Programme Specification
This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.1. Awarding Institution / Body / University of Central Lancashire
2. Teaching Institution and Location of Delivery / University of Central Lancashire, Preston Campus
AAS, Thessaloniki, Greece
HBU-UCLan, Hebei University, China
3. University School/Centre / School of Art, Design and Fashion
4. External Accreditation / None
5. Title of Final Award / BA(Hons) Interior Design
6. Modes of Attendance offered / Full Time/Part Time
7. UCAS Code / E260
8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s) / Art & Design
9. Other external influences / n/a
10. Date of production/revision of this form / July 2011
Updated September 2015
11. Aims of the Programme
· Produce an individual and creatively innovative designer with the necessary depth and breadth of knowledge to address a range of interior design problems.
· Expose students to contemporary practice in Interior Design and other related design disciplines (eg Graphics, Furniture)
· To develop students’ three-dimensional awareness and understanding through modelling and three-dimensional drawing.
· To develop in students the ability to effectively integrate themselves into a multi-disciplinary technical team, or specialist design group in future employment.
· To enable students to be able to assess design viability in terms of construction and the built environment.
· To enable students to be able to define a solution with regards to technical detailing, as well as its aesthetic requirements.
· To equip students with the skills to manage time effectively in the delivery of design projects
· To enable students to apply the specialist design skills of research, analysis, idea development and communication of solutions.
12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A. Knowledge and Understanding
A1 Recognise the context and methodologies of the Creative Design Process.
A2 Recognise the role of the designer within the built environment.
A3 Recognise limitations of design process and construction content.
A4 Understand theoretical and practical concepts appropriate to the activity of Interior Design.
A5. Understand the relevance and significance of historical design to studio practice
Teaching and Learning Methods
Studio based design activity, demonstrations and seminars will form the major methods of teaching and learning for sections A1 – A4. Students will be expected to not only display an understanding of taught knowledge, but also to demonstrate their ability to manipulate given conceptual design examples for their own areas of activity.
Assessment methods
Assessment will be through project work (which will normally include a visual and/or oral presentation and written assignments).
B. Subject-specific skills
B1 Technical problem solving.
B2 Communication of concepts and complex technical issues.
B3 Modelling of proposals to test suitability.
B4 Respond to existing and emerging state of the art construction methods and materials
Teaching and Learning Methods
Studio based design projects throughout the 3 years of study will develop and consolidate B1 - B4. Within these activities as well as more theoretical classes (Building Anatomy IN1002, IN 2002) students are encouraged to test and validate their proposals, through appearance models, or ‘virtually’ with the aid of 3D CAD modelling (B1, B3).
Assessment methods
Assessment will be through project work (which will normally include a visual and/or oral presentation and written assignments).
C. Thinking Skills
C1 Application and understanding of the Design Process to assist in the definition and development of creatively innovative design concepts and technically sound proposals and concepts.
C2 Identify and interpret information from a wide range of alternative sources.
C3 Test proposals against self defined benchmarks/specifications.
C4 Recognition of complex technical/construction issues.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Studio based design activity, demonstrations and seminars will form the major methods of teaching and learning for sections C1 – C4. Students are required to conduct research and analysis to underpin their project work.
Assessment methods
Studio based design projects will form the significant method of assessment for (e.g.) the 2 final year design projects, (Honours Project and Future Lifestyles will represent the most significant opportunity to demonstrate C1 – C4)
D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1 Capacity to learn and acquire new skills.
D2 Effective communication, by visual, oral or written means of information, ideas and arguments.
D3 Competency in information technology regarding the gathering, processing and presentation of data.
D4 Ability to function independently and with others.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Development of D1 & D2 in introduced at Level 4, but emphasis on these skills is maintained throughout the 3 years of study (final year projects are student generated in terms of topic and deliverables). Throughout level 4 & 5 students are provided with the opportunity to work as individuals and as teams of groups. Development of D3 is supported on an individual basis depending on ability, however specific skills relating to D3 are fostered throughout the programme.
