Modules

Foundation year Term 1 will concentrate on analogue skills, introducing you to observational and hand-drawing skills as well as physical/3D modelling techniques, enabling you to understand different scales. In term 2, you’ll build on the skills you’ve learned and combine these with digital practice. You’ll be introduced to digital drawing, modelling and fabrication, and representation and communication techniques. Projects will develop your knowledge of the design process and your technical ability.   Term 3 focuses on a final project within your chosen discipline and course. You’ll produce a portfolio where you’ll document your development and your final design project. The project will be specific to your discipline and draw together all the skills learnt over the year, preparing you for your degree. It will include physical hand drawings, photography, models, digital work and discipline-specific outputs. Year 1 In your first year you’ll develop core design and communication skills, including architectural drawing, physical model-making and professional CAD software. Through mini design projects, you’ll learn creative design processes, representation techniques and critical thinking while exploring cultural and environmental themes. Technical workshops build your understanding of materials, structures and sustainable systems, giving you the practical skills to analyse sites and create innovative spatial solutions. Core modules Design and Skills 1: Fundamentals of Interior Architecture Architecture Criticism 1 Design and Skills 2: Strategies and Processes Technology: Principles Year 2 In your first year you’ll develop core design and communication skills, including architectural drawing, physical model-making and professional CAD software. Through mini design projects, you’ll learn creative design processes, representation techniques and critical thinking while exploring cultural and environmental themes. Technical workshops build your understanding of materials, structures and sustainable systems, giving you the practical skills to analyse sites and create innovative spatial solutions. Core modules Design 3: Design Modes Design 4: Experience and Systems Technology: Strategies Architecture Criticism 2 Optional Placement Year You can choose a salaried professional placement after year two, gaining hands-on experience with interior architecture studios, design consultancies or creative agencies. You’ll develop practical skills in design communication, project management and client collaboration, while building valuable industry contacts. The placement enhances your employability and confidence, giving you a competitive edge for careers in interior architecture and related design fields. Final year In your final year, you’ll focus on developing a professional portfolio and refining your design identity through advanced studio projects. Core modules build expertise in design communication, spatial strategies and sustainability, while you undertake a major self-directed project supported by research and prototyping. You’ll also explore future practice and career pathways, preparing you for employment or postgraduate study. Core modules Design 5: Design Agency Architecture Criticism 3 Design 6: Experience and Systems Skills 4: Resolution Practices: Future Practice