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Interior and Spatial Design

Newcastle College University Centre

UCAS Code: W250 | Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

Entry requirements


A level

C,C

Access to HE Diploma

D:6,M:3,P:36

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Maths and English at grade 4 or higher

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)

MM

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MPP

Scottish Advanced Higher

C,C

UCAS Tariff

64

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About this course


Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Interior design and architecture

Are you interested in a career in the design industry? Would you like to create your own designs? This Interior and Spatial Design degree will give you industry-aligned design skills and knowledge that responds to the changing shape of design. You will learn the characteristics of materials and will design and scale models for an urban setting. The course is unique in that you will build your workshop skills independently. You will become proficient with equipment such as a CNC router and the Adobe Suite, as well as having the opportunity to develop your own pop-up shop. Throughout this degree you will be closely linked to industry from working on client briefs to work experience opportunities. You will benefit from guest talks from specialists such as Ryder Architecture, Ryskl Design Studio and Dakota House of Design. You will also study a Professional Development module which will enable you to review your employability and transferable skills against industry. Once you have successfully completed this degree, you can progress onto the BA (Hons) Interior and Spatial (Top-Up) or enter the profession in the interior, architectural, multi-disciplined design or product industries.

Modules

Year One: • Personal Development or Recognition of Prior Learning • Academic Study Skills • Work Related Learning • Contextual Studies • Practice Enrichment • Skills for Making 1 • Product Development • Digital Skills Acquisition. Year Two: • Professional Development • Work Based Learning • Contextual Studies • Alternative Techniques • Skills for Making 2 • Digital Skills Application
• Developing a Negotiated Brief. You will become proficient in Adobe Suite programmes including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp and AutoCAD.

Assessment methods

Students will learn through • Presentations • Seminars • Group work • Lectures • Tutorials • Workshops • Work placements
• E-learning • Independent study. Students are assessed through • Portfolio of work • Presentations • Essays • Reports • Practicals.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Newcastle College University Centre

Department:

Art and Design

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What students say


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89%
Interior design and architecture

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Design studies

Teaching and learning

94%
Staff make the subject interesting
94%
Staff are good at explaining things
96%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
92%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

84%
Library resources
68%
IT resources
84%
Course specific equipment and facilities
92%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

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