BA Hons Interior Design

The BA (Hons) Interior Design program at Cardiff Metropolitan University focuses on developing a critical and contemporary understanding of interior spaces. Key areas include:

• Creative Thinking: Cultivating innovative design solutions.

• Artistic Skills: Enhancing drawing, model-making, and studio design techniques.

• Digital Design: Utilizing CAD technologies and virtual reality for design visualization.

• Sustainability: Emphasizing environmentally responsible design practices.

• Cultural Context: Understanding tradition, heritage, and the impact of design on human experience and well-being.

Students explore techniques such as remodelling, preserving, restoring, and renovating existing sites, aiming to create user-centered environments for various functions like living, working, resting, and playing. 

Year-wise Breakdown of Core and Elective Modules/Courses

While specific module titles are not detailed, the program structure includes: 

• Year 1:

  • Foundation in creative thinking, drawing, model-making, studio design techniques, and CAD technologies.

  • Introduction to remodelling, preserving, restoring, and renovating existing sites.

  • Focus on creating user-centered environments and analyzing client culture.

• Year 2:

  • Development of design strategies and creation of appropriate places for experience.

  • Production of tectonic detail information, sketching, and scaled detail design drawing.

  • Advanced model-making and 3D visualizing using CAD and virtual reality.

• Year 3:

  • Application of accumulated knowledge in comprehensive design projects.

  • Emphasis on professional practice and preparation for industry engagement.

Learning and Assessment Methods

The program employs various teaching and assessment methods:

• Lectures and Seminars: Deliver theoretical knowledge and facilitate discussions.

• Studio Work: Hands-on projects to apply design principles.

• Model-Making and 3D Visualization: Use of CAD and virtual reality tools.

• Perceptual Experience Lab: Exploration of user experience in design.

• Assessments: Based on design projects, presentations, and written reports.

Current National and Global Rankings of the Interiors Department/Program

Specific rankings for the Interior Design program are not provided. However, Cardiff Metropolitan University has been recognized for its strong international links and quality in teaching. 

Unique Features or Notable Facts

• Sustainability Focus: Emphasis on environmentally responsible design practices.

• Heritage and Tradition: Incorporation of cultural context in design.

• Perceptual Experience Lab: Facility dedicated to exploring user experience in interior spaces.