Interior Design Module Two Short Course
Course description
Course overview
Part of our three-part interior design module course, join us on Interior Design - Module Two to hone your analytical design skills and develop your own personal interior design methodology. Module Two will focus on designing for a commercial interior space.
Following a similar structure to Module One, this course will take your knowledge and skill set to the next level. You will focus on a commercial project by designing a bar / restaurant.
These new skills will encompass surveying, detail drawing, designing staircases and Sketchup 3. There will be a range of new considerations to make whilst designing for a commercial space including fire regulations and disabled access.
Please note: Most of the classes will be delivered in person at Chelsea College of Arts, with the CAD lessons being online. This allows students to practice the CAD lessons by rewatching the recordings.
Read more about our interior design module programme in our Course Feature: Interior Design Modules 1, 2 and 3.
This course is available both on campus or online.
Who this course is for
This course is for those with prior and intermediate interior design skills. It is ideal if you want to design interiors professionally and have completed Interior Design - Module One. You can then move on to Interior Design - Module Three as a further step towards your goal of becoming an interior designer.
You must ensure that you have the correct immigration permission for the modules you want to study. The Standard Visitor immigration permission allows you to visit the UK for up to 6 months. If you intend to study longer than 6 months you must have a valid immigration permission which has no restrictions on studying and covers the full length of the course(s) you wish to study.
Prior skills required:
- Concept boards
- CAD software and rendering
- Sections and elevations to scale 1:50 in CAD
- Sample boards
You should also have a basic knowledge of:
- Lighting
- Soft furnishings
- Hard finishes
- Presentation methods
Key information
Topics covered
- Survey drawings
- Concept boards
- Restaurant design
- Staircases
- Plans and external elevations in Vectorworks
- Fire regulations
- Disabled access, lifts and ramps
- Lighting
- Detail drawing
- Kitchen design
- Sketchup 3D
- Rendering techniques in Vectorworks and sketchup
- Sample boards for restaurants and bars
On this course you will gain technical CAD skills delivered via live online teaching elements. Please note that this course requires dedication; students should therefore allow time to work on their design project outside of the class.
Learning outcomes
- Be capable of working logically through the design process up to the design scheme stage
- Present your work professionally
- Built on Interior Design Module One knowledge
- Learned new design-related skills and completed a commercial interior design project
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
On campus - week 1
- Pen and notepad for taking notes
- 8m tape measure or a laser measuring device if you have one
- Bic 4 colour pen
- Clipboard or something to write on when standing up
- Camera (phone camera is suitable)
You will need to bring a laptop to class from lesson 3 onwards:
- Laptop (ideally a minimum of 8GB RAM)
- A computer mouse
- The latest student version of Vectorworks
- You can download a 7-day free trial of Sketchup to test in advance. Students will be provided with Sketchup Studio 2025 licenses for the duration of the course
- USB stick with a good amount of storage so that you can present your work as back up
Vectorworks
Vectorworks is a powerful design software you'll use throughout your course. You get access to it for the duration of your studies, plus an additional three months after your course ends.
On campus and online students
To use the latest version of Vectorworks, you'll need to set up a student account. Head over to the Vectorworks Student Portal to create yours.
Device requirements
- Chromebooks are not compatible with Vectorworks.
- Computer Mouse: A three-button computer mouse is highly recommended as it's the most effective for using Vectorworks.
- The software's technical specifications are available on the Vectorworks website. Entry-level specifications are perfectly fine for our courses.
- Since Vectorworks is a third-party software, it's always a good idea to contact Vectorworks directly via their Contact Us page to confirm your device is suitable.
Proof of booking for your student account
When signing up for your student account, you'll need to provide proof of your course booking. We recommend one of the following:
- A screenshot of your completed UAL order showing 'Order Complete', your name, course name, course dates and payment summary.
- OR if you're taking the course on campus, your student ID.
If you're having trouble providing proof after following these steps, please reach out to our customer service team for assistance or contact Vectorworks directly academicteam@vectorworks.net.
If you're taking this course online, there are a few extra things to consider:
- Check Global Coverage: Before booking your course, it's crucial for online students to verify if Vectorworks is available in your country. The Vectorworks license has specific global coverage areas, and unfortunately, some international students may be in regions where the software license isn't currently extended. You can view the global coverage map here.
If you are taking this course online, please see our Guide to taking online short courses.
Tutor
Gianfrancesco De Falco
Born and raised in Torre Annunziata in the south of Italy, Gianfrancesco De Falco attended his hometown Liceo Classico “Benedetto Croce”, a scientific and humanistic school that proposes Latin, Ancient Greek, Italian, History and Philosophy as principal subjects.
After five years of intense study, he enrolled at the University of Naples, Federico II, where he graduated in Architecture.
Gianfrancesco is a qualified teacher having completed a Certificate in Design and History of Arts in Higher Education, in Italy. He has also gained Qualified Teaching Status in the UK.
During his time at University, he focused on Product Design and the Ready Made, which he later showcased at various International exhibitions.
He has 25 years’ experience in Interior Architecture and Design working on international, residential projects and 15 years’ experience of teaching Interior Design.
He currently lives and works as an Interior Architect and Interior Design Teacher in London.
Lyndall Fernie
Lyndall Fernie is the lead tutor for Interior Design short courses at Chelsea College of Arts.
Lyndall began her career in Italy as a professional fashion designer working with Moschino and Versace; later returning to the UK to work in PR for a record label where she worked with many well-known dance groups such as S'Express, Bomb the Bass and Deee-Lite. She went on to study Interior Design, at Chelsea College of Arts and ran Area Squared Design, a successful interior design company, for 10 years, designing high end residential properties in central London. During this time she also opened two interior design shops in the fashionable area of Islington in London selling beautiful interior products.
Lyndall is currently working as a design consultant for private clients, developers, and interior design companies, specialising in the remodelling of high end residential properties. As well as teaching at Chelsea College of Arts she has also taught at other leading design schools including London College of Communication, The Interior Design School London, KLC and The Design school in both Moscow and St Petersburg.
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