Assessment methods
Regular critiques during Levels 4 and 5 forms a significant part of assessing students performance in D2. Assessment of D1 – D4 is by coursework in the form of studio based projects as submitted at end of each year in a folio. Written essay and dissertations work are assessed according to prescribed criteria
13. Programme Structures* / 14. Awards and Credits*
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Credit rating
Level 6 / DD3992
DD3000
IN3003
IN3002
IN3004*
IN3005
DD3920
DD3910 / Honours Project
Design Futures
Future Lifestyles
Advanced Professional Practice
Materiality and Fabrication
Honours Project Site Analysis
Student Initiated Module
Student Initiated Module
*Not available at HBU / 40
20
20
20
20
20
20
10 / Bachelor Honours Degree
Requires 360 credits including a minimum of 120 at Level 6, 120 at level 5 and must include DD3992
Bachelor Degree
Requires 320 credits including a minimum 80 at level 6, 120 at Level 5 or and 120 at Level 4
Level 5 / IN2000
IN2001
IN2002
DD2000
DD2920
DD2910 / Interior Design Studies
Drawing and Modelling 2
Building Anatomy 2
Contemporary Contextual Studies
Student Initiated Module
Student Initiated Module / 40
20
40
20
20
10 / HE Diploma
Requires 240 credits including a minimum of 120 at Level 4, or above
Level 4 / DD1101
IN1001
IN1002
DD1000
DD1920
DD1910 / Creative Thinking
Drawing and modelling 1
Building Anatomy 1
Historical Contextual Studies
Student Initiated Module
Student Initiated Module / 40
20
40
20
20
10 / HE Certificate
Requires a minimum of 120 credits at Level 4 or above
15. Personal Development Planning
Personal development planning is the result of negotiation with the year tutor at formative feedback. At summative feedback students reflect on how they have responded to strengths and weaknesses previously identified. The process aims to develop the student’s design awareness and, ultimately personal design philosophy.
A key tool in the student’s development as a designer is the sketchbook. Throughout the course students are required to compile a series of sketchbooks which aim to log design activity in a wide range of activities both in formal studies and in the wider world. Although sketchbooks are primarily personal documents students are encouraged to bring them to crits, tutorials and discussions as the principal instrument in shaping the student as an individual designer.
Students are encouraged top set up and to participate in web based activity such as blogging with the aim of developing their philosophies and sharing thoughts with others.
At level 6 students undertake group based, (unassessed) activities in preparing and marketing their degree show. This includes a website and blog for students to express their own views and philosophies on design and helps them to place their own practice ion a wider context.
16. Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
UK Applicants:
Except in exceptional circumstances, UK applicants must attend an interview with portfolio. Once your application has been processed you will be sent a letter stating the date you that you are required to attend, and what will be required of you
If it is not possible for you to attend on the date proposed, please contact us to rearrange a date or agree alternative arrangements.
All successful candidates must have achieved the following:
· Achieve a minimum of 240-300 UCAS tariff points at A2 or equivalent
· Grade C in GCSE Maths and English or an equivalent; UK equivalents include key skills level 3 or functional skills level 2
European Applicants:
European applicants may not be able to attend an interview in the UK. Once your application has been processed, you should submit an e-portfolio, CD or DVD of your recent work; this will be followed by a telephone interview.
International Applicants :
International applicants may not be able to attend an interview in the UK. Once your application has been processed, you should submit an e-portfolio, CD or DVD of your recent work; this will be followed by a telephone interview.
Additionally International students for whom English is not your first language, will be required to evidence an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent. Equivalences include:
· TOEFL Written examination score of 550 plus a test of written English (at 4)
· TOEFL Computer Equivalent score of 213 and TWE at 4
· Proficiency in English (Cambridge) at Grade C or above
· Successful completion of HBU UClan Foundation Year for entry to level 4 (only applicable at HBU UClan, China)
17. Key sources of information about the programme
· Fact Sheet
· University website
· School of Art, Design and Performance website and brochure
· AAS website and brochure
· Saito website and brochure
· Student course handbook
18. Curriculum Skills Map
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Core (C), Compulsory (COMP) or Option (O) / Programme Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding / Subject-specific Skills / Thinking Skills / Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
A1 / A2 / A3 / A4 / A5 / B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / C1 / C2 / C3 / C4 / D1 / D2 / D3 / D4
LEVEL 6 / DD3992 / Honours Project / C / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
DD3000 / Design Futures / COMP / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
IN3003 / Future Lifestyles / COMP / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
IN3002 / Advanced Prof Pract / COMP / √ / √ / √ / √
IN3005 / Honours Project Site Analysis / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
DD3920 / Student Initiated Module / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
DD3910 / Student Initiated Module / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
IN3004* / Materiality + Fabrication / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
LEVEL 5 / IN2000 / Interior Design Studies / COMP / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
IN2001 / Drawing and Modelling 2 / COMP / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
DD2920 / Student Initiated Module / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
DD2910 / Student Initiated Module / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
IN2002 / Building Anatomy 2 / COMP / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
DD2000 / Contextual Studies / COMP / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
LEVEL 4 / DD1101 / Creative Thinking / C / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
IN 1001 / Drawing and Modelling 1 / COMP / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
IN1002 / Building Anatomy 1 / COMP / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / v / √ / √ / √ / √
DD1920 / Student Initiated Module / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
DD1910 / Student Initiated Module / O / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √
DD1000 / Contextual Studies / COMP / √ / √ / √ / √
· Please note that IN3004 is not an available option at HBU UCLan, China