Bachelor of Design (Interior Design)

Course information for Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) Course Number HE20501 - Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) Locations Design Centre, Enmore

Course Design The Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) is a three-year professional degree preparing graduates for employment in the interior design profession in Australia and overseas. Students in this course develop as highly creative design professionals who think critically, reflect on ideas, and progress a complex project from a theoretical concept though to detailed resolution while balancing the social, ethical, cultural, technical, business and environmental contexts in which a designer operates. The course fosters in graduates practical understanding and a strong foundation for professional excellence, and student independence. Course Learning Outcomes Graduates of the Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) will: Have extensive and well-founded quantitative and qualitative theoretical (psycho/social) knowledge of the design of human spaces and the relevance and value of interior design to people and ideas. Capability to possess the vision of potential and cognitive capabilities for continuing professional development to build upon their knowledge to shape human experiences in the context of the construction industry. Ability to independently engage in self-directed and collaborative, innovative and creative design projects with the capacity to solve problems, reflect critically on ideas, evaluate own work effectively and adapt to change. Ability to form spaces which synthesise human, economic and environmental ecologies that advance social well-being. Capability to develop aligned personal and professional ethics by employing sound business practices, entrepreneurship and collaborative and creative problem solving practices that support sustained, professional creative practice. Version date: 17 October 2017 Page 2 of 9

Course Structure The structure below is the typical study pattern for a full time student. Elective choice and study pattern is determined by the campus. All Subjects are worth 10 credit points (CP). 240 credit points are required to complete this course. Year 1- Level 100: Foundation Knowledge and Skills Semester 1 DEDES101A DEDES102A DEDES104A DEDES105A Semester 2 DEDES103A IDSTU101A IDSTU102A IDSTU103A Complete all subjects Visual thinking (10CP) Materiality (10CP) Visual communication 1 (10CP) Design processes (10CP) Complete all subjects Design and culture (10CP) Studio 1 Identity (10CP) Visual communication 2 (10CP) Materials and surface (10CP) Year 2 - Level 200: Application and Development Semester 1 Complete 3 core plus one elective DEDES201A Design and ideas (10CP) IDSTU201A Studio 2 Responsibility (10CP) IDSTU203A Visual communication 3 (10CP) One elective chosen from the list below Semester 2 Complete 3 core plus one elective IDSTU202A Construction and detailing (10CP) IDSTU204A Spatial modelling (10CP) IDSTU205A Studio 3 Culture (10CP) One elective chosen from the list below Year 2 electives IDEXP201A Experience design (10CP) IDLGH201A Illumination (10CP) IDRET201A Retail design (10CP) IDWKF201A Workplace futures (10CP) DESUS201A Design for sustainability (10CP) FDTEX201A Textile print design (10CP) DCOR201A Design professional practice (10CP) Year 3 - Level 300: SYNTHESIS Semester 1 Complete all subjects IDSTU301A Studio 4 Value (10CP) IDSTU302A Building systems and technology (10CP) IDSTU303A Design proposal (10CP) IDPFL301A Interior design internship (10CP) Semester 2 Complete all subjects DEDES301A Global studies (10CP) DEDES302A Design management (10CP) IDSTU304A Digital environments (10CP) IDSTU305A Studio 5 Relevance (10CP) Version date: 17 October 2017 Page 3 of 9

