Company Name: Potchefstroom Akademie Telephone: (018) 294 9037 Fax: (018) 293 3128 Cell Phone: Email: infopotchakademie.co.za Website: www.potchakademie.co.za

Course Title:   School for Interior Design and Decorating

Let your creativity come to life. Interior designers are creative people who enjoy solving problems and who are able to visualize three dimensionally. They create inspiring, functional and socially responsible designs for private and public spaces by using colour, architecture, design and décor. This includes design schemes for recreational, business practice, exhibitions and residential environments.

IID Professions – Accredited Educational Institute

Courses:

2 year diploma in Interior Design and Decorating (level 6)
3 year higher diploma in Interior Design and Decorating (level 7)

Job opportunities:

Architect’s Practices
Interior Designer’s Practices
Aspects of the Building Industry
Traders: Large department stores, paint shops, suppliers of curtaining and upholstering materials, furnishings, carpets, etc.
Decor Shops
Producers of Textiles, Furniture, etc.
Stylists at Publishers, Magazines, Speciality Photographers
Own Business – Interior decorators are especially able to start as entrepreneurs on any level.

Course Content 

First Year  
 
1. Design study 1 
  
2. Design Technology 1

Module 1: Decorative use of materials
Module 2: Textiles
Module 3: Clay art (Ceramic Studies)
Module 4: Decorative techniques
 
3. Building construction 1

Module 1: Structure study
Module 2: Technical Drawing
 
4. Presentation techniques 1

Module 1: Drawing art
Module 2: AutoCAD (Computer Aided Drawing)
Module 3: Visual Presentation
 
5. Professional and Business Practice

Module 1: Communication
Module 2: ABKS Business practice and Entrepreneurship I
Module 3: Computer skills
Module 4: Experiential learning
 
6. History of Interior and Art Styles 1

Module 1: Theory
Module 2: Practical application
 
Second Year
  
1. Interior Design 2
  
2. Design Technology 2

Module 1: Decorative use of materials
Module 2: Textiles
Module 3: Graphic Design
Module 4: Decorative techniques

3. Building Construction 2

Module 1: Advanced Structure study
Module 2: Technical Drawing

4. Presentation technique 2

Module 1: Drawing art
Module 2: AutoCAD (Computer Aided Drawing)
Module 3: Revit I (2D)

5. Professional and Business Practice 2

Module 1: Listening skills
Module 2: ABKS Business practice and Entrepreneurship II
Module 3: Experiential learning

6. History of Interior and Art Styles 2

Module 1: Theory
Module 2: Practical application

Third Year
 
1. Interior Design 3   
2. Design Technology 3 

Module 1: Environment factors
Module 2: Furniture and ornaments

3. Building Construction 3 

Module 1: Specifications
Module 2: Technical Drawings

4. Presentation technique 3 

Module 1: Model building
Module 2: AutoCAD (Computer Aided Drawing)
Module 3: Revit II (3D)

5. Professional Practice 3 

Module 1: Project Management
Module 2: Experiential learning

6. History of Interior and Art Styles 3

Module 1: Theory
Module 2: Practical application

Note: medium of instruction: Afrikaans

Course Title 2 School for Interior Design and Decorating Classification Decorating & Design -> Interior Design Course Requirements Admittance requirements and selection process * Minimum requirements: National Senior Certificate with an average achievement level of 4 (50 59%). * Recommended subjects for Somatology and Health Therapies are Life Sciences (Biology) and Physical Sciences. * Recommended subjects for Interior Design and Decorating are Engineering Graphics and Design and Visual Arts. A portfolio has to be submitted for selection. * The selection process is done by means of a personal interview with the department head, Mrs Dos Santos. Price Notes Recognition of Pior Learning (RPL) Potchefstroom Academy has a policy and procedure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in place. The basic objective underlying Recognition of Prior Learning is that it attempts, especially in adults, to acknowledge all learning, irrespective of how it was achieved, through an open and transparent approach to assessment. Forms to apply for RPL can be obtained from the Academy. Potchefstroom Academy is accredited by various national and international institutions. link to Accreditation.

Course Information Location North West - Potchefstroom Course Type Full-time Start Dates Length of Course Final Registration Date

Contact Details Name Potchefstroom Academy Phone (018) 294 5581 Email infopotchakademie.co.za