INTERIOR DESIGN

INTRODUCTION :
Everyone wants to work in an atmosphere which is taste-fully decorated and aesthetically appealing. Interior decorators are professionally trained to suggest about colour schemes, wall paper and curtains, furniture arrangement etc. Whether it is Homes, Offices, Retail shops, Show rooms, Hotels, Airports, Exhibition halls, Conference centres, Theaters, TV & Film Studios, Commercial establishments, Interior decorators help in making the place more beautiful.
PERSONALITY TRAITS :
Artistic sense, ability to get along with the people, patience, colour, sensitivity, manual dexterity, imagination and creativity.
QUALIFICATION & DURATION :
The minimum eligibility +2 pass or equivalent. The duration of the course varies from state to state and may range from 2 to 3 years.
The School of interior design, Ahmedabad offers a 5 year programme for those who have completed 10+2 or equivalent in the science students.
BASIS FOR SELECTION :
The selection is based on entrance test to check out aptitude for such a career. Admission is on the basis of aptitude tests which evaluate artistic sensibility, technical drawing skills, spatial appreciation, sense of colour, attention to details and idea of proportion.
MAJOR INSTITUTIONS :
1. J.J. School of Arts, Fort, Mumbai-400001.
2. Nirmala Niketan, 49, New Marine lines, Mumbai-400020.
3. School of Interior Design, Centre for Environmental planning Technology Kasturabhai Lalbhai Campus, Navarangpura, Ahmedabad-380009.
4. S.N.D.T. Womens’ University, Church gate, Mumbai-400020.
5. Sophia College, B.K. Somani Polytechnic, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai-400026.
6. South Delhi Polytechnic for women, Lajpat Nagar-IV, New Delhi-110024.
JOB PROFILE :
Interior decorators may find placement in Corporate Houses, Companies, Architect Firms or can work as consultants on a freelance basis. The entry level salary ranges anywhere from Rs.3000/- to Rs.10,000/- and over Rs.15,000/- in the middle level management level.
N.B.: Given dates are subject to change.