Interior & Environmental Design BDes (Hons)

Level 1

Apply directly to BDes (Hons) Interior & Environmental Design with a successful completion of a recognised Foundation Course, high school or equivalent (apply to W250).

Interior & Environmental Design shares a first year with BSc (Hons) Product Deisgn and Interaction Design. We explore projects reflecting the themes of people, place, design & technology. You will learn in a large open-plan studio and will develop your creativity, spatial design, and people-centred research methods. We offer an optional, self-funded study trip at this stage. Modules include:

• DJ11007 - Picture, Symbol, Icon
• DJ11008 - Ways of Making
• DJ11009 - Ways of Seeing
• DJ12008 - Design Methods for Insight Gathering
• DJ12009 - Introduction to Social Digital

Level 2

You will be introduced to interior practice in two large 40 credit modules. Smaller modules, led by Computing (School of Science and Engineering), introduce you to basics of coding, programming, and interactive objects and spaces. We welcome direct entry applications at this entry point from established colleges and other routes, and offer an optional, self-funded, study trip at this stage.

• AC22006 - Physical Computing
• DJ21015 - Interiors & Interactions
• DJ22015 - Design for Social Environments

Level 3

You will collaborate with students in Product Design and Digital Interaction Design in semester one. Students can undertake an international exchange at this level. In semester two, you will focus on a spatial narratives module. You can participate in an optional, self-funded, EU interdisciplinary workshop at this stage. You will select one of three critical report options.

• DJ31035 - Interaction Design

Designing and prototyping interactive physical digital objects and places linked to an EU collaboration.

• Expansive Learning Modules

Select from a wide range of optional modules and subjects across art and design.

• DJ32016 - Design for Narrative Environments

Alternative Futures Part 1 - Produce a critical report for Design Enterprise 2; Communication Futures 2 or Dissertation 2 (select one)

• DJ32004 - Research and Creative Practice 1
• DJ32005 - Design Enterprise 1
• DJ32015 - Communication Futures 1

Level 4

You will develop an independent vision for your final-year studies in both core studio modules (90 credits) and critical written research options. You will be expected to collaborate in the conception, design, fundraising, and delivery of a cohesive exhibition as a group.

• DJ40009 - Personal Honours Project

Alternative Futures Part 2 (30 credits across Sem 1 and 2) - Conclude a critical report for Design Enterprise 2; Communication Futures 2 or Dissertation 2 (select one):

• DJ41001 - Research & Creative Practice 2
• DJ41002 - Design Enterprise 2
• DJ41005 - Communications Futures 2