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Why study Interior & Environmental Design at Dundee?
Do you have a fascination for space, colour and design? Then Interior & Environmental Design at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design is the programme for you. The programme covers a wide range of contexts from interiors, architecture, exhibitions, installation, furniture and digital realms. We will encourage you to develop your understanding of the use of space, environmental awareness, design thinking, presentation and communication skills.
Our students work in a dynamic open studio environment, supported by a teaching team which has considerable expertise in architecture, interiors, fine art, sustainability, workshops and computer-aided design.
We are a member of the Group for International Design Education (GIDE) where students work on shared themes with design partners in Italy, Germany, Slovenia, Belgium, England, Netherlands and Switzerland.
At the end of the course you will be able to:- Confidently use colour, light, texture, and space with sensitivity
- Seek employment in the creative industries and in other sectors
- Apply for a Masters programme in the UK or abroad
- Promote yourself, your skills and your work to the public
Final year Interior & Environmental Design students are given the opportunity to showcase their work at FREERANGE in London alongside thousands of other design graduates. FREERANGE showcases the best new Fashion, Art, Design, Photography, Motion Arts, Interiors and Architecture.
FREERANGE helps to launch the careers of design graduates and attracts considerable visitor numbers throughout the duration of the exhibition. It's a great opportunity for students to be discovered.
Interior & Environmental Design graduate Sean Cassidy was awarded the prestigious Blueprint Most Innovative Design Project at the 2012 FREERANGE Exhibition.
Student exchangeThe academic perspective is enhanced by opportunities for you to study abroad through exchange schemes that operate with centres of excellence in many European and transatlantic countries.
In addition, the department normally organises an overseas study visit for all Level 3 students.
Nora Chou, current student, says: "We are constantly challenged to assert our creativity in different forms, whether it be the manual construction of furniture and lighting design, or designing for a hypothetical client, hence maximizing our skill development. Studying Interior and Environmental Design has without a doubt been a constant and incredible learning experience".
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With the wide range of skills that you will develop on the design programmes, you will be prepared not only to practice as a designer in your chosen field but also to meet the challenges of a variety of different career paths. Recent graduates have been employed in a wide variety of fields of work and postgraduate activity including:
- Interior and architectural design
- TV and film set design
- Furniture design
- Lighting design
- Theatre set design
- Exhibition
- Installations
- Sound-scapes
- Arts management
- Computer Aided Design
- games industry
- Animation
- Business
- Teaching
We support students in this initial step by providing the opportunity to exhibit their work annually at events in London. Each year level 4 Interior & Environmental Design students are given the opportunity to exhibit at FREERANGE London, a graduate summer show that provides a platform for graduates to showcase their creative talents at the centre of London's creative scene.
Postgraduate studySome graduates choose to continue their studies at postgraduate level on our taught Masters degree or PhD programmes.
Enterprise/FreelanceOthers have gone on to freelance and establishing their own successful businesses. Extra curriculum activities such as the Enterprise Gym help students cultivate entrepreneurial skills. The Greenhouse Business Pre-Incubator facility provides ambitious students with an office space to explore their business idea.
Louise Forbes & Susan Younger graduated in 2009. On the back of their joint final year project they formed TWIG(Two witty intelligent girls). They design and make bespoke furniture and lighting. In 2010 the two graduates secured funding to help improve their manufacturing process.
Chris Twaddle graduated in 1993. He is director of Kennedy Twaddle Architectural Design in London. He has worked in Rome, Glasgow and London.
UCAS Code: W250
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline January 15 Tuition feeThe fees you pay will, in most cases, depend on your current country of residence.
The fee shown is annual, and may be subject to an increase each year.
Fee category
Fees for students starting September 2015
Scottish students
£1,820 per year of study (for Sept 2014 entry). Fees for September 2015 will be confirmed by the Scottish Government in early 2015.
Rest of UK students
£9,000 per year, for a maximum of 3 years, even if you are studying a four year degree. See our scholarships for rest of UK applicants.
EU students
£1,820 per year of study (for Sept 2014 entry). Fees for September 2015 will be confirmed by the Scottish Government in early 2015.
Overseas students (non-EU)
£12,950 per year of study. See our scholarships for international applicants.
Not specified Start date September 2015 Course starts in September Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test- English
Course Content
You will occupy a personal work space and have access to a unique and diverse in-house teaching team with expertise in architecture, interiors, fine art, CAD and workshop.
You will be supported with computer aided design practice, workshop tasks and design studio experience. You will study model making, furniture, drawing, materials, structures, art & design history, business studies and design studies. You will also have the opportunity to participate in international exchanges and competitions.
What you will study Level 1- Art and Design General Foundation
- Material Matters
- The 21st Century Designer or Co-Design in Action
- Border Crossings
- Change by Design or Playful Practices
- Partnerships, Networks and Connections 1 and 2
- Overseas Study Trip
- Alternative Futures elective study option (Research and creative practice, Design and the market, Design and international contexts: Made in China)
- Elective modules such as Advertising and Branding, Critical Making, Design for a Living Planet
- Optional one semester of exchange study at an international institution
- Alternative Futures elective study option
- Design in Action Honours Project
Project work is reviewed at the conclusion of modules and assessed at the end of each level. Some theoretical designs are assessed by supporting essays and exams.
Audience
Who should study Interior & Environmental Design?1. You are
- interested in the way we dwell and experience environments
- interested in how form, material, surface, skin are used to alter our experience of space
- interested in the use of colour, light, texture and composition
- creative, expressive and energetic
- work well in teams to solve spatial problems
- learn how to remodel and reuse spaces with sensitivity
- explore the relationship between Interior & Environmental Design and Architecture, Fine Art, Design and new media
- develop your digital skills
- establish your own response toward Interior & Environmental Design
Requirements
See Course Homepage for Full Details
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Related Scholarships*
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
- Access Bursary
Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.
- Alumni Bursary
Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Dundee.
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