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Certificate in Interior Design |
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Two days a week over three terms of ten weeks
There are no half-term breaks
Also available as a full-time
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Chelsea Harbour |
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This intensive course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and necessary skills required for a professional career in residential interior design. It also provides an ideal opportunity for anyone working within the industry wishing to further their career opportunities or an excellent foundation for further study. The course introduces students to the fundamentals of good design and decoration with an emphasis on putting into practice knowledge learned through a series of workshops, course work, independent research and two residential design projects
Students on the Certificate course are eligible to become student members of the British Institute of Interior Design with the advantage of valuable networking opportunities and a wide ranging programme of Continuing Professional Development.
Students will be required to come into the college for two days each week for three ten week terms, although students will be required to work outside these hours including out-of-term project work. The days at the college run from 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Each term of the part-time course runs for 10 weeks:
- The September start date runs on Mondays and Tuesdays
- The January start date runs on Wednesdays and Thursdays
ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
No previous art or design experience is necessary, however students must be at least eighteen years old and mature students are particularly encouraged. Numbers on the course are strictly limited and entry is via an informal interview. The purpose of the interview is to assess each applicant’s motivation for undertaking the course and to evaluate their commitment and ability to work under pressure.
English language ability must also be competent and we look for a minimum score of 6 on the International English Language Testing System (www.ielts.org) or its equivalent. Students on KLC’s Certificate courses must have their own computer for internet research and general word processing functions.
NOTE: The interview is the first step in the formal application process for KLC’s Certificate courses. Before arranging an interview, applicants should check that they are in a position to study full-time, have the funding available, be of sufficient age and have the required language ability. To arrange an interview for this course, please contact us on 020 7376 3377 or e-mail info@klc.co.uk.
FUNDING
For information about financial assistance to support your learning please visit www.direct.gov.uk/adultlearning or contact 0800 100 900.
EMPLOYMENT
The emphasis of this course is on residential, rather than commercial, interior design. This provides a wealth of different career opportunities whether a graduate is building on existing industry experience or starting out on their career. They may elect to work within an interior design practice or in a showroom specialising in materials, finishes or furniture. After obtaining appropriate experience, graduates may then opt to work as freelance or independent designers, operating on a project basis for residential buildings. Alternatively they may specialise in decorating show houses or flats for property developers. Other career options include interior styling; property refurbishment or perhaps using their skills to enter into journalism.
Whatever career path students choose to follow, on-going career advice is available from KLC and through our active job register they can be kept informed via our exciting employment opportunities as they arise.
ON-GOING TRAINING
A wide range of on-going training is available to Graduates of the Part Time Certificate Course. As student members of the British Institute of Interior Design, students and graduates may avail of a wide range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses run by the institute. Graduates may if they wish complement their training by undertaking other KLC short courses such as CAD. Furthermore, they may choose to study further in order to gain the KLC Diploma validated by the University of Brighton by joining Term 3 of the Blended Learning Diploma in Interior Design (subject to the entry requirements).
This part-time course is enormously varied and stimulating. The programme combines lectures and workshops with practical project work and, week by week, students will gain a thorough understanding and knowledge of every aspect of interior decoration. The emphasis throughout is practical with students given plenty of opportunity for hands-on practice which KLC students find invaluable.
Learning about the design process and how to go about creating decorative schemes along with technical and communication skills ensures that students gain first hand practical experience of the skills that are essential for the successful completion of any interior design project.
Illustrated talks by leading experts, projects and workshops under the guidance of practising professionals and visits to showrooms specialising in lighting and kitchen and bathroom design and to the V & A museum are all part of the syllabus.
Gaining an understanding of the history and development of interior design as well as considering current and future trends in the industry are also included in this enormously enjoyable, practical and rewarding course during which students will complete two major residential decoration projects as well as undertake two research projects which will form the basis of a valuable portfolio.
PART-TIME CERTIFICATE COURSE SYLLABUS
TDESIGN PROCESS – an overview of all the key stages of a project from conception to completion.
- Taking the brief and conceptual work
- Design analysis and development
- Design Implementation and evaluation
DECORATIVE SCHEMES – an appreciation of how colour, texture and pattern work together and applying this knowledge with confidence to create stunning decorative schemes.
- Theory and psychology of colour.
- Textiles and trimmings
- Wall and floor coverings
- Materials and finishes
- Upholstery
- Window treatments
- Soft furnishings
- Sourcing
- Accessories and antiques
- Styling
TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING – spatial awareness and analysis with consideration for traffic flow, ergonomics, lighting and the specific requirements relating to kitchen and bathroom design.
- Introduction to the principles of design to include scale, proportion, ergonomics and space planning
- Introduction to lighting
- Building construction
- Kitchen and bathroom planning
COMMUNICATION SKILLS – the production technical drawings, free hand sketches, rendered visuals and sample boards to illustrate design decisions and decorative schemes. Verbal presentation skills are also covered.
- Drawing from survey notes
- Drawing plans, elevations, sections, furniture layouts and axonometric drawings
- Drawing lighting plans
- Graphics
- Perspective and free hand sketching
- Visual presentation skills to include concept and sample boards
- Rendering techniques
HISTORY OF STYLE – an appreciation of how the development of interior decoration styles over the ages have impacted on interior design and decoration today.
- French and English interior styles from 17th to 20th century
- Influential Interior Designers and Decorators of today
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE – an overview of the legal and regulatory environment along with an understanding of the day to day administrative procedures involved in running a professional interior decoration practice.
- Introduction to specifying, ordering, estimating and invoicing
- Record keeping and business administration
- Preparation of fee proposals
- Setting up trade accounts and the use of trade showrooms
- Time management and working to budget
- Planning Permissions
- Contracts in insurance requirements
- Working in the industry and introduction to BIID
- Portfolio surgery
- Advice on finding work in the industry
CONTEXTUAL STUDIES – a study and critical analysis of current trends in the interior decoration and design industry.
- Environmental issues
- Design trends
- Visits to showrooms and museums
- Inspirational talks
PROJECT WORK – knowledge and skills learned during the course are used in a practical way to complete two residential decoration projects and two research projects.
- Two residential decoration projects
- History of Style Research Folio and Test
- Window Treatments and Soft Furnishings Research Folio
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