Who should do this course?
- Have you already designed successful schemes for your home and for your family and friends?
- Do they often encourage you to start your own business?
- Would you like a career change but don't have the confidence, experience and qualifications?
- Do you have creative talent but need professional training?
- Do you enjoy interior design as a hobby and read interior design magazines?
- Are you interested in becoming an interior designer?
...then this is the course for you!
Entry requirements
No qualifications are required for this course, (with the exception of English language for those international students who do not speak English as their first language) we simply require you to have a keen interest and enthusiasm for interior design.
All our courses are delivered in English, so you must be able to prove that you have sufficient skills, particularly in written English eg IELTS average 6 or TOEFL score of 550. Please contact us with details of any other English language qualifications.
This course will help you to complete your own home project, start a small business or progress on to the Degree course to become a qualified interior designer.
Where can I study & how long will it take?
All courses offered by the National Design Academy are distance learning, so you don't need to come to the UK for any part of your studies with us.
The average home study time is 20 hours per month to complete the course in 10 months, although you are free to work and complete the course at your own pace. You can enrol at any time and set your own start date.
If you have a planned trip to the UK and you would like to attend one of our Workshops, you are more than welcome, please have a look at the ‘Workshops' section for further information.
What will I achieve?
- NOCN (National Open College Network) Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Interior Design
- National Design Academy Diploma in Professional Interior Design
When can I start?
You can enrol at any time and set your own start date.
Assessment
There is no exam! Your tutor willassess your assignments and your portfolio is moderated by theOpen College Network (OCN).
After my course
Successful completion of this course at Level 3 guarantees you on a place on the BA (Hons) Degree in Interior Design - validated by Staffordshire University. This course is also available via distance learning, so you don't need to be a resident of the UK.
Fees
Total cost £895;
Deposit £149.16 followed by 5 monthly payments of £149.16
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Course details
Drawing
We introduce you to the right materials and equipment and provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to survey a room, draw the survey and elevation to scale, apply colour to the drawings and create professional presentations.
Design
How to plan the space using basic dimensions for furniture. How to choose furniture understanding space requirements. How to create professional sample and mood boards.
Lighting
Understand the types of different lighting; natural, ambient, task and accent lighting. How to choose lamps and fittings to create amazing lighting schemes.
Finishes
Bring your room to life with fabulous finishes. Investigate floor and wall coverings, fabrics, textures, art work and accessories.
Soft Furnishings
Discover the many different styles of windows. Learn the 5 stages of designing a window treatment and how to choose the type of fabric to suit the treatment. How to visualise your design through a coloured drawing.
Colour Theory
Learn the theory of colour, what works and what doesn't and the psychological effects of colour. Bring your drawings to life using light and shade and reproduce fabrics using pastels, water colours or paint effects. We will provide you with a glossary of decorative paint specifications.
Briefing
It's not all about design. We will give you the skills you need to obtain and interpret a client brief by asking the right questions. Understand who does what and when.
Implementing a Design
How to project manage the design from concept to completion. Stages of work, using tradesmen, who does what and when.
Business Advice
How to open trade accounts with names and addresses of relevant suppliers. We provide you with templates for contracts, letters, invoices and quotations. How to keep accurate records and how to keep up-to-date with the latest ideas and trends. An introduction to advertising and marketing.
Essential Equipment
- drawing pen and pencil
- scale rule with 1:10, 1:20 and 1:50 scales (approx £8)
- adjustable set-square (approx £16)
- pastels, crayons, watercolours, etc.
- A3 paper
This and other recommended equipment is available in our online Art Shop at special student prices.
