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Overview
This course will enable you to develop the creative, analytical and technical skills for a career in interior architecture and design. It's a two-year course that can lead to direct entry to the third year of a degree programme.
This course also accepts direct entrants in year two.
The course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
Minimum entry requirements
- NQ Interior Design or related subject; OR
- Higher Art and Design at Grade C or above AND National 5 English at Grade C or above; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
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'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you’ll have the opportunity to find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area.
- You'll be asked to provide examples of your art and design work.
What you study
Year one
- Developmental Drawing.
- The Creative Process.
- Digital Imaging (2D CAD).
- Art and Design Project.
- Interior Design Projects.
- Creative Project for Artists and Designers.
- Digital Modelling (3D CAD).
- Art and Design Context: Personal Investigation.
- 3D Design Portfolio and Presentation.
Year two
- Creative Project for Artists and Designers.
- Digital Modelling (3D CAD).
- Art and Design Context: Personal Investigation.
- 3D Design Portfolio and Presentation.
- Interior Design Project: Finished Design.
- Interior Design Project: Scheme Design.
- Project Management.
- Working with a Client.
- Building Regulations.
- Construction and Detailing.
There will be a graded unit at the end of each academic year.
After the course
This course may lead to a variety of careers in interior design and architectural practices, such as space planning, property development, shop and office fitting, and museum and exhibition design.
Continuing Study
After successfully completing the HND course, you can apply for direct entry to 3rd year BA (Hons) Interior Design program at a choice of universities such as Glasgow School of Art, Edinburgh College of Art, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art or Heriot-Watt University.