Planning for Interior Design Studies

Update on my Career Path:

--Goal's List--
1) AutoCad (Learning at Work)
2) Adobe Photoshop (Learning from Book)
3) Diploma in 3D Max (Computer Academy in May)
4) Diploma in Interior Design
5) (BIM) Revit Architecture (Learning from Book)
6) Architecture basics (Learning from Work)
7) Landscaping


So right now Im learning (5)Revit 2008 with my new Book and studying from Instruction videos (Thanx to Robin), (1)AutoCad Im learning at work and (3)3D Max course Im taking on May 15th. So is time to plan for my Diploma course in Interior Design.
The course registration for Diploma in Interior Design at IVE dont start till May, but I've found out that the course might actually go on for 3-4 years Part Time. I think thats way too long to study a Diploma, so I've done more research and heres my options.


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A) HKU Space
1)Introduction to Interior Design (Short Course),
12 Meetings and begin at June 3rd
$1,180

This course provides a basic understanding of the historical development, theory and methodology of interior design. Topics include: major development in the area of design in the 20th century; design vocabulary and principles; site survey and measured drawing; space planning; building materials; and ergonomics. There will also be discussion of case studies of interior projects.

2) Certificate in HK Architecture Practice,
28 Meetings and begin at Sept 08
$6,560

The course covers the statutory and non-statutory controls affecting landuse, density, form and design of the city and its buildings. Building contract and ethnical obligations will also be introduced. It consists of 28 lectures and 2 written examinations.

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B) The Open University of Hong Kong (LiPACE)
1) RHODEC Associate Diploma in Interior Design,
50 Hours (17 two hour weekly tutorial sessions, plus 4 half day weekly workshops
$9,800

Colour Schemes
A History of Interior Design
Materials for Interior Design
Presentation Techniques of Sample Boards
Measuring Rooms and Estimating Materials Quantities
Simple Plans and Elevations
Decorative Paint Finishes
Planning Rooms
Soft Furnishings - Textiles, Window Treatments, Upholstery, Carpets
Internal Fittings
Lighting Techniques

2) RHODEC Diploma in Interior Design
1.5 Year Part-Time
a)Interior Design I (Lecture 52 hrs)(Workshop 16 hrs) $12,000
b)Interior Design II (Lecture 48 hrs)(Workshop 16 hrs) $10,000
c)Interior Design III (Lecture 28 hrs)(Workshop 8 hrs) $8,000
Total (128 hours) (40 hours)
$30,000

Use the designation RIDipl, RIDipl(Merit) or RLDipl (Dist) as appropriate.
Apply for memberships of various professional bodies, including Affiliate Membership of the Hong Kong Designers Association, Junior Associate Membership of the British Interior Design Association, student Membership of the American Society of Interior Designers and the International Interior Design Association;
Be accepted into the second or third year of study of bachelor programmes in the United Kingdom.

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C) Hong Kong School of Design (HKSD)
1)Diploma in Interior Design
1 year at $1280 per month
$15,360

-Sketch Drawing
-Draughtsmanship
-Perspective Drawing
-Furniture Design
-Watercolor Technique
-Professional Practice (Domestic and Commercial)
-Project Management
-Watercolor Technique
-Materials
-Marker Technique
-Construction Technique
-Graphic Design
-Autocad
-Design Concept and Space Planning
-Final Project Analysis


2)Advanced Diploma in Environmental & Space Planning
1 year at $1280 per month
$15,360

-Conceptual Drawing
-Tendering and Licensing Drawing
-Furniture Design and Human Factors
-Relative Human Factors
-Concepting and Construction
-Model making and Presentation
-Building and E/M Regulation
-Licensing Requistion
-Tendering and Estimation
-English and Communication Studies
-Project Management and Administration
-Cost Control and Prepare of Project Final Account
-Acquiantances in Interior Design Profession
-Advanced AutoCAD
-Photoshop
-3D Studio Max
-Digital Photography
-Concepting and Design Development
-Presentation Technique
-Preparation of Relative Document
-Preparation of Relative Drawing and Model
-Final Project
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D) Uniart
Professional Diploma in Interior Design
120 Hours (2 days a week)
$13,500

美術及室內設計基礎
室內設計基礎知識原則、及基本元素
空間控制與創作
傢俱與空間之關係
燈光效果與應用
物料、建材之特性與運用
人體工學、室內設計與風水
創作靈感 (旅遊、媒體)

室內設計繪圖技巧
草案及構圖
一切由平面圖開始
色彩運用與調配
光線與陰影 、影像圖層
快速掃描與想像發展
手繪透視圖 1
手繪透視圖 2
手繪透視圖 3
AutoCAD 繪圖技巧
AutoCAD 標示
AutoCAD 工具運用
3D StudioMax modeling 技巧
3D StudioMax 技巧與光原運用
樣品modeling製作技巧
影像修補及作品發表手法
Photoshop 基礎
Photoshop 的技巧
繪圖流程

室內施工常識
設計與施工之關係
樓宇結構、驗樓與度呎
樓宇服務 (水、電等)
施工流程 (由清拆至裝嵌傢俬)
實地考察 (Site Visit)
分享實地考察、室內施工總結
家居設計、商舖設計、食肆設計和辦公室設計的分別
領取各種牌照與設計施的關係
室內施工與法例法規

項目管理及模擬實習
服務流程，見客技巧
PLAN DO CHECK ACT
實地考察 (Site Visit)
分享實地考察，現場施工與管理之關係
集體創作
集體創作
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From my research, I think courses from HKSD or LiPACE most suitable for me for where I wanna go in my career. The courses arent really expensive, not too long and seems like theres alot to learn. Guess have to start deciding soon.