1 Year MA/PG Dip. Architectural Interior Design

Based around a series of design projects, some of which are shared with the Diploma course, this course requires the student to critically analyse design in their own terms and explore the philosophical background to the subject. Aimed at those students who wish to understand interior design in more depth it explores, through seminars, projects, written work and self directed study,the issues involved in creating and understanding effective interior spaces.

The Post Graduate Diploma Course (Part 1) is an intensive professional programme enabling students to investigate more fully the impetus and consequences of their design solutions. Alongside the practical content is a more investigative emphasis that prepares students for the demands of this competitive profession or for further research. Students will approach project work through the introduction of the Survey/Analysis/Design method will developing approach to design, learning to explore conceptual method and practice. Projects increase in complexity facilitating the understanding and development of the core skills of Design, Design Analysis, Graphics and Presentation, Construction, Job Administration and Research Methodology. Contemporary visualisation skills, hand and computer drawn are introduced and developed throughout the programme enabling the student to prepare a portfolio that communicates a clear and practical approach to professional requirements and client need.

Students have the opportunity to investigate design theory and its impact on their work, that of their peers and the wider established design community. Further explanation through lectures, seminars, workshops and site specific projects cover aesthetic and practical issues forming the basis for self-directed study and student led discussion in preparation for possible entry to Part 2, the MA programme.

“This degree is validated and awarded by the federal University of Wales. For further details regarding the University and its validation services, please log on to www.wales.ac.uk/validation or email validation@wales.ac.uk”