Professional Diploma in Interior Design (Dip.ID)

The Professional Diploma in Interior Design provides a wide range of excellent career prospects from residential, retail and industrial projects to corporate, leisure and hospitality design.

The Professional Diploma in Interior Design, running over several batches at the Centre, is specifically designed to meet the requirements of this challenging and expanding field. The course aims to prepare students for their first significant appointment, be it vocational or academic providing them with a clear understanding of three dimensional design analysis, both in terms of space and objects. The course concentrates on the design element, encouraging students to develop a thorough and imaginative approach.

The idea of “lateral design” is developed in which briefs are tackled at a variety of levels and with an experimental approach to problem solving.

Through set design projects and lectures students are introduced to the basic principles of Interior Design including: drawing, presentation, surveying, materials, construction, specifying, context, history of design, visual research and computer aided design.

Students can now apply for Student Memberships the British Institute of Interior Design, UK at no cost.

WHY STUDY THE PROGRAM

Learning Outcomes

• To develop talent among students in the area of designing arts
• To prepare the students for an entry level position into the interiors industry
• To facilitate use of technology in designing expression
• To provide a career programme encouraging self employment

ACCREDITATION

The course is endorsed by Qualifi, UK. The course provision is approved by the KHDA, a Dubai Government Agency.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Professional Diploma in Interior Design (6 months)

• Drawing Techniques and Approaches
• Historical And Contextual Referencing
• Furniture Design
• Visual and Personal Presentation
• Interior Design
• Computer Aided Design
• Environmental Sciences
• Specifying

Advanced Diploma in Interior Design (4/5 months)

• Lighting Techniques
• Building Systems and Codes
• Interior Enviromental Science
• Photoshop to post production
• Professional Practice
• Portfolio

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Top areas of employment include:

• Interior Designer
• Entrepreneur
• Digital Interior Designer

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Admission into the Professional Diploma in Interior Design program is open to students of all nationalities with respect to the submission of the following requirements:

• Copy of the high school graduation certificate or equivalent from a recognized institution
• Complete Application form with 3 color passport – photographs
• Clear passport copy or other photo identity copy
• Students must have a good command of spoken English and own a laptop

Mature students: Students above the age of 21 may enter directly into the program

PROGRESSION

Graduates may apply for learning higher skills in Interior Design and related at international schools of design. Learners can step directly into employment in an associated profession.

AWARDS

• 41 National Design Awards Won by Capital students