Overview of subject requirements The information on the following pages provides an overview and an indicative assessment schedule for each subject in the course. It is provided for information purposes only. The Subject Guide distributed to enrolled students will detail full learning and assessment requirements for each subject. SUBJECT: Visual thinking CODE: DEDES101A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 5 hpw PREREQUISITES: Nil Introducing the fundamentals of design exploration, this subject takes an interdisciplinary approach to foundation design studies. Through the discussion of key concepts and terminology in design and visual problem solving students will develop a solid foundation for future study. Design project 1 30% Design project 2 40% Design project 3 30% SUBJECT: Materiality CODE: DEDES102A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 5 hpw PREREQUISITES: Nil This subject adopts a multidisciplinary approach to the research and application of materials, their physical properties and the techniques and processes by which they can be manipulated for 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional design applications. Case study 1. Research report 30% Case study 2. Research & presentation 40% Design project 30% SUBJECT: Design and culture CODE: DEDES103A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 4 hpw PREREQUISITES: Nil This subject introduces students to the broad history and interrelationship of art, architecture and design. By examining context and meaning across different disciplines and time periods students will learn to think critically about and develop a universal perspective on the relationship between design and culture. Short essay 20% Group report and presentation 40% Essay 40% SUBJECT: Visual communication 1 CODE: DEDES104A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 5 hpw PREREQUISITES: Nil This subject introduces students to visual communication knowledge and skills applicable to both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional design applications. Portfolio 30% 3D modelling & orthographic drawing 40% Orthographic & presentation drawing 30% SUBJECT: Design processes CODE: DEDES105A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 5 hpw PREREQUISITES: Nil This subject provides students with a platform to explore a diverse range of design process techniques, generating multiple concept versions to arrive at creative solutions for a range of design problems. Students will develop skills fundamental to effective studio practice by engaging in practical design exercises and course work. Design project 1 30% Design project 2 40% Design project 3 30% Version date: 17 October 2017 Page 4 of 9

SUBJECT: Design and ideas CODE: DEDES201A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 4 hpw PREREQUISITES: DEDES103A In this subject students will acquire knowledge on the relationship between global ideas and key design movements that impacted on the development of the design industry during the 20th century. Students will explore and identify the philosophical, economic, ethnographic, social, ethical and environmental underpinnings that influenced the initiation and growth of the 20th century design industry. Essay and seminar 30% Timeline 30% Essay 40% SUBJECT: Global studies CODE: DEDES301A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 4 hpw PREREQUISITES: DEDES201A This subject provides students with an opportunity to undertake independent investigation into design ideas within a contemporary global context. Synopsis paper and presentation 30% Essay 30% Research paper 40% SUBJECT: Design management CODE: DEDES302A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 4 hpw PREREQUISITES: Nil This subject investigates principles of design leadership and management, where expertise in design, management and strategic design / design led innovation are combined to ensure that products, spaces and services are meaningful and memorable to users, and profitable for businesses. Design proposal 30% Design plan 40% Professional learning plan 30% SUBJECT: Design for sustainability CODE: DESUS201A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 4 hpw PREREQUISITES: Nil In this subject, students will examine the responsibility of the designer to lead and support best practice in sustainability and explore the potential business and competitive advantages of incorporating sustainability in all aspects of design practice. Material research project 10% Design project 1 40% Design project 2 50% SUBJECT: Experience design CODE: IDEXP201A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 4 hpw PREREQUISITES: Nil In this cross disciplinary subject students will investigate the ways in which design experiences influence the psychological and physical effects on customers. Working individually and in design teams, students will create a proposal, marketing plan and present an innovative design experience. Marketing Plan group work 40% The Pitch 60% SUBJECT: Illumination CODE: IDLGH201A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 4 hpw PREREQUISITES: Nil This subject provides students the opportunity to further develop their creative and technical knowledge, covering advanced aspects of lighting design for interior applications. Students will explore the powerful impact of illumination on space and how it is used to articulate both the functional and creative requirements of a design brief. Report 30% Portfolio of exercises & observations 30% Lighting design project 40% Version date: 17 October 2017 Page 5 of 9

