Interior DesignOverviewThis course aims to develop students creativity and to equip them with the basic knowledge and skills required for interior design, enabling them to apply their learning to the creation of ideas and development of spatial design. Emphasis is also placed on enriching students understanding of culture, aesthetics, technology, design and society. This course is organised into five modules:

Special features1. Diversified learning and teaching activities: e.g. case studies, projects, artistic

work appreciation, professional talks and sharing, visit to important city spaces and landmarks of significant values in Hong Kong, exhibitions and museums etc

2. Simulated learning environment: Equipped with industry-standard facilities and equipment, e.g. Design Studio, Three-Dimensional Design Workshop, Ceramic Workshop, Photographic Workshop etc for students to practise related knowledge and skills

3. Professional teaching team: Course tutors with extensive industrial experience to facilitate students understanding of the latest development of the related industries

Module 1: Design Principles and Appreciation (30 hours)Interior design as a profession Aesthetics and appreciation of three-Spatial design and end-users need dimensional forms and spacesDesign process basics Work ethics

Module 2: Visualisation and Presentation Techniques (30 hours)Drawing tools and media Basic perspectivesAuto CAD fundamentals Presentation of 3D space on 2D drawingsWorking models to express 3D form/space

Module 3: Interior Design and Built Environment (30 hours)Interior design basics Different professions of spatial designCity spaces of Hong Kong Living spaces around usGreen concept and sustainability of built environment

Module 4: Interior Product Design (30 hours)Categories of interior products Basic properties of different materialsForm and structure of interior product Furniture and lighting designIntegration of interior space and interior products

Module 5: Lifestyle Interior Design Project (60 hours)Personal image and identity Ideal living spaceIdeal interior productsLifestyle interior design project (choose only one topic) i. My Room ii. Our SpacePresentation of the lifestyle interior design project

Class ArrangementMode 1(Remark: The final class arrangement may be subject to change with respect to the final confirmation of student enrolment)Time: (Lessons will also be scheduled during summer vacation)3 hours per lesson scheduled for: Every Saturday 1:30 pm to 4:30 pmVenue: Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) 3 King Ling Road, Tseung Kwan O, N.T.Mode 2Time and venue can be flexibly arranged subject to mutual agreement between the school and the VTC

Selection ArrangementStudents are required to attend a group interview. Selection is based on students interest in design; apt i tude; drawing and design-related ski l ls; communication and language skills

Course Fee$12,100 (Course fee is fully subsidised by the EDB and secondary schools)(Course fee reduction will be offered to schools participating in Mode 2)

Articulation PathwaysFurther StudiesCourses related to interior design, retail and exhibition design, architectural design, landscape architecture, product design, visual communication etc E.g. The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) or Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) of the VTC Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Landscape

Architecture Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Product Design Higher Diploma in Product, Interior and Exhibition

Design (Subject Group) Higher Diploma in Visual Communication Higher Diploma in Architectural Design Higher Diploma in Landscape Architecture

EmploymentCareers in the fields of interior design, retail and exhibition design, architectural design, landscape architecture, product design, visual communication etc

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