B-INTARCH v.3 Bachelor of Applied Science (Interior Architecture)
BAppSc(Curtin) / BAppSc(Hons)(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 023967K
Registered full-time Duration:
4 Years
Course Overview
Bachelor Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications.
Interior designers, as qualified professionals in Interior Architecture, design quality environments for a diverse range of users and functions. They coordinate the design and construction of building interiors including commercial, workplace, hospitality, medical, gallery, and retail environments. In addition, interior designers may be involved with more transient environments and the associated displays for trade fairs, exhibitions, museums, and public events. Their skills and knowledge are also utilised for adaptive reuse of existing buildings and conservation of significant sites. Interior designers require skills and understanding in all aspects of design, including technical knowledge of interior construction, equipment and building systems. They must also exercise ability in communication and administrative skills. The degree also provides a sound basis for more specialised careers and study in areas such as furniture or set design, education and/or research.
Course Accreditation
Graduates are eligible for licentiateship with the Design Institute of Australia after commencing professional practice, and then to full associate membership after a submission of a professional folio of work.
Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible for licentiateship with the Design Institute of Australia after commencing professional practice, and then to full associate membership after a submission of a professional folio of work. Students are eligible for student membership on enrolment. Institutional membership of International Design Interior Architecture Educators Association (IDEA).
Career Opportunities
Interior designers find employment as independent 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 and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants for a Bachelor Degree are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au and include flexible entry pathways. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Non-TEE students seeking admission into Semester 1, first year are required to meet the general entry requirements. Non-TEE students seeking entry into second year or higher will need to apply for an interview with the Course Coordinator of Interior Architecture by no later than 1 December, however applicants are advised to do this as soon as possible. Non-TEE students seeking entry into second year or higher are required to submit a folio at the time of the interview. STAT elements considered are E, and either V or Q.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates with a Bachelor Degree may qualify for entry to some Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Master by Coursework degrees. Graduates with a Bachelor Degree with Honours may also qualify for entry to a Master or Doctorate by Research. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Completion Details
Work Experience: minimum of 10 days to be undertaken before graduation.
Course Organisation
Bachelor Degrees typically contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may contain a range of majors, streams and/or minors for students to choose from to pursue learning in a specialised area of study.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. identify, explain and apply the disciplinary concepts in interior architecture
2. develop creative practices and ways of building knowledge that are critical and reflective
3. evaluate and synthesise information from various sources across multiple disciplines to inform the responsive processes related to the design and experience of interior architecture
4. select and use effective and appropriate visual, spoken, written, graphic and technical communication techniques appropriate for academic and professional environments
5. use a range of available technologies appropriate to interior architecture
6. adapt and respond to new ways of learning and global interaction to develop a self-directed approach
7. develop awareness and sensitivity around community and its role in Interior Architecture with particular attention to context and global differences in perceptions and interpretations of concepts and practice
8. recognise and understand cultural diversity in particular indigenous perspectives and knowledges. Respect individual human rights and include concepts of social sustainability, social equity and cultural diversity into interior architecture
9. work independently and collaboratively demonstrating relevant professional and ethical practices
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| INAR1002 | v.2 | Interior Design Studio 2 Elements | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| INAR1008 | v.2 | Interior Methods | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| INAR1010 | v.2 | Interior Design Studio 1 - City | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| COMS1010 | v.2 | Academic and Professional Communications | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| INAR1003 | v.2 | Interior Design Studio 3 - Micro | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| INAR1004 | v.2 | Philosophy and Practice | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| INAR1007 | v.2 | Design Communication | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| INAR1012 | v.1 | History of the Interior | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| INAR2007 | v.2 | Interior Fundamentals 1 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| INAR2008 | v.2 | Interior Design Studio 4 - Residential | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| INAR2010 | v.2 | Spatial Experience and Aesthetics | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| INAR2011 | v.2 | Interior Fundamentals 2 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| INAR2012 | v.2 | Interior Design Studio 6 - Community | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| INAR2013 | v.2 | Interior Design Studio 5- Structure | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| INAR3005 | v.2 | Interior Design Studio 8- Well Being | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| INAR3006 | v.2 | Interior Technology Systems | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| INAR3007 | v.2 | Interior Design Studio 7- Adaptive Re-Use | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| INAR3009 | v.2 | Interior Design Studio 10 - Future | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| INAR3010 | v.2 | Interior Design Studio 9 - Workplace | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| INAR3015 | v.1 | Interior Theory and Methodologies | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 1 | |||||
| STRU-IARCH | v.1 | Interior Architecture Fourth Year Stream | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| STRH-IARCH | v.1 | Honours Interior Architecture Stream | 200.0 | ||
| 200.0 | |||||
Further Information
If you need more course information, you may contact the relevant areas: For Current Students: Student Services Office, please click here for further details: http://students.curtin.edu.au/contact_offices.cfm. For Domestic Future Students: Curtin Connect Future Students, enquiries: https://future.connect.curtin.edu.au, Tel: +61-1300 222 888. For International Future Students: Curtin International, email: international@curtin.edu.au, Tel: +61-8-9266 7331.
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