Upcoming Courses

We have an exciting programme starting in Term Two.

Please register your interest below and we will email to update you.

Study dates
29 April – 24 June
15 July – 16 September
7 October – 2 December

Course fees

2025 fees set per course

Colour in context

Students will be introduced to the vibrant history of colour and its application in a range of historical and contemporary situations. You will learn how colour can be manipulated to enhance interior spaces and you will apply the principles of colour theory to a host of different domestic design situations to test your design ideas. You will also be introduced to a range of contemporary artists, film makers and interior designers who use their knowledge of colour, pattern and texture to generate engaging spatial environments.

History of Interior Design

The history of interior design comes to life in this dynamic term that celebrates Nanette Cameron’s legacy as a design educator. A remarkable story of design history will unfold: one that weaves together the social and cultural climates in which design innovation emerged and the dynamic characters who led the charge into the future. You will learn about famous interior designers and their collaborators (architects, designers and artists) who transformed the twentieth century and beyond. You will also discover the origins and development of interior design as a professional practice.

Fashioning the Domestic: Interior Surfaces

In this course module you will discover how surface treatments have been used to fashion the domestic interior. Through introducing a diverse array of interior surfaces, you will explore the history and development of textiles, surface and window treatments. By learning about the production of natural and synthetic textiles and their suitability in different interior environments, you will understand how textiles and clothing impact our lives. This learning is enhanced by visits to different textile and interior surface industry showrooms.

Interior Design for Residential Contexts

In this course you will be introduced to a range of design and art principles that have been utilised to produce captivating interior spaces. You will be taken on a journey around the domestic interior, room by room. You will learn about line, form, light and space and their impact on a range of historical and contemporary design projects. The art principles of unity, balance, proportion, rhythm and contrast will also be explored as they relate to interior design. After gaining an understanding of these principles you will apply them to a diverse range of domestic design situations. This hands-on learning means that on completion of the course you will be equipped to lay out interior spaces for maximum enjoyment and fitness for purpose.

Bathroom Design

This course explores the historical development of bathroom design and introduces you to an array of contemporary examples by celebrated designers. In this hands-on course you will learn how to effectively plan a bathroom. Industry experts will discuss how lighting and building services can be integrated into your bathroom plan and an introduction to building services will be included. Visits to bathroom design showrooms will support your learning and will introduce you to a range of exciting new products to enhance your knowledge.

Kitchen Design

In this course you will be introduced to principles for kitchen design. You will explore the fascinating history of kitchens to discover how the modern kitchen has evolved and how layout and planning affects efficient use and ergonomics. An in-depth study of surface treatments, hardware, appliance requirements and construction is undertaken. You will learn how to draw a comprehensive kitchen plan. Industry experts will discuss how lighting and building services can be integrated into your kitchen plan and visits to kitchen design showrooms will support your learning.