Online Art & Design Courses

The Interactive Design Institute - Online:
The Interactive Design Institute (IDI) is the UK’s leading provider of online qualifications in design. We offer a range of courses to students in Ireland, the UK and all over the world at Certificate, Diploma and Degree level, in Graphic Design, Product Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Photography, and Interactive Media Design. Study online either full-time or part-time for a UK qualification from anywhere in the world. Start dates are every February, June and October and you can register at any time. Our courses provide a flexible, affordable means of learning, full or part-time, which can be combined with work, study or family commitments.

At the Interactive Design Institute, we work to the highest quality standards. Our courses are on the UK National Qualifications Framework (NQF). IDI is approved by The City & Guilds Institute of London, ABC Awards and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), three of the most respected awarding bodies in the UK.

Our courses lead to certification by the University of Hertfordshire, one of the UK’s best modern universities. The Qualification you will receive on completion of one of our accredited online courses is exactly the same as that awarded to students attending the University of Hertfordshire. We additionally provide an online Foundation Diploma in Art and Design diploma course which is widely recognised as the standard entry qualification for degree level study at art colleges and universities throughout the United Kingdom.

International Students:
The Interactive Design Institute has enrolled students from over 40 countries. Our aim is to establish a global community of designers – students, educators and practitioners – who can share their creativity, ideas and experiences.

Affordable Art & Design Education:
IDI offers flexible payment plans, discounts for early payment and an Employers Discount Scheme which also applies if you are self-employed. Tuition Fee Loans are available for students who are resident in England.

3-Year Bachelor of Arts Honours (BA Hons) Degree Courses:
- Interior Architecture and Design 
- Product Design
- Photography
- Graphic Design
- Illustration

Diploma Courses:
- ABC Awards Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art, Design and Media) 
- Dip (HE) Interactive Media Design

City & Guilds/ IDI Awards:
- City & Guilds Level 1 Award Fashion Design and Illustration
- City & Guilds Level 1 Award Drawing and Painting
- City & Guilds Level 1 Award Sketchbooks
- City & Guilds Level 2 Award Fashion Design and Illustration
- City & Guilds Level 2 Award Creative Sketchbooks
- IDI Award Drawing and Painting

Short Course:
IDI Award Digital Photography Course

The online learning courses offered by IDI allows our students to work at times which suit them, and they can study on a full or part time basis. They are able to work flexibly, and can combine online study with other study or work commitments.

Students log in to a secure personal online studio, where they can access learning materials, upload and store images of their work, and communicate with their tutor and fellow students online. All communication takes place within a secure environment which is monitored by IDI staff. Students can also communicate with their tutor on a confidential, one-to-one basis.

Students complete practical activities, and upload digital images of their work to their online studio. All IDI courses are designed for study in a home environment. They receive regular feedback and advice, and can communicate with their tutors and fellow students whenever they want.

Students have access to one-to-one tuition through a private online message board. They can communicate with their tutors at any time, and as often as they like. Students receive comprehensive guidance and support throughout their studies.