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3 November, 2011
Certificate in Interior Design Distance Learning and eLearning Courses


Course Details

This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Interior Design, and planning to establish an interior design small business. No prior knowledge is required. Students receive a course manual, assignments and studyguide, plus tutor support. The course documentation for this NCFE validated course is detailed and easy to read. The objectives of the course are to:

  • Describe the history of interior design, classic design styles and the work of leading designers.
  • Investigate the seven design elements which contribute to a design.
  • Explore the room elements which influence a design.
  • Develop a business plan for establishing a design business.
  • Identify the tools of the trade.


Topics Covered in this Course


Unit 1 The Background The origins of Interior design
  • Influences through the ages
  • Great Designers of our recent past
  • Defining a style

Unit 2 Design Elements
  • Space, Colour, Balance, Texture and Pattern
  • Scale, Line, Form

Unit 3 Room Elements
  • Furniture, Flooring, Lighting
  • Walls, Windows, Doors, Fabrics
  • Accessories

Unit 4 The Project
  • Space planning
  • Choosing a colour scheme
  • Choosing flooring, wall treatments, lighting, furniture, window dressings
  • Arranging the furniture
  • Choosing accessories

Unit 5 Making a living from Interior design
  • Have you got what it takes to be an Interior Designer?
  • Business Planning, Tax, VAT, Insurance, Health and Safety

Unit 6 Tools of the Trade


Who should complete this course?

  • People considering a career in Interior Design.
  • Interior Designers who wish to gain an qualification in the subject matter.
  • People interested in the subject who wish to learn interior design skills.


Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

  • No previous experience or qualifications are necessary to commence the course.


Assessment

  • This course is assessed through Project Work.
  • All work submitted must be your own work. There is no exam with this course.


Accreditation

  • At the end of this course, successful learners will receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate in Interior Design. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
  • Click here for Accreditation Details
  • Please note that there is a EUR60 fee payable for administration, moderation and certification.



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