Interior Design intensive – process, planning and presentation

Interior Design

Ref: S5D31974

Location: West Dean
£771
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About this course

This course focuses on the fundamentals of designing for residential interiors, covering the design process, colour, using fabrics and trimmings, lighting, space planning to scale, soft furnishings, developing a concept, putting together a design scheme, sourcing and presentation boards.

Course Description

This course focuses on the fundamentals of designing for residential interiors, covering topics such as the design process, colour, using fabrics and trimmings, lighting, space planning to scale, soft furnishings, developing a concept, putting together a design scheme, sourcing, and presentation boards. The course culminates in producing a professional quality concept board and a sample board for a room in your own home or for a “West Dean client”.

Who should attend?

Anybody thinking about entering the industry and wanting to test the water

Any person who wants some fundamental knowledge and skills for their own personal design projects

Anyone with an interest in design looking to broaden their knowledge and have an enjoyable experience!

The topics covered include:

The design process

Colour for interiors

Developing a design concept

Textiles and trimmings

Soft furnishings

Space planning to scale

Lighting

Developing a scheme and sourcing

Creating a sample board

Course outcomes:

To learn about fundamental areas of interior design and decoration

To develop ideas and skills for personal design projects and build confidence to tackle your own projects

Inspire creative experimentation

Experience a social learning environment and expand understanding as a result of collaboration with peers

Explore creativity and enhance your graphic and presentation skills

Act as a stepping stone to further interior design training

Timetable

Arrival Day - this is the first date listed above

Courses start early evening. Residential students to arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm.

6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included).

8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential.

Daily timetable

Classes 9.15 - 5pm, lunch is included.

From 6.30pm: Dinner (included for residential students).

Evening working - students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with their tutor's permission and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.

Last day

Classes 9.15am - 3pm, lunch is included.

Residential students are to vacate their rooms by 10am please.

(This timetable is for courses of more than one day in length. The tutor may make slight variations)

Course Materials

Included

  • The College will supply all of the materials and equipment you will require for the course.
  • Magazines, samples including fabric, trimmings, paint cards, wallpaper, trimmings and flooring will also be available for discussion.

Additional information

Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).

Accommodation

Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.

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