Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Interior Design learners at this level complete a portfolio of design and project work – as well as acquiring a comprehensive skills-base in Interior Design. This 1 year, full time programme is suitable for those who wish to acquire the fundamentals of Interior Design, perhaps with the idea of taking a higher level programme later on.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Appreciation of Art Craft Design
Design Skills
Architectural Drawing
Work Experience
Communications
3D Modelling and Animation
Computer Aided Draughting 2D
Furnishings and Fittings
Materials and Finishes
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M5054 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Employment opportunities arise in Interior Design consultancy. There is a growing trend of people looking to improve their homes rather than move property.