to apply to. However, there's my dilemma.
I know of some famous colleges, but I simply cannot afford a 30K
tuition per semester.

Does anyone here know of any good colleges/universities (preferably
in Illinois or the east coast) that have arch/i.d.? Or have you attended
any and can give me advice for which are good ones?

Thanks in advance. <3

 

[gius]

hello skyefitsheaven
Welcome to tFS
I'm just moving your thread to the Careers & Education forum
Perhaps you'll get more replies there

 

[KindlyCuddly]

I know that my school (Columbia College in Chicago) offers a BFA in Interior Architecture. I'm not sure exactly what that is but I'm told that a lot of girls go into thinking that it's interior design and come out disappointed.

 

[gius]

Alright, so I've really become interested in architectural design
and interior design. I really wanted to become a fashion designer,
but that's a pretty unstable field to get out into, so I've settled
on architecture/interior design. I'm a junior in high school and I need
to pick out some colleges to apply to. However, there's my dilemma.
I know of some famous colleges, but I simply cannot afford a 30K
tuition per semester.

Does anyone here know of any good colleges/universities (preferably
in Illinois or the east coast) that have arch/i.d.? Or have you attended
any and can give me advice for which are good ones?

Thanks in advance. <3

Just wondering... what made you think that it's unstable?
Is it any more unstable than being an architect or interior designer?

 

[skyefitsheaven]

Ah, thank you for that info on the Columbia College at Chicago. I was thinking of visiting it this summer.


Gius-
Well, I know several fashion designers that have spent their entire lives working in the field and have found it very hard to break through and are often financially unstable. Then there are several other few that are doing quite well. That, and my parents strongly oppose me going into fashion design without an interior design and/or architecture degree first. Very stupid indeed.
Careers in architecture seem to be much more stable. That and my mother is acquainted with a very big architect in NYC through an old professor of hers, so I might have some future in his company.

 

[KindlyCuddly]

I definitely recommend paying a visit to Columbia! The school isn't for everyone (rigorous first year to weed out the weaklings), so like half the freshmen class ends up dropping out, and yeah, the resources you get being in Chicago.

 

[skyefitsheaven]

Ah, that sounds like it'd be a fun first year. Haha. Is it very difficult? I'm not one to quit easily, but if I end up going there, I don't want to whine to my parents that it's too hard or then they'd do that whole "Told you you should stay in the state." type deal that parents do.

What other areas of study are there at Columbia?

 

[KindlyCuddly]

You have the typical art programs, as well as arts management (with concentrations in fashion, sports, media, visual or performance art), music business, audio arts, writing programs, dance, game design, public relations...there's a lot here, arts wise.

Definitely check out some schools on the east coast as well.

 

[lemeray]

If you study either one, be prepared to work VERY HARD, you must be highly organised or else you'll end up having sleepless nights or weeks. You'll notice your social life will decrease dramatically Its not hard work as in difficult to understand but its just a LOT of work. Definetly dont leave it to the day before its due! I remember my first year, what a shock! Fashion design seems kind of "easy" compared to this and also buildings/interiors have a much longer life than clothes which you wear for a season or two. You also have to think about plans, construction, space, materials, function, aesthics, clients, time constraints, pump ideas out very fast, and there is a lot of WHY did you do this? when presenting. It is also a hard industry to work in, you really have to have IT and its great if you have contacts because its not easy asking for work experience at big architectural firms....

But it feels very rewarding when you've completed a design that you love and its well received...good luck!

Dezeen.com is a great site for inspiration by the way and mocoloco.com, sometimes...

 

[lemeray]

Also you spend a LOT of money on materials for the course, like foam boards which are very expensive, cutting board, pens, rulers, glue, t squares, paper, computer programs like photoshop, then like special materials which are hard to get for a project...I probably spent $2000 or more in one year for materials...

 

[winterise]

^ Wow...
Lemeray, if you don't mind me asking, what school do/did you attend?

 

[skyefitsheaven]

Oh, I definitely will check out a lot of schools in Chicago and the east coast. My parents are pushing for Chicago since it's closer, but we'll see what school ends up being the best, both education and money-wise.

Haha, so I've heard that the business is a lot of work, but I think I can handle it. At least I will try! =D
Thank you for all the info, though, Lemeray! It's good to have a heads up as to what will happen instead of having me get to that point and go "Ahh! What's going on??"