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Overview |
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The IID supports the development and expansion
of interior design education as this is critical
to the future direction and success of the
profession. We do not provide training, accredit
any interior design courses or offer a career
advisory service. |
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For a formal education in interior architecture, design
or decoration it is best to attend an accredited College
or University to ensure that the learner obtains a
thorough educational grounding as well as a recognized
qualification ensuring the correct credentials to
practice in the interior design industry. |
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Why do
Educational Institutes need to be accredited? |
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For public protection and to ensure that
qualifications are valid and recognized by the
Department of Education and Industry. |
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The Technicons and
Universities have automatic registration and
accreditation; however the private colleges have to
apply for this. If you are in any doubt, check the
status of the private provider of higher education at
the
Register of Private Higher Education
Institutions. (Click to view) |
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By law, every provider of higher education must
be registered with the Department of Education
(DOE) to operate as a private higher / further
education and training institution. Look for
their registration certificate which should be
clearly displayed. |
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All higher education programs offered by a
higher education provider must be accredited by
the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC)
for quality assurance, accountability and
improvements in program quality. |
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Every qualification offered by private higher
education institutions must be registered by
the South African Qualification Authority
(SAQA) on the National Qualification Framework
(NQF). Currently the SAQA unit standards, upon
which the qualifications for interior
architecture, design and decoration are based,
are still in the process of being established.
Once these standards have been laid down by
the Department of Education all courses will
have to be re-assessed to meet the
requirements. |
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Interior Architecture
is an in depth study of the space within a
building enabling the learner to create an
aesthetically pleasing environment which is both
comfortable and efficient. Projects are
commercially orientated such as shopping
centres, offices, cinemas, airport terminals and
restaurants. Domestic projects and
refurbishments are also covered. The interior
architect is a key contributor to the
professional team and has to be able to work
with architects, quantity surveyors, engineers,
project managers, building contractors and
suppliers of products form the start of the
project to its completion. Design flair combined
with technical expertise is an integral part of
the course. Technical drawings, model making,
drawing up of contracts and the overall
administration of the installation or
construction are also included.
As per the IID application process, in order to
be registered as an interior architect the applicant
must be in possession of a Masters Degree in Interior
Design from a registered Educational Institute. |
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Interior Decorating
– Two types of courses are
available |
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Interior Decorating focusing on soft
furnishing with practical applications.
This includes planning and making of cushions,
lampshades, quilting, appliqué, patchwork and
bedding. Planning and making of curtains, blinds
pelmets, valances, swags & tails and keeping up
with new trends. Upholstery - familiarising the
student with the tools required in the industry,
stripping, repairing and varnishing wooden
furniture, recovering of fully upholstered
furniture covering all springing methods,
identification of fabrics suitable for
upholstery use, measuring and quotation. |
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Interior Decorating courses of a more technical
nature will include, understanding the needs of
the client as well as the space. They are
primarily concerned with the functional and
decorative planning of the interior of a
structure. Courses should introduce the student
to the theory of interiors i.e. principles and
elements of design, textiles, business practice
and have a large practical component. Students
will learn basic draughting techniques and have
an awareness and understanding of the various
layouts used in the building industry, plumbing
layouts, electrical layouts etc. Interior
decoration may include entering into building or
supervisory contracts relevant to the
responsibility of the decorator. |
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