Interior Designer/Decorator courses at OCBT Campus
Friday, 23 August 2013 00:00
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With the demand for interior designers/decorators rising locally and overseas, OCBT Campus has launched a study course to take advantage of the opportunities opening up. This program was specially created to produce professionals who will succeed in the real world. It is practical oriented and the four modules will take students just two years to complete. Those entering this lucrative field thereafter are assured of high incomes.
OCBT Campus, Colombo Chief Operating Officer Prasanna Aluthge said the study course combines both interior designing and decorating because it is the practical thing to do for real world success. He noted that it blends the artistic and technical components (in theory and practice) to meet the requirements of the job market and enhance one’s earning potential.
“This is the first time in Sri Lanka that interior designing and decorating are being combined in one program,” he pointed out. According to Aluthge, there is much scope for this field here as there are no obstacles to entry. “Professional practitioners can enter the market at any given time,” he emphasised. He added that there are great opportunities due to the increase in tourism projects, upper and upper middle-class residential neighbourhoods and commercial establishments.
OCBT’s interior designing and decorating program is wide-ranging and comprehensive. It also covers the latest developments in the field. Among its key aspects are – identifying client requirements, analytical and strategic approach in presenting designs, problem-solving skills, technical analysis and presentations, material handling and sourcing, contracting, legal documentation, computer-aided drafting, 3D modelling, portfolio management, project management, business administration and marketing. Students will be evaluated according to a combination of assessments, tests, presentations and practical projects.
The full program covers four modules offering the Introductory Diploma (4 months), Associate Diploma (4 months), Diploma (8 months) and Advanced Diploma (12 months) in Interior Design and Decoration.
Further information could be obtained by visiting www.ocbt.lk or e-mailing to [email protected]. At the conclusion of each module, the student will have to complete one real world interior project; he/she will also be presented a certificate and have the opportunity to obtain the appropriate membership of the Sri Lanka Institute of Interior Designers.
This course of study will open up exciting career opportunities for students. They could work as interior design consultants, contract commercial specialists, assistants in architectural practices or employees of interior design/decorator companies.
The OCBT Campus is situated in a convenient location in No. 443, Level 5, Galle Road, Colombo 03. It offers a range of IT, business, vocational and language-related courses designed to meet the demands of the local and global job market. Towards this end, it works in collaboration with reputed institutes and organisations here and abroad. Among the many advantages of studying at OCBT are the ability to obtain internationally-recognised qualifications, high-quality program delivery by a committed and highly-qualified lecture panel, A/C classrooms with good facilities and a pleasant study environment, affordable fees and the facilitation of student loans from banks.
