This qualification is for the architectural enthusiast and introduces technical drawing, design fundamentals and green and sustainable design. It familiarises participants in the areas of architectural drawing, construction methods, building terminology, materials and finishes, model building, periods and styles of architecture. It includes business basics like project management and professional practice management for architectural technologists and how to start your own business.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSIELTS overall band score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band, or equivalent

Starts on: January 2019

This qualification is an introduction to visual, creative and digital design. It focuses on applied creativity, basic drawing skills, creative mediums and digital graphics. It familiarises participants in the areas of graphic design, multimedia design, spatial design, design research and design writing.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSIELTS overall band score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band, or equivalent

Starting DateJanuary 2019

This qualification introduces you to the fashion world. The purpose of the programme is to offer students a broad spectrum of educational experiences associated with apparel design, in an environment that is both creatively and intellectually stimulating. The structure of the curriculum is such that the programme caters for a wide range of students – from those who are exceptionally talented in fashion design to those who have an interest in the field of fashion and wish to be involved in the industry as a whole. The programme aims to produce qualifying learners with appropriate knowledge and skills that will enable them to choose from a range of career options in the field of Fashion, including Fashion Designer, Clothing Designer, Clothing Manager, Colour Consultant, Fashion Editor and Fashion Buyer.... [-]

Interior Decorators identify and solve problems by creating and organizing beautiful interior spaces. You learn how to work with clients, advising them on finishes, coverings, furnishings, color schemes and accessories for both commercial and residential projects. This qualification covers all needed presentation, technical and draughting knowledge, including the newest industry software. Graduates possess the skills to work effectively with others as a member of a production team. Whether you wish to integrate into the workplace or become self-employed, you will be able to handle any decorating project.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSIELTS overall band score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band, or equivalent... [-]

3D Studio Max helps you explore and develop your design concepts. Building and exploring 3D digital models with Studio Max reduces conceptual design time and the need for physical models. 3D Studio Max enables you to better communicate your design intent with clients, colleagues, and consultants by offering a range of rendering, animation, and output options including fast, interactive design studies to photorealistic renderings and animations. 3D Studio Max helps you avoid costly errors by allowing you to interactively visualize 3D models and test various combinations of lighting and materials.

Computer proficiency, Language of delivery: English

Course Content includes: the many avenues and platforms of advertising and promotion and their significance and reach. The relationship between advertising, promotion and target market and use of advertising and sales promotion as a marketing tool and means of testing effectiveness. Upon completion, students should be able to describe advertising and sales promotional appeals, explain the appropriate selection of media and discuss means of the testing effectiveness of advertising and sales promotion.

Starting Date

28th October 2018

Part Time Face to Face Learning:

4 x 1h45 sessions, 4 days a week for 2 weeks

Entry Requirements: ... [-]

Adobe After Effects is a digital visual effect, motion graphics, and compositing application developed by Adobe Systems and used in the post-production process of filmmaking and television production. Among other things, After Effects can be used for keying, tracking, compositing, and animation. It also functions as a very basic non-linear editor, audio editor, and media transcoder. This software is no longer reserved for the professionals as cinematic visual effects and motion graphics have become a part of our daily lives. During this course, you will learn how to create motion graphics, composite various assets into a single video using industry-standard workflows and export the final output to the most commonly-used formats. You’ll also explore design principles relating to graphics and text in motion and discover how to use this versatile medium for maximum effect. Start from scratch or with one of the animations presets available right inside the app. From spin to swipe to slide, there are countless ways to make your next move with After Effects.... [-]

This course will give you a good introduction to the built environment. Skills taught include the following: an introduction to technical drawings, such as layout and orthographic projection, and an understanding of construction methods. Properties and characteristics of materials frequently used within the built environment, national building regulations, and basic design concept development methods and application. Project management skills such as task management, client management, milestone tracking and contingency planning. As well as visual Representation Techniques using 2 and 3-dimensional methods. Lastly, the course will address communication with team members using project plans or specifications.... [-]

The AutoCAD Advanced course is a follow-on course from the Essentials course. Aimed at experienced CAD users. The course is a hands-on workshop for users who need AutoCAD advanced 2D and basic 3D features.

