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| QUALIFICATION |
Certificate in Interior Decoration |
| DURATION |
Ten Weeks
Also available as a part-time
study course |
| LOCATION |
Chelsea Harbour |
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This intensive course
is designed to prepare students for a professional career in interior decoration.
THE
ROLE OF AN INTERIOR DECORATOR
There is often some confusion between
the role of an interior designer and an interior decorator. In its simplest form,
an interior designer would carry out the planning and design of a space whereas
an interior decorator would advise on the style, arrangement and decoration of
surfaces within that space (usually domestic), and this could include the furniture
layout, colour scheme, soft furnishings, window treatments, accents and accessories.
ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
No previous art or design experience is necessary but students
must be at least eighteen years old and mature students are particularly encouraged.
Entry is by an informal interview and numbers are strictly limited. The purpose
of the interview is to discuss applicants' motivation, performance under pressure
and the reasons for undertaking the training. English language ability must also
be competent and we look for a minimum score of 6 on the International English
Language Testing System (www.ielts.org) or its equivalent. Students on KLC’s Certificate Courses must have their own computer for internet research and general word processing functions.
NOTE: The interview is the first step in the formal application process for KLC’s full-time courses. Before coming in you should check that you can study full-time, have the funding available, be of sufficient age and have the required language ability. To arrange an interview for this course, please contact us on 020 7376 3377 or e-mail info@klc.co.uk.
FUNDING
For information about financial assistance to support your learning please visit www.direct.gov.uk/adultlearning or contact 0800 100 900.
EMPLOYMENT
The emphasis of this course is on domestic interior decoration
rather than commercial work. This provides a wealth of different
career opportunities. Students may go on to work with an
interior decoration practice or in a showroom and, after
obtaining appropriate experience, graduates may ultimately
work as freelance interior decorators, operating on a project
basis for residential buildings, or they may specialise
in decorating show houses, flats for property developers,
become interior stylists, property refurbishers or perhaps
even use their skills to enter into journalism. Whatever
career path students choose to follow, on-going career advice
is available from KLC and through our active job register they can be kept informed via our exciting employment opportunities as they arise.
Varied and stimulating, a typical day may include a morning
lecture on current trends from a noted interior decorator followed by a session
on kitchen and bathroom design. Or a morning might be spent learning about colour
psychology and the afternoon putting together a colour scheme and mounting it
on a sample board.
On another day there may be a fascinating lecture on styles
in 17th Century France, followed by a visit to the V&A.
Each
of the ten weeks has been carefully programmed to ensure that every aspect of
interior decoration - including walls, floors and furniture - is comprehensively
covered and that there is plenty of opportunity for "hands on" practice
which KLC students find invaluable.
From colour planning and lighting to drawing plans and
presentation techniques, students gain first-hand practical
experience of the skills that are essential for the successful
completion of any interior decoration project. Illustrated
talks by leading experts, workshops under the guidance of
practising professionals and visits to specialist showrooms
- including those at Chelsea Harbour - are all part of the
syllabus. Freehand sketching and axonometric drawing are
also included in this enormously enjoyable, practical and
rewarding course during which students will complete two
major projects as well as two research projects which will
form the basis of a valuable portfolio.
CERTIFICATE
COURSE SYLLABUS
TECHNICAL/COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Survey
- Plans, elevations, sections, furniture layouts
- Lettering, titling
- Axonometric drawing
- Perspective sketching
- Sample and concept boards
- Rendering techniques
- Presentation techniques
- Sketching details and window treatments
DESIGN PROCESS
- Taking the brief, design analysis and process
- Concept work
TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING
- Introduction to scale, ergonomics and planning (to include kitchens and bathrooms)
- Introduction to lighting
- Lighting and electrical plans
- Building construction
- Planning kitchens and bathrooms
INTERIOR DECORATION
- Colour theory, psychology of colour
- Bed and window treatments
- Upholstery
- Accessories
- Styling
- Materials and finishes
- Textiles and trimmings
- Wall and floor coverings
- Paint
HISTORY OF STYLE
- French and English interior styles from 17th to 20th century
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
- Planning Permissions
- Introduction to specifying, ordering, estimating and invoicing
- Estimating quantities
- Proposals
- Sourcing
- Record keeping and filing
- Dealing with the trade and use of showrooms
- Opening Accounts
CONTEXTUAL STUDIES
- Environmental issues
- Modern furniture
- Visits to showrooms and museums
- Inspirational talks
- Design trends
- Portfolio surgery
- Advice on finding work in the industry
PROJECT WORK
- 2 residential projects
- History of Style notebook
- Window treatment and textile project
BASKET SUMMARY (5 items)
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