Online Courses Handbook 2003

153799 v.4 Bachelor of Arts (Interior Architecture)

BA(Curtin) OR BA(Hons)(Curtin)

Introduction
Interior designers, as qualified professionals, find creative solutions to problems relating to the function and quality of people's built environment. Interior designers coordinate the design and construction of building interiors including commercial and retail office space, laboratories, intensive care units, computing areas, hotel and resort developments, theatres, as well as presentation environments for boutique and larger scale retailing, trade fairs, exhibitions, museums and gallery exhibitions and displays. Interior designers require skills and understanding in all aspects of design, combined with a technical knowledge of interior construction, equipment and building systems. They must also exercise ability in communication and administrative skills.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
None. Interview and portfolio may be required.

Specific Requirements
STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Note
It is a requirement for completion that students undertake a minimum of 40 days approved work experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This course is a full-time honours degree. Provided that the stipulated prerequisites and corequisites are fulfilled, enrolment on a part-time basis is permitted.

Professional Recognition
The Design Institute of Australia (DIA) admits graduates to the licentiateship after commencing professional practice and then to full associate membership after a submission of a professional folio of work.

Career Opportunities
Interior designers find employment as independant interior design consultants, within interior design practices, as facility managers for large corporations, within architectural firms or, in some instances, working for organisations specialising in specific areas such as lighting design or furniture design and in design education.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Special Note
A Bachelor of Arts (Interior Architecture) will be awarded in the following classes depending on course weighted average for the final year of the four-year honours degree. Course weighted average, First Class 80% or more, Upper Second Class 75-79.9, Lower Second Class 70-74.9, Pass 50-69.9.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

12538 v.3 Architecture/Interior Architecture Design 121 6.5 37.5

12539 v.2 Building Technology 121 3.0 12.5

12541 v.3 Architecture and Culture 121 3.0 25.0

12791 v.3 Design Communication 101 2.0 12.5

7580 v.5 Communication Principles 111 2.0 12.5

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

12543 v.2 Architecture/Interior Architecture Design 122 6.0 37.5

12544 v.2 Building Technology 122 3.0 12.5

12545 v.2 Ecologically Sustainable Design 122 2.0 12.5

12546 v.2 Architecture and Culture 122 2.0 12.5

12547 v.2 Design Communication 122 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

12548 v.2 Interior Architecture 221 8.0 37.5

12549 v.2 IA Technical Studies 221 3.0 12.5

12550 v.2 Interior Architecture Materials 221 2.0 12.5

12552 v.2 Design Communication 221 5.0 25.0

12561 v.2 Furniture and Culture 221 2.0 12.5

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

12553 v.2 Interior Architecture 222 6.0 37.5

12554 v.2 Furniture Design Workshop 222 4.0 25.0

12555 v.2 IA Technical Studies 222 3.0 12.5

12556 v.2 Colour Theory 222 2.0 12.5

12557 v.2 Architecture and Culture 222 2.0 12.5

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

12551 v.2 Twentieth Century Development in Interiors 321 2.0 12.5

12558 v.2 Interior Architecture 321 8.0 37.5

12559 v.3 IA Technical Studies 321 3.0 25.0

12560 v.2 Building Science 321 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

12562 v.2 Interior Architecture 322 6.0 37.5

12563 v.3 IA Technical Studies 322 3.0 12.5

12564 v.2 Building Science 322 2.0 12.5

12565 v.3 Design Career Strategies 322 3.0 12.5

12795 v.4 ACP Special Topics 302 2.0 25.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

12566 v.2 IA Project Research and Development 421 3.0 25.0

12567 v.2 Interior Architecture 421 6.0 50.0

12568 v.2 Architectural Law 421 2.0 12.5

12569 v.3 Architectural Management 521 2.0 12.5

100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

12571 v.3 Architectural Practice 522 2.0 25.0

12572 v.2 Interior Architecture Dissertation 499 1.0 62.5

7574 v.5 Building Contracts 402 2.0 12.5

100.0

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