Expand+This internationally recognised 2-year Diploma course provides students with professional skills and knowledge for the interior design industry. This course encourages students to explore their creativity, and to combine it with advanced technical sk...

Hide-This internationally recognised 2-year Diploma course provides students with professional skills and knowledge for the interior design industry. This course encourages students to explore their creativity, and to combine it with advanced technical skills. Students develop a wide range of skills and knowledge, including concept development, colour theory, design principles, sketching, technical drawing, lighting and electrical specifications, sourcing and presenting materials, building regulations, and professional practice.

The programme provides students with an excellent grounding in interior design theory and practice, and a variety of skills that will allow you to work effectively as a professional, including communication, problem-solving, team-working, and organising your own business.

Expand+The Course covers 16 modules.

Year 1

Year 1 focuses on interior design skills for the residential market; apartments, housing schemes and individual homes. Students learn to develop innovative interior design schemes, and to solve design proble...

Hide-The Course covers 16 modules.

Year 1

Year 1 focuses on interior design skills for the residential market; apartments, housing schemes and individual homes. Students learn to develop innovative interior design schemes, and to solve design problems creatively. Students develop a wide set of technical skills and industry knowledge, including concept development, colour theory, design principles, sketching, technical drawing, lighting and electrical specifications, and sourcing and presenting materials.

Modules:
•Drawing Techniques & Processes in Art and Design (including CAD)
•Interior Design
•Ideas Generation & Development
•Contextual and Cultural Referencing
•Professional Practice
•Project Design, Implementation & Evaluation
•Design Method
•Visual Communication

Year 2

Year 2 focuses on large-scale and commercial interior design work. Throughout the year, students develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to deliver original solutions to a series of challenging, realistic interior design briefs, including office design, retail design, and hotel design. Students explore specific aspects of interior design in each project brief, including technical drawing, building regulations, lighting, electrical layouts, facade design, the external building envelope, and presentation techniques.

Modules:
•Critical Study
•Professional Studies
•Art, Design and Media Practice within the Digital Environment
•Furniture Design
•Specialist 3D Materials
•Design Principles
•Visual and Personal Presentation
•Exhibition and Retail Design

Course content is subject to change.