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Q: How long has BHC been around?
A: BHC has been around for 26 years...wow!

Q: Can I do Interior Design Part-Time?
A: Yes you can! Ask the Registrar for details.

Q: How large are the BHC facilities?
A: BHC offers over 850m' of prime learning space.

Q: Are learners exposed to the working environment?
A: Yes. Students attend a 4 week internship in their 3rd year.

Q: Are BHC facilitators practising designers?
A: Yes, this allows them to keep abreast with the latest trends.

During the 3rd years Experiential Learning they spent four weeks working in the design industry for various top Interior
Design companies. Here is some feed back from these companies.

• 85% of the companies rate BHC's students level of skill and knowledge as 'Above Average'.
• 88% of the companies feel that the programme offered by BHC is meeting the industry requirements.
• 80% of the companies feel that BHC learners rate above average as potential employees.

"Still one of the best institutions in my mind. The working pace that BHC enforces, makes its students stand head
and shoulders above the rest." - XZIBIT

As a joint winner chosen to represent South Africa in the International LG Conceptualife Kitchen competition. I went to Dubai for an amazing three day experience to present my kitchen design to the judges. The 12 other contestants came from the UAE and Africa. As the South African Representative, I received an LG SolarDOM oven from LG.

It was such a great experience to meet interior design students from other countries. It was interesting to see that students from BHC School of design produce a high standard of work. My design was also featured in Visi Magazine, so the exposure gained was invaluable

Written by: Tarquin van der Westhuizen (Current 3rd Year Student)

On the 15th June 2011, I was fortunate enough to be flown to Johannesburg for the 25th annual SABS Design Achiever Awards. I was scared out of my wits to embark on this 5 day trip in which designers of all disciplines and places in Africa converge, but to my surprise, the experience ended up being one of the most interesting and memorable ones to date. In the space of 5 days, we attended seminars, lectures and workshops, as well as visiting the Maropeng Exhibition, and the Sterkfontein caves.

The final presentation of our products was to a group of 18 judges to which we individually presented ideas. The final SABS Design Achiever Awards ceremony was held at Freedom Park, where we were all presented with an amazing framed certificate. The experience was an unforgettable one.

Written by Tasmin Love (Current 3rd Year Student)

All interior designers have to continuously meet deadlines. BHC students know all about the pressure when deadlines loom! The staff at BHC School of Design, try to build days into the year planner during which students have fun, relax and get to know one another and have the opportunity to put their creativity to good use.

The second term social event is the 'Who wants to be a set square' quiz, followed by a 'Proudly South African' lunch. The quiz follows the format of the famous TV series, and the competition to answer the questions is fierce!

This year the theme for the teams are based on colour. Each team was allocated a colour to which their clothes and food had to match. The winning teams won prizes sponsored by BHC

My prize for winning the Formfunc Studio design in second year, was a trip to Italy for the Milan Furniture Fair for a week. The furniture fair was absolutely incredible! There was so much to absorb and learn. The went by so quickly, but the experience was unforgettable. When I got back to college I was so inspired by what I had seen.

Written: Tarquin van der Westhuizen (Current 3rd Year student)