Interior Design Study Abroad! For the interior design major, Edinburgh, Chelsea and Pratt from the United States are always at the top of the rankings. They are the dream school in the minds of many students, but also the world's top interior design schools! What's the difference? Today, we will start with the selection of the school. We will give you a detailed explanation of the three famous interior design colleges based on their background advantages, specialty settings and enrollment conditions.
The relationship between people and houses is always a subtle relationship, just like in a room with a roof, the house will no longer be a cold building, it is a spiritual home for us to survive. Therefore, we are more willing to decorate the house beautifully and want to give the internal environment a sense of belonging. And this is our topic today! Pratt, Chelsea and Edinburgh, the three top interior design schools, which is more suitable for you?
Background advantages
Pratt University is a famous art college in New York, America Interior design They are among the best in the world. Pratt Complete education system and commercialized curriculum And famous all over the world.
The interior design department of the school is located in the Brooklyn campus, which is a place full of artistic atmosphere and our best learning place. In addition to these, there are many famous designers in the American interior design industry who came out of Pratt. Therefore, Pratt is also known as the cradle of American interior design art.


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In a word, Pratt University is in the American job market because Its business model and its popularity in the design industry , it became a Very competitive university , so here, I want to It's easy to find a job or an internship.
Edinburgh University
University of Edinburgh Located in Edinburgh, the most prosperous city in Europe, it ranks among the top 20 in the world ranking. It has a long history and has produced many politicians and Nobel laureates.

The School of Design is located in the old campus of Edinburgh University
Interior design is the trump subject of Edinburgh University , ranking the top three in the official research of the whole UK, and enjoying a high reputation in the world. In the school studio, you can also see the old castle in the center of Edinburgh.
And Edinburgh is a A highly integrated university , students from all over the world, including many Chinese students, and Its libraries are among the best in the world Therefore, its teachers and school equipment are very good It meets the needs of international students.
Chelsea Academy of Art and Design
Chelsea is the most artistic talent among the six universities in London. The school is located by the Thames River with beautiful scenery. Students in the school can use the resources of the other five schools and visit all the art museums in London for free.
Chelsea is considered to be one of the world's top interior design schools, but different from other schools, the interior design of Chelsea is divided into two directions. Interior Design BA will not enroll international students since 2019, but the other direction is Graduate Diploma Interior Design.

Chelsea interior professional 3D studio
Chelsea is a very good school integrating pure art and art design, Its equipment is very complete , There are various studios, laboratories, and professional technicians who can provide more inspiration for students.
Professional settings
Pratt
Undergraduate major :Interior Design BFA
Master's degree :Interior Design MFA
Pratt's Interior Design Great emphasis on professionalism Its curriculum is also deepening in the field of interior design, mainly To train commercial interior designers , so for students Their own professional quality requirements are relatively high.


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about Undergraduate students , the school has one year Foundation Year . Systematically learn relevant theoretical knowledge and technology, and then students can Choose to continue studying or change majors Has.
And for those For those who are not good at architecture and interior design , they will complete 24 credits in one year Professional skills learning.
In college, students' courses are Divided into eight semesters At this stage, students will focus on Study the relationship between people and space, and learn how to use decoration techniques to solve problems such as space scale, proportion, configuration, light source, texture, material and color.


From the second grade, students will Six semester study of interior design , the school will Provide students with professional studios, and form teams with teachers and students to carry out complex interior design.

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At the same time, the college will also Actively carry out foreign exchanges , give full play to the resource advantages of the college, and provide students with Internship and travel opportunities. besides, Pratt also focuses on training students to Leadership in the industry and the ability to work independently In addition to basic credits, Pratt will also provide students with For many elective courses , So that they can better play their interests and talents.
Postgraduate courses It is divided into six semesters , different from undergraduate courses, It pays more attention to the combination of interior design and architectural space , Let students explore complex problems in the space field and propose creative solutions.
The scope of teaching content is also more extensive. While continuing to deepen theoretical courses, it also includes many studio courses, In Design Theme , It also includes an understanding of sustainable practices, material research, environmental quality, aesthetics, and changing technologies.


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In addition, there are five elective courses, as well as elective courses of all departments of the college. This project will provide students with a lot of opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, and help students find and solve complex interior design problems in their future work.
At the end of the semester, students are required to complete an independent paper. This topic requires students to have a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge and skills they have learned, and be able to combine interior design with living space, urban and social issues, with full accumulation.
Edinburgh University
Undergraduate major :Interior Design BA
Master's degree :Interior,Architectural and Spatial Design MA
The interior design major of Edinburgh University is 4 years , mainly learning how to conduct research and design in public and private space environments. On the basis of interior design theory, we will learn a lot of new media and technology.
This course focuses on specific topics Practice based , Different design techniques make the architectural space full of vitality and create an environment that has a positive impact on people's life.

Edinburgh is also for students A studio that imitates the environment of a professional design office , so that students can combine with professional working methods, and can also promote group collaboration.

Edinburgh Studio
From the third semester , our school will base on the specific teaching plan, Cultivate students' professional skills Our school will also provide students with practical research projects, Including reconstruction of old houses, design of exhibition halls, foreign projects, etc We hope that students can deepen their understanding of interior design and lay a good foundation for future employment through these research projects.

