Interior Design

A Distance Learning Course of 11 Lessons

Course Description

Are you thinking about starting a career as an Interior Designer? Have you considered setting up your own business and making an income as an Interior Designer? Or maybe you have always wanted to study Interior Design to improve your own home? If you have answered yes to any of these questions then this is the course for you. As an Interior Designer you will consult with your clients to plan and carry out the design of their interior and furnishings. This course covers a whole range of aspects relating to interior design and the elements that need to be considered in the planning stages. The objectives of the Interior Design course are to: describe the history of interior design, classic design styles and the work of leading designers investigate the seven design elements which contribute to a design explore the room elements which influence a design effect undertake an interior design project develop a business plan for establishing a design business

Course Syllabus

The Background The origins of Interior design Influences through the ages The Background cont. Great Designers of our recent past Defining a style Design Elements Space Colour Balance Design Elements cont. Texture & Pattern Scale Line Form Room Elements Furniture Flooring Room Elements cont. Lighting Walls Windows Room Elements cont. Doors Fabrics Accessories The Project Planning the project Space planning Choosing a colour scheme Choosing flooring Choosing wall treatments The Project cont. Choosing lighting Choosing furniture Choosing window dressings Arranging the furniture Choosing accessories The results Tools of the trade Making a living from Interior design Have you got what it takes to be an Interior Designer? Setting up a small business Business plan Making a living from Interior design cont. Tax VAT Insurance Health & safety For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here

Qualifications

On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications: Qualification 1: Interior Design Diploma Interior Design Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name. Qualification 2: ASET Level 3 Interior Design Award This Course leads to an ASET Level 3 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independantly accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NFQ) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3). The Award has been designed by a learning provider to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements and as such is not listed as a qualification on NQF. While the duration, content or assessment may vary from similar national qualifications, in accrediting the programme at level 3, ASET attests that its learning outcomes are at an equivalent level to a level 3 national qualification.

Study Options

This course is an online course. With online study you have access to your entire course from the start of your studies. You can access your course materials, and submit all of your question papers to your personal tutor, online from anywhere in the World using your unique student account. Tutor Support With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor. You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed! Requirements for Entry There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. Study Hours This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper. The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 110 hrs. Additional Information Assessment Method After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course. What's Included All study materials Study Guide Full Tutor and Admin support The course fee includes the ASET registration and certification fee (valued at up to $59.00). Tuition & Fees 630.00 CAD   What is ASET ASET is a recognised National Awarding Body. Our Diploma in Interior Design is accredited by ASET (ASET are recognised in the U.K by the Department for Education and Skills (DfEs), Learning Skills Council (LSC) and the Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (QCA) and thus the qualification is accredited by the QCA in England, by the CCEA (Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment) in Northern Ireland and by the ACCAC (The Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority) in Wales. ASET are recognised to provide awards to the NQF (National Qualifications Framework).) For more information on this award, click here