Interior Design (Diploma)

RHODEC International

Rhodec International was established in 1960 with the aim of offering home study programmes to adults interested in the subject of Interior Design. Now, Rhodec is one of the largest colleges in the world specializing in the subject, with students and graduates
working in some 100 countries. We offer three study programmes, tailored to suit almost every educational need:

The Associate Diploma Course provides a detailed introduction to the subject, and offers the great flexibility of teaching to a standard sufficient to enable you to consider taking on small commissions or to advise friends and family.

The Diploma Course This three-year course is recognized as the most comprehensive and rigorous distance learning Interior Design course in the world. It will teach you to professional standards and, on successful completion, will lead to the award of the Rhodec International Diploma. This Diploma is highly regarded in the professional world and is recognized as a passport to a rewarding and potentially lucrative career in interior design.

The Bachelor of Arts is an option available only to Rhodec Diploma holders.

The Diploma Course in Interior Design

The course materials have been prepared by many qualified specialists, and comprise some 350,000 words and over 1,000 illustrations, including hundreds in colour.

Course Modules:
Unit RD1: Materials
Unit RD2: A History of Interior Design
Unit RD3: Drafting for the Interior Designer
Unit RD4: Design
Unit RD5: Colour
Unit RD6: Furniture and Fittings, Part One
Unit RD7: Furniture and Fittings, Part Two
Unit RD8: Construction of Interiors
Unit RD9: Professional Practice
Unit RD10: Final Test

The Diploma:
All grades are awarded on the basis of the grades achieved during the course in conjunction with the standard of the Final Test. The Ordinary Diploma is awarded to students who have satisfactorily completed the Diploma Course including the Final Test. The Diploma with Merit is awarded to students who have satisfactorily completed the Diploma Course including the Final Test but who are deemed above average in design methodology, technical ability and presentation. Depending on the standard, a Lower Merit or an Upper Merit will be awarded. The Diploma with Distinction is awarded to students who have
produced exceptional work.

Diploma holders may use the designation RIDipl, RIDipl(Merit) or RIDipl(Dist) as appropriate.

Award:
Successful graduates will receive a Rhodec Diploma.