Edinburgh Studio
Graduate students spend one year studying, Its main objectives It is no longer about explaining the concept of interior design to students , It is to let them have their own unique creativity and the ability to practice creativity.


The college will hold a series of academic seminars and lectures with well-known designers in the industry , while providing professional advice to students, It also provides business cooperation opportunities for students . In addition, Because Edinburgh is undergoing a major renovation , so our school also Encourage students to participate in renovation projects and encourage them to develop their own creative designs.
undergraduate :Interior Design BA
graduate student :Graduate Diploma Interior Design
Interior Designer of Chelsea It's not sure whether there will be any foreign students in 19 years , so we put this topic aside for the time being. The BA major in Space and Interior Design originally opened in Chelsea was transferred to Camberwell under Lunyi , But there is not much change in the course content , so it is still listed as a reference for undergraduate students.
Undergraduate is a three-year discipline , and continue the tradition, Emphasize that interior design is a comprehensive space art , Curriculum Integration of architecture, art, furniture, interior and space practice wait. Camberwell also built New design studio 。
First year The purpose of learning is to let students have a Preliminary knowledge And lay the foundation for future research.



Second year Expand the scope of internship, Understand the structure of space from specific topics. In addition, this major is closely related to European and American countries Many colleges and universities have close cooperative relations, In order to better feel the foreign culture, and let the students actively Participate in different design activities.


The third year Students will devote all their energy to Put it on the works provided by the college It can also be seen on the school website that Interior and space design is a very wide field.

The graduate students stayed at the Chelsea Academy of Arts, It is also the first ranked major selected by major domestic media. Different from other colleges, The college pays attention to the use of architectural language to participate in and change our environment, which is complementary to architecture.


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This course adopts One year learning mode, combining practical operation with theoretical learning . In order to make the students better Integration and development of various space environments This course also pays special attention to the training of students' comprehensive skills in building construction, art installation, furniture, animation, film and television, etc;

Chelsea Studio
Chelsea is also a student Provided some special lectures , It also provides some auxiliary workshops, such as pottery, foundry, laser cutting plant, photography, audio and video editing tools, gold and wood products, etc. In a word, it is a specialized course for training talents.

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Admission requirements
Pratt
Language:
TOEFL and TOEFL Home Edition (minimum score of 92 for four-year courses and 71 for two-year courses)
TOEFL ITP+(at least 600 points for 4-year program and 527 points for 2-year program)
PTE (minimum 62 points for four-year system, minimum 48 points for two-year system)
IELTS or IELTS indicators (at least 6.5 for four-year courses or 6.0 for two-year courses)
SAT or ACT (no minimum requirements)

Collection requirements:
1. 12-20 sheets;
2. Different types of performance methods or visual styles can be used to produce works not limited to indoor space;
3. At least three of them have complete works showing their ability to solve problems.
Pratt attaches great importance to students' design foundation , so in the personal statement part of the application form, it needs to be clear Show your past learning and working experience.
In addition, whether undergraduate or master, Pratt It is recommended that the applicant accept a video interview I hope you can make preparations in advance.
Edinburgh University
Language:
Undergraduate - IELTS 6.5 (5.5)
Master - IELTS 7.0 (minor 6.0)

Collection requirements:
1. Students' ability of hand drawing and software should be reflected.
2. Display a complete design process: inspiration - research - solution.
3. Combination of multiple design schemes.

University of Edinburgh Interior Design Undergraduate Portfolio Requirements

Requirements for Master's Collection of Interior Design of Edinburgh University
University of Edinburgh Hard indicators are relatively high, both in terms of language and professional foundation. Master's professional requirements The applicant has obtained a bachelor's degree in interior design, interior architecture, architecture, landscape architecture, product design or 3D design and other related disciplines.
In addition, the requirements of master's disciplines for portfolios are more likely to be applied for Be able to propose a design to solve problems, and attach the process from inspiration to landing. The school also encourages students to include Add a video of self introduction.
Chelsea Academy of Art and Design
Language:
Undergraduate - IELTS 6.0 (5.5)
Master - IELTS 6.5 (5.5)

Collection requirements:
1. Demonstrate spatial awareness in 2D, drawing and 3D. Work that conveys your interests and ideas, including painting, print, photography, images, sketchbook images and model making.
2. It is recommended to display your creative design works on 30 pages at most
3. Around the concrete practice of contemporary architecture and space design.

Camberwell undergraduate professional portfolio requirements

Chelsea Master's Professional Portfolio Requirements
Chelsea values students' creativity and potential Therefore, in the work collection, students can combine their own advantages to do more Interdisciplinary practice or combination of multiple design techniques.
In addition, we can also see from the student works on the official website that, Chelsea students often use 3D models to present, and students can also try more.
Today's summary
Just look at the major of interior design
Many people find this major difficult to learn,
In fact, it's because of interior design
It is a comprehensive course,
Therefore, we must have some basic design knowledge.
When selecting schools,
Must combine their own advantages
Combining the key points of each school,
Make the best choice.
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