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Interactive Design Institute
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Jun Zhu
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THIRD YEAR

MA Interior Design

University rating (5)

All is good

Reviewed: 08 February 2024
SR
Student Reviewer
32444 reviews

BA (Hons) Graphic Design (University of Hertfordshire degree)

University rating (1)
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The system is good but it is not ideal for most people and you have to rely a lot on yourself. The support is sometimes patchy and the quality of teaching varies. There is not enough art based study and not enough of a focus on the changing industry expectations. It worked for me but I wouldn't recommend this to most people especially if you are interested in achieving reasonable results. Since leaving the course I have changed career paths as I don't feel what I studied will help me in the industry. It's not the worst but it's not the best for most people.

Reviewed: 13 March 2015
SR
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32444 reviews

Art and Design Foundation Course

University rating (2)
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I barely enjoyed studying my foundation diploma. It is so hard when you don't get instant feedback. Sometimes you have to wait a few days before you get a reply. It is hard because I would finish a piece of work and when I'm done is only when my teacher replies. Sometimes I have to redo. Not as easy as I thought it would be.

Reviewed: 30 October 2014
SR
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32444 reviews

MA Illustration (Visual Communication)

University rating (5)
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IDI in collaboration with Hertfordshire University is Leading Innovation in Art and Culture training for the professional, and "wanna be" pro, in the making.

Reviewed: 03 October 2014
SR
Student Reviewer
32444 reviews

BA (Hons) Graphic Design (University of Hertfordshire degree)

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If you don't want to waste your money, steer well clear of these online courses in art and design offered by idi. The fees are about half what you would pay for studying at a 'real' Uni, but what you get in return is minimal: very poor online materials, which are not updated regularly enough and which rely far too heavily on external websites; tutors whose feedback mostly consists of highly superficial, one-line comments and/or copy-pasted generic remarks; and totally non-transparent assessment criteria.

Reviewed: 14 July 2014
SR
Student Reviewer
32444 reviews

BA (Hons) Graphic Design (University of Hertfordshire degree)

University rating (5)
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IDI offers an incredible opportunity to those of us not able to follow conventional paths of study. I have just completed my first year in Graphic Design and Illustration and have had an amazing journey. The learning is as it should be, intensive, academic and challenging. Each module builds on and expands previous learning; it is wonderfully exciting and develops real skills and knowledge. I have gained practical technical skills and broadened my academic understanding. And it's not all sat in front of a computer; we are encouraged to meet fellow students if possible, attend exhibitions, experiment and study away from the screen.Tutor interaction is obviously different from that of an attendance university and we are expected to keep strong and productive dialogue going with tutors. This is part of learning, adapting to online study and working towards my degree. My tutor feedback has been encouraging, insightful and vital. It is easy to engage with tutors too; the nature of online study means that I can send in questions and preparatory work at any time and I will get feedback waiting for me the next day.Online study is not the easy option. It will have inevitable ups and downs but it provides amazing opportunities to people and I believe that IDI excels in that. I know I could not have learned so much any other way. Student support in all matters has been excellent and my peer group are great. We are in contact via the university forums and the normal social media routes and I have met up with a few fellow students. Importantly I feel connected to the university. I feel part of it.

Reviewed: 07 October 2013
SR
Student Reviewer
32444 reviews

BA (Hons) Graphic Design (University of Hertfordshire degree)

University rating (5)
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I have been studying with the Interactive Design Institute since February 2011. I've found the entire journey thoroughly enjoyable, and I cannot recommend them enough for their level of care, attention to detail and teaching abilities. I am due to graduate in February 2014, and would not have been able to get there without all of the support, amazing advice and never ending commitment from the tutors, and all of the staff at the Interactive Design Institute. I would strongly recommend the Interactive Design Institute to anybody, the tutors, support team and all of the staff are outstanding.

Reviewed: 05 October 2013
SR
Student Reviewer
32444 reviews

BA (Hons) Graphic Design (University of Hertfordshire degree)

University rating (5)
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IDI has made learning in the creative industries very accessible. The first challenge living on an Island is finding out which courses I can do with out tedious trips to the mainland. IDI's method of assessment relies completely on portfolio work from the activities and interaction with tutors. As I am not required to make special arrangements for assessment I have been able to follow my chosen career path. Funding is also hard to figure out, it's not very clear on any website what you are entitled too, if anything. IDI admissions staff are extremely helpful in sorting out what your best options are for paying tuition fees. I was able to sort out a plan to pay that suited my financial situation. The employers discount is very helpful.The fees are very expensive, however it's a small price to pay for the ability to study completely at home.The tutors are extremely helpful, all tutors are experts in there field and have considerable experience, their feedback is empowering and they are very keen to see students push their work to the full potential.

Reviewed: 05 October 2013
SR
Student Reviewer
32444 reviews

BA (Hons) Photography (University of Hertfordshire degree)

University rating (5)
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IDI's photography degree course is very well structured and resourced, and I am certainly getting exactly what I wanted from it: a structured program to consolidate learning, introduce projects within different processes, genres and themes, and to build a much broader base of knowledge of the histories and theories underpinning photography. IDI's learning environment fully replicates the materials and structures that I have found when attending physical universities. I have full access to learning materials - including the vast online academic libraries provided through the University of Hertfordshire; knowledgeable and engaging tutors to guide, advise, review and ultimately mark my work; a safe, closed user group 'Forum', comprising my fellow classmates, wherein we are encouraged to support each others' learning through general discussions, critical debate and creative discourse; and an efficient means for formally submitting work for appraisal and marking, and for receiving rapid feedback on grades, progress and areas requiring further development. I have found IDI's tutors to be excellent. They have been exceedingly supportive. They provide very rapid feedback and encouragement, and offer insights, feedback, and pointers to sources and materials that they feel will help me and my interests.The modular structure of IDI's program - broken into four semesters per level of part-time study - aids in providing deep focus on specific study topics. Each module culminates in a number of "Briefs": defined photographic projects, which condense the learning in each module into practical photographic activities. The course develops both theoretic and practical knowledge, providing a firm grounding for anyone wishing to enter photography as a profession.

Reviewed: 05 October 2013
SR
Student Reviewer
32444 reviews

Art and Design Foundation Course

University rating (5)
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It was very difficult to give stars as IDI is online based. This is why, after lots and lots and lots of research I chose it. I was working partime, have a husband and young family and wanted to learn something very new! A lot of local 'real' universities/colleges were happy to offer me a place with absolutley no background in art and design at degree level ( I am a post graduate Science teacher of 25 yrs ecperience, absolutely no art at all!). IDI offered a fabulous Level 3 Foundation course that would allow me to make further progress, from first contact to now ( part way through final project) it has been brilliant. Tiny probs with technology that have been sorted in under an hour. A superb supportive tutor who actively encourages you to extend yourself. A great team on teh phones and online and I have leant loads!. It is by far the best decison I have made and i am waitin g with everyhting crossed to see if they are going to offer a fine art degree online. Here's hoping !

Reviewed: 04 October 2013

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