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Art and Design<br />

Design for Interiors*<br />

BA (Hons) Full-time/Part-time<br />

BA (Hons) Top Up Full-time/Part-time<br />

UcAS code<br />

W252 BA/DI (Route A - 3 years full-time).<br />

E252 BA/DIb (Route B - 3 years full-time).<br />

W251 BA/DInt (Top Up - Route A - 1 year fulltime).<br />

E251 BA/DIntb (Top Up - Route B - 1 year fulltime).<br />

Duration<br />

BA (Hons) - 3 years full-time or 4.5 years parttime.<br />

BA (Hons) ‘Top Up’ - 1 year full-time or 2 years<br />

part-time.<br />

Start dates<br />

September.<br />

Typical <strong>of</strong>fer<br />

BA (Hons) - 160 UCAS points or equivalent and<br />

portfolio <strong>of</strong> appropriate work/interview.<br />

BA (Hons) ‘Top Up’ - Direct entry to the BA<br />

(Hons) final year may be possible for applicants<br />

who hold an appropriate foundation degree,<br />

HND or equivalent.<br />

See Entry Requirements page 174.<br />

Additional costs<br />

Some additional costs related to specific<br />

appropriate materials relevant to programme <strong>of</strong><br />

study. Possible additional costs related to study<br />

visits.<br />

About the course<br />

Three well-established subject areas contribute<br />

to this course.This means that you benefit from<br />

the rich diversity <strong>of</strong> teaching in Product Design,<br />

Art and Design and the Built Environment<br />

available at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Bolton</strong>.<br />

What you will learn<br />

You will gain all the pr<strong>of</strong>essional skills required<br />

to progress in this dynamic and exciting<br />

sector. Do you want to specialise in domestic,<br />

industrial or retail interior design? You can<br />

choose.This course is at the cutting edge <strong>of</strong><br />

contemporary design for interiors issues so<br />

you will learn about environmental aspects <strong>of</strong><br />

design, designing for special user groups, and the<br />

use <strong>of</strong> technology in interiors.The practical and<br />

theoretical modules cover colour, drawing, CAD,<br />

materials, and the history <strong>of</strong> interior design and<br />

develop an awareness <strong>of</strong> the regulatory issues<br />

affecting the sector. You will deliver group and<br />

individual projects and presentations and develop<br />

advanced research skills in preparation for your<br />

Personal Project.<br />

What you will study<br />

Combining practical and theoretical study, live<br />

projects and work based learning, this course<br />

covers all aspects <strong>of</strong> interior design.<br />

Level 1<br />

Critical Studies; Colour,Texture and Finishes;<br />

Drawing and Drafting for Interiors; Materials;<br />

CAD Skills; Work Based Learning Project.<br />

Level 2<br />

Design Restraints; Global Interiors; Enterprise<br />

and Business; CAD Practice and Analysis; Design<br />

Theories; Interior Design Project.<br />

Level 3<br />

Theory into Practice; Contemporary Issues in<br />

Interior Design; Project Management;The Smart<br />

Building; Pr<strong>of</strong>essionalising your Practice; Personal<br />

Project. Project work forms a substantial part <strong>of</strong><br />

this programme; at this level modules combine<br />

creative, academic and pr<strong>of</strong>essional learning in<br />

practice.You will consider new technologies,<br />

theories and applications including eco-design.<br />

As you develop your individual project you<br />

will be challenged and supported by frequent<br />

tutorials and group discussions.You will work<br />

independently and develop advanced critical<br />

appraisal skills enabling you to evaluate your own<br />

work.<br />

Special features<br />

•In the first two years <strong>of</strong> the course you will<br />

undertake a study visit to an international<br />

trade fair, and later have the opportunity to<br />

participate in national competitions and<br />

exhibitions.<br />

• Teaching and learning is in small groups so you<br />

benefit from specialist, one-to-one tutor<br />

support throughout your course.<br />

careers and pr<strong>of</strong>essional development<br />

The BA (Hons) in Design for Interiors course<br />

<strong>of</strong>fers you the opportunity to become a creative<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional. It is taught by industry experts and<br />

is directly relevant to the sector – so you have<br />

the edge.You will be confident, informed, design<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>icient, and market aware – and in-demand.<br />

With pr<strong>of</strong>essional and business skills – from<br />

drawing to colour to project management<br />

– you will be ready for a wide range <strong>of</strong> direct<br />

employment or freelance work within the sector.<br />

Graduates are in-demand as designers,<br />

consultants, stylists, educators and buyers in<br />

diverse sectors, and some choose to progress to<br />

higher study.<br />

related courses<br />

• FdA Design for Interiors.<br />

• BA (Hons) Textile/Surface Design.<br />

*Subject to validation.<br />

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