Computer proficiency, Language of delivery: English

Starting Date19th August 2018

The language of delivery: English

The 2D part of the course covers:

AutoCAD is a commercial computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting software application. Developed and marketed by Autodesk.AutoCAD is used across a wide range of industries, by architects, project managers, engineers, graphic designers, and many other professionals. This comprehensive AutoCAD course is for absolute beginners

Computer proficiency, Language of delivery: English

Starting Date22nd July 2018

The language of delivery: English

By the end of this hands-on course, you will be able to produce drawings on AutoCAD. Because it is a tutorial course, you will quickly become proficient i: getting started: drawing setup, using the interface: menus & icons, drawing and manipulating objects, using special tools to simplify modifications, dimensioning and hatching, using many useful text features, making & manipulating symbols (blocks), using layers, linetypes and pens, producing complete drawings, simplified plotting techniques, efficient drawing file management and more.... [-]

The custom written AutoCAD course especially for people in the architectural sector. It is particularly suited to Interior Decorators and to Architectural Draughtspeople.

Computer proficiency, Language of delivery: English

Part Time Face to Face Learning

4 x 3.5 hour sessionsSee Short Course Calendar for details

No prerequisite.

The language of delivery: English

By the end of this hands-on course, you should be able to produce architectural drawings using AutoCAD. Because it is a tutorial course, you will quickly become proficient in:

Computer Aided Fashion Design - CAD is the use of computer systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis or optimization of a design.

Starting Date

February 2019

Part Time Face to Face Learning:

4 x 1h45 sessions, 4 days a week for 2 weeks

Entry Requirements:

No prerequisite.

The language of Delivery:

English

Once you have completed this course you will be able to create digital technical drawings of your designed pieces which will communicate design decisions such as zip placements, pockets, topstitched seams, fabric choices etc. A technical drawing for a fashion piece is one of the steps in pattern making and part of communicating design intent to clients and stakeholders. This course has assisted Fashion Designers, Costume Designers for Films/Theater, Bridal wear Designer, Textile Designer, Illustrator, Pattern Maker or Grader, Stylist, Retail Merchandising and Visual Display Artists to successfully communicate their design solutions.... [-]

This course will introduce you to a world of fashion. Course contents include; an introduction to fashion drawing and concept of the 9 head figure. Basic clothing design and pattern making. Conventional sewing techniques and the various characteristics and properties of various fabrics. You will also spend some time on the history of both fashion and costume design. Your final modules will focus on one larger project where you will design and develop patterns for your own garment. You will also learn to digitize your designs with an accessible open source software.

Starting date

February 2019

Part Time Face to Face Learning:

Media systems are highly influenced by their contextual positioning in relation to socio-economic climates, geography, politics, cultures and existing environments. The ability to understand and compare media systems aids in identifying trends and weak signals that inform confident scenario planning and strategic development. Course Content includes understanding how media systems impact one another and create trends, identifying trends in the media, and how trends influence marketing and sales.

Starting Date

18th November 2018

Part Time Face to Face Learning:

4 x 1h45 sessions, 4 days a week for 2 weeks

Entry Requirements: ... [-]

When applying for a position or a project in the design sector, there are three key elements that should be considered: A curriculum vitae (CV), a design portfolio and your personal brand. It is imperative that these elements represent the individual in the best way possible. This course aims to assist you developing a consistent quality representation of you and your ability. Course contents include; curating your work, creating a look and feel, creating physical and digital portfolios, business cards, letterheads and building a website to showcase your work.

