Interior Design - Level 2

Interior Design Level 2 is for students who have attended Interior Design Level 1 or completed an introductory level course in interior design and wish to further develop their skills and broaden their understanding of the process involved in designing a residential space.

The aim is to reinforce critical and three dimensional thinking and space analysis. Through a practical project, students will improve their technical drawing skills and presentation techniques, which will enable them to confront a simple design issue. The maximum number of students on the course is 12, which allows time for one-to-one advice.

Topics covered include:

• design elements and contexts
• kitchen design
• ergonomics
• space analyses, bubble and analytical diagrams
• three dimensional thinking and space planning
• using colour for interior design projects
• axonometric and/or sketch model
• soft furnishing

The course offers an opportunity for students to:

• complete a design project from beginning (clients) to end (presentation)
• enhance their drawing skills and learn to produce an axonometric projection
• produce a colour palette of the propose interior
• construct, when and if required, a sketch model
• further develop the use of the sketchbook as a design tool
• understand different materials
• experiment with their ideas within the restriction of a space and brief
• understand the importance of explaining and presenting their work
• have a project to add to their design folio

In order to achieve these objectives you should engage with the project and complete homework between classes when necessary.

Who should take this course?

The course is ideal for students who wish to improve their skills in space planning. Those considering further study in interior design will also benefit. Participants should have a serious interest in the subject matter.

Entry requirements

You should have already completed either the CSM Interior Design – Level 1 or another introductory level course where orthographic projection and basic space development have been used. Some previous experience of working with the following is required:

• mood boards
• pencilled & inked plans to scale 1:50/1:20
• sections and elevations to scale 1:50/1:20
• rendering
• use of sketchbook as a design tool
• material/sample boards.

Level

This course is suitable for anyone who has already completed an introductory level course in interior design.

Follow-up courses

After completing Interior Design Level 2, you should consider the CSM Interior Design - Commercial short course.

Please note: This course is for students aged 18 and older