978884746interior Design Course Catalogue

INTERIOR
DESIGN
LEVEL 4 QUALIFICATION – 120 CREDITS
LONDON SCHOOL OF TRENDS
LONDON SCHOOL OF TRENDS | www.lst.ac | enquiries@lst.ac | +44 020 7096 1142

TABLE OF
contents
3 About London School of
Trends
4 Qualification at a glance
5 Qualification Overview
10 Qualification structure and
unit content
13 Grading Structure
14 How to apply
2
About
LONDON SCHOOL OF TRENDS
Founded in London, London School of Trends is a premier institution offering its knowledge and catering to the
needs of talented minds for over two decades. With rich industry knowledge and experience and a world-class
faculty, we are proud to have moulded minds that have become leading names in the fashion industry.
The teaching methodology amplifies student-teacher interaction with project-based assignments and hands-
on practical training. The students are given an experiential curriculum, and introspection of how the industry
works at the west, equipping them for the real world of the fashion and design industry.
A UK awarding body awards our qualifications under the ECAS scheme approved by SQA Accreditation, one
of the national qualification regulators in the United Kingdom.
The London School of Trends has been recognised efficiently by the British Accreditation Council for almost a
decade now.
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QUALIFICATION
AT A glance
This one-year foundation in interior design qualification will offer students a
chance to develop critical, independent thinking and practical ability to
learn different subjects and pathways, helping them to determine which area
of the industry they would like to focus on and provide better guidance on
their further academic or future career choices.
Students will learn how to approach new difficulties that will improve their
creative thinking, develop the necessary skills and help them to distinguish
where their true passion lies.
Moreover, students will form a strong foundation in this subject, experience
the holistic approach to learning and fulfil the requirement to effectively
advance onto one of the full-time interior or design undergraduate
programs.

QUALIFICATION overview
Qualification Title LST LEVEL 4 Interior Design
Qualification Start Date 7th January 2021
Approved Age Range 17, 17+
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 400
Total Qualification Time (TQT in Hrs) 1200
Total Credits 120

QUALIFICATION PURPOSE AND
HIGHLIGHT:
The LST Level 4 Interior Design qualification is designed to provide
students with the skills and learning that will help them identify and
develop their future progression in the industry. The skills developed
through this qualification may also support students directly into
employment in the various creative industries.
This qualification is designed to provide students with an overview of the
creative industry. This qualification will provide students with an
opportunity to expand and improve their practical skills levels while also
defining their interests and area of expertise. It will establish a range of
creative approaches to learning used within a higher education context
and will allow students to explore the variety of resources that will
support their industry-based or educational career.
This qualification will give students the opportunity to engage with a full
spectrum of design skills, including technical and professional skills. The
qualification will teach students how to consider design practice within
the global context of social, economic and ecological sustainability. The
students will learn through project-based learning to develop skills to
articulate design ideas and solutions. They will gain a critical
understanding of the historical, social and cultural contexts of interior
practices and have access to workshops and guest speakers.
This qualification is not time-constrained, but will typically be completed
over a 12-month period full time.
Qualification aim:
This qualification aims to enable students to:
Develop performance skills appropriate for entry into the creative
industries.
Define artistic ambitions and professional progression opportunities.
Build a professional portfolio while working on creative projects.
Achieve a nationally-recognised Level 4 qualification.

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHT:
STUDY ANYTIME ANYWHERE
Although our lectures are taught in a "live" format, the lectures will be
recorded so the students can access them anytime. The live sessions will
allow students to chat and get personal feedback from our expert tutor.
Enjoy advanced virtual labs and a dedicated support team to manage
student queries and provide assistance.
EXPERIENTIAL OUTCOME
London School of trends will offer unique placement opportunities at the
end of the course allowing students to gain hands-on experience of the
technical and theoretical concepts they have learnt and have the
advantage to focus on their area of specialisation. Students will also have
the opportunity to Intern with us at London Fashion Week.
PERSONALISED LEARNING
Enjoy a personalised, people-mediated online experience that aims to
approach learning based on each student's strengths, needs, skills and
interests. Specific interventions that will help the students identify their
development areas, their career goals and respect for values & ethics of the
profession.
QUALIFICATION AND RECOGNITION
This one-year Interior Design programme is at Level 4, which is the
equivalent to the first year of a Bachelor’s Degree programme. Our Level 4
course is made up of 4 units, which are equivalent to 120 level 4 credits,
which could mean potential entry into Undergraduate courses at university
globally. In the case of exceptional students the possibility of being
accepted into a second year.
A UK awarding body awards our qualifications under the ECAS scheme
approved by SQA Accreditation, one of the national qualification regulators
in the United Kingdom which is accepted globally.
On completion of your course, students will also receive a certified diploma
from LST, accredited by the British Accreditation Council. At this point
students will have reached the necessary level of academic preparation to
apply for a BA (Hons) Degree, Three Year Course.
Students will also have the opportunity to develop their portfolios in London
and attend the LST Certification Ceremony at House of Commons in London.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
RECOMMENDED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Students should be a minimum of 17 years of age.
United Kingdom:
Minimum of 5 GCSEs grades A-C (9-4 on the new grading system) and
level 3 qualifications, including A levels, NVQ/SVQ Level 3, or a BTEC
National. Some will expect or require applicants to have subjects
related to the particular apprenticeship.
India:
Successful completion of the Standard 10+1 with 70% or above or
Standard 10+2 at 55% or above, minimum 50% in relevant subjects
such as Maths and Sciences
Rest of the world:

