Study Interior Design @ OCBT Campus
Interior Design is the art or process of designing the interior of a room or building, in such a way that it facilitates the activities to be held in the given space whilst bringing about an aesthetically pleasant environment to work in.
Interior designers as the professionals are responsible for making interior spaces attractive, safe and functional. They use their knowledge of colors, lighting, and materials to decorate, while also following building codes and regulations. Interior designers also require a strong sense of style and creativity when choosing furnishings and fabrics for their clients. They must be able to visualize the way different design components will come together in the end. Being able to effectively communicate with design teams, clients, Architects and Engineers is an important aspect of the job. Strong problem- solving, Project Management skills are also necessary because projects must be kept within the stated budget and timeline Interior designers may work for specialized design services firms, architectural businesses, furniture stores, or directly for the construction industry. However, most of the interior design professionals are self- employed. Therefore, becoming a professional interior designer takes more than creativity. A successful career in the field also requires formal education and training, discipline, determination and strong Business, Marketing and Management skills.
While a formal education is not an absolute must, most employers require their interior design employees to hold at least a recognized Diploma. Therefore, the first step to become an interior designer is to get a quality education.
OCBT the University for Innovative Business and Technologies in Asia, a part of an international collaboration with links to a wide range of re p u t a b l e Universities, Colleges in the UK, Sri Lanka and Australia, provides a dynamic, practical, industry- relevant prog rams in I NTERIOR DESIGN that qualifies the student to plan, design and decorate a building’s interior bearing in mind the project’s aesthetic, environmental, spatial, safety and business aspects. Further information can be obtained by visiting the web site www. ocbt. lk or contacting OCBT through their hot line 0722223322.
According to Prasanna Aluthge the Director of OCBT, “the students will be focusing on 2D and 3D designing initially along with the decorative aspect of design. Special knowledge is given on how to communicate with a client and present ideas clearly and precisely. Further, the student will go on to develop a deeper understanding of commercial and residential buildings, spatial layout, furnishings and decorative treatments, and documentation, he added.
The courses at OCBT spanning from the Certificate in Interior design, Advanced Certificate , Diploma, Higher Diploma and up to BA (Hon) in Interior Design covering all the aspects related to the discipline. The areas covered and taught in different stages can be seen below,
History and development of Architecture, Interior design and Fur niture, Principals of Interior Design, Human and environmental factors in Design, Analytical and strategic a p p r o a ch to p re s e n t d e s i g n s, Fa b r i c a t i o n Technologies, Computer aided drafting, Building Technology and Construction, Business Administration, Project Management, Marketing, 2D and 3D Drafting, Professional Practice.
With flexible payment plans and year round intakes ( Fe b r u a r y / Ju n e / September / November) you do not have to wait for long periods of time to start your life changing course. The education provided at OCBT campus is tailor made for students interested in this vastly developing massive field of Interior Design.
Apart from all, OCBT Campus provides the unique opportunity for its students to study overseas ( UK, Malaysia) or even in Sri Lanka as required. Those who successfully complete the 6 module degree will be awarded with the prestigious Bachelor of Arts ( Hons.) in Interior Design opening doors to a wide array of Career opportunities in the Interior Design field such as, Interior Designers, Interior Design consultants, Contract Commercial Specialists, Assistants in Architectural Practices, Employees of Interior Design/ Decorator Companies or Business owners.