Bachelor of Design (Interior Design)

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This course structure is for 2009 commencing first year students. If you are already enrolled prior to 2009 or are articulating, please refer to the previous Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) course structure on the faculty website.

Interior Design concerns itself with the humanistic element of space, of how the environments in which we spend our day-to-day existence are formed and fabricated. Students in this degree course engage with a variety of projects that deal with small-scale (residential) to large-scale (offices, hospitals) projects. Graduates work as interior designers in multi-disciplinary groups and work on projects that range from exhibition and furniture design to multi-million dollar construction projects. Through the course’s strong links with industry, graduates are well placed to seek employment in advanced areas of interior design.

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Course code	DINTD10
CRICOS code	064756D

*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

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Course structure

From 2009 the Faculty of Design will be delivering a majors and minors model, which will provide commencing first year students with a wider and more flexible choice in combining studies from different disciplines and faculties.

Note: If you apply for exemptions and are successful in commencing at an advanced level please refer to the previous Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) course structure on the faculty website.

Prior to enrolment, students will be required to attend degree planning information sessions.

For commencing first year students from 2009 the available units of study for completion of the Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) are classified into four study groups:

A major in Interior Design consisting of 16 units, five being core Design units and eleven being specific Communication Design units.
A co-major consisting of eight units in another Design discipline (Multimedia Design, Communication Design, Industrial Design or Film and Television) or one offered by another faculty.
Usually two minors of four units each offered by Design or other faculties at Swinburne, provided that no subjects overlap.
Remaining units may consist of Electives Plus, Study Tours, Student Exchange or other approved options.

Students will normally be enrolled in a Recommended Study Sequence and must successfully complete a minimum of 300 credit points; 50 per semester for full-time students. To qualify for the award, a student must complete, or have been granted an exemption for the units of study listed below. Students initially enter into the three-year bachelor program. At the end of that program students may exit with an undergraduate bachelor degree. Work expected outside normal timetabled contact hours, in keeping with related design courses, will usually be no less than a minimum of two for one. International student visa holders are required to study full time.

Careers in the Curriculum (CIC) (Prahran students only)
In addition to the above, students must complete a compulsory unit of study HDD0009 Careers in the Curriculum to be awarded the degree. Careers in the Curriculum is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects. Careers in the Curriculum has been developed by Swinburne Careers and Employment who provide advice and feedback on completing job applications and undergoing interviews, directed at obtaining graduate employment. Careers in the Curriculum is a compulsory unit usually undertaken in second year. Students will not incur a HECS or fee debt as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' employability skills.

Electives Plus sequences
Electives Plus sequences provide Swinburne degree students with options to broaden their career skills and strengthen their employability by selecting from units of study outside their degree discipline.

Students undertaking this course can choose to study Electives Plus sequences of up to three units from one of the following themes:

Electives Plus sequences are available in all Swinburne degree programs subject to timetabling constraints, with the exception of double degree programs, specialist double major degrees, and where entry has been approved with advanced standing.

Winter and Summer Term
The Faculty of Design is offering an optional six-week Winter and Summer term allowing you to complete extra study between the standard semesters. These terms are not mandatory. However, if you wish to vary your study load you may want to consider this option.
Note: Summer Term will not be offered in January/February 2014.

International Study Programs - Study Abroad
Students can apply to participate in an exchange program or a study tour program as part of their degree. More information about our current exchange and study tour programs can be viewed here

Major specialisations

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) students must complete the required units in the Interior Design major listed below.

Interior Design major units:
Interior Design Major - 2009

A co-major can be undertaken in one of:
Communication Design Co-Major - 2009
Multimedia Design Co-Major - 2009
Industrial Design Co-Major - 2009
Film and Television Co-Major - 2009

Minors (timetable permitting) can be undertaken in the following recommended streams:
Architectural Product Minor - 2009
Design Management Minor - 2009
Design Studies Minor - 2009
Film and Television Minor - 2009
Advertising Design Minor - 2009
Typography Minor - 2009
Industrial Design Minor - 2009
Introduction to 3D CAD Minor - 2009

Students also have the option to select their co-major or minors from another faculty, also timetable permitting.

Remaining units may consist of Electives Plus, study tours, student exchange or other approved options.

Units of study

Units of study are 12.5 credit points unless otherwise indicated with students normally undertaking 50 credit points per semester.