International students are expected to demonstrate that they have a
good level of written and spoken English with a recommended
minimum IELTS (or equivalent) score of 5.0 or submit their English
subject test scores.
Students without the above qualifications may be considered based
on APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) You will be
required to submit a portfolio and be interviewed.

PLACEMENT AND PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES:
Students completing the LST Level 4 Diploma in Interior Design will have the knowledge and
skills needed to advance to:
Higher education - the qualification will support students to build their portfolio, which will allow them
to advance to higher education courses.
Further/conservatoire training - the qualification will support students to build their portfolio, which will
allow them to advance to conservatoire courses.
Employment/self-employment - students finishing this qualification may advance directly into
employment or start independent work within these creative industries.
A GLANCE AT YOUR FUTURE
Our curriculum will help build a portfolio and gain critical skills such as innovation, solving problems and
adapting to multiple work environments.
We at London School of Trends are proud to see our students advance in their careers and achieve
success in their endeavours.
Our alumni work in every area of design and are spread across the world. For years our graduates get
the opportunity to explore their passion in various interior design studios, other top companies, design
agencies and many open their start-ups all around the globe.
6000+ 89% 90%

EMPLOYMENT RATE JOB CONSISTENT
ALUMNI
WITHIN 1 YEAR WITH STUDIES
92% 94%
STUDIES RELEVANT JOB SATISFACTION

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE
AND UNIT content
The title provides a concise summary of the content of the
UNIT TITLE
course.
Guided Learning Hours Guided learning time represents the hours that students are being taught or
(GLH) instructed by or otherwise participating in education or training under the
immediate guidance or supervision of a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or another

GLH - Total 360 appropriate provider of education or training. This estimate includes the
hours being assessed if the assessment takes place under the immediate
20 credit unit - 60hrs
guidance or supervision of a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or another
appropriate provider of education or training.

40 credit unit - 120hrs
Total Qualification Time (TQT) and Total Unit Time (TUT) represents an
Total Qualification estimate of the number of time students will be required to undertake in
Time (TQT) 1200 hrs order to complete and demonstrate achievement of the qualification or unit.
TQT/ TUT comprises of the following:
Total Unit Time (TUT)

The number of hours which has been assigned for Guided Learning
200hrs - 20 credits The number of hours which has been assigned for self-directed learning.
That is learning which is not under the immediate guidance or
400hrs - 40credits supervision of a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or another appropriate
provider of education or training.
A concise summary of the aim of the unit, telling students what they can
Unit introduction
expect to learn and why the unit may be of interest to them.

Our units will be delivered through a blended learning approach of online lectures, seminars and practical
workshops. Students will be expected to participate in discussions, presentations and educational visits actively.
Students will be expected to engage in a range of self-directed learning activities. They will be encouraged to
adopt an open-minded approach to their studies while reflecting on their practice.
DESCRIPTION COURSE UNIT DATES HOURS
Phase 1 : Intense live lessons.
Our advanced virtual

15 weeks live lectures-
classroom will not let you 7th January to 14th April 2021
minimum 10 hrs a week
miss the London classroom
experience at home.
Phase 2 : Practical Practice.

18 weeks live guided
Your home studio 4th May 2021 to
practicals - minimum 10 hrs a
preparing you for the design 7th September 2021
week
business
Phase 3 : Personal Project 2 weeks of live assistance on
and Course Completion. personal project and final

7th August 2021 to 21st of August
Personalised assistance in assessment - minimum 35hrs
2021
preparation of your portfolio a week
project.
To be awarded with LST Level 4 qualification in Interior Design, students must pass the following five
mandatory units:
Getting Started; Colour Therapy & Learning to Draw to Scale.

