This diploma focuses on preparing students for the professional interior design industry through creative, administrative and skills-based instruction. The minimum entry requirement is KCSE mean grade of C-
This diploma course provides an overview of interior design as a discipline and career. We delve into topics like project planning and client communication to help you ground your new understanding of design principles in practical business lessons. We explain how to work with colour and make the most of surface materials, textures, textiles, accessories, furniture, art and more.
Some key areas covered in this course are the following:
Interior Design Theory and History Fundamentals of Design Interior Lighting Planning and Layout Color and Materials for an Interior Environment Furniture, Fixture and Equipment Fabrics and Textiles Visual Communication and Design Presentation Business Start-up and Design Portfolio
Interior Design Career Options
Typical employers include any company that creates living, shopping and working spaces for people is a potential interior design employer. This includes:
architectural and construction firms interior design companies exhibition centers events management companies consultancies retailers theatre, TV or film companies.
You may work in-house or for consultancies that provide services to a range of external clients.
Working on a freelance basis is fairly typical, although full-time, permanent roles do exist.