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What is Included in the Interior Design Course?

The British College of Interior Design online interior design course includes structured learning designed for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills in interior design.

It covers key areas of practice and provides a clear understanding of how to approach real interior design work.

Who will teach you in an online interior design course?

The course is developed with experienced interior designers and design writers who bring real industry knowledge into the learning experience. Their expertise helps guide students through different areas of interior design and how to respond confidently to a wide range of design briefs.

 

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This tutorial introduces the many opportunities available in interior design, from colour consultancy to corporate design. Students explore key design periods from the 18th and 19th centuries through to modern interior design, alongside classic furniture styles and essential design principles. It also helps develop a trained design eye and encourages the creation of an inspiration book. This tutorial concludes with Assignment One.

This tutorial focuses on lighting and colour as essential design elements. Students learn how to use natural and artificial lighting, explore lighting types and fixtures, and understand how light shapes interior spaces. It also covers colour theory, the colour wheel, colour psychology, and how colour combinations influence mood and perception, along with paint finishes and trends. This tutorial concludes with Assignment Two.

Building on lighting and colour, this tutorial explores fabrics, textiles, and materials in interior design. Students study upholstery, furniture quality, window treatments, floor and wall finishes, and how materials are constructed and used. It also covers soft furnishings such as cushions and throws, helping students develop their own design style through material selection.

This tutorial introduces the professional side of interior design, including client relations, working with tradespeople and suppliers, and understanding construction and industry terminology. It also covers small space styling, pre-sale property presentation, and improving property value. This tutorial concludes with Assignment Three.

Students learn how to create floor plans, scale drawings, and elevations, along with basic design communication techniques. The tutorial also introduces British interior design history, architectural periods, and major interior design styles, helping students understand context and design evolution.

This tutorial focuses on bringing design ideas to life through perspective drawing, hand sketching, sample boards, and computer-assisted design principles. Students learn how to present colour schemes and finishes professionally, using visual tools to communicate design intent. This tutorial concludes with Assignment Four.

This tutorial explores residential design, including kitchens, bathrooms, layouts, storage, lighting, and material selection. Students learn how to design functional home spaces, supported by examples of plans and current trends in kitchen and bathroom design.

Students develop residential design schemes, including mood creation, focal points, and spatial planning. The tutorial covers client briefs, budgeting, pricing, and improving client relationships. It also introduces smart home design, sustainability, and retrofitting. This tutorial concludes with Assignment Five.

This tutorial explores office and corporate design, including workplace planning, ergonomics, flexibility, and desking systems. Students also learn about branding in commercial interiors and how design supports business identity and function. This tutorial concludes with Assignment Six.

This tutorial focuses on cafés, restaurants, bars, hotels, and retail environments. Students explore customer experience, product display, accessibility, and visual merchandising. It also introduces styling techniques and the use of colour in commercial environments.

Students explore exhibition design for galleries, museums, and trade shows. Topics include spatial planning, acoustics, lighting, and environmental comfort. The tutorial also introduces industry opportunities, trade shows, suppliers, and staying current with design trends. This tutorial concludes with Assignment Seven.

The final tutorial prepares students to launch their own interior design consultancy. It covers marketing, client acquisition, business setup, networking, and industry development. Students also learn how to build a sustainable business foundation, from planning to promotion. This tutorial concludes with your final assignment.
 
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