Interior Designer Regulations? Sheffield's School of Interior Design?

Does anyone know the regulations for interior designers in the state of Alabama. I have looked online and didn't really see anything. I am thinking of taking a home course and want to know if I will be able to use it. The course is Sheffields School of Design. Anyone have any experience with them?
There are no schools in my area that offer any interior design courses, so I have to do soemthing from home. If anyone knows of anything better than Sheffield's please, give me your input.

Check out ASID, they have a section on becoming an Interior Designer.
FIDER have a list of schools in Alabama

Should I choose New York School of Interior Design or Fashion Institute of Technology?

I got accepted into Associate Program in Interior Design by both of NYSID and FIT.
I'd really like some feedback on which of the two schools offers a better program for Interior Design and on characters of study body and faculty.

Thank you very much!

I was accepted to the bachelors program and went to NYSID for one semester and then transfered. It really depends on what you are looking for. They have a lot of older students (i mean like 30-40's) who are back in school for a career change. I was 19 when I started, so I didn't meet many people my age, and it bothered me enough to transfer. As far as the faculty, they were not your typical college professors by any means. Most of them worked in the field of interior design and were teaching on the side, so they were not exactly the best at explaining and actually teaching, although they knew what they were talking about. And, they assigned TONS of work. However, they have a great reputation within the design field. So, if you are looking for a more prestigious school, I would say go to NYSID. If have a little bit more of a college experience type thing, choose FIT. I think their student body is more of a typical college population.

What grades do you need to get into New York school of interior design? What grades do you need to get into New York school of interior design?

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New York School of Interior Design Says...
The New York School of Interior Design (NYSID) is a coeducational, independent, nonprofit college accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts program accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (formerly FIDER). It was founded in 1916 by the architect Sherrill Whiton, and was cha...The New York School of Interior Design (NYSID) is a coeducational, independent, nonprofit college accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts program accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (formerly FIDER). It was founded in 1916 by the architect Sherrill Whiton, and was chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York in 1924. Since its establishment, NYSID has been fully dedicated to the study of interior design and has significantly contributed to the growth and advancement of the interior design industry. NYSID, with a population of approximately 750 students, has remained at the forefront of interior design education with a curriculum that reflects the latest developments in the interior design field. While design basics such as color theory, history of decorative arts, textiles and finishes, and technical drawing are taught in relation to residential interior design, undergraduates also learn how to design commercial spaces such as restaurants, hospitals, hotels, and offices. Whether learning the value of preserving historic design elements or mastering state-of-the-art computer-aided design programs, NYSID undergraduates are taught a wide variety of abilities and methods by instructors who are active in the design field. Having New York City as its campus, the world comes to NYSID students through the city's museums, art galleries, design showrooms, and antique dealers. The school possesses a cosmopolitan air, not exclusively because of its prime location but also because it draws undergraduates from all regions of the nation and around the world. About 10 percent of undergraduates at the school come from outside of the United States. Furthermore, many undergraduates transfer from other institutions in an effort to build a more specialized educational background. Because of its elite faculty and impeccable reputation, the school maintains a strong, active bond with the interior design industry. This creates opportunities for undergraduates to form business relationships that establish career prospects in the design field upon completion of the NYSID degree program. Sherrill Whiton, founder of the New York School of Interior Design, included the following in the school's mission statement: "The value in studying the decorative arts is not limited to its contribution toward creative effort or to the development of the imagination. A greater benefit is the cultural information that is acquired in the process. The roots of these arts entwine themselves around nearly all branches of human thought and activity, and an understanding of them will aid greatly in the development of one's ability to analyze, reason, and judge human affairs." Aside from offering three interior design major programs, NYSID also has an interior design post-professional Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree. More Less
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Parsons The New School for Design
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What does Parsons New School of Design look for in a Interior Design portfolio?

I want to apply,but I am not sure how my portfolio should look,what should be in it or anything.Do they accept scetches?What else should i do.I am so desperate.PLEASE help me.

I think because this is so important to get it right that you should consult the school, try contacting the department chairperson for the department you are applying, or ask for advice from your admissions counselor. Collect as much of your work as you can and remain calm....you can do it!

What is the best University for Interior Design? (Not School of Design or Art Institute.)?

I am not interested in any institution that is not an actual University, I already know of plenty of Schools and Colleges of Design, as well as Art Institutes that offer this major, but I am looking specifically for an all around education. I already know of four decent Universities, but I would love to hear from you guys! Thank You!

The following link will give you a list of all the universities that offer Interior Design. There is no ranking of Interior Design programs just in a university. Since design schools specialize in this area, they're at the top of the list. Start by figuring out what kind of Interior Design you want to do and what else you want to do in your career. If you're planning to open up your own studio, you might want a university that offers a strong business school as well. If you are getting into Feng Shui you might want to pair your degree with a psychology department whose faculty are studying asian philosophy.

I am not color blind,but I have no sense of color. I can't pull together colors or accent pieces for my home. I have a beautiful historic home complete with oversized living and dining rooms, butler's pantry and third floor servant's quarters with living room, bedroom and full bath. I don't have much money, but worse than that, I have no "eye" for decorating. Where do I start?
I'd like to hear from someone who has worked with a student designer.

Interior Design Programs vary of course, but I am sure if you contacted a school in your area a student would be glad to assist you. This also gives the student a real world project which is very valuable for their work portfolio. Good Luck.

How good is Parsons School of Design? Which area does the school excel? e.g. interior design, fashion, graphic

I'm a Hong Kong student and planning to come to the states for Uni. I would really want to do either advertising design or marketing, or interior design sort of majors.
Do you have any recommendations apart from Parsons?
Im pretty sure I will have enough marks from my IB grade, so academics requirement is not that of a constraint to me.

Please tell me what do you think !
I really appreciate that

Parsons is one of the top design schools in the country. you will need letters of recommendation and a portfolio to get in.

other top schools are rhode island school of design and carnagie mellon.

these design schools are more for creative design -- like art schools.

for advertising and marketing you can go to any university.

I would like to go into interior design school. but i don't want to go to an art institute. i'd rather want to go to a university. and i want to stay on the west coast. i know of washington state university and arizona state university. any others?