Developing Room by Room Designs Part I
Developing Room by Room Designs Part II
Final Project and Presentation

Listed below are the detailed modules that students will
learn over the one-year course.
1) GETTING STARTED; COLOUR THERAPY & LEARNING TO DRAW TO

SCALE.
This unit aims to enable the learners to develop an understanding of how to use the equipment which will help
them in completing the projects. Learners will explore and research colour therapy and learning to draw to scale by
a variety of methods of instruction. Learners will develop skills through hands-on-activities, quizzes, projects,
teamwork and research, enabling them to meet the needs of the unit.
2) DEVELOPING ROOM BY ROOM DESIGNS PART I
This unit aims to enable the learners to develop an understanding of the history of design and how we incorporate
into today's' designs, which will help them in understanding and completing the projects. Learners will explore and
research different spaces of a ground floor and learning to understand the principles of design by a variety of
methods of instruction. Learners will research skills, analyse and evaluate relevant information as part of their
creative practice.
3) DEVELOPING ROOM BY ROOM

DESIGNS PART II
This unit aims to enable the learners to develop an understanding
of how buildings can be structurally altered and how to
incorporate new designs, which will help them in understanding
and completing the projects. Students will explore and research
different spaces of a first floor and learning to understand the
principles of design by a variety of methods of instruction.
Students will demonstrate awareness of the different
perspectives, approaches and ethics within diverse creative
practice.
4) FINAL PROJECT AND PRESENTATION
This unit aims to enable the learners to use what they have learnt
from previous units to complete a project of their own. Students
will explore and research a chosen space of a house and
complete the unit through, a project presentation and research
enabling them to meet the needs of the unit. Students will learn
to take responsibility for research, planning and time
management to access and action progression opportunities.
Also effectively communicate and present ideas and creative
practice to appropriate audiences.

GRADING
structure
To be awarded with LST Level 4 qualification in Interior Design, students must complete
the following mandatory units:

HOW TO apply
Please fill your details and submit!
First Name
Surname
Email ID
Phone No.
Date of Birth
Country of Origin
Educational Background
Why do you want to join this
course

CONTACT us
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WRITE TO US
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INTERIOR

LONDON SCHOOL OF TRENDS

LONDON SCHOOL OF TRENDS | www.lst.ac | enquiries@lst.ac | +44 020 7096 1142

10 Qualification structure and

of the national qualification regulators in the United Kingdom.

3 LONDON SCHOOL OF TRENDS | www.lst.ac | enquiries@lst.ac | +44 020 7096 1142

chance to develop critical, independent thinking and practical ability to

their further academic or future career choices.

where their true passion lies.

Moreover, students will form a strong foundation in this subject, experience

the holistic approach to learning and fulfil the requirement to effectively

advance onto one of the full-time interior or design undergraduate

4 LONDON SCHOOL OF TRENDS | www.lst.ac | enquiries@lst.ac | +44 020 7096 1142

Qualification Title LST LEVEL 4 Interior Design

Qualification Start Date 7th January 2021

Approved Age Range 17, 17+

Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 400

Total Qualification Time (TQT in Hrs) 1200

Total Credits 120

5 LONDON SCHOOL OF TRENDS | www.lst.ac | enquiries@lst.ac | +44 020 7096 1142

The LST Level 4 Interior Design qualification is designed to provide

develop their future progression in the industry. The skills developed

through this qualification may also support students directly into

employment in the various creative industries.

This qualification is designed to provide students with an overview of the

creative industry. This qualification will provide students with an

defining their interests and area of expertise. It will establish a range of

creative approaches to learning used within a higher education context

support their industry-based or educational career.

spectrum of design skills, including technical and professional skills. The

qualification will teach students how to consider design practice within

the global context of social, economic and ecological sustainability. The

students will learn through project-based learning to develop skills to

articulate design ideas and solutions. They will gain a critical

understanding of the historical, social and cultural contexts of interior

practices and have access to workshops and guest speakers.

This qualification is not time-constrained, but will typically be completed

over a 12-month period full time.

Develop performance skills appropriate for entry into the creative

Define artistic ambitions and professional progression opportunities.

Build a professional portfolio while working on creative projects.

Achieve a nationally-recognised Level 4 qualification.

6 LONDON SCHOOL OF TRENDS | www.lst.ac | enquiries@lst.ac | +44 020 7096 1142

STUDY ANYTIME ANYWHERE

Enjoy advanced virtual labs and a dedicated support team to manage

student queries and provide assistance.

London School of trends will offer unique placement opportunities at the

end of the course allowing students to gain hands-on experience of the

advantage to focus on their area of specialisation. Students will also have

the opportunity to Intern with us at London Fashion Week.

approach learning based on each student's strengths, needs, skills and

QUALIFICATION AND RECOGNITION

This one-year Interior Design programme is at Level 4, which is the

equivalent to the first year of a Bachelor’s Degree programme. Our Level 4

course is made up of 4 units, which are equivalent to 120 level 4 credits,

which could mean potential entry into Undergraduate courses at university

globally. In the case of exceptional students the possibility of being

accepted into a second year.

A UK awarding body awards our qualifications under the ECAS scheme

approved by SQA Accreditation, one of the national qualification regulators

in the United Kingdom which is accepted globally.

On completion of your course, students will also receive a certified diploma