Professional Programme in Interior Design

The Professional Programme in Interior Design program, running over 14 years at the Centre, is specifically designed to meet the requirements of this challenging and expanding field. The area of Interior Design provides a wide range of excellent career prospects from residential, retail and industrial projects to corporate, leisure and hospitality design. The course aims to prepare students for their first significant appointment, be it vocational or academic providing them with a clear understanding of three dimensional design analysis, both in terms of space and objects. The course concentrates on the design element, encouraging students to develop a thorough and imaginative approach.

The idea of "lateral design" is developed in which briefs are tackled at a variety of levels and with an experimental approach to problem solving. Through set design projects and lectures students are introduced to the basic principles of Interior Design including: drawing, presentation, surveying, materials, construction, specifying, context, history of design, visual research and computer aided design.

Objectives

• To develop talent among students in the area of designing arts.
• To prepare the students for an entry level position into the interiors industry.
• To facilitate use of technology in designing expression.
• To provide a career programme encouraging self employment.

Teaching Methodology

Classes are held thrice a week. The training provided is a 70-30 mix of practical and theoretical training respectively. There are three intakes a year with the biggest intake in September of each year. The professional programs prepare students for their first significant vocational post within the creative industry and are recognised by education institutions worldwide.