Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
If you are interested in pursuing a career in Interior Design , progressing onto a Degree or would simply like to learn more about the creative process and skills involved in Interior design then this is the perfect programme for you. This course will introduce you to all the essential elements of designing beautiful, functional spaces. You’ll learn to refine your talents and transform a house into a home. Develop key drawing, design and digital skills over the course of this year. The course is designed to equip you with the necessary training and skills to create stylish, comfortable, and on-trend interiors.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Design Skills 5N0784
Appreciation of Art, Craft and Design 5N0755
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Combined Materials 5N0764
Colour & Light 5N1919
Drawing 5N1862
Image Processing 5N1292
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Mathematics as an extra module.
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 results in 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 direct 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
Interior Design is a career choice that involves creating beautiful, interesting, relevant and comfortable environments. Opportunities in Interior Design can extend beyond Home Interiors to include Commercial Projects - Offices and Hotels for example. There are opportunities also in the area of Design for Exhibitions and Visual Merchandising for Retail. An emerging area of growth within the Interior Design Profession is in Green Design where the Designer incorporates renewable, recycled or energy-efficient elements to create a more environmentally friendly space.