Introduction

The Interior Designer, working to the client's specification creates 3 dimensional spaces, enriching them with an in-depth knowledge of lighting, colour, materials, space planning and construction details. The work involves conceptual design, presentation drawings, materials specification, lighting and furniture presentations, overseeing site construction, and contract implementation. Computer Aided Design (CAD) has become an essential tool in the process.

Career Opportunities

The Interior Designer's work includes domestic, corporate and industrial projects. The Designer seeks to create an appropriate environment for living and working. The major employment categories are:

• Interior Designer
• Colour Consultant
• Design Consultant
• Interior Architect
• Furniture Designer
• Set Designer
• CAD Operator

Interior Design Programme Structure

SCD provides two Interior Design courses:

• Certificate in Interior Design FETAC Level 5
• BTEC/EDEXCEL Higher National Diploma in Interior Design – year 2 and 3.

Course Structure

The Diploma course provides the graduate with sufficient basic skills in the essential elements of Interior Design to undertake small commissions. Studio projects are continually assessed in order to develop design skills, critical faculty and presentation skills. In addition to design, participants are introduced to the fundamentals of Information Technology and Computer Aided Design (CAD). Successful completion of the course leads to a Certificate in Interior Design FETAC Level 5. 

Core Elements

• Architectural Drawing
• Design
• Drawing
• Furniture and Fittings
• Colour and Fittings 
• Materials and Finishes
• Communitcations
• Work Experience
• Autocad
    

Support Elements

• Field trips to sites and buildings
• Educational Tours
• Study Skills
• Career Advice and CV Preparation
• Enterprise Workshop
   

Assessment and Certification

• Assessment is based on assignments and projects submitted during the year.
• Learners msut pass all 8 modules to be awarded a FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Interior Design (AIDXX)*. (www.fetac.ie)  *subject to change
  
   

Entry Requirements 
 

• Leaving Certificate

Five passes at ordinary level (grade D or better)

•  LCA and LCVP

Applicants should submit details of achievements.

• Mature Students (including VTOS and BTEA)

Applicants without formal qualifications will be considered on the basis of
experience and overall demonstrable ability.

• Other Requirements

All applicants will have a personal advisory meeting to offer guidance and to ensure course suitability.Applicants will also be advised on course costs and registration details.

It is not a requirement to bring a portfolio, however, a portfolio can be made up of a variety of work that reflects the applicant’s drawings, paintings, photographs of interior schemes completed or any work that shows a keen interest in design.
 

 

Fees

• There are no tuition fees for EU students. At course commencement, students are required to pay for books, exams, €200 PLC Government Levy (unless exempt), a Student Services fee and where applicable professional body registration fees.
• Students will be required to purchase certain items, such as drawing equipment.