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Objectives
BA (Hons) Interior Design develops your critical awareness of design issues and the skills to design for a wide range of commercial, retail, information and leisure interior environments. This is developed through an understanding of brands and their visual communication expressed in interior design. Design skills incorporate high levels of computer 3D modelling and 2D graphic document and information design.
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Entry requirements
Applicants with one of the following achievements will be considered for admission to the course: * two or more 'A' level/AVCE passes supported by passes in three other subjects at GCSE grade C or above and a portfolio of work * Five GCSE passes (grades A-C), plus a Foundation course in Art and Design, and a portfolio of work. * an approved Access Certificate course recognised by the National Open College Network with at least 16 (48) credits at Level 3 or equivalent, plus a portfolio of work * evidence of a successful career in a relevant area to a level that the team, through a process of Accreditation of Prior and Experiential [A(P)EL] and a portfolio of work
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Academic title
BA Interior Design
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Course description
BA Interior Design
Programme
In year 1 you will develop your skills in freehand drawing, model-making and computer software in order to create 3D interior environments. The emphasis is on idea development through drawing, then exploiting the potential of digital software to further develop concepts in virtual environments.
In year 2 specialist studies of commercial and retail interior design are introduced, these relate closely to current and developing practice in the design industry.
By year 3 you will be expected to be fluent with a range of 2 and 3D design software programmes. These skills will be used to develop your final project around current issues in design and commercial practice.
Design history and theory units aim to develop your visual and intellectual awareness. Year 1 provides a chronological overview of design history, year 2 adopts a more thematic approach to design in relation to the broader context of the city. Year 3's exploration of ethical and forecasting issues provide opportunities for the development of critical abilities in order to articulate alternative points of view.
