This programme focuses on the design and development of internal spaces with emphasis on the relationship between architectural context and designed interior. It equips graduates with relevant knowledge and creative skills to be professional interior designers or interior architects.
Students develop design culture in line with professional interior design and architecture practices. Studio design modules are complemented by modules in technical, professional and contextual studies.
Students will undergo internships with various interior design and architecture companies, property developers, product design companies, exhibition design and theater & stage design companies.
Students of this programme will be registered with the Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID).
The Programme objectives are to:
Equip students with the essential professional, creative, intellectual and technical skills
Strenghten students’ skills in research and analysis of information, formation of sound and independent judgements through reflection, evaluation and presentation of well-reasoned arguments
Equip students with distinctive personal visual skills and personal vision; encouraged through exciting and challenging practical and theoretical projects
Prepare students to make their mark in the graphic design industry with full awareness of the roles and responsibilities of professional design practices
Engage students in life-long learning
Curriculum
YEAR 1 (2 SEMESTERS)
Design Studio 1
Design Communication 1
Architecture History and Context 1
Building Material and Construction 1
Communication Writing Skills
Design Studio 2
Design Communication 2
Architecture History and Context 2
Building Material and Construction 2
Communication Presentation Skills
YEAR 2 (2 SEMESTERS)
Design Studio 3
Building Technology and Services 1
Architecture History and Context 3
Computer Aided Design 1
Elective Subjects
Creative Entrepreneurship
Consumer Behavior
Design Studio 4
Building Technology and Services 2
Architecture History and Context 4
Computer Aided Design 2
Design Portfolio
Industrial Placement (compulsory 6 months duration) after completing Year 2
YEAR 3 (2 SEMESTERS)
Design Studio 5
Professional Practice
Research Proposal and Methodology
Elective Subjects
Visual Merchandising
Sustainable Design
Design Competition and Special Project
Design Studio 6
Project Management & Documentation
Dissertation
Entry Requirements
STPM – Minimum 2Cs and, a Credit in Bahasa Melayu, a Pass in English and Arts (Pendidikan Seni) in SPM or Pass Portfolio Interview for those who did not take Arts in SPM
UEC – Minimum 5Bs
GCE A-LEVEL – Minimum 2Ds
FOUNDATION/MATRICULATION – Pass with minimum CGPA 2.0
DIPLOMA – Pass with minimum CGPA 2.0 in Diploma in Interior Design/Art and Design/Design/Multimedia Design/Interior and Architecture Design and a pass in English in SPM or its equivalent Other equivalent qualifications which are recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency.
AND Pass Interview and Drawing Test
AND Pass Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Band 1
Career Prospects
Interior Design
Architecture
Furniture Manufacturing
Lighting Design
Project Management
Visual Merchandising
Exhibition Design
Scenic Design
Retail Space Design
Study Abroad Pathway
Entry into our full-time/part-time Master of Design Management (MDM) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme with special Alumni tuition fees.
All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.
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