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

Included

The College will supply all of the materials and equipment you will require for the course.

Magazines and samples, including fabric, trimmings, paint cards, wallpaper, trimmings and flooring will also be available for discussion.

What students need to bring

Please bring your laptop or tablet as course notes may be shared digitally throughout the week.

Additional information

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

Arrival day - first date of course
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration  
Student welcome, followed by dinner: 6.45pm (dinner included)
Teaching session: 8pm-9pm (attendance is essential)

Daily timetable
Course teaching: 9.15am-5pm  
Morning session: 9.15am-12.45pm including coffee/tea break  
Lunch break: 12.45pm-2pm (lunch included)  
Afternoon session: 2pm-5pm including coffee/tea break  
Teaching finishes: 5pm    
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.

Departure day - last date of course
Course teaching: 9.15am-3pm (lunch included)  
Teaching finishes: 3pm  

Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am.
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.

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