Hi all,
further to a post at the weekend, I've decided I'd like to do a course in Interior Design, just a fairly basic one to begin with, and if I like it, attend uni part-time and then get a degree etc. I'm very apprehensive about going to uni level straight off, as I've already tried uni a few times, and have had to drop out for whatever reason each time..
I was looking at doing a basic course at the local college in evening classes, but both colleges haven't had any other interest than me for the courses, so it looks as if they won't go ahead with them (one is meant to start tomorrow!). They weer very keen to still process my application, and take the payment for the course over the phone, but I can't really afford to "waste" over £200 for a course I won't get to do.. They reassured me I would get a refund if the course was pulled, but "it could take several weeks" and it would be in a cheque.. So I'd rather not go down that route..
My other option would be to do a course online; I've been told by friends that this, generally, is a No-No, but I've come across one that looks really interesting: http://www.theinteriordesigninstitute.co.uk/ . I have no idea whether it would be a waste of money, or if I'd be able to get the support I'd need (have been reassured by student department that, of course, I'd be looked after, etc etc..).
Just wanted to know if anyone has any experience of online courses for creative subjects such as this, whether you'd rate them, or if I should consider going down another route?
TIA 