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For a course to commence, it is necessary to enrol a minimum number of participants. The disabled, registered unemployed and OAPs, may be entitled to a 25% reduction in tuition fees in certain viable courses if evidence to support...

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For a course to commence, it is necessary to enrol a minimum number of participants. The disabled, registered unemployed and OAPs, may be entitled to a 25% reduction in tuition fees in certain viable courses if evidence to support that claim is presented at time of enrolment. This documentation must show your current status, home address & PPS number. A social welfare card is not acceptable, as it does not indicate current status. Refunds will not be made on evidence produced post-enrolment. Please note that a maximum of four places will be offered at the reduced rate per viable course. Concessions are not available on all courses.

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Viable Course: For a course to commence, it is necessary to enrol a minimum number of participants. If this number is not reached, the course will be cancelled. If you have paid for a course which is subsequently cancelled, you wi...

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Viable Course: For a course to commence, it is necessary to enrol a minimum number of participants. If this number is not reached, the course will be cancelled. If you have paid for a course which is subsequently cancelled, you will be notified and a full fee refund will be processed automatically. All other courses must remain viable and be self-financing: therefore NO REFUNDS, under any circumstances, are available once a course has commenced. A participant will not be permitted to commence a course/module unless the course/module has been paid for in full by the learner prior to commencement.

Course Deferral: Once a course commences, participants may not defer their place on that course to another term.

Transfers Policy: If a participant wishes to transfer to a different course within the same term, a request should be sent in writing to Director of Adult Education, GTI, Fr. Griffin Road, Galway.

Assignments/Projects: Dates for submission of coursework will be provided by the tutor at the beginning of the course. Coursework will not be returned to the participant once submitted for assessment. Therefore, it is advised that a hard copy of all coursework submitted should be retained by the student.

Self-directed learning: It is the responsibility of the participants to inform themselves as to course content, duration, etc.

Change of Address: The college needs to be informed of any changes of address so as to ensure the prompt delivery of all correspondence.

Smoking: Smoking is strictly prohibited in any part of the premises.

Student Property: Responsibility cannot be accepted for loss or damage to the property of participants.

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Expand+Course: Introduction to Interior Design: Evenings
In this Course you will learn the basic principals used in interior design, to design a room to a professional standard from the initial idea to adding the finishing touches. You will apply all the s...

Hide-Course: Introduction to Interior Design: Evenings
In this Course you will learn the basic principals used in interior design, to design a room to a professional standard from the initial idea to adding the finishing touches. You will apply all the skills you have learned throughout the course to a room of your choice, finishing with a sample board, which will be an invaluable tool to have when designing your room.

Aim of course: To provide an insight into the processes involved in Interior Design for Domestic Premises. Who is the course for? This would appeal to someone who has a strong interest in design and detail.

Programme Objectives:
- Introduction to colour part 1: Understand colour theory, learn how to use the colour wheel and learn about colour relationships.

- Introduction to colour part 2: Psychological effects of colour, and how to use colour in interior design to benefit us. You will learn how to create successful colour schemes. Learn about points to consider when selecting colour.

- Introduction to Styles: Learn about the most popular styles today and learn how to create them.

- Introduction to pattern and texture: Learn how to apply pattern and texture successfully in interior design

- Space planning part 1: Survey a room: Learn how to survey a room & how to draw freehand floor plans. Learn how to draw scaled floor plans.

- Space planning part 2: Learn about Space planning and arranging furniture and creating scaled Furniture layouts

- Introduction to Floor and wall finishes: Learn about the different types of floor and wall finishes and learn how to use these to create a stylish interior.

- Introduction to Window treatments: Learn about the different types of window treatments, and how window treatments create a stylish interior Introduction to Lighting:

- Introduction to Lighting: Learn about all the different types of lighting and how to use lighting to create a stylish interior.

- Create a sample Board: To use as a design tool for a room you wish to design You will apply all of the techniques you have learned throughout the course to create this sample board and design a room of your choice to a professional standard.