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Overview
Throughout this Interior Design - An Introduction course from the Arts University Bournemouth, you'll learn the delights of interior design that will give your design scheme that ‘wow’ factor. This introductory course provides a systematic approach that covers subjects including the history of design, planning, surveying, and measuring interiors.
You'll learn a broad range of skills covering drawing scale plans and elevations with projects that will assist your understanding of basic colour theory, the psychology of colour, pattern and texture, fabric, finishes and presentation.
Outcomes
At the end of the course you'll:
- Possess a good understanding of the role of an interior designer and the interior design process from start to finish
- Have the skills and knowhow to be able to independently run an interior design project; from concept to 3D
- Be able to independently conduct a site survey and draw accurate plans and elevations
- Possess the skills to draw your interior schemes in 3D
- Understand historical and cultural influences and interior design styles
- Be able to independently space plan, source materials, furniture and finishes for your interior scheme
- Possess the ability to communicate your design ideas in 2D and 3D and confidently present these to potential clients
Programme Structure
Topics include:- The use of colour in interior design, colour theory and psychology
- Site surveying, drawing accurate scale plans and elevations
- Learning to draw in 3D
- Historical and cultural influences in design and architecture
- Understanding interior design styles
- Working on a project to a brief
- Concept design, mood boards, presentation boards, and sample boards
- Spatial planning, sourcing materials, furniture, and finishes
- Turning 2D design ideas to 3D
- Presentation skills
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Design Visual Arts Interior Design View 164 other Short Courses in Design in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This introductory course assumes students possess no previous knowledge and is suitable for beginners, or those students who wish to improve their understanding.
- You will require the following prior to commencing the course. If you are unsure of anything, the tutor will explain this in the first lesson. (See appendix for suppliers).
- A2 sketchpad or approximately 12 sheets of A2 cartridge paper, selection of pens and pencils and a rubber, a notebook, scissors/craft knife/scalpel, Pritt stick or paper glue, ruler, coloured pencils, set squares – 1x 45 degree and 1x 30 degree or an adjustable one, A scale ruler for drawing plans etc. (Choose one with scales of 1:20, 1:50 and 1:100) Paint colour charts and colour mixer cards, any fabric, flooring or materials samples, a selection of design magazines from which to cut images.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents359 GBP / full≈ 359 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents359 GBP / full≈ 359 GBP / full
Living costs
Bournemouth
United Kingdom
700 - 1000 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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