Starting Dates

23rd & 30th August 2018

Part Time Face to Face Learning:

Digital Marketing focusses on the promotion of products and services using digital media. This includes customer experiences, relationship development and stressing the importance of multichannel integration. The scope of digital marketing includes activities across the customer lifecycle. Online channels are used to manage and support the whole buying process from pre-sale to sale to post-sale and further development of customer relationships. Course Content includes an overview of the digital marketing landscape, how to build and implement digital marketing strategies, using tools such as Google, Facebook, search engine optimization, blogging, and emails.

Adobe Dreamweaver CC is a web design and development application that combines a visual design surface known as Live View and a code editor with standard features such as syntax highlighting, code completion, and code collapsing as well as more sophisticated features such as real-time syntax checking and code introspection for generating code hints to assist the user in writing code. Combined with an array of site management tools, Dreamweaver lets its users' design, code and manage websites, as well as mobile content.

Computer proficiency, Language of delivery: English

Starting Date8th July 2018

Furniture design and manufacturing is a specialist field that has been developed over centuries. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the possibilities within this craft industry and to develop the students' awareness of all aspects of chair design from design to production to the development of prototypes. You will touch on the scale, working with templates and quarter-scale models of your chair design. You will also be required to sketch and create mood boards or sample boards that represent your chair design 'look and feel'

Starting Dates

19th & 26th July 2018

Part Time Face to Face Learning:

2 x full days... [-]

This course is aimed at responsible practitioners within the built environment who would like to enrich their knowledge of green building technology and permaculture. Course content includes sustainable building systems, permaculture principles and food potential, alternative construction methods, green materials, and natural finishing systems. Ultimately, you will be more knowledgeable about the concept and nuances of sustainability and how various building methods and materials meet and satisfy criteria of alternative and green building practices. Follow up courses such as Sustainable Technology and Eco Trends will help you gain an excellent background into ‘green’ within the built environment.... [-]

Adobe Illustrator CC is the industry-standard vector graphics software used worldwide by designers of all types who want to create digital graphics, illustrations, and typography for all kinds of media: print, web, interactive, video, and mobile.

Computer proficiency, Language of delivery: English

Starting Date1st July 2018

The language of Delivery: English

The course will cover most of the topics below: Finding your way around the Illustrator screen (eg Menus, Tools, Palettes, Artboard…), Basic vector drawing, Using templates, existing drawings and importing, Select, Copy, Paste, Group, Duplicate, Delete; Layers; Navigating the view area; Using the Status Bar; Drawing and manipulating drawn objects (incl. tracing...); Clipping masks; Reshaping and distorting objects; Colour, Strokes and Fills; Working with Bitmap images; Editing and formatting text (eg tabs and indents, columns and rows)Transforming text; Introduction to web graphics.... [-]

Adobe InDesign CC is a desktop publishing software application produced by Adobe Systems. It can be used to create works such as posters, flyers, brochures, magazines, newspapers, presentations, books and ebooks. InDesign can also publish content suitable for tablet devices in conjunction with Adobe Digital Publishing Suite. Graphic designers and production artists are the principal users, creating and laying out periodical publications, posters, and print media.

Those with training or experience in the graphics, advertising or printing, and publishing fields will benefit significantly more than those without this background. As this course is taught on a PC, a working knowledge of Windows is a pre-requisite., Language of delivery: English... [-]

The Interior Decorating Award programme helps you identify and solve problems regarding the arrangement and design of beautiful interior spaces. Advise clients on the use of materials and accessories, as well as work effectively with others as a member of a decorating team. Students learn to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and suppliers, preparing them to confidently enter the workplace with an award in Interior Decorating.

Starting Dates

17th June 2018

Part Time Face to Face Learning:

8 sessions per module, 1hr 45min each, 4 times per week for 16 weeks

Module 1 to 8 – Coursework

Practical – assignment based... [-]

Interior Decorating is the ability to manipulate an interior space to suit the needs of the client using sourced products and systems. A keen eye for aesthetics, color coordination, and practical knowledge makes for a good interior decorator. This course includes the decorating process explained, design elements and principles, color theory and psychology, color scheme creation, mood and sample boards, and lastly, how to conduct a successful client and space analysis.

