A Portfolio (PO1) of completed coursework. You will present for assessment a portfolio of work as outlined in the module information pack. The portfolio is likely to include: written reports, spreadsheets, charts & diagrams, illustration, photography, presentation boards. Your portfolio will also contain a substantial piece of evaluative research.

This 60 Credit Module is divided into four distinct study areas. The study areas are:
- Research
- Synthesis
- Application
- Evaluation

You will be involved in the generation, implementation and evaluation of a project which will be based upon clear proposals with specific criteria. You will be expected to develop innovative ideas in response to your clearly defined brief addressing a specific sector within interior design.

This practice-based assignment will include a substantial theoretical or written element. The proportion of theory to practice is variable and will be agreed with you by your tutor. Your work must, however, contain an element of critical evaluation. You are required to produce a portfolio of work as outlined in the module handbook.

This student led Module is the final project of the BA (Hons) Level 6 programme and is valued at 60 credits. Guidance and support will be available throughout the Independent Study Module and assistance made available with planning, time management and other issues likely to emerge as the study develops. The format within which the study is framed will be decided by negotiation with your Module leader and/or academic tutor.

Bell, J, 2005, Doing your Research Project, Open University Press
Blaxter, L, Hughes, C, Tight, M, 2001, How to Research, Open University Press
Guthrie, Pat, 2004, Interior Designer?s Portable Handbook, McGraw Hill
MIX Future Interiors Issue 10 (RIBA Bookshop)

VLE
Tutorial staff
Library services
Athens
Site visit(s)