Diploma in Interior Design

Course Code: AS212
Award Level 3, Similar to - NVQ Level 3, A-Level

This is the ASET Level 3 Interior Design This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Interior Design, and planning to establish an interior design small business. Studying for this diploma will help you describe the history of Interior Design, classic design and the work of Interior Desingers. You will investigate the seven design elements which contribute to a design. You will explore the room elements which influence a design effect, undertake and interior design project, develop a business plan for establishing a business design, and identify tools of the trade.

Course Content

The course is divided up into six units, as follows:

Unit 1: The background

The origins of Interior design
Influences through the ages
Great Designers of our recent past
Defining a style

Unit 2: Design Elements

Space
Colour
Balance
Texture & Pattern
Scale
Line
Form

Unit 3: Room Elements

Furniture
Flooring
Lighting
Walls
Windows
Doors
Fabrics
Accessories

Unit 4: The Project

Space planning
Choosing a colour scheme
Choosing flooring
Choosing wall treatments
Choosing lighting
Choosing furniture
Choosing window dressings
Arranging the furniture
Choosing accessories
The results

Unit 5: Making a living from Interior design

Have you got what it takes to be an Interior Designer?
Setting up a small business
Business plan
Tax
VAT
Insurance
Health & safety

Unit 6: Tools of the Trade

Course Duration

Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies.

Assignments

The course will take the form of a series of written assignments which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination.

Study Details

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.

Qualifications

The course leads to the award:

Diploma in Interior Design from ASET [Level 3], a leading UK awarding body recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Taking and completing this course will add value to your CV by demonstrating your understanding of Interior Design. It will enable you to maximise your personal development, and help you find your dream job, by showing a potential employer your commitment and knowledge of the subject. It will allow you to put yourself in charge of your career, to develop and grow at a pace that suits you, and help you stand out from other applicants when job hunting.