ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR DESIGN

Course introduction

Introduction

The course explores the human scale and relationship in the continuously changing context of spatial environments. The students learn to develop and design the right contexts and identities of these spatial environments in the different areas of SMLXL, which stands not only for the scale of the environment but also for the scale of manufacturing and exclusivity. Apart from international case studies, students are exposed to Asian culture and will integrate their own identity which will reflect their choice of design solutions.

To make the broadness of the course visual we introduced the axiom SMLXL. The range is from interior objects to large public spaces, small spaces such as domestic rooms to megastructure interiors such as airports. In order to address this variety in a way that gives clarity and precision to learning and teaching the course identifies the areas as small (S), medium (M), large (L) and extra large (XL), giving the axiom SMLXL, which is used as a device within the course giving an overview of work in the field of interior design while identifying its different areas. On each level the student has the possibility to focus on a specific field where their strength lies. Graduates specialise in one of the SMLXL fields.

Students will be able to draw from wide source of projects in Asia, participate in competitions and collaborative projects and work in multidisciplinary teams. This will increase their global employability and prepare them to launch their own business.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Areas of employment include:

Facility Manager
Commercial Interior Designer
Institutional Interior Designer
Residential Interior Designer
Exhibition Designer
Furniture Designer
Design Consultant
Design Educator
CAD Designer

Curriculum Overview

Programme Structure

COURSE MODULES

2D Computer Aided Drawing
3D Computer Aided Drawing/REVIT
Academic Research & Communication Skills
Architectural Drafting
Budget Costing & Documentation
Building Technology & Construction
Computer Graphic Skills
Computer Rendering & Animation
Creativity & Concept Development
Cultural Studies
Design Studio 1 - Residential
Design Studio 2 - Retail
Design Studio 3 - Office
Design Studio 4 - Restaurant & Hospitality
Environmental Lighting
Freehand Drawing
Furniture History, Design & Application
Industrial Attachment
Interior Colour Application
Interior Design, Principles & Theory
Interior Materials & Finishes
Portfolio
Presentation Drawing 1 & 2
Professional Practice

Entry Requirements

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Students whose native language is not English must submit evidence of proficiency in the language. Students must meet the minimum English Standard as stipulated below to commence their registered Advanced Diploma/Bachelor/Master courses with Raffles College of Higher Education.