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

All elements are required. Coursework will consist of :(80%)
-Concept sketches (LO 1 & 3)
-Technical Drawings (LO 2 & 3)
-Presentation boards (LO 1, 2, 3)
-Client Specification (LO 1, 2, 3)
-Presentation Drawings (LO 1, 2, 3)
-Rationale (400-600 words) (LO 1, 2, 3)

-Reflective Design Journal 10% (LO 1, 2, 3, 4)

-Work Experience 10% (LO 4)

This module provides an overview of furniture and furnishings and their impact on an interior design scheme. The work of leading contemporary manufacturers and designers will be investigated and, manufacturing techniques and materials will be analysed. The history of furniture and furnishings and the development of style will also be discussed in order to provide a sound contextual base for their practice.

It examines the wealth of materials and finishes available to the interior designer and will provide students with the skills required to select, source, order and cost for appropriate materials used in an interior design scheme. The module will also examine the use of textiles throughout history as well as discussing possible recommendations for the interior, whether traditional or contemporary in style.

The final assignment provides students with the basis for a portfolio of evidence that they can show to clients as an indication of the quality of their work. Students are asked to respond to a client brief to produce a full design scheme including costings, plans, visuals, rationale, product specifications etc. Presentation is of major importance and should include developmental sketches and a reflective design journal in order to see how the ideas and scheme has evolved. However, students have to make the decision how to present their work for maximum effect. The focus is on showing a clear analysis of the client brief, research into potential schemes and then design and selection of a final scheme with justification. This major project should draw on all the knowledge and skills gained over the previous 7 Modules.

Crochet, T. (2008). Designers Guide to Decorative Accessories. New York. Pearson
Habegger, J., Osman, J. H.,(2005). Sourcebook of Modern Furniture. W. W. Norton & Co: London
McCloud, K., (2012). Colour Now: An Expert Guide to Choosing Colour For Your Home London. Quadrille
Quinn, B., (2009). Textile Designers at the Cutting Edge: London. Lawrence King
Tilley, J. (2013). Interior Design Year Book. Peterborough:One Coms (published annually)
Williams, G., (2006). The Furniture Machine Since 1990: London. V&A Publications

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