Starting Date

17th June 2018

Part Time Face to Face Learning:

4 x 1h45 sessions, 4 days a week for 2 weeks

Entry Requirements:

No prerequisite.

The language of Delivery:... [-]

The variety of products and systems available to interior decorators is vast. The ability to discern suitability and quality of a product or system is important when making a selection and meeting the interior decorating needs of the client. Course contents include an introduction to suppliers and manufacturers, surface treatments such as finishes for floors, walls, ceilings, windows. It goes on to investigate types of lighting and lighting effects as well as soft furnishings and furniture.

Starting Date

19th August 2018

Part Time Face to Face Learning:

4 x 1h45 sessions, 4 days a week for 2 weeks

Entry Requirements:

A well-defined combination of sales and marketing is required for successful business growth. "Selling" or making sales consists of interpersonal interaction-the one-on-one meetings, telephone calls and networking that you engage in with prospects and customers to sell a product, system or service. An understanding of the elements of sales and marketing will go a long way to achieving the business objective. Course Content includes the fundamentals of marketing and marketing management, brand development, and sales. You will learn how to conduct a market and customer or user analysis, as well as how to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to your market. You will learn about consumer behavior and market segmentation.... [-]

Scale models are used primarily for promotional purposes to 'sell' a structure or proposed development. The skill required to visualize and manufacture such models is an art mastered by few. This course includes; understanding scale, the various types of architectural models, tools, equipment and materials needed, how to use them, and finally building methods and provides the basics for an individual who would like to specialize in this area.

Starting Date

17th September 2018

Part Time Face to Face Learning:

4 x 1h45 sessions, 4 days a week for 2 weeks

Entry Requirements:

No prerequisite.

The language of Delivery:... [-]

Adobe Photoshop CC is a graphics editing program by Adobe Systems. It is used by professionals and regular consumers. It is usable on a variety of operating systems. This program can be used to create images from scratch or to alter existing images. Photoshop skills are useful and can lead to gainful employment.

Computer proficiency, Language of delivery: English

Starting Date17th June 2018

The language of Delivery: English

The course will cover the topics below: Photoshop basics (eg How to create a new document and specify settings); Selection tools; Measurement tool and Info palette; Guides, Grids and Rulers (eg Change unit of measure); Painting tools (eg Paintbrush, Airbrush and options palette, Eye-dropper); Brushes (eg Define a custom brush); Colour range; Gradient tool (eg How to edit the transparency of a gradient); Layers; Layer mask and Layer effects (eg Background layers and normal layers); The History Palette; Modes (eg Duotone); Image (eg Posterize); Selections; Patterns; Rubber stamp tool (eg Impressionist); Masking, Channels (eg How to create your own new channel); Text (eg Editing text once it is on the page); Paths, Resolution and Scanning; Colour correction; Image adjustment; Filters; Actions (eg Save for web).... [-]

The Built Environment and its associated professions are largely focussed on project management, logistics, and quality assurance. Anything that you have to do that has a clear starting and completion point is Project Management. True professionals in the public and private sectors simply have to know how to practice as Project Management professionals. This Course includes: what project management is all about, the five dimensions of a project, the project life-cycle, who is involved in a project and the project plan.

Starting Dates

5th & 12th July

Part Time Face to Face Learning:

2 x full days

Entry Requirements:

Public relations is monitoring and managing communication between an individual or an organization and the public. Establishing and maintaining relationships with an organization's target audience, the media, and other opinion leaders. Common responsibilities include designing communications campaigns, writing news releases and other content for news, working with the press, arranging interviews for company spokespeople, writing speeches for company leaders, acting as an organisation's spokesperson, preparing clients for press conferences, media interviews and speeches, writing website and social media content, managing company reputation (crisis management), managing internal communications, and marketing activities like brand awareness and event management. This course includes: understanding the purpose of public relations and how it relates to marketing and sales, managing relationship with stakeholders, writing for media in its different forms, creating working relationships for mutual benefit, the value of events and measuring success.... [-]

An excellent Salesperson relies heavily on his or her ability to communicate effectively to an individual or audience. Reading and understanding your audience will assist you in connecting with them to understand their needs. A defined plan or approach with sound product knowledge presents a confident and trustworthy sales pitch. This course includes: understanding the importance of public speaking to generate brand interest, how to engage your audience, and selling without direct selling. Consideration of audience types and associated targeting methodologies, script writing and call to action.

