Computer Basics for Designers

Computers are a vital tool for a professional Interior Designer and your KLC course will reflect this.  Students on all courses will find they use their laptops on a daily basis for research, project work presentations, putting together business estimates and communicating with the school via e-mail and the online Student Support Services system.

It is therefore essential that you have a good working knowledge of basic computer programmes in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and how to use web browsers to get the most out of the Internet. This course is ideal if you have not gained experience in these programmes or you feel you are out of practice with their use. The course will also introduce you to tasks such as importing and manipulating images so that you have the basic necessary skills to tackle your coursework projects.

Day one

• Computer system basics – input and output devices, simple tasks and operations
• General tasks – from organising files and folders to creating shortcuts
• Finding your way around the KLC information system – WiFi, printing and scanning

Day two

• Using essential software such as Microsoft Office and imaging
• Specific tasks including internet searching, image formats (jpg, png, tif) and working with PDFs

Students are required to bring their own laptop.