Consisting of:
Ilustrated Report (2500 words) 20% [Learning Outcome 1]
Series of visuals to include schematic drawings, sketches, presentation boards, furniture and lighting plans, plans and elevations 50% [ Learning Outcomes 2 ,3, 4 & 5]
Rationale and Specifications (Max 1600 words) 20% [Learning Outcomes 4 & 6]
Reflective Design Journal 10% [Learning Outcome 7]

Key Information Set:
100% coursework

Baden-Powell, C. (2011). Architect's Pocket Book. 4th Edition. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann
Blaxter, L., Hughes, C., Tight, M. (2010). How to Research. 4th Edition. Maidenhead: Open University Press
Brooker, G., Stone, S. (2004). ReReadings, Interior architecture and the design principles of remodelling existing buildings. London: RIBA Enterprises
Brown, R., Farrelly, L. (2012). Materials and Interior Design. London: Lawrence King Publishing Ltd.
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
Karlen, M. (2009). Space Planning Basics. 3rd Edition. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Knackstedt, M. (2008). Marketing and Client Relations for Interior Designers. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Laurel, B. (2004). Design Research Methods and Perspectives. Cambridge MA: MIT Press
Littlefield, D. (2012). Metric Handbook, Planning and design data. 4th ed. Oxford: Architectural Press
Pile, J. (2009). A History of Interior Design. 3rd Edition. London: Lawrence King
Piotrowski, C. M. (2008). Professional Practice for Interior Designers: 4th edition. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Plunkett, D. (2010). Construction and Detailing for Interior Design. London: Lawrence King
Tilley, J.2013. Interior Design Year Book. Peterborough:One Coms (published annually)

Range of resources located on the VLS
Tutorial staff
Library Services

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 independent learning

This Module is intended to develop the skills you will need, in addition to those gained within your BA (Hons) in a non-interior design area, in order to fully engage with the MA Interior Design programme. You will learn about the design process and how to analyse and apply this process to a specific interior design project following (and relative to) the production, evaluation and analysis of an interior design brief. You will then apply this knowledge to an interior design scheme, providing you with the opportunity to learn and demonstrate the knowledge and application of space planning, scale and other techniques of visual communication used within the interior design profession including hand drawing and software application. You will also learn how to source products and materials for your interior design scheme from manufacturers and suppliers. This will develop your ability to specify, order and track design products and materials to ensure that your proposed interior design scheme can be completed on time and within budget. Depth of design thinking is particularly important at Masters Level and you will be expected to develop a methodology for recording and evidencing your reflective design practice. During this Module you will also be encouraged to interact with other students on the VLS community and your tutor.

Summative assessment will involve research into a chosen area of interior design to increase knowledge base and to develop an understanding of the interior design profession. You will design a scheme for a given space to involve all planning stages, concept development, production of industry drawings to professional standard and full client specifications for suppliers. You will be expected to keep a reflective design journal to show your design development.