Course Details
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HNC 3D Design (incorporating Interior Design)

SCQF Level 7

This course is now well established. You will be researching and developing a broad range of interior design projects including live interior and building refurbishment projects in the local area. This course aims to allow you to develop practical design skills using industry standard techniques. There is a strong emphasis on freehand and technical drawing skills and you will also develop design projects using CAD technology. You will use up-to-date hardware and software facilities within the specialist interior design studios. Personal development sketchbooks will be produced throughout the course. All projects will use 3-Dimensional Model Making and Concept Visualisation Skills. Communication and Contextual Studies will be integrated with ongoing design work.

What You Study

  • Developmental Drawing
  • Research and Concepts
  • Art and Design Projects
  • Interior Construction
  • Digital Imaging and CAD
  • Contextual Studies
  • Drawing for 3D Design
  • Interior Design Projects
  • 3D Design Graded Unit
  • Communication – Practical Skills

Duration and Attendance

  • HNC – One Year Full-time with Part-time/Infill Opportunities
  • HND – Two Years Full-time with Part-time/Infill Opportunities or Three Years Part-time Study

This course is offered as a one year HNC or two year HND. Entry requirements are the same for both.

Entry Requirements

One of the following:

  • 2 Highers including English, Art and Design and/or Craft and Design. Graphic Communication, Maths, History, Economics or Modern Studies would be accepted in lieu of English
  • Relevant NQ course
  • Industrial experience or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

AND

  • A suitable portfolio of Art and Design

Further Study

  • Interior Design and 3D Design courses at university. Links are established with Edinburgh College of Art; Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee; Napier University, Edinburgh and Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow
  • PDA Advanced Diploma Interior Design

Career Opportunities

  • 3D Designer
  • Interior Designer
  • Retail Display Designer
  • Space Planner
  • CAD Technician/Assistant
  • Self Employment as Design Consultant

This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.

Method of Study Starts Ends Based at Apply
Part Time Day 05 Sep 2011 15 Jun 2012 Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) course full
Full Time 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) apply online
Part Time Day 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) apply online

While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.

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