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INTERIOR DESIGN COURSE


Category: General Interest & Hobbies Courses

Course Format
Paper-Based

Approximate Study Time
80 Hours (Self Study) 		Payment Options
You can spread the payments for this course over 4 monthly payments.

Initial payment of £100.00

Followed by 3 monthly
payments of £50.00		 Price: £250.00
VAT inclusive

Approximate Delivery Time
1-2 Working Days (Courier Service)
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The Interior Design - Level 3 Course is designed for students who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Interior Design, and plan to establish an interior design small business. No prior knowledge is required.

Interior Design is a practice concerned with anything that is found inside a building's space - walls, windows, doors, finishes, textures, light, furnishings and furniture. All of these elements are used by interior designers to develop a functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing space.
 
On successful completion of this course students will receive an accredited Level 3 Certificate Award.

The Objectives of the home study courses 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 effect
  • Undertake an interior design project
  • Develop a business plan for establishing a design business
  • Identify the tools of the trade

The Home Study Courses Include the Following 6 Units:-

  • Unit One – The Background

The following topics are covered: The origins of Interior design; Influences through the ages; Great Designers of our recent past; and Defining a style.

  • Unit Two – Design Elements
The following topics are covered: Space; Colour; Balance; Texture & Pattern; Scale; Line; and Form.
  • Unit Three – Room Elements

The following topic is covered: Furniture; Flooring; Lighting; Walls; Windows; Doors; Fabrics; and Accessories.

  • Unit Four – The Project

The following topic is covered: Space planning; Choosing a colour scheme; Choosing flooring; Choosing wall treatments; Choosing lighting; Choosing furniture; Choosing window dressings; Arranging the furniture; Choosing accessories; and The results.

  • Unit Five – Making a Living from Interior Design

The following topics are covered: Have you got what it takes to be an Interior Designer?; Setting up a small business (Business plan, Tax, VAT, Insurance, Health & safety).

  • Unit Six – Tools of the Trade

The home study courses also include a CD ROM which contains colour versions of all the pictures and graphics used in the course materials.

Pre-Requirements:

There are no particular entry requirements.

Course Duration & Support:

Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. You also have access to a personal tutor by mail or email for a 12 month period. As the home study courses are self study you can complete in as little or as long a time as you prefer.

Assessment:
You will be assessed on coursework which is detailed in the course materials. Most coursework consists of short paragraph answers to set questions. Your work can be sent back to your course tutor by email or by post.
 
Certification:
 
The Certification is gained from your coursework so there is no exam to complete. On successful completion of this course students will be awarded an Interior Design Certificate of Achievement by NCFE.
 
The course measurable learning outcomes have been benchmarked at Level 3 (using Ofqual’s Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) level descriptors) to allow you to consider the depth of study, difficulty, and level of achievement involved.
 
Further information about Ofqual’s Qualification & Credit Framework level descriptors can be found at http://www.ofqual.gov.uk/qualifications-and-assessments/qualification-frameworks/levels-of-qualifications/
 

NCFE is recognised as an Awarding Organisation by the qualification regulators for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, who are: the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Welsh Government, and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
NCFE

NCFE accreditation gives assurance that the content of a training course is of a high standard and meets the rigorous requirements of a national awarding organisation. NCFE accreditation also gives formal recognition to courses which result in the award of a certificate of achievement but does not qualify you for a nationally recognised qualification. This course has been accredited under NCFE IIQ Licence by Kendal Publishing which has been approved as an NCFE Investing in Quality (IIQ) centre to give formal recognition to our courses. We have designed our training courses specifically to meet the needs of learners who prefer to study from home.

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