In response to your question;
A couple days ago someone left a LJ msg for me inquiring about the Interior Design program at Sheridan... I took the time to wrote a lengthy reply today, only to realize that she'd deleted her account. So I'm posting what I wrote here, incase she ever comes back.
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Hi,
I was part of the advanced diploma interior design program at Sheridan, which I believe is no longer available, because they've changed it to a bachelors of applied arts degree. It's a 4 year program, as opposed to the 3 year program that I took, and it begins this September. You and find more information about program requirements here: http://sheridaninstitute.ca/Programs%20and%20Courses/Full-Time%20Programs/Programs%20A-Z%20Index/Interior%20Design.aspx
If things have not changed drastically, Sheridan doesn't really care about your degree. They recognize that you have it, yes, but they're mainly concerned with your high school marks. Your university credits comes in handy when you're trying to apply for advanced standings (ie, transfer credits). I graduated from UofT, and ended up transferring credits so I didn't have to take any art history or electives during my time at Sheridan. You might also be asked to submit a portfolio... I took a senior level arts credit in high school, so I was exempt from having to do that.
Just generally speaking, I really enjoyed my program. I loved how hands on it was--mostly project/assignments, very few tests and reading/textbooks. (Again, the degree might change that... you'll have to inquire about the differences between the two) Class sizes are fairly small, especially compared to ones in university... so it's easy to connect with your classmates, because you definitely need to form some good connections with students who work well with you. This is pretty important, since there's quite a few group projects.
In a nutshell, interior design is an intense, heavy workload program. It's also not cheap either... because in terms of projects, you get what you pay for. Don't skimp when it comes to buying materials/getting print jobs for your projects. It shows when you spend some extra money on your project boards. I don't believe I'm exaggerating when I say that I worked 10x harder in this program than I ever did while I was at UofT. Managing your time properly and getting to know your prof, and getting your work critiqued frequently will help you succceed.
On a side note... there's also a common misconception about the differences between Interior Decorating and Interior Design. (Even I didn't know what I was getting myself into when I first signed up) All those "interior design" TV shows are a bit misleading. So before you sign up, figure out if Interior design is what you REALLY want to do. I can tell you now that it's not all about picking paint colours and matching fabrics and making everything look pretty--that's more of an Interior Decorator's job. That's not to say we don't do those things at all, because we do... but there's a very technical side to Interior Design that people often overlook. I strongly believe that this is one of those programs where if you're not passionate about your work, you won't get anywhere.
I really don't know what else you'd like me to tell you about, as I can go on and on about the program! If you have anymore questions, feel free to leave me another message. (incase you don't want to sign up for an account again, you don't need one to leave a comment. just sayin')
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Hi,
I was part of the advanced diploma interior design program at Sheridan, which I believe is no longer available, because they've changed it to a bachelors of applied arts degree. It's a 4 year program, as opposed to the 3 year program that I took, and it begins this September. You and find more information about program requirements here: http://sheridaninstitute.ca/Programs%20and%20Courses/Full-Time%20Programs/Programs%20A-Z%20Index/Interior%20Design.aspx
If things have not changed drastically, Sheridan doesn't really care about your degree. They recognize that you have it, yes, but they're mainly concerned with your high school marks. Your university credits comes in handy when you're trying to apply for advanced standings (ie, transfer credits). I graduated from UofT, and ended up transferring credits so I didn't have to take any art history or electives during my time at Sheridan. You might also be asked to submit a portfolio... I took a senior level arts credit in high school, so I was exempt from having to do that.
Just generally speaking, I really enjoyed my program. I loved how hands on it was--mostly project/assignments, very few tests and reading/textbooks. (Again, the degree might change that... you'll have to inquire about the differences between the two) Class sizes are fairly small, especially compared to ones in university... so it's easy to connect with your classmates, because you definitely need to form some good connections with students who work well with you. This is pretty important, since there's quite a few group projects.
In a nutshell, interior design is an intense, heavy workload program. It's also not cheap either... because in terms of projects, you get what you pay for. Don't skimp when it comes to buying materials/getting print jobs for your projects. It shows when you spend some extra money on your project boards. I don't believe I'm exaggerating when I say that I worked 10x harder in this program than I ever did while I was at UofT. Managing your time properly and getting to know your prof, and getting your work critiqued frequently will help you succceed.
On a side note... there's also a common misconception about the differences between Interior Decorating and Interior Design. (Even I didn't know what I was getting myself into when I first signed up) All those "interior design" TV shows are a bit misleading. So before you sign up, figure out if Interior design is what you REALLY want to do. I can tell you now that it's not all about picking paint colours and matching fabrics and making everything look pretty--that's more of an Interior Decorator's job. That's not to say we don't do those things at all, because we do... but there's a very technical side to Interior Design that people often overlook. I strongly believe that this is one of those programs where if you're not passionate about your work, you won't get anywhere.
I really don't know what else you'd like me to tell you about, as I can go on and on about the program! If you have anymore questions, feel free to leave me another message. (incase you don't want to sign up for an account again, you don't need one to leave a comment. just sayin')
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