Interior Design
If you are interested in pursuing a career in Interior Design, progressing onto a Degree or would simply like to learn more about the creative process and skills involved in Interior design then this is the perfect programme for you. This one year course will introduce you to all the elements involved in creating beautiful rooms. Learn to hone your talent and transform a house into a home. Teachers will assist you to unleash your personal aesthetic and creative vision. Our new course is suitable for school leavers and is also ideal for those who wish to explore the possibility of a career change.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Duration
This is full-time one-year course and runs from September to May
Entry Requirements
•Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
•It is advisable to present a notebook, ideas book or portfolio and any garments produced that would illustrate your interest in fashion.
•Interview
•Mature applicants welcome
Careers / Further progression
Progression to Higher Education:
DT544 Interior Design - Level 8 Restricted
GA274 Design - Level 7
GA284 Design - Level 8
GC489 Interior Architecture Griffith College - Level 8
GC490 Interior Design Griffith College - Level 7
LC340 Interior Design - Level 8
SG331 Interior Architecture and Design - Level 7
Career Opportunities
Interior Design is a career choice that involves creating beautiful, interesting, relevant and comfortable environments. A trained Interior Designer will be able to take a clients vision and communicate that to create a successful space. Opportunities in Interior Design can extend beyond Home Interiors to include Commercial Projects - Offices and Hotels for example. There are opportunities also in the area of Design for Exhibitions and Visual Merchandising for Retail. An emerging area of growth within the Interior Design Profession is in Green Design where the Designer incorporates renewable, recycled or energy-efficient elements to create a more environmentally friendly space.
Further information
Mature Students welcome
Student Contribution: €175
Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.
PLC students qualify for Maintenance Grants See www.susi.ie for full details on eligibility and application process.
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Admissions Procedures 2024
See Admissions Notice and Admissions Policy at www.gti.ie
Closing date for first round of applications is Friday May 3rd 2024 at 2:00pm.
Pre Guidance Meetings where applicable will take place from May 20th 2024
Offers of places will issue following completion of first round pre-guidance meetings
Second Round applications open June 4th 2024.
Pre-entry guidance meetings will take place from August 30th subject to availability of places.
Application system closes on September 30th for 2024 full-time entry.
€175 Registration Fee applies to all students
How The Course Is Taught
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.
•We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning.
•Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable.
•We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners.
Course Content
Design Skills 5N0784
Appreciation of Art/ Craft & Design 5N0755
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Combined Materials 5N0764
Colour & Light 5N1919
Drawing 5N1862
Problem Solving 5N1615
Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Mathematics as an extra module.
5M5054 - Interior Design
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Interior Design 5M5054
PLEASE NOTE
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
For more information:
Email oral.moore@gretb.ie
Galway Technical Institute
College of Further Education & Training
Fr. Griffin Road, Claddagh, Galway
T 091 581342 F 091 589267
E info.gti@gretb.ie
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