Interior Styling Reworking Classic Styles to Create Contemporary Interiors Short Course
Course description
It is crucial for interior stylists to have an awareness of historical and classic styles and understand how they can be reworked to produce current trends. In this course you will explore historical and iconic interior styles, and how they can provide you with inspiration for creating contemporary interiors.
By the end of the course you will have explored different design periods and gained an insight into how relevant and influential they are on contemporary design.
Who should take Interior Styling Reworking Classic Styles to Create Contemporary Interiors short course?
This course is suitable for beginners and is ideal for students who have explored interior styling and want to build stronger foundations and knowledge based on timeless historical design.
Clear, easy to understand lessons:
- Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
- New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way thats crystal clear and easy to understand.
Experience life on campus
- Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
- Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
- Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
- Ask questions of your tutor in real time
- Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
- Experience the many sights of London on your down time
A certificate of completion:
- You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
- As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance
- We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
- Certificates are great to complement your CV
Please note: This course is for students aged 18 and older
IMPORTANT Information: There is currently no lift access at this site. Access to your classroom is only via stairs-
Available dates
Make an enquiry or call us on 0207 514 7015.
Details
Topics covered:
- We will focus on different styles – Art Deco, English Classic 18th Century, French 18th Century Rococo, English Country House, 20th Century Modern, Bohemian, Shaker.
- We will look at the inspiration, the furniture design, the patterns and colours of each era.
- Visual lectures will clarify the unique properties of each genre and its historical context.
- There will a study trip to an example in London and the tutor will provide students with recommended places to visit.
- The tutor will illustrate ways the styles can be adapted to create a contemporary interior.
- You will learn about trends and how classic styles can inform current fashion and marketing.
- You will undertake a variety of styling projects, including a photo shoot, which will allow you to practise and refine your presentation skills.
Materials
In order to get the most out of this course you should bring the following materials to your first session:
- Magazines - these will be used for research and some will be supplied but students may want to bring in their own inspirational issues
- Students may want to use their own laptop or tablet for research
- Students will be required to source and bring to college a selection of objects for the photoshoot project, plus a memory stick for digital photos
- Projects will be presented on A1/A2/A3 mount boards, basic colours only will be supplied
- Scalpel and ruler, pencils, notebook, will be useful for the course
- Students will require a valid Oyster card for the bus or tube on the external outing
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