Interior Design
INTERIOR DESIGN
Interior Design at Macademia introduces young people aged 12+ to the creative and technical world of designing spaces. Students explore how interiors are shaped by function, style, materials, and user needs, while developing skills in spatial planning, sketching, styling, and technical drawing.
The course is structured into six standalone modules, each running as a 6-week block (2-hour sessions). Modules can be taken in sequence or mixed with other subjects, allowing a flexible learning journey.
Through hands-on projects, students design their own interior spaces, from concept to final presentation. The course supports GCSE and A-Level studies while helping students build strong portfolio work and prepare for further study or careers in interior design and related fields.
Interior Design Fundamentals
- What interior designers do
- Space and function
- Residential vs commercial interiors
- Ergonomics and scale
- Interior sketching
- Concept review
Interior Styling & Identity
- Style and mood
- Cultural influences
- Branding interiors
- Storytelling through space
- Styling techniques
- Styled interior presentation
Materials & Finishes
- Flooring, walls and ceilings
- Colour theory
- Lighting design
- Texture and atmosphere
- Sustainable interiors
- Materials board presentation
Technical Interior Design
- Drawings and plans
- Sections and elevations
- Lighting plans
- Specification basics
- Interior models
- Technical review
Spatial Planning
- Zoning spaces
- Circulation and flow
- Furniture layouts
- User needs
- Design testing
- Layout presentation
Interior Design Project
- Project brief
- Concept development
- Design refinement
- Final drawings
- Presentation boards
- Final critique
