Interior Design for Beginners - Nottingham Trent University

Description

Interior design for beginners. On this course you will explore both the practical elements of interior design as well as its philosophy and history. You will learn how to create dynamic, visually interesting, and functional spaces for residential and commercial interiors. You will be working on a mixture of real client and self-selective briefs, gaining experience undertaking an interior design scheme from concept to design completion. The teaching is delivered through a combination of university style lectures, engaging studio activities, and individual tutorials with your tutor. This course is ideal if you are looking to develop an existing passion and understanding of interior design and provides you with the tools and techniques to decorate your own spaces whilst also creating a portfolio of work which could be used to kickstart a future career in interior design. This course will also give you an insight into the world of interior design and aims inspire you with the confidence to present your own interior design schemes. The course will cover topics including understanding clients, spatial planning, lighting design, colour theory, furniture selection, and textile selection. Throughout the course, you’ll develop skills through hands-on projects and exercises that simulate real-world design scenarios. You’ll learn to how to survey, produce scale drawings, sketch interiors, create mood boards and sample boards, and make 3D digital models to present and communicate your ideas effectively. You’ll be introduced to the methods and techniques used to complete a project (whether this is for your own home or for a client) and translate those requirements into a cohesive design plan. During this course, you will: • understand the importance of being a creative and a conceptual thinker and how to translate your ideas into a practical spatial design • appreciate the importance of materiality in a space • learn how to develop an interior design scheme with the use of colour, furniture, and materials • consider the importance of sustainability within the design environment and how to design a greener future • understand the impact of scale in a design, through the application of colour and the use of furniture and furnishings • plan an interior design space whilst thinking about the customer journey and user experience • develop methods and techniques that explore what is required to take on a design project • research and question different sectors within the interior design environment that might lead to rethinking and reworking of existing norms and experiences in a design project • develop industry skills within a supportive and creative learning environment • prepare and develop a portfolio • discuss what is required to start your own interior design business • learn the basics on using computer software to produce digital models and visuals. Tutor profile: Edward Welham BA (Hons), MA. BIID. is a registered Interior Designer. He is the Co-owner and Lead Designer at Welham Architects, a multidisciplinary architecture practice in Nottingham’s historic Lace Market. He works on a wide array of projects, focusing on bespoke homes, community buildings, and education facilities. Edward enjoys being a part of a number of successful projects, and recipient of industry awards, including Best New Home, Best Home Extension, Best Community Building from the Local Authority Building Control (LABC). Edward recently graduated with a Masters in Interior Architecture and Design from Nottingham Trent University. Alongside his professional career, Edward also lectures on the undergraduate and post graduate courses in Interior Architecture and Design at NTU. His undergraduate degree at the University of Lincoln was in Exhibition and Museum Design, which gave Edward skills to put into practice and develop at the British Museum, London.

What's included in the price?

During the sessions you will learn through university style lectures, participate in group activities with peer discussions being encouraged, as well as one to one tutorials with the tutor. This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University city campus. You will receive 25 contact hours of quality tuition with an experienced tutor. 96% of previous course attendees were satisfied with the course, received the attention they needed and would consider doing another short course at NTU. By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid foundation in interior design principles and techniques and will be able to create well-designed spaces that meet the needs and preferences of specific spaces, and clients. You’ll leave the course with two distinct interior design projects and will have developed a good understanding of the profession. Your course fees cover the cost of studies, including most materials to create your designs and other great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course. You will also need to bring with you: • any drawing materials you may like to work with (pens, pencils, crayons, markers etc) • a collage of images / interior design styles that you like, to share with the group and tutor for a fun and informal way to get to know everyone. If you’re not sure where to start, you can create a collage of something else that you’re interested in. On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance, which will further enhance your CV.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

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