Certificate in Interior Design (Level 1) Residential

Course overview

The Certificate in Interior Design (Level 1) Residential is a training course focused on both the architectural and decorating aspects of interior design. Available full or part time, it is the first of two programs in our Professional Diploma in Interior Design.

In this course, you will learn every aspect of the residential interior design process, from the client brief through to design implementation, and graduate with the necessary skills and knowledge to complete an interior design project.

Focusing on two real-world projects (one on interior architecture, one on interior decorating), you will get the chance to interview clients, survey sites, and present your final project to them, giving you a deep understanding of what it’s really like to be an interior designer.
With access to Insight School’s industry contacts, you’ll also be able to develop and expand your network and tap into potential future employers.

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

Design Process
Interior Architecture
Interior Decoration
Graphic Representation
Stylistic Studies
Residential Projects

CAREER OUTLOOK

Your own business
Interior design firm
Architectural firm as interior designer or FF&E designer
Design project assistant or administrator

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Teachers

Eve Mercier

Principal and Founder

Enrique Moya-Angeler

Head Teacher & Course Coordinator

Côme Remy

Stylistic Studies Teacher

Catherine Bourquin

Interior Decoration Teacher

Olgierd Nitka

Graphic Representation & Office Design Teacher

Rosana Asencios

Lighting Design Teacher

Sam McDaid

Feng Shui Design Teacher

Natasza Minasiewicz

Retail Design & Graphic Representation Teacher

Elspeth Lee

Interior Architecture Teacher

Duration

Course dates

Length

Days

Time

FULL TIME

18 Feb 2019 – 18 Jun 2019

4 months

Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri

10am – 3pm

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PART TIME

Sep 2019 – May 2020

10 months

Mon & Wed

10am – 3pm

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Progression

Upon successful completion, graduates may apply for the Certificate in Interior Design - Level 2 (Commercial) to obtain the Diploma in Interior Design.

Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, but applicants must demonstrate a commitment to deal with the heavy workload, as well as the maturity to contribute meaningfully to the group discussions.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old – mature students are particularly encouraged to enrol
Competency in basic computer skills is required (literacy in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Students are expected to have a laptop for use during their studies

Tuition fees

Total Fee - HKD94,000

Early Bird Fee - HKD89,300 (5% discount, save HKD4,700)

To take advantage of the early bird offer, applicants must book and pay the first installment by 14 Dec 2018 (Full time course) and 30 June 2019 (Part time course)

Payment Plan - Course fee is payable over 2 installments.

Student work

Shek O - House Renovation

Lamma - House Redesign

Paris - Apartment Renovation

Katie de Tilly - Chai Wan Flat

Alexander Lamont - Table Design

Student feedback

I have thoroughly enjoyed this course and my time at Insight immensely. It's a truly fantastic course and I've learned an incredible amount. Thank you to Enrique and Eve for imparting your knowledge and wisdom and to Enrique, especially, for your patience (you've had to have lots with us!), dedication and hard work. I definitely noticed it and really appreciate it.

Lesley Olejnik-McBride, February 2017

I wanted to say thank you for organizing such a fantastic project for all of us. I am amazed at how much progress I have made and how much I have learned in the last four months. Your program is wonderfully run and it's so wonderful to have professional teachers and clients to work with also. Thank you!

Sabina Wong, September 2015

I was a former banker and choose Insight to help me with my career change when I decided to take over the family property business. The course surpassed my expectations! I am already applying lessons learned at Insight bringing our property projects to another level.

Julian Shiu, March 2016

I absolutely loved the course. Not only did it challenge me but I learned so much from the experts and my peers.

Kathryn Brady, September 2015

At Insight I learnt that creativity is not just a random crazy thought, there is actually a logic sequence behind it, to develop and arrive at the creative idea.

Lisa Tang , Mar, 2015

I was more than happy to recommend it to my friends. I loved the course and learnt so much over the year I was there.

Anna Fisher , Sep, 2015

The course last year gave me a real kick start -- studying art history, style references, form and function, software etc etc -- all of that was useful in getting me to stay alert and switched on.