BS in Interior Design in the Philippines

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Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Interior Design (BSID) is a four-year degree program designed to teach students design concepts and methods of building interiors. It covers a wide range of professional practices such as interior design, furniture, and accessories design, visual merchandising, production design, exhibition design, interior landscaping design, and lighting design. The program discusses the core business fundamentals such as accounting, economics, and marketing while also including the design basics such as architectural history, textiles, and decorative arts. The BSID program also equips students with skills in operating a computer-aided design technology, reading blueprints, understanding building codes, and deciphering market trends.

Recommended Senior High School Strand

Students who want to pursue a degree in Interior Design are encouraged to take the Arts and Design track. It provides students with the necessary skills needed in the performative and creative field. Skills in music, theater, visual arts, media arts, and dance are taught in this track. This will help students prepare for their college journey.

Subjects and Curriculum

Interior Design
Furniture Design and Construction
Materials of Decoration
History of Art and Period
Interior Style, Color, and Interior
Graphic Arts
Interior Furnishing
Lighting Design
Computer-Aided Design

Admission Requirements

Qualifications

The student must be a high school graduate. However, if they were not able to graduate high school, they may opt to take the Alternative Learning System (ALS)
and pass the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) to qualify for college; the availability of courses for PEPT passers depend on the university.
The students must pass the College Admissions Test of the university.

Basic Requirements

Form 138 - High School Report Card (Original and Photocopy)
Recommendation letter from High school principal and guidance counselor
Most recent medical and dental health record
Copy of NSO Certified birth certificate
Certificate of Good moral character
Copy of honorable dismissal
Copy of high school diploma
(1) Latest 2”x2” ID Picture

Program Outcome

Graduates of Interior Design are expected to be able to:

Identify interior design problems
Formulate and implement design concepts, strategies, and approaches using modern technology in interior design
Integrate theories, current issues, and design philosophies
Demonstrate knowledge of the history of arts and period styles; materials of decor; furniture design, building construction, utilities, and legislation, and color studies
Articulate design proposals visually, orally, written, and virtual communication
Perform ethical professional values when practicing the profession

On-The-Job Training/Internship

During the fourth year of the program, students are required to attend an On the Job Training (OJT) in an interior design firm or agency.

Students are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in an actual work setting. Usually, universities require them to submit a written report on their tasks, learning experiences, and hours rendered. Their work performance will also be evaluated by their immediate managers and will be submitted to their respective OJT coordinator. The number of hours required may differ in each university.

Board Exam

To become a Licensed Interior Designer in the Philippines, a graduate of BS in Interior Design needs to pass the Interior Design Licensure Exam. The examination is conducted by the Board of Interior Design under the supervision of the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC).

Career Opportunities

Graduates of Interior Design may pursue a career path in an interior design firm or agency. They may apply for roles such as a residential interior designer, commercial interior designer, freelance interior designer, institutional space planner, display artist, visual merchandiser, or design consultant.

Reviews of BS in Interior Design graduates:

S. M.

◈ Studied BS Interior Design
◈ At University of the Philippines Diliman
◈ Graduated 2006

Why did I choose Interior Design: I chose it specifically because of my passion for arranging & designing spaces, as well as being able to create a well-balanced relationship of the various aspects of an interior to serve it's needed function as well as provide the utmost comfort for the end-user.

About my college education: Taking up BS Interior Design was a rollercoaster of emotions. Firstly, it's a joy to be having dreams of being a renowned Interior Designer one day. Secondly, it's a pride to be able to foresee the moments you go up the stage & receive your diploma with this course of study imprinted on it as well as the logo & name of the school you dreamed of attending to. Thirdly, it's a reality check list you have to make while being able to take the first two as your inspiration to go through this - and that entails the following list:

1. Staying up all night finishing drawing "plates" was "Oh My God" damn hard. It was actually my first taste of the difficult moments being in this course & in this school.
2. Persistently giving your best creative & conceptual-based shot for these overnight drawing plates will actually reward you with lots of 1s in your grades & classcards - the most enjoyable moments during my 4-year journey in UP ever!
3. Consistently getting 1s & well, 2s will get you to the dean' "list roster! We actually call it "College Scholar" for academic term average ranging from 1.75 to 1.5 & "University Scholar" for 1.49 to 1.
4. Patiently lining up early in the morning during enrollment will actually land you in your dream schedule, subjects (for minor ones) & professors too!
5. Fervently waiting for your turn to ride the IKOT & TOKI jeeps will get you to the next building for your next subject (that is, if you were unlicky enough to get a cozy schedule during your enrollment).
6. Happily enjoying all school activities & joining different academic or sports groups will make your college life more fun than ever!

So if you are able to go through this reality check & you know you've got all the wits & persistence to strive harder academically & on the side breezing out all your pressures by enjoying college life simply, then what you've been foreseeing will definitely turn into reality. In the end, you'd want to say to yourself, "how was I able to go through all those things? Oh, how I'd love to go back & rekindle but it's time to move forward & upward."

My current job: I am currently an Interior designer working in a consultant firm in Doha, Qatar. I conceptualize & design residential, office & even religious spaces.

Am I using what I learned in college: Yes, I was able to use my conceptualization & space planning skills the most.

How long did it take to find a job: Since I was very persistent to share what I've learned & learn even more, I got myself a job a month after I graduated.

Do I recommend studying Interior Design: Yes. It's very fun, full
Filling & self-motivating since you get to meet different types of people ranging from clients to suppliers to contractors and you are taught to interact with them as often as needed as well as create a smooth relationship among them so as to acquire quality work in the end. In terms of salary expectations, I would say indeed there's so much to gain without you knowing it.

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: As you see, Interior Design for me is not just a course of study, it's more of a passion. So if you know you have all the passion for designing & being able to create a good working or living atmosphere for different people, then this IS for you. For sure, you will grow & nurture yourself with it.

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