General Information
Full-Time and Part-Time Interior Design Courses
WHAT IS THE STRUCTURE OF THE COURSE?
The course is full-time, divided into three terms running throughout the academic year. The first
term concentrates on technical knowledge, the second on improving these skills and the third on
exploring the commercial sector. There are about seven projects throughout the year, which
increase in scope and complexity as the course proceeds.
MEMBERSHIP TO PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
KLC regards the role of the professional associations within both the interior and garden design industries as vitally important. Therefore, included in the price of the Diploma in Interior Design & Decoration is a student affiliate membership to the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID).
STUDENT SUPPORT
KLC employs a Student Welfare Officer, available to students studying at the college for assistance with accommodation, healthcare, counsellors and local amenities. A vetted list of accommodation addresses is available. A comprehensive Student Handbook is provided on enrolment.
LIBRARY
The School has a well stocked
reference library, including
magazines and journals, to
supplement course material.
COURSE DELIVERY
Cutting edge multimedia technology is used to deliver lectures in studio. However whiteboards, flipcharts and slide projectors are also used when deemed more appropriate. Courses are backed up by a comprehensive set of notes that help support the individual’s progress and will prove to be a valuable resource during and after the course.
EQUIPMENT
The course fee includes a comprehensive equipment starter pack. Essential course materials are provided during the course, although students will need to purchase items such as drawing boards and books for study at home.
LAPTOPS
Students are required to have a
laptop computer for the Diploma
Courses (full specifications
required available on request). At Chelsea Harbour, the Studios are equipped with a wireless internet connection to allow sourcing and the CAD Studio is also available for internet research at set times.
INSURANCE
We regret that we are unable to
refund fees under any
circumstances. However, an
insurance scheme against loss of
tuition through accident or injury
is available – this is included in the course fee for the Full-Time Diploma Course and students undertaking a Certificate or Part-Time Diploma Course are strongly advised to take out insurance.
STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
It is our policy to encourage students with special needs in the study of design. We try to meet individual needs, and students are advised to contact the Registrar in the first instance.
Please find details on the major organisations, which give advice on designing for those with disabilities:
The Disabled Living Foundation. Tel: 0845 130 9177. Web: www.dlf.org.uk
The Royal National Institute for the Deaf. Tel: 0870 60 33 007. Web: www.rnid.org
Interior Design and Garden Design Companies that have employed
KLC Students can be found at http://www.klc.co.uk/About/KLCDesignNetwork/. |