Swinburne Prahran - February Intake
Interior Design Major Units
HDINT111 Interior Design Studio - Context, Space, Place and Dwelling
HDINT112 Interior Design Communication
HDINT121 Interior Design Construction Technology
HDINT122 Theory of Interior Design
HDINT211 Interior Design Studio - Changing Patterns and Social Space
HDINT212 Digital Representation
HDINT221 Interior Design Studio - Virtual Space
HDINT222 Construction Technology - Documentation and Detailing
HDINT311 Interior Design Studio - Sustainable Design
HDINT321 Interior Design Studio - Inhabitation
HDINT322 Construction Technology - Documentation and Specification
HDC001 20th Century Design
HDC003 Design Studio
HDC004 Digital Design
HDC005 Contemporary Design Issues
HDC009 Design and Business Strategy

Plus, throughout the length of your degree you will select eight units from your chosen co-major or minor sequence or free elective unit.

HDD0009 Careers in the Curriculum (Prahran students only).
This is a zero credit point unit of study which is compulsory for students in the second or third year of their course.

Study Abroad options - see information above in Course Structure.

In Year 3 students may undertake Industry Placement
HDP050 Industry Placement 1 (37.5 credit points)
HDP055 Industry Placement 2 (37.5 credit points)
Any two 12.5 credit point subject from Stage 3 units of study
Students undertaking Industry Placement interstate or overseas are required to advise Student Administration at the Faculty of Design.

Aims and objectives

The structure of, and the units of study within, the Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) degree conforms to the AQF Guidelines for a bachelor degree by allowing students to:

Acquire a systematic and coherent body of knowledge, the underlying principles and concepts, and the associated communication and problem-solving skills.
Develop academic skills and attributes necessary to undertake design research, comprehend and evaluate new information, concepts and evidence from a range of sources (refer to the following units of study: HDC001, HDC002, HDC005).
Develop the ability to review, consolidate, extend and apply the knowledge and techniques learnt, including in a professional context (refer to the following units of study: HDC004, HDC007, HDC008).
Gain a foundation for self-directed and life-long learning.
Gain interpersonal and teamwork skills appropriate to employment and/or further study.

Career opportunities

Interior and exhibition design, hotel/retail design, theatre design, museum design, computer-aided design, design management.

Professional recognition

On completion of this qualification students may be eligible to become an Associate Member of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) and should confirm eligibility with the Insititute.

Industry learning

Industry Placement is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment, for 24 or 48 weeks, relevant to their studies as part of their degree. It aims to provide experiential, discipline-specific learning in an authentic, real-world environment. Through observation, enquiry and practice under the supervision and guidance of professional practitioners and an academic mentor, students will engage in professional experiences and test and critically assess their learning to date. The experience contextualises existing design skills within an understanding of the impact of client, customer, team dynamics and direction in the design process. The Industry Placement program is part of the Honours stream. In order to graduate students are required to return to complete their fourth year.

Industry Placement gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry Placements are subject to availability of places. For further information please enquire at the faculty office.

Honours

All students undertake first and second year of their Design course. Prior to the commencement of third year students choose to continue with coursework (third year) and complete their degree, or apply for Industry Placement (third year) followed by the Honours program as fourth year. An Honours year requires a further 100 credit points of study consisting of all coursework or Design Centre which is two Professional Practice units and two other units of study by coursework.

Students may continue into the Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) (Honours) program through the following avenues, these include a selection process:

Students who have successfully undertaken an Industry Placement in Year 3 are required to complete their Honours (fourth) year by Coursework.
Students who did not participate in an Industry Placement in third year, and who have maintained a grade average of Credit or above may apply towards the end of their third year, to study in the Honours program. These students may complete their Honours year by coursework. Students with equivalent qualifications wishing to apply for their Honours year by coursework may be required to attend an interview and submit a folio.
The Design Centre may be an option for Interior Design students. It is a working design studio that develops innovative design projects, especially where innovation is supported by applied design research. Projects may include both commissioned and self-determined projects. Please contact the Faculty of Design directly if you are interested in this option.

Application forms can be obtained from the Faculty Office or ring 9214 6755.

Swinburne Abroad

Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies while on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Education Abroad website.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of the Swinburne English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Level 2 program with a teacher's recommendation for the required level of study; or obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; or a TOEFL (paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); or a TOEFL (computer-based) minimum score of 213 (with Written Writing score of 5); or a TOEFL (internet-based) minimum score of 80 with no band less than 20.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

Prerequisites

Any Art, Design or Media subject.

How to apply

Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

Scholarships

For information about scholarships at Swinburne visit: http://www.swin.edu.au/scholarships

Find out more

Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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