subject: Interior Designer Schools Will Have Programs In Art And Design [print this page] When deciding on interior designer schools make sure they offer programs in art and design. It does not matter if it is a college, university or a professional school you will need this program in order to get a degree in interior design.
Next you will need to decide if you want an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree. The associate's degree will require you to attend school for two years. While a bachelor's degree will require you attend school for four years.
Once you have decided where you would like to attend there are going to be some different things that will be required from you. The school will ask for an application form to be filled out. There is not a lot of work in doing this it is basically answering questions about you.
When the application form is filled out for submitting there is usually an application fee that is required. This is so things can be processed and verified with your references, etc.
Before you can attend any school for a college education they will ask to see your high school diploma. If you did not graduate but, went to a college to obtain your GED this will have to be shown. This is for showing the college you are ready to further your education after completing all your high school courses.
Some colleges will stop right here and get back to you if you are accepted. Other colleges will ask for even more information for admittance, such as letters of recommendation. These letters usually come from employers or prior teachers from your high school.
They could ask for your transcripts from high school or any other college you might have attended. These will not only show your prior grades but, if you have college credits already they could be applied toward your degree.
Sometimes you might be asked to write an essay for the school. This usually is done in order to help them to decide if you are accepted.
Lastly the college might ask to see a portfolio of the work you have done so far. It is always wise to keep everything you create and put it in a file. This way you have a chance to show off the skills you have acquired so far.
College is not free so when you are accepted you will be asked to fill out paperwork for loans. These loans will help to pay for your education and be deferred until after you graduate. This would also be the perfect time to find out about any grants that are available to students from the government. If you qualify for any Pell Grants from the government you will not have to pay these back.
When you graduate from college with your degree it is best to work as assistance for an interior designer for a few years. This will help in showing you direction and fine tuning your skills. When you know the ropes you can venture out on your own.
