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Interior Design - City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate

MAI/147755/P/NC
Location:
Oakwood House, Maidstone
Start date:
10/01/2025
End date:
18/07/2025
Level:
Time:
10:00 - 14:15
Duration:
24 sessions
Course hours:
Course hours

Course hours are the total number of hours you'll spend being taught by your tutor. Self study time is not included within the course hours.

96 hours
Day of week:
FRI
Tutor:
Francesca Allbury (Hambrook)
Price: £1,440.00
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Who can join this course

This is a KAE Studio course. It is for those with an interest in colour and design in the home, it could also lead into employment on satisfactory completion of the certificate.
This course is suitable for beginners but those with some experience may find the course more useful.

PLEASE NOTE: This course will also run on the following Saturdays: 8 February, 15 March, 17 May and 14 June (10-4pm for each session).

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Is this course for me

This course will focus on drawing elevation plans, creating swatch boards, producing costings as well as researching into paint, textiles. lighting and design materials.
You will study some basic design principles such as colour, line, shape, form & texture.

The course is accredited by continuous assessment and requires commitment to the work as well as allowing at least one day a week to work on tasks at home.

PLEASE NOTE: This course will also run on the following Saturdays: 8 February, 15 March, 17 May and 14 June (10-4pm for each session).

Course aims

* Successfully demonstrate Design/Techniques/Skills relevant to the subject
* Demonstrate competent application of Design/Techniques/Skills
* Use work of others to inspire own work
* Demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety relevant to the subject
* This certificate is made up of the following awards:-
* 7157 - 201 Developing Design Ideas
* 7157 - 202 Sampling - Design Ideas
* 7157 - 212 Home Office
* 7157 - 213 Bedroom with en-suite

You will also be asked to think of Personal Aims to individualise your learning experience, as well as other benefits the course may have.

What will I need for my course

Please bring a notepad and pen/pencil to your first lesson.
Unless otherwise stated, you will be advised in your first class what resources you will need. If you do have equipment appropriate to the subject, please bring them.

What can I do next

Your tutor will advise you on follow-on courses relevant to their subject.
You can also attend Vocational or Accredited courses in a range of the Creative subjects on offer.

Non teaching dates

This course is scheduled to not be running on the following dates:

  • Friday, 21 February 2025
  • Friday, 11 April 2025
  • Friday, 18 April 2025
  • Friday, 30 May 2025

Additional Information

Enrolment is after completion of an application form.

Please use this link to access the form:-
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DaJTMjXH_kuotz5qs39fkEqYl3QY_jJNoW7TKMiJZFhUMEM3UUxQRzdLSTdGWFZHQzlIMFlORVZLQS4u

It is essential that you attend all sessions to achieve the full qualification. Please ensure you inform the Tutor promptly if you are unable to attend.

It is important to note that art and craft courses are practical and require a degree of manual dexterity.
Also, please make your tutor aware of any pre-existing health conditions that may impact on your learning. If you need to bring a carer with you, or another adult please speak to the Curriculum Leader for the course.

Getting to your course

Find us

Oakwood House
Oakwood Park
Maidstone
Kent
ME16 8AE

If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code MAI/147755/P/NC.