Starting Date

26th August 2018

Part Time Face to Face Learning: ... [-]

Autodesk Revit is building information modeling software for architects, landscape architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, designers and contractors developed by Autodesk. It allows users to design a building and structure and its components in 3D, annotate the model with 2D drafting elements, and access building information from the building model's database. Revit is 4D BIM capable with tools to plan and track various stages in the building's lifecycle, from concept to construction and later maintenance and/or demolition. Purpose-built for building information modeling (BIM), Revit Building mirrors the real world of architecture by letting you work on buildings holistically, rather than in terms of separate floor plans, sections, and elevations.... [-]

A sales cycle is the series of predictable phases required to sell a product or a service. Each product, system or service will require a unique sales cycle determined by its target market, timelines and own needs. Identifying the key steps and stages improves sales efficiency, help salespeople sell more and expedite the process of onboarding new sales staff. This course includes: an overview of the sales cycle, understanding the journey of a specific sale within a company of your own choice, considering user experience and ideation to reinvent your sales cycle.

Starting Date

14th October 2018

Part Time Face to Face Learning:

4 x 1h45 sessions, 4 days a week for 2 weeks... [-]

Styling is tangible and creates an experience. All that we see, hear, smell, taste, and touch. Styling for a particular event makes all the difference to the attendee. To integrate a theme consolidates all elements used in styling the event providing conversation pieces and memories. This course includes: event analysis and planning, developing mood boards and color schemes, arranging floor planning and stage setup, lighting, table settings, exhibitions, invitations and ticket sales, and even health and safety concerns.

Starting Dates

21st & 28th June 2018

Part Time Face to Face Learning:

2 x full days

Entry Requirements:... [-]

Marketing is about understanding the consumer, their needs and the way they think and what drives their behavior. Marketers understand creating products and services that are of value to consumers, communicating a value proposition effectively, and the exchange or trading of value for those offerings.

By the end of this course, you will be familiar with the art and science of marketing a product or service. This course lays the foundation for further marketing courses, it is a general introduction to the principles of marketing for the purpose of understanding them and applying them.

Starting Date

16th September 2018

Part Time Face to Face Learning: ... [-]

The display of product has become a significant part of the sales cycle for retailers. Visual merchandising requires creativity and aesthetic ability. Visual merchandisers work on tight schedules and are expected to conceptualize and implement consistently and quickly. Course contents include: window dressing, color and retail theory, and the principles of visual merchandising and shop layout furniture display. We suggest pairing this course with a course on rendering and presentation to assist you in conveying three-dimensional design in a two-dimensional manner for your clients and various stakeholders.

Starting Dates

9th & 16th August 2018... [-]

Junior Graphic Designers with this qualification effectively use and manage relevant graphic design technology. This includes designing – and preparing designs for reproduction – using software applications and managing reproduction processes (specifications, costing and quality control). They will collaborate with other designers and professionals within the graphic design industry, work effectively in creative teams, communicate in design language and confidently present design solutions.

INDICATIVE CUT-OFF SCORES IN HIGH SCHOOL:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSIELTS overall band score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band, or equivalent

Junior Interior Designers with this qualification understand the practicality of creating both desirable and functional spaces for clients. They know about relevant materials and services within the built environment, how to implement construction methods and the installation of memorable spaces by applying a broad understanding of technical drawings. Project management and understanding teamwork are covered. Graduates confidently present visually pleasing design solutions, implementing the newest industry software with exposure to an exciting range of projects, including corporate, domestic, restaurant, installation, service, retail and specialist projects.