DT2D02 - Interior Design Projects 2 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: DT2D02
Module Title: Interior Design Projects 2
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Games and Design
Faculty Sub Group: Design
Module Leader: Heddus Davies
Module Team: Aimee Ward, Emma Marshman
First Intended Intake: SEP 2020 Final Year of Intake: 2025
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 40 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 101316 - interior design and architecture
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2020
Valid To 31 Aug 2026

Module Aims

Enable students to work through the full design process on Interior Design projects with increasing independence.
Develop strategic thinking through a complex adaptive re-use project that includes analysis of site constraints, structure, condition and character of the building with a consideration for a suitable change of use.
Address planning and circulation strategies and the consideration for building services from a user-centred perspective.
Extend awareness of how colour, materials, lighting, and products relate to brand identity and the visual impact of a design scheme.

Content Summary

Interior Design Projects 2 emphasizes creative and strategic thinking in response to a brief and the increasingly independent exploration of design concepts and visual presentation methods, extending the design skills acquired at Level 4.

Students are introduced to a range of specialist areas relative to Interior Design (such as exhibition, retail, hospitality, commercial, heritage or cultural projects), in order to recognize how to approach different types of projects, as well as to increase awareness of the field and career possibilities.

Students learn by working through the full design process on Interior Design projects from initial research to final design schemes. This involves analysing, interpreting and evaluating existing sites/buildings and exploring the possibilities of adapting them for new functions. It entails research into precedent projects/case studies, materials/lighting/products, and consideration for how to meet client aspirations and user needs, whilst developing a design language and distinct visual identity for the scheme.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 4
Seminar 4
Tutorial 4
Practical classes and workshops 22
Supervised time in studio/workshop 48
Fieldwork 2
External visits 8
Independent Study 200
Directed Study 94
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 4
Groupwork 10
Total Hours Selected 400

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Propose a design solution to adapt an existing building/site for new functions.
LO2 Demonstrate judgement in planning for human circulation in space by addressing the constraints of the existing structure and analysing the needs of the client/users in project work.
LO3 Communicate design ideas by determining, refining and using appropriate presentation methods and skills.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Project Output 3 Visual output from project work in a different area of specialism relative to Interior Design. Examples are diverse and include the staging of a play or other performance, a piece of artwork, a new product, a poster or a media output. 0 N/A 40 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Project Output 2 Visual output from project work in a specialist area relative to Interior Design 0 N/A 40 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Project Output 1 Visual output from design project work of a practical nature 0 N/A 20 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3
Project Output 3
Project Output 2
Project Output 1

Reading List

Brooker, G. and Weinthal, L. (2013) The Handbook of Interior Architecture and Design. London: Bloomsbury.

Buxton, P. (2018) Metric Handbook: Planning and design data, 6th ed. London: Routledge.

Nussbaumer, L. L. (2009) Evidence-based Design for Interior Designers. New York: Berg.

Plunkett, D. and Reid, O. (2014) Detail in Contemporary Office Design. London: Laurence King.

Robinson, L. B. and Parman, A. T. (2010) Research-inspired Design: A Step-by-step guide for interior designers. New York: Fairchild.

Tucker, L. M. (2015) Designing Sustainable Residential and Commercial Interiors: Applying concepts and practices. New York, London: Fairchild.

Journals:

Detail
idFX
Domus
Frame
Architects Journal