Introduction to Interior Design Part 1 Short Course
Course description
Course overview
On this course you'll be introduced to three-dimensional thinking and analysis as you begin to plan and stylise a residential interior space. There will be an emphasis on developing your practical design skills as you learn how to produce scale drawings, concept boards and sample boards. You will gain technical CAD skills delivered via live online teaching elements and find out where to source materials and how to create that designer look.
With a wealth of unrivalled experience and expertise, our tutors will provide vital insights into the realities of the interior design world.
This course will guide you through the principal skills as practised by professional interior designers.
Please note: The majority of the classes will be delivered in person at Chelsea College of Arts, with the CAD lessons being online. This allows students to practise the CAD lessons by rewatching the recordings.
Please note that this course requires dedication; students should therefore allocate time to work on their projects in their own time. Students taking the intensive classes will be expected to work on their projects every day including the days that they are not attending class.
This course is available both on campus or online.
Who this course is for
This course is ideal for those who are interested in Interior Design but are new to the subject. Or maybe you are hoping to make the first steps at changing your career and becoming a professional interior designer.
This course will guide you through the principal skills as practised by professional interior designers. Afterwards, you may wish to progress onto the Introduction to Interior Design Part 2 Short Course.
Key information
Topics covered
- Client brief
- Concept boards
- Scale drawing at scale 1:20
- CAD plans, sections and elevation drawings using Vector works at scale 1:20
- CAD rendering techniques
- Hard finishes
- Sample boards
- Presentation methods for mounting work
- Presenting work to a client
On this course you will gain technical CAD skills delivered via live online teaching elements. The project will require use of a CAD software named Vectorworks.
The five dedicated lessons will be delivered online, this subject needs great dedication and consistent practice.
Learning outcomes
- Have developed a range of design-related skills
- Developed the confidence to start applying your skills to your own domestic design scheme
- You will leave the course with a number of newfound design-related skills as well as work to add to a portfolio
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
On campus
- A pen and notepad for taking notes
- A laptop with a minimum of 8GB RAM
- A 3 button mouse (to use with your laptop)
- A USB stick
- The latest student version of Vectorworks
Online
- The latest student version of Vectorworks - please note, before booking the course, online students should check their country's coverage to ensure they can access Vectorworks.
- A computer mouse
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.
Jayne Fisher
Jayne Fisher is an interior designer with more than twenty years experience in both domestic and commercial practice. Since 1999, Jayne has been an independent lighting and interior design consultant on both domestic and commercial design projects.
She has worked in retail with responsibility for the design and project management of many high street stores including Virgin and Office Shoes.
Other projects are residential, preparing planning applications, design and decorative schemes along with project management. She has been teaching design students on both Interior Design and Lighting courses for Chelsea College of Arts and London College of Communication since 1998.
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