CAO Code GC 490 
Points level 2008 AQA (All qualified applicants)
Framework Level HETAC LEVEL 7

Course Duration
Full-Time 3 years
Part-Time 3 years

About the Course
This three-year ordinary degree can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. We aim to teach and inspire students to think, design and act professionally in any working environment they face. On successful completion of the degree, students will be able to produce creative and technically proficient architectural designs, which can be communicated through both computer technology and traditional media. Students will also be required to pursue research, apply knowledge of building technology, and organise, manage and operate interior architectural projects within the regulatory frameworks that govern design, architecture and construction. Like the Honours Degree, this programme has been created in consultation with the profession and is staffed by practising designers and subject specialists.

Following a comprehensive review in 2003, the course has been updated. It now covers the important subjects of computer-aided design, freehand drawing, building technology, contemporary interior design and professional management.

Progression
Alternatively on successful completion of this course students may elect to transfer to the final year of GCD's BA (Hons) in InteriorArchitecture (Level 8).

Careers
As an interior architect, graduates will be very attractive to architectural and design practices. Typically they will work on conversion projects in both commercial and residential design, utilising CAD skills as well as traditional design skills.

Fees

For all Design Course's Fee's are for tuition only. Materials for the course are not included in the course Fees. Material and printing costs vary for each student and each year.

 

Module list for the HETAC BA in Interior Design

All subjects are mandatory

Semester I

Module number	Module name
1	Studio I
2	Analytical Drawing
3	Architectural Drawing I
4	History of Design
5	Computer Studies

Semester II

Module number	Module name
6	Studio II
7	Building Technology I
8	Architectural Drawing II
9	Design Principles

Semester III

Module number	Module name
10	Studio III
11	Building Construction I
12	Building Services
13	Historicism
14	Furniture and Fittings
15	CAD I
16	Design Principles I

Semester IV

Module number	Module name
17	Studio IV
18	Modernism
19	Space Planning
20	CAD II
21	Design Principles II
22	Lighting

Semester V

Module number	Module name
23	Studio V
24	Building Regulations
25	Health & Safety
26	CAD III
27	Post-Modernism

Semester VI

Module number	Module name
28	Studio VI
29	Building Conservation
30	Themes and Issues in Contemporary Design
31	CAD IV
32	Design
33	Professional Practice