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Our broad range of residential and commercial interior design courses will provide you with the skills you need to create inspiring spaces.
Study interior design in St. Louis with hands-on training in both residential and commercial design.
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Different Makes a Difference
Siba has a rich history of helping students launch their careers through our unique approach to learning. Since 1947, Siba has been dedicated to providing students with the skills and education they need to make a real-world impact.
Succeeding in your career requires more than raw talent, that鈥檚 why Siba鈥檚 instructors focus on teaching teamwork, communication skills and problem solving as part of their core curriculum.
Where the art of business meets the business of arts, Siba offers programs in business administration, fashion development & merchandising, graphic design, and interior design. At Siba, we provide you the education and support that will get you to work in the field you want.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Interior Design
Have you ever walked into a room and mentally rearranged the furniture, or pictured the space with completely different decor? Whether you already possess a talent for design or just the desire to work in an artistic field, Siba offers a broad range of courses in both residential and commercial design that can teach you the skills you need to excel. Our graduates have started their own businesses and secured positions with architectural firms, interior design firms, general contractors, furniture & cabinet manufacturers, art galleries, lighting companies, and historic preservation groups. Siba offers an 18-month Associate of Applied Science degree, as well as a 36-month Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design.
Courses Include:
- Design Practice
- Architectural Graphics
- History of Architecture & Design
- Residential Design
- Commercial Design
- Color Theory & Lighting Design
- Materials & Resources of Interior Design
- Textiles
- Space Planning
- Interior Renovation
- Window Treatment Design
- Furniture Marketing
- CAD
- Kitchen and Bath Design
- Healthcare Facilities
- Environmental Design
- Workplace Design
- Presentation Techniques
- Portfolio Design
The Siba Difference
Accelerated Programs
Accelerated pace for full-time students 鈥� 18-month occupational associate degrees and 36-month bachelor degrees.
Lifetime Job Assistance
Graduate from one of Siba鈥檚 programs and go with the confidence of knowing that if you ever find yourself out of work, we鈥檒l provide you with lifetime assistance in finding your next job.
Try Siba for 30-Days
We stand behind our education. That鈥檚 why we created the Siba Commitment, a 30-day free trial that enables students to get a first-hand look at a Siba program, without any tuition charges if you change your mind.
An Incredible Value
At Siba, we keep costs down and provide a better value 鈥� delivering a challenging, educational experience with the latest equipment while holding the line on increasing fees and tuition.
Small Class Sizes
With an average class size of just nine people and unmatched individual attention, you鈥檒l be learning in small setting, which makes a big difference.
Flexible Schedules
We work with you to make sure your life doesn鈥檛 get in the way of achieving your goals. We offer flexible class schedules so you can get a real education while still having a real life.
What Our Graduates Are Saying
鈥淚 was pleasantly surprised how small & intimate our classes were. It allowed the instructors to focus more easily on students with difficulties.鈥�
Tara Heth
Interior Design Alumna
"Thanks to my experience here, I am very confident in my skills as a designer and systems planner in my job. In the classroom, I was surrounded by talented students and encouraged by experienced instructors to do and be my best."
Ardra Bradley
Cliq Studios Designer
"Without all the support and knowledge I've gained from attending Siba, I wouldn't be where I am today. My instructors helped me network and get an intern position, which turned into my current full-time job as a designer. I couldn't ask for a better education and post-college position!"
Kayley Wallick
Aminis Designer
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Employers Who Hire Siba Graduates
Siba graduates have taken their education to the real world at a variety of leading companies.
Career Opportunities in Interior Design
Interior designers work in many settings: homes, offices, hotels, hospitals, schools, and government buildings. You could start your own business, join an architectural firm, work for design firms, contractors, furniture makers, art galleries, lighting companies, or preservation groups.
You'll learn space planning, color theory, materials selection, CAD software, and building codes. You'll understand design practice and how to create spaces that look beautiful and work perfectly.
Real-world learning happens here. Every year, students visit NeoCon in Chicago, the biggest commercial design show in North America. You'll see 500+ exhibitors like Holly Hunt, Kohler, and Herman Miller. You'll explore new VR design tools and tour Frank Lloyd Wright buildings.
St. Louis employers hire our graduates: ArcVision, KDR Design, Interior Investments, HOK, and Marcia Moore Designs. One graduate works at Cliq Studios. Another found her career at Aminis through a Siba internship.
Our campus is in the historic Garment District at 1521 Washington Avenue in St. Louis. You'll learn from instructors with 28+ years of industry experience.
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