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An Introduction to Interior Design

An Introduction to Interior Design

Interior design encompasses function, fashion, colour, light, materials and decoration. You are introduced to the key principles and language of interior design – from interpreting the brief to realising and communicating creative ideas.

 

Credits: 10, Level: 4

 

Course overview

No previous knowledge is assumed and you are encouraged to explore a range of ideas, processes and methods while you complete a negotiated personal project.

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Start date: Starts Monday 3 June, Mondays and Wednesdays for 4 weeks, 6.00-9.00pm

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You can study up to 30 credits at Summer University and you can select up to three modules on the same application form. If you would like to add a module later, or change one of your choices, then please email summer.university@tees.ac.uk.

Age restriction
Due to the content and delivery of our Summer University courses, it is advised that applicants are aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. All applicants under the age of 18 at the time of enrolment must provide a completed parental consent form and those under 16 years of age are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You can download the parental consent form and send to summer.university@tees.ac.uk after you submit your application.

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Where you study

Middlesbrough campus

 

Course details

What you study

- the stages of a professional interior design project
- contexts of contemporary interior design
- the creative process and concept development
- using colour, lighting, scale and materials
- exploring the using of space, planning and circulation
- project presentations and reflective summary.

How you are assessed

You are assessed through the development and presentation of your personal project (100%).

 

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

You should be competent in Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint. Experience of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and Photoshop) is desirable but not essential. You have access to Adobe Creative Suite for the duration of the course, but this course does not teach how to use industry-standard software. You produce digital mood boards and project work using any of the above software packages. Access to a Pinterest account is desirable.

Required equipment
- tape measure
- paper/sketch book
- pencil
- standard ruler.

International applicants must have an IELTS overall score of 5.5 or higher.

Age restriction
Due to the content and delivery of our Summer University courses, it is advised that applicants are aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. All applicants under the age of 18 at the time of enrolment must provide a completed parental consent form and those under 16 years of age are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You can download the parental consent form and send to summer.university@tees.ac.uk after you submit your application.

 
 

Part-time

2024/25 entry

Fee for applicants:
£50

  • Length: Credits: 10, Level: 4
  • Start date: Starts Monday 3 June, Mondays and Wednesdays for 4 weeks, 6.00-9.00pm
 

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