Course Details

The National Design Academy was established 22 years ago and since then, over 20,000 students have graduated from fully accredited interior design courses. National Design Academy programmes are designed to be studied at home and students with little or no design experience can progress from foundation level to a BA (Hons) in Interior Design.

The National Design Academy has a Virtual Learning Studio which enables students to keep in touch with tutors and other learners; and access resources, materials and information.

Recently, 100 National Design Academy learners achieved the Foundation Degree in Interior Design and attended a graduation ceremony at Staffordshire University.  The university’s Vice Chancellor described the National Design Academy as an ‘exceptional partner’ and paid tribute to the achievement of students balancing full time jobs, families and distance learning study. 

Helen Keighley, NDA’s Business Director, will share her knowledge and experience on the origins of the National Design Academy; the development of the Foundation degree and Degree programme; and the diversity of the student group. Helen will also explain the Virtual Learning Studio and the way in which long distance students are supported.

The meeting will provide an opportunity for delegates to share good practice, discuss on-line and distance learning and consider good practice in relation to supporting adult and non-traditional students.  The Network meeting will also be an opportunity to gain an overview of Foundation Degree provision in the East Midlands in 2010-11.

Useful for:          HE in FE delivery staff

                                HE Managers and Associate Directors

                                IAG staff and mentors

                                HE Co-ordinators

                                HE Development staff

                                Colleges planning HE provision.

EMFEC’s network meetings are popular because they offer:

·                 termly meetings to share ideas and strategies to address current issues/challenges

·                 informal networking over lunch, followed by an afternoon meeting

·                 the opportunity to make useful links with colleagues across different organisations

·                an annual regional conference, organised by EMFEC, with outside speakers and peer-facilitated workshops.

If you have any queries please contact: Michelle Chesterfield, Tel:  0115 854 1626, email:  michellec@emfec.co.uk.