All elements are required. Coursework consists of:
- Annotated Presentation Boards (LO 1, 2, 3) 75%
- Illustrated, Analytical report (800-1200 words) (LO 1, 2, 3) 25%

Key Information Set:
100% coursework

Range of resources located on the VLS
Tutorial staff
Library Services

This module introduces students to the critical elements of interior design which include form, space, light, colour, texture, furniture and objects. These elements, in varying degrees of importance, are essential to the creative process relative to interiors as well as the expression and development of interior design in all its forms. Within the module; methods of enquiry, investigation and expression within design will be introduced and evaluated, these include primary research methods, secondary research methods, critical and evaluative techniques and appropriate visual and text-based referencing methods.
Formative assessment will introduce students to a short piece of research in order to build confidence in report writing and referencing. Summative assessment will take the form of presentation boards which will convey knowledge of the elements of interior design and provide an opportunity for students to display skills in primary and secondary research, drawing upon a wide range of resources and research using different presentation methods e.g. photography, sketching or the employment of other media. Students will research a specific designer and present an illustrated report on the utilisation of design elements in their work. Students will be encouraged to start to consider how to present work and evaluate the presentation of other people's work in order to widen their scope of techniques and styles. Work presented will reflect accurate use of referencing and close attention will be paid to material presented to ensure it is accurately acknowledged and not plagiarised and fully represents the sources they have drawn upon in the broadening of their knowledge.

Delivery is by distance learning with a comprehensive resource handbook on the VLE and available to download, examples of best practice, project templates and email and telephone support being available through our online VLE, individual tutorials and student forum. Specialist knowledge will be delivered by a diverse team of staff and visiting guest lecturers with a variety of relevant backgrounds and experience.

Key Information Set:
10% scheduled learning and teaching activities
90% guided independant learning

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Brooker, G., Stone, S. (2004). ReReadings; Interior architecture and the design principles of remodelling existing buildings. London: RIBA Enterprises
Ching, F. D. K. (2007). Architecture - Form, Space and Order. 3rd ed. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edwards, C. (2011). Interior Design: A Critical Introduction. Oxford: Berg
Lefteri, C. (2006). Materials for Inspirational Design. Mies: Rotovision
Pile, J. (2009). A History of Interior Design. 3rd ed. London: Lawrence King
Wilhilde, E. (2009). The Interior Design Directory. London: Quadrille