Heritage Interior Design BA (Hons) Online (Apply direct with National Design Academy)
Bachelor's degree
Online
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Online
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Duration
3 Years
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
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Virtual classes
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The BA (Hons) Heritage Interior Design course is for those who are passionate about interior design with a special interest in heritage or period properties. Not only will you gain the core skills required to be a professional interior designer you will also learn the specialist skills that are essential in order to design interiors for heritage properties.
The course takes you through the history of interior design, to modules on space planning, traditional design techniques, heritage conversions, furniture, design & technology for listed buildings and will provide you with a solid background in business advice and professional practice to prepare you for your future career. You will complete a final heritage design project which can form part of your professional portfolio as you enter your exciting career in heritage interior design.
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About this course
This course is the perfect progression for students who have already successfully completed the Diploma in Professional Interior Design with the National Design Academy or a UK or international equivalent qualification in a relevant design subject. This is also ideal for those with a portfolio of interior design industry experience wishing to specialise in the heritage sector. Direct entry students, transferring students from other institutions, and international students are all welcome. There are no term times – so you can apply and start at any time.
Take your career to the next level!
After you complete your BA (Hons) you will be offered a guaranteed place on the online M.A. Interior Design with a generous progression scholarship
You can study flexibly, around your new career in Interior Design
With a Master’s Degree you will be qualified for a senior or management role within the design industry
Career
Establish your own commercial or residential interior design practice
Work within a property development company specialising in heritage conversions
Work within a design or architectural practice
Work for a heritage agency such as the National Trust or international equivalent
Applicants should hold one of the following:
NDA Professional Diploma.
Level 3 Diploma, City & Guilds, NVQ, BTEC, HNC in a Design subject or equivalent.
A Level in Art and/or Design equivalent.
Art & Design Foundation Year (university or college).
Age 21+ portfolio of previous Interior Design experience.
The BA (Hons) Heritage Interior Design degree is awarded by our academic partner, De Montfort University Leicester (DMU).
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Subjects
- Design
- Project
- Interior Design
- Design Projects
- Skills
- Commercial
- Commercial Design
- Good Design
- Commercial interiors
Course programme
Research & Contextualisation
Interior design is a vibrant and exciting industry, and within this module you will be introduced to world leaders in both residential and commercial design. Research underpins all good design projects therefore this module will introduce you to the skills and methods needed to undertake this research. You will gain a comprehensive knowledge of interior design and its history through the ages; knowledge which you will be able to apply to future modules.
Module 2
Space Planning
However beautiful a space, if it is not functional it will not work for the user. Form and function is essential for good design. In this module you will learn how to design a space to meet the requirements of its function. You will learn how to plan and design an efficient, comfortable and safe space within a number of different briefs for both residential and commercial interiors. You will also start to learn the importance of development work at the initial stages of a project and how a concept will aid the design process.
Module 3
Design in Historical Context
To understand the present, you need to understand the past, and in this module you will be encouraged to actively research heritage buildings within your local area, utilising some of the skills developed in the research module. This module examines the factors that have played a part in the development of interior design since the Renaissance and gives you the opportunity to recreate some of the most fascinating design styles throughout history.
Module 4
Traditional Design Techniques
When working with heritage properties it is important not only to be sympathetic but authentic; in this module you will explore the specialist techniques and finishes used when restoring or recreating historic interiors, and learn how these can be applied. You will also learn about the modern techniques used to recreate historic interiors, when the original materials are unavailable or unsafe.
Module 5
Design & Tech for Listed Buildings
There are a range of constraints, procedures and processes involved in the restoration of heritage interiors, however after completing this module you will have a better understanding of these and be able to apply this knowledge to your own design work. You will be introduced to the criteria used to assess a listed building, and organisations who are ultimately responsible for the welfare of heritage buildings.
Module 6
Wall, Floor & Window Treatments
Walls, floors and window treatments are integral to any interior scheme, and in this module you will discover how these three elements can help you to create a scheme specifically for a heritage interior. Throughout this module you will be introduced to techniques used in different periods, however the module will culminate in the creation of a Georgian interior scheme, giving you a range of visuals to add to your portfolio.
Module 7
Professional Practice
In this module you will be given the tools you need to create your own design practice and a marketing plan specifically tailored to you and your chosen career path. You will also explore the importance of branding to a business, and be given the opportunity to develop your own brand, which can form part of your portfolio and used to develop your future career prospects. You will also have the skills required to work within an existing practice at a professional level.
Module 8
Commercial Project
This project will draw on all the skills you will have developed in the specialist modules. You will work with a brief from concept, to development, through to completion, producing a great range of work to include within your portfolio. For this module you will also complete 40 hours of work experience which will give you a unique insight into the industry.
Module 9
Heritage Conversions
Using what you have learnt so far, in this module you will be tasked with finding a heritage building in your local area and producing a concept that converts this into a usable and authentic space which is reflective of the property’s history. You will explore the importance of protecting and enhancing a buildings history whilst developing a space which is style and appropriate for contemporary living.
Module 10
Research Study
It is at this stage of the course that you will truly get to choose the direction of the work you produce, starting with the research of a topic close to your heart. If there is an area of design that you are passionate about, then this is an exciting opportunity to incorporate this into your degree. Within this module you will write a dissertation, with the support and guidance of your tutor, who by now will have a great understanding of you and how you study. This dissertation will then feed into your final module; the independent study.
Module 11
Independent Study
Building on the topic you have developed in the Research Study module, with the support of your tutor, you will be given double the amount of time of the previous modules, to focus on your chosen design based project. This will be the culmination of three years of hard work and will bring together all the skills you have learnt along the way. This module will provide you with visuals, presentation boards, development sketches and technical drawings to add to your portfolio.
Additional information
Tuition Fees (International Students) - $7,650*
Heritage Interior Design BA (Hons) Online (Apply direct with National Design Academy)