University Centre at Blackburn College, BA (Hons), Design (Interiors)

Students are encouraged to negotiate an individual programme of study that develops creative and technical skills supported by theoretical study and critical analysis; the Honours year encourages students to challenge conventions and break down barriers in interior design whilst addressing the changing needs of industry and commercial outlets; international trips and exhibition visits are an integral aspect of the course; the course runs parallel to the contemporary textiles pathway; individually negotiated design briefs may be set by external agencies such as design companies; clients or national competitions and promotes the use of mood boards; design sheets; model making and potential textile applications in whatever combination suits the student and the client; the professional studies module provides the underpinning knowledge to put the students own work into a professional context for future employment/self employment; this final top-up year is the opportunity to refine skills and add to a creative portfolio whilst maintaining individuality and achieving direction; as study is self led; each brief is open to innovative possibilities in order to achieve fantastic outcomes.