Projects and Assignments

Design Project 1 - Residential bedroom and bathroom

Design Project 2 - Residential kitchen, dining and living space  

Research Project 1 - Evolution of Style project and test 

Research Project 2 - Sourcing Assignments x3.
 

Syllabus

Design Process
Taking the brief, research and conceptual work
Design analysis and development
Design implementation and evaluation. 
Colour, Texture and Styling
Theory and psychology of colour
Suitability, composition and application of textiles and trimmings, wall and floor coverings and materials and finishes
Upholstery
Window treatments
Accessories, art and antiques
Styling

Decorative Schemes and Sourcing
Putting together a successful decorative scheme, incorporating patterned and plain fabrics, paint finishes and wallpaper
Sourcing furniture and accessories for a given brief
Sourcing from different trade suppliers
Writing a professional design statement

Introduction to Technical Understanding
Introduction to the principles of design to include scale, proportion, ergonomics and space planning
Introduction to lighting
Introduction to building construction
Introduction to kitchen and bathroom design

Communication Skills
Drawing from survey notes
Drawing plans, elevations, sections, furniture layouts and lighting plans
Graphics
Freehand sketching
Introduction to EstiPC / EstiMac
Visual presentation skills to include concept, presentation and sample boards
Rendering techniques
SketchUp
AutoCAD (taught on PC)
Evolution of Style
French and English interior styles from the 17th to early 21st Century
Influential interior designers and decorators

Professional Practice
Specifying, ordering, estimating and invoicing
Record keeping and business administration
Preparation of fee proposals
Setting up trade accounts and the use of trade showrooms
Time management and working to budget
Planning permissions
Contracts and insurance requirements
Working in the industry and introduction to BIID
Portfolio preparation
Advice on finding work in the industry

Please note that students cover the same content and receive the same qualification whether they take the full time or part time study option. 

Part Time, 2 days a week (10.00am - 4.00pm). Monday & Tuesday (September start), plus a minimum of 5 hours of self-directed study per week is required to complete the course. During projects, many students voluntarily spend more than the minimum.

This course has half-term breaks for each of the three terms: 2 weeks for Autumn Term, and then 1 week each for Spring and Summer Terms.

The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows:

• No previous art and design experience is required.
• Applicants must be 18 or over

English Language Requirements

• Good command of written and spoken English is required for all applicants.
• If you reside in the UK, but English is not your first language, you may be asked to undertake an approved English language test.