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I'm a senior and have been thinking of what I would like to do when I get to college, what to major in. Well I came down to it. Interior design. I'm pretty good at what looks good where, and what not, but I'm no expert.
My classes for my major, they will teach us what patterns and stuff go together right?
Like you don't just have to have an eye for interior design, you can be taught?
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It does help to have an eye for interior design if that is what you choose to do. A class can't really teach you what patterns and such look good together. That is for your taste/the taste of your client as well as what is in fashion that year/decade. There will be SOME of that but it is largely up to your taste in decorating.
You should ask yourself why you have chosen interior design. You may realize that interior design is something LIKE what you want to do, but not exactly and I.D. is leading you to what you actually want to do - hypothetically speaking, architecture. I always knew I wanted to help people. I started in nursing. I enjoyed talking to my patients but HATED having to do my nursing duties. I then went to pharmacy school for a while as I had already been working in a pharmacy for years. I figured, why not just get the degree. I love the work and talking to the patients. I had a VERY difficult time with all the intense math involved and dealing with the insurance companies was definitely a draw back I was not looking forward to. I finally realized after much thought what all of these have in common. I loved talking to people and helping them with their issues. This lead ME to realizing I should be in counseling, not a nurse, doctor, or pharmacist. All similar in nature but not EXACTLY what I was looking for.
The other thing about I.D. when I looked into it not too long ago is that there is a LOT (emphasize LOT) of computer classes involved. You need to learn how to use a ton of different computer programs; art programs, design programs, programs about blue prints, etc. If I were you I would pick ANY random school that has a degree program in I.D. and check out their courses, just to get an idea of what you will be spending your time learning. You may find there is SO MUCH computer learning involved it is not what you had thought it would be. I love decorating so I thought I would just get a few courses or even get a certificate, not necessarily a 4 year degree in interior decorating. But the computer classes are so intense I simply could not be bothered.
Best of luck.
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Before you decide on a major, try taking a few various classes (that's what general education is for: to help you explore your passions). Chances are, for interior design, you'd need to take a few art classes first. And I do mean art. Like painting and drawing.
cheers,
stargirl
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