CAD for Interior And Spatial Design

This course provides you with technical skills related to interior design and, most importantly, the application of computer-aided design (CAD) within the profession.It’s an ideal opportunity to enhance existing interior design skills, and is perfect if you’re new to CAD and want to add this valuable knowledge to your work and CV.

During the three days, the various practical elements will give you an understanding of the key skills required to bring a project together.The step-by-step processes will help you make informed design decisions based on the opportunities and constraints of a ‘live’ space.

• You’ll be part of a design community in our creative studio culture; one that promotes discussion and collaboration, and encourages experimentation and the constant swapping of ideas.

• With a limited class size you'll have the one-to-one attention you need to ensure you leave with the skills to continue developing your designs at home or work.

• Benefit from learning with an experienced tutor who has established links to the profession and significant experience working in varied practices.

• On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance.

What you’ll Study

On this course, you will:

• learn how to survey an existing space: what to measure, what to photograph and how to record information from a site
• complete a survey
• be introduced to AutoCAD to draw 2D plans
• By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to use design software in a creative way.

You’ll be able to measure a space and create plans, and produce 2D and 3D visuals that will meet the expectations of a customer or client.

• be introduced to SketchUp to create 3D models
• learn how to convert 2D information into 3D visuals
• be introduced to Photoshop and learn how to render 3D visuals so that you can present your ideas to a professional standard.

  How you’re Taught

  This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University city campus.

  Further Information

  96% of previous course attendees were satisfied with the course, received the attention they needed and would consider doing another short course at NTU.