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Interior Design

North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College

UCAS Code: 052W | Higher National Diploma - HND

Entry requirements


A level

C,C,C

A Levels including Interior Design or similar

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Five GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) including English or equivalent

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

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Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Interior design and architecture

Whether you’re inspired by the funky setting of Google’s New York City HQ or the luxurious, minimalist interiors created by Kelly Hoppen, there are hundreds of opportunities to work on domestic or commercial interior design projects in the UK and beyond.

The HND in Interior Design will equip you with practical ways to bring your ideas to life, and the skills to succeed in the commercial world. You will explore the relationship between interior space and volume planning, learn how to selects the best materials, colours and textures, and explore presentation techniques including 2D drawing, mood boards and 3D modelling.

You will get involved with studio-based and live projects and perfect the professional skills to become a successful interior designer in your own right.

**Progression Opportunities**
Successful completion of the course results in a BTEC HND in Interior Design Qualification. The Equivalent to the second year of a Degree. On completion of the course, learners may either take up employment in industry or go on to the third year of a Level 6 programme.

Possible employment roles include; Residential Interior Designer, Retail Interior Designer, Freelance Interior Designer, Exhibition Designer, Theatre / Set Designer, Architectural Technician or Lighting Designer.

Modules

Measuring and Surveying
2D Draughting
3D Sketching
Basic Model Making
Materials and Structure
CAD (3D studio Max)
AutoCAD
Contextual Studies
Photoshop
Living and Working Projects

Tuition fees

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England
£5,950
per year
Northern Ireland
£5,950
per year
Scotland
£5,950
per year
Wales
£5,950
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Hinckley Campus

Department:

Textiles and Design

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