Art and Design

Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Design: Architecture and Interior Design

Introduction

By choosing to study design at West Herts College, you'll have the freedom to explore a wide range of design skills and techniques. This course will see you explore Interior Design and Architecture concepts through critical thinking, drawing and making, whilst contextual studies and theory blend with units throughout the course.

Few creative industries are growing as fast as the design sector. It's all about creativity for the real world, and the opportunity to take your ideas and transform them into bespoke and unique buildings, structures and interiors.

This course is available at our Watford campus.

• Course Code

  Course Code:

  0010

• Entry Criteria

  4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) including English or successful completion of Level 2 Diploma, and a portfolio work.

  Don't meet the grades? Take a look at the Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design for a solid understanding of key areas - you will be able to progress to the Level 3 upon successful completion.

  You will also be invited to a Course Introduction Meeting.

• What will I study?

  Your subjects will include:

  • Historical and contemporary practices in interior design and architecture

  • Model-making for interiors and exteriors

  • Creative design for interiors

  • Surface design

  • Spatial design

  • Technical, architectural and perspective drawing

  • Professional project management

  You will study towards the Level 3 Diploma (90 credits) in your first year, and progress on to the Extended Diploma (180 credits) in your second year. Whichever pathway you choose to specialise in you will be well equipped to progress to top universities, alternatively you can continue your studies here at West Herts by choosing our Foundation Diploma or HND in Graphic Design.

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  Alongside your course you’ll study English and maths and take part in GAP work placements to develop your skills and confidence.

• What can I do next?

  You’ll be well equipped to progress on to further study at university across a wide range of creative degrees, or continue studying here at college on our foundation diploma. Careers are varied across areas such as interior design, architecture, exhibitions and events management, fashion and textiles, film and set design and many more.

  For more information visit the National Careers Service.

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