Interior Design

Course details

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

Core Elements

Year 1 - Certificate in Interior Design

• Architectural Drawing
• Appreciation of Art, Craft and Design
• Design Skills
• Drawing and Autocad
• Furnishing and Fittings
• Colour and Light
• Communications
• Work Experience

Year 2 - Advanced Certificate in Interior Design

• 3D Interior Design Methods
• 3D Design Materials
• Building Technology & Design
• Critical Studies of the Built Environment
• Furniture Design
• Computer Illustrated Graphics
• Personal & Professional Development
• Communications
• Work Experience

Support Elements

• Field Trips
• Educational Tours
• Study Skills
• Career Advice and CV Preparation
• Enterprise Workshop

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate/LCA

• Applicants should have achieved five passes at ordinary level. LCA applicants should submit details of credits awarded.

Others including Mature Students

• Applicants without the entry requirements are welcome and will be assessed individually.

Other Requirements

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.