CAD for Interior and Spatial Design
- Level(s) of Study: Short course
- Course Fee:
£495
- Start Date(s): 13 April 2024, 15 July 2024, 25 January 2025, 7 June 2025
- Duration: Saturdays 10 am – 12.30 pm, five weeks or Wednesday to Friday 10 am - 4 pm, three days
- Study Mode(s): Short course
- Campus: City Campus
- Entry Requirements:
More information
Introduction:
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.
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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.
Here’s what our previous attendees said:
“I enjoyed the satisfaction of completing plans in CAD and SketchUp. Michelle is a very good tutor. A great course, I have learnt a lot.” SK
"As I am a visual person, learning to use SketchUp and rendering in Photoshop really inspired me. Loved the course - will be signing up for the follow on course!" CC
"Learning various applications - CAD, SketchUp and Photoshop to visualise your room in 3D was great!" JF
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
- 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.
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.
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.
Campus and facilities
You will be based in the School of Architecture, Design and Built Environment on the City Campus.
You’ll work in our spacious IT suites equipped with industry standard software including AutoCAD, SolidWorks and Adobe Creative Cloud.
You will receive an email one week before the course starts with joining instructions on where to go for the first day.
You’ll also have access to our library to use outside of your short course; whilst you can’t reserve or take away books, you are welcome to use them as a resource for research and referencing.
Entry requirements
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: No software experience is required, although you must have basic computer skills and be familiar with Windows operating systems and file management. You should have some level of professional or academic experience in interior design or have attended the Interior Design for Beginners course, either at NTU or an equivalent course elsewhere.
You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course.
Getting in touch
If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: No software experience is required, although you must have basic computer skills and be familiar with Windows operating systems and file management. You should have some level of professional or academic experience in interior design or have attended the Interior Design for Beginners course, either at NTU or an equivalent course elsewhere.
You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £495.
Payment is due at the time of booking - ask us if you'd prefer an invoice sent to your company.
Secure your place with a deposit - If you're booking more than two months before the course starts, we can accept a £200 deposit to secure your place, and the balance is due one month before the course starts.
Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.
Please bring with you to the first session:
- 5-metre tape measure
- Your camera phone
- An A3 sketch pad or A3 loose paper
- Various coloured pens
- Pencil and eraser.
If you would like to do some pre-course research, you can look at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzKHy5RFBao
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XYslGHP-Os
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2sSM8g5WaI
These are intended to be a useful introduction into basic architectural drawing.
You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.
Need accommodation for a weekday summer course?
We offer single rooms in shared apartments in Nottingham Trent University’s city campus accommodation, which is ideal if you're looking to be based in Nottingham's lively city centre and want an economical place to stay.
Bookings are taken on a seven-night basis, from Saturday to Saturday.
The rooms are single occupancy, with a private bathroom.
Find out more at www.ntu.ac.uk/summeraccommodation
The fee for this course is £495.
Payment is due at the time of booking - ask us if you'd prefer an invoice sent to your company.
Secure your place with a deposit - If you're booking more than two months before the course starts, we can accept a £200 deposit to secure your place, and the balance is due one month before the course starts.
Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.
Please bring with you to the first session:
- 5-metre tape measure
- Your camera phone
- An A3 sketch pad or A3 loose paper
- Various coloured pens
- Pencil and eraser.
If you would like to do some pre-course research, you can look at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzKHy5RFBao
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XYslGHP-Os
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2sSM8g5WaI
These are intended to be a useful introduction into basic architectural drawing.
You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.
Need accommodation for a weekday summer course?
We offer single rooms in shared apartments in Nottingham Trent University’s city campus accommodation, which is ideal if you're looking to be based in Nottingham's lively city centre and want an economical place to stay.
Bookings are taken on a seven-night basis, from Saturday to Saturday.
The rooms are single occupancy, with a private bathroom.
Find out more at www.ntu.ac.uk/summeraccommodation
How to apply
You can book your place via the NTU online store:
Saturday course (13 - 27 April 2024)
Weekday course (15 - 19 July 2024)
Saturday course (25 January - 22 February 2025)
Saturday course (7 June - 5 July 2025)
You can book your place via the NTU online store: