3D Design: Interior Architecture

3D Design: Interior Architecture HNC

(SCQF level 7)

Full-time, Design

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Overview

The course will develop design skills from the basis of a sketchbook, drawing, making and building. Understanding the fundamentals of ergonomics and building spaces to creative positive experiences for the user. You will learn CAD and SketchUp, Adobe CC, and other software to support traditional techniques. 

Alongside peers, you will be supported by a talented team of design staff specialising in interior architecture and design with varied backgrounds and industry skills, some of whom currently run design practices whilst teaching part-time. 

Throughout the HNC, you will learn to creatively interpret a design brief and communicate your vision in both visual and oral form. 

With tutor guidance, you are encouraged to critically evaluate your own and others' work, share ideas and ultimately design innovative and interesting user-centred spaces. Creativity is developed through the design process via a broad range of dynamic commercial design projects, live projects, collaborations, and competitions.  

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The course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 7.

Minimum entry requirements
  • Higher Art and Design at Grade C or above AND Higher English at Grade C or above; OR
  • NQ Interior Design or related subject; OR
  • Other equivalent qualifications or experience.

You should demonstrate an understanding of the design process and an interest in Interior Design. You should provide examples of approaches to sketching/rendering using a range of media and samples of 3D work would also be beneficial. Any evidence of computer literacy and competence in relevant software packages such as Photoshop, Illustrator or AutoCAD, although these are not essential.  

Digital Portfolio Guidance

You should supply 10 jpeg images that best describe your work. These could include: sketchbook development work and the design process. You may also include: images of 3D models, sculpture, 2D freehand sketching, CAD drawings, photography, life drawing, mixed media, painting, graphic communication, or any other creative artwork. 

Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

Additional selection requirements
  • You will be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
  • You will be asked to provide examples of your art and design work.

What you study

You will undertake a variety of subjects, projects, live projects, collaborative work and class trips throughout your studies at City of Glasgow College.

  • Generating your work portfolio.
  • The design process from research and concept to presentation.
  • Sketch development.
  • Technical and perspective drawing.
  • Rendering.
  • Model making.
  • CAD.
  • Working with a client.
  • Commercial design.
  • Exhibition design.
  • Art & design lectures.

You’ll develop the core skills of communication, problem-solving, information technology and working with others.

After the course

This course can lead to a variety of careers in interior architecture, design and architectural practices, CAD, property development, shop and office fitting, museum and exhibition design. 

Continuing study

After successful completion of the HNC course, you can apply directly to the 2nd year of the Higher National Diploma 3D Design: Interior Design course at the College.

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