Summer and evening courses
Interior Design Certificate 1
Residential Design
Part time – one academic year
23 September 2008 – 16 June 2009
30 Tuesday evenings 6.30 pm – 9.00 pm and
6 Saturdays 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Cost: £2400.00 (incl vat)
FULLY BOOKED
This course is designed for students who wish to achieve an overall grounding of Interior Design and who are considering it as a career option. The course is taught practically through design projects developed in the studio and is supported by a series of talks that cover fundamental skills, elements of the interior (materials, furniture, lighting and colour), twentieth century design history and professional practice.
Aims and Objectives
To introduce the fundamental skills of Interior Design: the ability to draw, to plan, how and where to obtain information and inspiration. Emphasis is placed on creativity and developing a critical visual sense as a foundation for advanced technical skills.
Introduction to Interior Design
The design process is taught through a one room project. Students are given a client profile and asked to design a live work space in an eco construction at the bottom of the garden. The project is presented at the end of the course demonstrating the learning achievements in design analysis, planning, technical drawing, colour, light, materials, sourcing furniture and presentation techniques.
Design Process
Working on a larger project, a residential loft space, the student will consolidate the core skills learnt in Term One and will be introduced to new skills enabling a more exploratory and detailed approach to the design process. Subjects covered are: freehand and technical 3D drawing skills - sections, axonometric and perspective, sourcing materials and writing a specification, detail design, lighting design, rendering techniques to explore colour and materials in the interior, basic presentation skills.
Presentation Skills
Continuing to use the loft project as a medium for developing and strengthening the skills learnt so far, emphasis is placed on presentation skills as a method of depicting and communicating design ideas. Subjects covered are: detailed design of specific elements, examining materials and construction methods, development of perspective drawing skills, lighting design, depiction and communication methods to compile the project work into a cohesive presentation.
Upon successful completion of this course students will be awarded Certificate 1 in Residential Interiors and may progress to Certificate 2 in Residential Interiors.
How to apply
We hold Open Studio where you can meet past students, talk to tutors and browse through students’ portfolios.
Dates Open Studio:
tbc
Those who would like an insight into the school and our method of working might like to consider attending one of our Saturday Inspiration days
The Interior Design School 22 Lonsdale Road, Queens Park, London NW6 6RD • T +44 (0)20 7372 2811 • F +44 (0)20 7328 9257