This review on interior design schools has information pertaining to the field of interior design. We have a list of possible professions for graduates from interior design colleges. We provide tips on how to choose and locate the design school that is right for you. We also give you some insight into the type of education you will be getting if you enroll in design schools through our list of general topics and subjects covered in interior design courses. We also provide a list of schools offering online degrees, distance learning courses and on campus programs on interior design.

Careers in Interior Design
o    Set design for productions on stage and on screen
o    Furniture design and product development
o    Faculty member for Institutions offering Interior Design Programs
o    Illustrator
o    Facilities management
o    Historical preservation
o    Interior Design

Good reasons for getting a degree in interior design
o    Formal education can provide you knowledge on:
-Client handling
-Incorporating design ideas.
-Design concept formulation
-Making design recommendations
-Planning spaces
-Design solutions evaluation
-Government Regulations
-Business principles

o    A degree provides access to memberships in interior design associations
o    Holding a degree presents opportunities, increases your marketability

The standard courses in interior design programs
o    Drafting techniques
o    Three dimensional sketching
o    Illustration techniques
o    Design principles
o    Designing living spaces
o    Techniques in Perspective sketching
o    Basic Building codes and systems
o    Creative design and presentation techniques
o    Interior planning for residential and commercial projects
o    Tours
o    AutoCAD as a design tool
o    Architecture history and interiors
o    Materials used for design
o    Lighting
o    Office systems
o    Restoration and preservation methods and principles
o    Three dimensional architectural models
o    Design solutions for residential spaces
o    Health related design
o    Designing for hospitality, institutional and commercial spaces
o    Design exhibits and competitions
o    Practicum
o    Independent studies
o    Visual Communication
o    People in their Environment
o    Creative Work through Projects
o    Interpretation of technical studies and project schemes
o    Professional Practice

The typical subjects in interior design courses
o    Topics on the improvement of Technical Skills
o    Subjects on Presentation Techniques
o    Subjects on Understanding the Technical Aspect of Design
o    History of Style subjects
o    Topics covering the different materials and finishes
o    Subjects focused on the Design Process
o    Topics on Business Procedures and Administration
o    Studies related to interior design
o    Subjects on Improving Technical Skills

How to choose the right interior design school 
o    Level of Education Offered
o    Cost of Education
o    School Location
o    Campus Atmosphere and Environment
o    Availability and establishment of Connections

Things to look for in design schools
o    The school should meet your personal standards
o    The institution should be accredited
o    The faculty members teaching in the Interior design programs should have the necessary background and credentials
o    The facilities should be up to date
o    The school should provide access to museums, galleries and showroom exhibits
o    The school should provide opportunities for practical design experience
o    The school should have reputable graduates
o    The institution should be able to help the students in establishing contact with other designers and mentors

How to find the right interior design college
o    Make a list of specifications that you want the school  to have
o    Make a list of all the possible colleges and universities that offer courses on Interior design.
o    Gather all the information that you can about the institutions you are considering.
o    Shorten your list by sorting through it using the information you have gathered.
o    Visit the schools on your short list.
o    Send out applications to the schools you have chosen.
o    Look for ways to get financial aid.
o    Upon receiving feedback, decide on what school you think is best.

Some design schools that offer a degree in interior design through Distance education
o    The Art Institute Online
o    Professional Career Development Institute
o    Education Direct
o    Westwood College Online
o    Rhodec International

Some design schools with interior design courses
o    The Illinois Institute of Art
o    Bradley Academy of Visual Arts
o    Brooks College in Long Beach California
o    Harrington College of Design in Chicago, Illinois
o    The International Academy of Design and Technology
o    The Art Institute located in different areas of the United States
o    The Art Institutes International Minnesota
o    Westwood College
o    Collins College
o    Center for Professional Development at The New England Institute of Art
o    Tucson Design College