Education help for Interior/Landscape Designer...?

[hurleygiirl]

Alright, so I want to be an interior or landscape designer when I graduate highschool. I know that I want to take a masters program for landscape design after my four years but I'm not sure which program in university would benefit me the most. Should I go straight into an interior designing program, get a bachelors of technology, or go into commerce so I can open my own business later on...

Truthfully, I would rather go into architechture but I'm not too good with math, or physics for that matter...so I'm settling with this.

Any advice, tips, personal experience stories would be greatly appreciated ! Thanks.

[curious]

Students in interior design are often confused what course should they take. Some students prefer architecture but don't have the courage to take too much i.q. when it comes to math and physics subjects. Others, don't have the choice and just thought that interior design is an easy course to take. But the truth is, no. Interior design is similar with architecture and one should pass the license exam after the 4 year college program in interior design to be a fully licensed designer. First and foremost, one should have the skill and deep interest in designing (not just decorating) and basic technical skills of a designer. Of course, you don't want to end up scratching your head and confused with the subjects. Though, professors will teach that in years to come.

It seems that you really know what to do after taking your first degree course interior design. However, too much goal-oriented person have the risk of failing or having a hard time to get what a person really wants. Interior design, as a course, is good and it offers a wide range of opportunities especially in countries where real estate and business establishments is in boom. I think, I suggest you to take and finish your first degree program in int. design then have a work experience and save some money- for taking any course related or will help you in success of having an inteior design course. Landscape design is good and interesting too as a post-degree program.

Having a business related course might help too but as of the moment, focus first on what you really want in college- is it really interior design? In a span of 4-5 years many things will happen. You will either like the course or drop it off, maybe a great job abroad will come your way after you graduate, etc.

I guess it's good to have a work experience first, know the strategy in design companies, how they handle the clients, know the nature of the work- because work environment is entirely different from school. And if you are already mature and convinced enough, having a business program will do and you can take a short course on landscape design.

I hope this helps. Good Luck and God Bless!