Equipment & Resources

What will you need to study?

The equipment and resources you require may differ dependent on the level and subject that you study

Computer & Software

You will need access to a computer with an active internet connection in order to use the interactive learning resources on the Virtual Learning Studio, and other equipment and resources listed at the bottom of this page.

This can be either a Windows or Mac OS X based machine.

Computer Specifications
Software Suggestions

Operating System	Windows 7 (minimum); Windows 10 (recommended), Mac OS X 10.10 (minimum); macOS 10.13 (recommended)
Processor	64-bit Intel CPU (Intel Core Duo CPU, 2 GHz or faster recommended)
RAM	4 GB (minimum); 8 GB (recommended)
Hard Drive	12 GB free space (not including software installation)
Screen Resolution	1024 x 768 or greater
Browser	Latest versions of: Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Safari (macOS)

Diploma Students	An office package, such as MS Office or OpenOffice; which includes a word processor, a spreadsheet application and a presentation application (e.g., Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Although not required for the Diploma course AutoCAD is included Free to all NDA students.
Degree students	A graphical editing application, such as Adobe Photoshop. A computer aided design application, such as Google SketchUp (free), AutoCAD (is included Free to all NDA students) or VectorWorks.

Design Equipment & Materials

In addition to your online study and use of computer software, students may/will also be required to complete work by hand. Please see below a list of recommended design equipment and materials needed for each NDA course subject.

All items are available as a ‘kit’ from the online NDA Art Shop, at student prices.

Diploma in Professional Interior Design
Diploma in Professional Soft Furnishings & Curtain Making
Diploma in Professional Garden Design
Other Equipment

A Scale Rule with 1:10, 1:20, 1.50 and 1:100 scales	A3 Paper
Scalpel and blades	A3 Tracing Paper
Steel Ruler	A3 Card
Cutting Mat	Drawing Pens 0.5, 0.3 and 0.1
Set square (this does not have to be adjustable)	An A3 or A2 drawing board (this is optional but highly recommended for a professional finish)

View Online & Studio Course Fabric Requirement List here

3 Metres Buckram	1/2 Metre Adhesive Loop Velcro
A3 size piece of Hessian	3 Metres Sew-On Loop Velcro
1 x Curtain Pelmet and Return	10cm Sew-On Hook Velcro
2 x Brass Rings	2 Metres Header Tape
8 x Plastic Buttons	1 x Button Maker
16 x Plastic Rings	4 Metres Piping Cord
4 x Lead Weight	Safety Toggles
3/4 Metre Zipping	Rotary Head Rail with Breakaway Safety Devise
2 x Slider	Cutting Mat (optional but recommended for a professional finish)
Scissors	Cushion Stencil (optional but recommended for a professional finish)
	Cutting Grid (optional but recommended for a professional finish)

A Scale Rule with 1:10, 1:20, 1.50 and 1:100 scales	Pencil
Adjustable set square	Drawing Pens 0.5, 0.3 and 0.1
A3 Paper	Watercolour pencils
A3 Tracing Paper	An A3 or A2 drawing board (optional but highly recommended for a professional finish)

Digital camera (optional)/access to an A3 scanner or photocopier (usually available at a local print shop if you do not have access at home)

Books or online recommended reading texts for degree courses. Free access to all UK university libraries included for NDA degree students

NDA Art Shop

Please visit the NDA online Art Shop which provides complete Professional Interior Design, Workroom Products and Technical drawing kits. These include the majority of equipment you will need to study each specific NDA course.

What will you need to study?

Computer & Software

Design Equipment & Materials

NDA Art Shop

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