The Final Project is the culmination of the Masters Programme of Study and demonstrates the advanced acquirement of the necessary knowledge and skills gained throughout your studies, to become a professional interior designer. It goes beyond the basic elements and principles of the design process and encourages you to explore in real depth with imagination and sensitivity the further psychological, emotional and environmental possibilities and constraints, offered by a given site and client.

Professional interior design is a holistic process taking into consideration the variable and complex relationships between site and building structure. This Module will focus on providing a satisfactory design resolution to the needs and requirements of the end users, via a client brief and a programme of work, to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget.

This module will therefore comprise an advanced and comprehensive integrated interior design project, which will test your creative ability, environmental knowledge and technical skills in a professional context. It will enable you to prepare a portfolio of work to support your particular career objectives. It is divided into a sequence of Work Stages which act as a series of interconnected sub-projects, which will address e.g.

- How to organise and drive complex multi-use spatial challenges including project research and the analysis of an existing structure for meeting the functional requirements of a comprehensive design proposal.
- An extended introduction into conservation and environmentally sustainable strategies for interior design and construction.
- Production of a Working Drawing package with detailed investigations into and the application of environmentally sustainable products, materials and finishes and/or technological developments for interior design and construction.
- Design communication skills and presentation techniques to a professional standard
- The deeper critical engagement with theoretical, ontological and philosophical design methodologies and issues associated with space & place e.g. the notions of intervention, installation and insertion.

Adler, D. ed. (2007). Metric Handbook Planning and Design Data. 3rd edition. Oxford: Architectural Press
Anderson, J., Shiers, D. & Steele, K. (2009). The Green Guide to Specification. 4th edition. Chichester:John Wiley & Sons
Billington, M.J., Bright, K. & Waters, J. (2007). The Building Regulations: Explained and Illustrated. 13th revised edition. Oxford: John Wiley & Sons
Bonda, P. & Sosnowchik, K. (2007). Sustainable Commercial Interiors. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons
Brooker, G. & Stone, S. (2004). Re-readings: Interior Architecture and the Design Principles of Remodelling Existing Buildings. London: RIBA Publishing
Brooker, G. & Stone, S. (2007). Form and Structure: the Organisation of Interior Space. Worthing: AVA Publishing
Plunkett, D. (2009). Drawing for Interior Design. London: Lawrence King Publishing
Plunkett, D. (2010). Construction and Detailing for Interior Design. London: Lawrence King Publishing

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. Work submitted will be determined by the student and what is appropriate for a client.

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

Library Services
Tutorial Staff
Range of resources on the VLS
Online Community
Athens
www.lynda.com

100% coursework towards the development and production of a meaningful conceptual framework for a coordinated, comprehensive, creative design and technical body of work which illustrates and synthesises previous and relevant project work on the Masters course, e.g. research methods, theoretical and contextual studies, building technology, future trends and forecasting for interior design professional practice and advanced project management, into a final project submission. Presentation should be appropriate for a client. This will include 10% allocated to the submission of a Reflective Design Journal to show development of ideas.
(LO 1 - 5)

Typically this will include:

Evidence of research
Rationale including critical framework
Evidence of design development
Detailed visuals and plans
Costings, schedule and specification
Presentation visuals

Key Information Set:
100% coursework