Program Overview
This Spatial and Interior Design program offers comprehensive training in all aspects of design, from digital tools to hands-on scale models. Students develop their unique styles while preparing for careers in the expanding creative industries through real-world client projects and industry connections. With state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive community, graduates are well-equipped for success in the rapidly evolving field of spatial and interior design.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Work in dedicated design studio spaces as you discover the diverse nature of the field, developing your own unique style and portfolio as well as creative and practical specialisms. Get career ready: Produce live briefs for a range of clients in real-work situations and develop your capacity to showcase the World Economic Forum’s ‘Top 10 Job Skills of Tomorrow’. You can also work in industry, spend a year abroad or add a year in Computing, Journalism or a Language to your degree to increase employability. Join our community: As part of the School of Architecture, you can attend guest lectures and research seminars with industry professionals or join the student-run Kent Architectural Students Association (KASA) and help organise social events, design competitions and the End of Year Show. You will explore different cultural perspectives on design and understand how creative agencies operate globally. You will learn how to exploit the digital age, developing a responsive practice where you are proficient working in 2D, 3D and 4D – with moving images. By the end of your course, you will be fully prepared for a career in Spatial and Interior Design within the expanding multidisciplinary opportunities in the Creative Industries.
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Art and Design at Kent was ranked 6th overall in The Complete University Guide 2023. Specialist spaces include modern design and dedicated model workshops; laser-cutting facilities; computer studio and labs; a digital hub; and a Digital Crit Space for presenting designs which includes 75-inch Clevertouch screens.
