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When we talk about career options, then thing shave changed drastically in the last decade. We have seen the rise of many professional courses that have given students new avenues to succeed. One such field is interior designing. It has gained popularity over the past few years, the changing lifestyle and living standard of living have led to the demand of interior designers who can create staggering design and bring dreams into reality. While it becomes a popular career option, at the same time we have some queries surrounding this course. In this blog, we unfold everything about interior designing and its curriculum.

In India as well as in many foreign countries also many creative individuals are opting for this course to get into an exceptional career. Across the globe, the bar of the course in regards to scope and job prospect is displaying a promising escalation.  The creative individuals who are willing to opt for interior designing as a career can opt for Bachelor of Arts in interior design.

The institutions or the design schools that offer this program focus on providing apt knowledge in this field so that students are well prepared to get an employment of their desire. Students can enroll into the three years undergraduate program of interior design. The course details including the job prospects of the course are discussed elaborately beneath.  When we talk about pursing formal education in interior designing, then one can opt for either of the following :
BSc. in Interior Designing
BA in Interior Designing
Diploma in Interior Designing
MBA in Interior Designing

A Guide to BA in interior design
The interior design course for undergraduates enables students to attain in depth as well as a professional approach to particular design projects.

1. Information about the course:
This course focuses on inculcating basic principles of interior designing. It emphasizes on raising awareness about different aspects of interior designing. Some of the reputed institutes will not only help in teaching the theoretical aspects of interior designing rather it also gives you the hands-on experience. It helps in polishing skills of designing, communication, drawing, working on computer skills etc.

•   The entire structure of program covers three aspects: residential design, commercial design and house decoration. While learning this, the students also gain insight into architectural design, architectural survey, interior planning, or graphics techniques for interior design. The course provides knowledge about the use of texture and color, use of lights, placement of objects and such other factors
•    The undergraduate degree in interior design provides the student with great interpersonal skills and creative aptitude. The students become adroit in design software applications. The knowledge acquired help the students to create and furnish interiors of construction including.

2.  About the admission of Bachelor of Arts in interior design
            i. The eligibility criteria
The eligibility requires pursuing an undergraduate degree in interior design is mentioned below:
•    To get enrolled in the course the students should have to qualify Class 12th or 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized university or board. The minimum required aggregate is 50% marks and above.
•    For the enrollment process, the students also may have to clear an entrance test. There are certain colleges conduct entrance test as well as a personal interview as a part of the selection process of the course.
         ii. Fees structure and admission process
• To enroll for this program, one needs to clear the 10+2 with 50% marks or more.
    • The fee structure of the same may range between INR 95,000 to 4 Lacs.
•    The admission for this course is based on merit list, but some institute may ask for entrance test as well. Hence, its recommended that one must research well before applying.
•    Usually the information regarding the admission dates, merit list etc is notified on the official website of the college or university. Certain colleges or universities also notify the important information via e-mail.

Tabular Representation of the Interior Designing Course

3. The competition and the career outlook

•    One of the best ways to enter in the world of interior designing is by learning to network. To have a strong start, it is imperative that you must start working with a known and reputed professional. Internship is the way out. Once you have successfully completed this, finding the right job becomes easier.
•    After successful completion of the bachelor degree, the graduates can opt for a career as interior designers, product designers, landscapers, exhibitions designers, etc.  Areas of like education, government and private firms, event management, art galleries, museums also provide jobs to interior designers.
•    B.A. in Interior Design course makes them competent in their respective field of work. As this is a career-oriented course hence the after completion of the degree the graduates can earn remuneration in between of INR 2 to 10 Lacs per annum. However, there may be a hike in the remuneration with experience and further qualification.

Interior designing has become a specialized sector and recruiters prefer individuals having apt academic as well practical background. To become a successful interior designer, it becomes imperative that you  are able to blend your creativity with analytics and technology. To pursue the course there are various national, international and design schools. Various colleges also offer this course. Those who want to opt for further study in this sector can also get admitted to the maters cause after completion of the graduation. Worth mentioning is that there are various design schools that offer masters in fine arts with a specialization in interior design.