Interior Design
There are three things you need to succeed as an interior designer – passion, creativity and the deepest possible understanding of the industry. Armed with the first two, this exclusive Level 5 Interior Design Diploma takes care of the rest! Success as an interior designer means balancing the creative aspect of the profession with essential business knowledge and acumen. The deeper your understanding of the industry and its mechanics, the more likely you are to succeed in the field. Our specialist distance learning programmes are designed for ambitious candidates looking to turn existing interests into rewarding careers for life!
Interior Design - Learning Objectives
The primary learning objectives of our advanced Diploma in Interior Design centre on successful transition to a professional position. With no specific experience or education needed, the Diploma in Interior Design Level 5 course gradually guides learners through the practical skills and theory needed to succeed as an interior designer. All you have to bring along for the ride is a solid dose of creativity and plenty of commitment – our advance Diploma in Interior Design Level 5 takes care of the rest!
Along with a comprehensive overview of the current Interior Design industry, learners are introduced to the most important Interior Design principles and elements. Candidates learn how to work with textures, patterns, colours and space, along with wall coverings, interior lighting elements, artwork, key fixtures and appropriate furniture. The project planning and execution processes are broken down into their component stages and investigated in-depth, as is the importance of developing the strongest possible client-designer relationships. The Diploma in Interior Design Level 5 course finishes with a broad introduction to the steps required to start and manage a brand-new Interior Design business.
Interior Design - Course Outline
This intensive yet digestible Diploma in Interior Design Level 5 course is delivered across nine modules – each concluding with an online assessment to verify your acquired knowledge and competencies. Your assigned tutor will provide you with comprehensive support at all times, in order to assist with your successful completion of each unit.
Interior Design - Unit 1 - Interior Design: An Overview
This Interior Design unit covers the following key topics:
- Interior Design as a Profession
- The Development of Interior Design as a Profession
- Residential Design
- A Designer’s Basic Considerations for Design a Scheme
- Plus more
Interior Design - Unit 2 - Key principles of Interior Design
This Interior Design unit covers the following key topics:
- Human Dimensions
- Practical Planning
- Playing with the Rules
- Integrating the Services
- Plus more
Interior Design - Unit 3 - Elements of a Design
This Interior Design unit covers the following key topics:
- Coordinate the Colour Scheme
- Utilize Multifunctional Furniture
- Small Space Tips for Specific Rooms:
- The Colour Wheel
- Choosing a Colour Scheme
- Colour Psychology
- Different types of Patterns
- Using Patterns Successfully
- Setting a Style Through Textures
- Plus more
Interior Design - Unit 4 - The Elements of Room
This Interior Design unit covers the following key topics:
- Room Elements
- Light Through Glass
- Types of Light
- Selecting the Right Fittings
- Creating a Lighting Scheme
- Room by Room Lighting
- Tips for Special Ceiling Treatments
- Alternative Wall Coverings
- Architecture and Flooring
- Laying and Maintaining Tiles
- Alternative Floor Coverings
- Creating Arrangements on Plan
- Alternative Art
- Plus more
Interior Design - Unit 5 - Room by Room Design
This Interior Design unit covers the following key topics:
- Living Rooms
- Kitchen Schemes
- Choosing a Theme
- Corridors and Landings
- Occasional Guest Bedrooms
- Elderly Person’s Bedsits
- Themes and Schemes
- Plus more
Interior Design - Unit 7 - Essentials of Planning
This Interior Design unit covers the following key topics:
- Information Gathering
- Sketching-up Ideas
- Decorating Schedule
- Assembling a Scheme
- Plus more
Interior Design - Unit 8 - Phases of a Project
This Interior Design unit covers the following key topics:
- Surveying and Measurements
- Creativity and Concept
- Client Agreement
- Working Drawings, Client Estimates and Contracts
- Project Management
- Plus More
Interior Design - Module 9 - Starting an Interior Design Business
This Interior Design unit covers the following key topics:
- Advantages of Owning a Design Business
- Disadvantages of Owning a Design Business
- Self Analysis
- Starting a New Design Practice
- A Good Business Sense
- Registering the Business - Start Up
- Making a Portfolio
- Building up a Client Base
- Pricing your Service
- Careers in Interior Design
- Plus More
