Postgraduate Diploma in Work Space Design
The Postgraduate Diploma in Design of Work Space is structured in the following thematic modules:
PLANNING GUIDE OF THE WORK SPACE

• Basic measures.
• Accessibility.
• Mechanization of the environment.
• Voice and data management.
• Introduction to the resource management: facilities and project management.
• Maintenance and replacement, operating services.

NEW PROJECT OPERATORS / NEW PERFORMANCES

• Space organisation. Project operators.
• Architectural devices and work organisation.
• Historical evolution and recent geography of the office buildings.

CORPORATIVE INTERIOR DESIGN

• Communication and Design.
• Design for the company –design for the users.
• Concept and space planning.

BASIC VALUES FOR THE WELL-BEING OF THE USER

• Ergonomics.
• Safety, health and risk prevention.
• Acoustic, light and thermal comfort.

WORK SPACE EQUIPMENT

• Elements of the system: furniture.
• Elements of the system: lighting.
• Applied graphics. Signage. Corporative image.
• Facing materials. Cataloguing and the products approval.
• Production processes of dividing lines and accessories.

INTERIOR SPACE PERCEPTION

• Light as an active in the space conceptualization.
• New textures, new meanings.
• About colour.
• Atmospheres.

PROJECT*
A project which consists of the implementation of an administrative or professional office in a pre-existent venue.
OTHERS

• Visits to the interior of buildings and corporations and visits to companies that produce specialized equipment for the work space.
• Different lectures given by renowned professionals.
• Each thematic module is related to one practical exercise or workshop.

Postgraduate Diploma in Interior Space Design. Private Perimeters
The classes of Interior Space, Private Perimeters are broken down into the following modules:
MODULE OF CRITERIA FOR INTERIOR SPACE
THEORETICAL APPROACH CONCERNED WITH CRITICAL REFLECTION UPON PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND CREATIVE PROCESSES OF INTERIOR DESIGN

• Methodologies and introduction to research
• Design process: explore and analyze client/user requirements and brief, project development, budgeting, project management and project communication.
• Theoretical reflections: houses today, spatial criteria, colour, etc.

VIEWS (of people with experience involved in or close to the process of interior design)

• Builder’s view.
• Client’s view
• Photographer’s view.
• Editor’s view.

LECTURES
Renowned interior designers, architects, designers and other professionals involved in interior design present their own work
FIELD TRIPS
Visit to built examples that show the high value of the design process and an excellent result of a domestic interior design.
MODULE OF TOOLS
FURNITURE AND BUIDLING MATERIALS FOR INTERIOR DESIGN

• Selection of materials and their application systems for an interior space.
• Knowledge of technical, practical and aesthetic functions.
• Field trip to Materfad the materioteca of the FAD (Fostering Arts and Design) to learn about innovative materials and production.
• Sustainable materials, products and systems for the health and air quality in an interior space.

INSTALLATIONS AND COMFORT IN A DOMESTIC INTERIOR. GENERAL IMPLEMENTATION OF INSTALLATIONS.

• Implementation of installations in the domestic interior design project.
• Plumbing and sewer system.
• Electrical installation and Lighting
• Ventilation and gas.
• Heating and air conditioning.
• Home automation and telecommunications.
• Energy efficient installations

MODULE OF THE INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECT
WORKSHOPS
With an active participation of the students the several workshops integrated within the course promote a conceptual and experimental approach to design through a hands-on learning method.
It usually begins with a presentation to provide the theoretical foundation that aims to deepen the comprehension of a specific subject. During the workshop, students will develop an intense quick draft resolution or a physical object.

• Kitchen design.
• Furniture design.
• Minimal space.
• Digital Design and Fabrication.

MAIN PROJECT OF THE COURSE