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These courses have been designed to give students the skills and confidence to develop as Creative Interior Designers.
To meet a variety of student needs courses range from introductory to advanced. Students develop a comprehensive view of interior design through practical projects that extend the students creative identity, independence and ability to present themselves and their work. Preparing the student for entry to university, employment and or self-employment.
Teaching involves formal instruction, hands on practical work and demonstrations, lectures, seminars, discussions, group work, one to one tutorials, visits to galleries and museums in London, along with the opportunity to meet practising designers. A team of experienced lecturers deliver all teaching.
The design studio is suitably equipped with the necessary specialist equipment and up to date computer aided design software for producing and presenting drawings to a professional standard.
Interior Design and CAD Courses starting soon:
- BTEC Higher National Certificate in Interior Architecture - Level 5 ( 10JFD101-01 )
- BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design (3D Design) Interior Design - Level 3 ( 10JFD044-01 )
- BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design - Interior Design ( 10JFD085-01 )
- BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design - Interior Design ( 10JFD085-02 )
- Interior Design: Introduction. Award Level 1 ( 10JFD016-01 )
- Introduction to Interior Design ( 10JAD005-01 )
- CAD for Designers ( 10JAD006-01 )
- Vectorworks for Interior Design ( 10JAD007-01 )
- Advanced Vectorworks for Interior Design ( 10JAD008-01 )
- Styling for Interior Design ( 10JAD009-01 )
Courses and Fees
BTEC Higher National Certificate in Interior Architecture - Level 5 ( 10JFD101 )
Level 4
Qualification
This Higher Education course is designed to expand students’ creative, analytical and technical skills and to prepare them for employment or self-employment in the profession of Interior Design. The course equips students to meet the increasing demand for well trained designers with strong design flair and sound technical and managerial knowledge. Design projects are exploratory, experimental and large in scale and students are expected to work independently on own projects while being provided with on going design support through regular tutorials. There is the opportunity for students to gain a genuine understanding of both design and management principles. A group exhibition will take place during the summer term. At interview students will need to show a strong portfolio of work in their specialist area. This course is equivalent to a first year BA course and leads to a BTEC Higher National Certificate qualification.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 10JFD101-01 Wornington Centre 15 Sep 10 35 Wed/Thurs/Fri 10:00-16:00 J Lynch - Concs: £90
- Non-EU: £4725
- Full Fees: £1525
BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design (3D Design) Interior Design - Level 3 ( 10JFD044 )
Level 3
Qualification
An intensive one year course which will provide you with the confidence necessary to develop into a creative Interior Designer. Through practical projects, you will gain an understanding of the design process and the importance of a conceptual approach. Generation of ideas, free-hand and technical drawings, computer aided design and model-making will introduce you to design methods and technical skills, leading to 3-dimensional thinking and analysis. Projects range from domestic to commercial interiors. 12 BTEC units will be covered. At the end of this course, students may be able to progress onto the Professional Development course.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 10JFD044-01 Wornington Centre 13 Sep 10 37 Mon-Wed 10:00-16:00 A Rizvi - Concs: £90
- Non-EU: £4725
- Full Fees: £1568
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design - Interior Design ( 10JFD085 )
Level 2
Qualification
A substantial two-day per week course for students wishing to explore the vast subject of interior design and prepare a portfolio of work for entry into more advanced courses. Through a series of challenging projects, you will learn to create successful designs and exciting styling solutions both for domestic spaces. You will learn to work to a brief, to survey and plan a space, to produce technical and free-hand drawings, to select appropriate colours and materials and produce mood boards and sample boards. Research and cultural or historical studies will underpin each project. Level 1 Interior Design or some experience in visual studies is preferable, but we are looking for students with a strong commitment to study and a genuine enthusiasm for the subject. This course can also be studied over 3 days per week to incorporate an additional core visual studies day and is recommended for those aiming to progress to level 3.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 10JFD085-01 Hortensia Centre 14 Sep 10 36 Tues/Wed 10:00-16:00 R Rubio - Concs: £90
- Non-EU: £3780
- Full Fees: £1218
10JFD085-02 Wornington Centre 14 Sep 10 36 Tues/Wed 10:00-16:00 M Masterson - Concs: £90
- Non-EU: £3780
- Full Fees: £1218
Technical Drawing for Interior Design ( 10JAD018 )
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 10JAD018-01 Wornington Centre 11 Jan 11 10 Tues 18:30-21:00 D Falcioni - AE Concs: £37
- Non-EU: £263
- AE Full Fees: £118
Interior Design: Introduction. Award Level 1 ( 10JFD016 )
Level 1
Qualification
For students with an interest in Interior Design, learn the basic elements of how to: survey a space, select colours and materials, learn technical and free-hand drawing, produce mood and sample boards and prepare a portfolio of work for entry into more advanced courses. The additional core visual studies day is recommended for anyone joining this course, especially if you want to progress to level 2 .
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 10JFD016-01 Hortensia Centre 13 Sep 10 24 Mon 10:00-16:00 R Rubio - Concs: £88
- Non-EU: £1260
- Full Fees: £454
Introduction to Interior Design ( 10JAD005 )
For students with an interest in Interior Design, learn the basic elements of how to: survey a space, select colours and materials, learn basic technical and free-hand drawing, produce mood and sample boards. Suitable for beginners.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 10JAD005-01 Hortensia Centre 20 Sep 10 10 Mon 18:30-21:00 D Falcioni - AE Concs: £37
- Non-EU: £263
- AE Full Fees: £118
CAD for Designers ( 10JAD006 )
This course is aimed at 3D Designers - be it Craft or Product Design, who want to learn how to use software to design in 3 dimensions.This is a cutting edge area to explore for your own creative practice or as a compliment to other courses in the Design area.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 10JAD006-01 Wornington Centre 21 Sep 10 10 Tues 18:30-21:00 D Falcioni - AE Concs: £37
- Non-EU: £263
- AE Full Fees: £118
Vectorworks for Interior Design ( 10JAD007 )
Learn how to use Vectorworks as your essential software tool for Interior Design. This intensive course will introduce you to the basics after which you can progress to the Advanced course.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 10JAD007-01 Wornington Centre 22 Sep 10 10 Wed 18:30-21:00 R Singh - AE Concs: £37
- Non-EU: £263
- AE Full Fees: £118
Advanced Vectorworks for Interior Design ( 10JAD008 )
For those who already have a good grasp of Vectorworks, this intensive course will expand and secure your skills.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 10JAD008-01 Wornington Centre 20 Sep 10 10 Mon 18:30-21:00 R Singh - AE Concs: £41
- Non-EU: £263
- AE Full Fees: £135
Styling for Interior Design ( 10JAD009 )
This course will introduce you to basic elements of Interior Design and give you the opportunity to explore colour and furnishings and produce mood and sample boards . A perfect taster course for those wishing to discover this popular subject.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 10JAD009-01 Hortensia Centre 21 Sep 10 10 Tues 18:30-21:00 R Rubio - AE Concs: £37
- Non-EU: £263
- AE Full Fees: £118