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Interior Design Introduction

Course code: FC0336

Course category: Part-time

End Qualification: College Certificate of Completion

Starting month: September

Days of the week: Wednesday

Course duration: 15 weeks

Time of day: see course overview

Course location: City College Brighton and Hove, Pelham Street

Course aims:
This is an exciting course that will introduce you to the basic skills of Interior Design. You’ll be exploring how to plan and design living spaces and communicate your ideas through different approaches to drawing, both technical and freehand drawing.

Please note: While an ability to draw freehand is not a prerequisite for being accepted on the course, you will be required to explore different ways of drawing and model making to communicate your design ideas.

The emphasis of this interior design course is not about fabrics and decoration, but on planning and designing three dimensional spaces. However the use of fabrics and decoration is touched upon within each project.

Throughout the course you will build a portfolio of design work.

There will also be an opportunity to practice your drawing skills, including technical, freehand drawing and 3D representation.

By the end of the course you’ll be able to produce a clear and concise design package in accordance with industry standards and specifications.

Throughout the course you will build a sketchbook, demonstrating the development of your ideas, and a portfolio of design work including a range of different projects.

Please note: While an ability to draw freehand is not a prerequisite for being accepted on the course, you will be required to explore different ways of drawing (sketching, freehand drawing and technical drawing) and model making to communicate your design ideas. The course does not solely focus on fabrics and decoration, but there are elements of this within each project.

Course content:

• Interior Design Cycle/ Principles
• History of Interior Design
• Drawing Skills/ Technical Drawing
• Introduction to Site Survey
• Introduction to a range of material and its representation
• Bedroom Design
• Introduction to Ergonomics
• Introduction to Colour Theory
• Kitchen Design
• Floor/ Wall Finishing
• 3D Representations - Axonometric
• Introducing drawing techniques, including technical, perspective and freehand drawing and 3D model making skills to communicate design ideas and solutions
• Exploring available resources to develop basic design skills
• Exploring ideas creatively
• Using materials and resources to develop techniques

Facilities for students:

• Studio work space
• Drawing Boards
• Use of the college library (Learning resource Centre)
• Virtual Learning Environment

Tutors:
Tutors within the Centre for the Visual Arts are highly qualified, enthusiastic & experienced. They provide a wide range of professional expertise and skills. Many are also practising Artists/Designers and well as Educators.

Assessment:

• The course is pass or fail
• Verbal and written feedback is provided
• Self assessment and evaluation

Awarding Body: City College

Entry Requirements:
A creative approach, commitment and an enthusiasm for interior Design is essential.

Interview for entry: Direct entry

Pre-entry preparation:

• A handbook for Interior Designers – Jenny Gibbs
• Architects Pocket handbook – Charlotte Baden-Powell

Progression and links:
Course will provide experience to progress onto the Intermediate Interior Design course (FC0337)

Work experience opportunities:
Time is not allocated for work experience, but students wishing to pursue a career with in interior design are encouraged to gain work experience.
Previous students have gained experience as the Designers Guild and for small local interior designers.

Costs of your Course:
There are five parts to the cost of your course:

1. Tuition Fees
2. College registration
3. Awarding Body registration
4. Resource Fee
5. Exam / Assessment Fees

Tuition fees

How much will the Tuition Fees cost?

Below are the fees for this course.

Home/EU students tuition fees (per year): £280

Students will be required to supply their own drawing equipment, a full list is provided upon an offer being made after interview

Financial assistance information.

Part-time course fee guide.

How to apply for part-time courses.

City College Brighton - Part-time course - Interior Design Introduction

Disclaimer:
Although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, it does not form any part of a contract between City College Brighton and Hove and the student. Courses may be subject to change.

Timetables are subject to change and you should check with your tutor prior to enrolment for the details of your timetable.