Interior Design
Course
Distance
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
60h
Describe the history of interior design, classic design styles and the work of leading designers. Investigate the seven design elements which contribute to a design. Explore the room elements which influence a design effect. Undertake an interior design project. Develop a business plan for establishing a design business. Identify the tools of the trade. Suitable for: Further education, career progression and personal development
About this course
There are no previous skills or qualifications required to register for this study programme.
Reviews
Course programme
Course review:
1 The background
- The origins of Interior design
- Influences through the ages
- Great Designers of our recent past
- Defining a style
2 Design Elements
- Space
- Colour
- Balance
- Texture & Pattern
- Scale
- Line
- Form
3 Room Elements
- Furniture
- Flooring
- Lighting
- Walls
- Windows
- Doors
- Fabrics
- Accessories
4 The Project
- Space planning
- Choosing a colour scheme
- Choosing flooring
- Choosing wall treatments
- Choosing lighting
- Choosing furniture
- Choosing window dressings
- Arranging the furniture
- Choosing accessories
- The results
5 Making a living from Interior design
- Have you got what it takes to be an Interior Designer?
- Setting up a small business
- Business plan
- Tax
- VAT
- Insurance
- Health & safety
6 Tools of the Trade
Interior Design