SUBJECT: Interior design internship CODE: IDPFL301A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 4 hpw PREREQUISITES: Nil In this subject students will learn about the business of interior design and be introduced to a range of commercial principles and behavioural characteristics essential for effective professional design practice. This subject will include a three week industry placement. Minor business analysis report 10% Major business analysis report 35% Presentation: major business analysis 15% Internship reflective journal 30% Internship host company report 10% SUBJECT: Retail design CODE: IDRET201A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 4 hpw PREREQUISITES: Nil In this subject students will be introduced to knowledge and theory about designing retail environments. There is an emphasis on investigation into innovation and emerging retail trends for food and beverage, specialty and consumer services. Research 40% Design project 60% SUBJECT: Studio 1 Identity CODE: IDSTU101A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 5 hpw PREREQUISITES: DEDES101A In this first of five studio subjects, students will investigate the relationship of people to spaces and explore how meaning and social identity are constructed through spatial experiences. The subject will engender students curiosity, enthusiasm and appreciation of design as a human centred activity. Minor project 40% SUBJECT: Visual communication 2 CODE: IDSTU102A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 5 hpw PREREQUISITES: DEDES104A This subject introduces the key technical and graphic approaches required to facilitate clear visual communication of interior design schemes to clients, builders, shopfitters and other design project consultants. Spatial analysis 30% Documentation Portfolio 30% Documentation Portfolio 40% SUBJECT: Materials and surface CODE: IDSTU103A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 4 hpw PREREQUISITES: DEDES102A In this subject students will learn effective research and selection of materials, finishes, furnishings and colours for interior environments. Intrinsic to the research and selection is how design choices and decisions are informed by a range of interrelated factors. Research report and presentation 30% Colour and materials portfolio 40% Major project 30% Version date: 17 October 2017 Page 6 of 9

SUBJECT: Studio 2 Responsibility CODE: IDSTU201A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 5 hpw PREREQUISITES: IDSTU101A In this second of five design studios, students will critically examine the responsibility of the interior designer in meeting complex needs of stakeholders, within broader contexts including globalisation, changing demographics and other social changes which impact on the way people live and work. Students will undertake design projects related to residential, multi-residential, alternative dwellings, and/or small-scale hospitality and workplace design projects. Minor project 40% SUBJECT: Construction and detailing CODE: IDSTU202A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 4 hpw PREREQUISITES: IDSTU102A & IDSTU103A In this subject students will learn how to design construction details in order to achieve the intent of their overall design schemes. Students will also learn to document a range of design schemes for the purpose of construction by studying methodologies applied to undertake accurate assessments of built interiors for a range of small to medium scale, residential or commercial buildings. Illustrated report 40% SUBJECT: Visual communication 3 CODE: IDSTU203A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 4 hpw PREREQUISITES: IDSTU102A This subject builds on IDSTU102A Visual communication 2 and covers the investigation and application of theory and knowledge for the production of interior design presentations for print and digital media. There is an emphasis on the integration and appropriate selection of CAD software to achieve the desired results for illustration and layout applications. Design project 1 60% Design project 2 40% SUBJECT: Spatial modelling CODE: IDSTU204A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 4 hpw PREREQUISITES: IDSTU102A This subject provides a platform for students to develop the graphic and technical skills needed to design and communicate complex spatial intentions through modelling. This knowledge will be embedded within a framework that emphasises modelling and experimentation as an integral part of the design process. Design project 1 40% Design project 2 60% SUBJECT: Studio 3 Culture CODE: IDSTU205A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 5 hpw PREREQUISITES: IDSTU201A In this third of five interior design studios, students will explore the cultural dimensions in which designers operate, and how designed space both shapes and is shaped by cultural contexts as well as sociological and psychological theories. Minor project 40% SUBJECT: Studio 4 Value CODE: IDSTU301A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 4 hpw PREREQUISITES: IDSTU205A In this fourth of five design studios, students will undertake studio-based enquiry into the value generated for stakeholders by interior design interventions. Minor project 40% Version date: 17 October 2017 Page 7 of 9

SUBJECT: Building systems & technology CODE: IDSTU302A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 4 hpw PREREQUISITES: IDSTU202A This subject covers the application of theory and knowledge related to building technologies, environmental systems and construction techniques within the context of commercial and large-scale interior design. Practical project and report 40% Practical project 60% SUBJECT: Design proposal CODE: IDSTU303A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 4 hpw PREREQUISITES: See note below. This subject facilitates the generation of a detailed interior design brief for a medium scale commercial interior design project incorporating complex human needs within larger contexts including business, technical, environmental and social systems. Note: Successful completion of the first 2 years of the degree is a pre-requisite for enrolment into this subject. Client analysis and evaluation 20% Preliminary draft 30% Final design proposal 50% SUBJECT: Digital environments CODE: IDSTU304A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 4 hpw PREREQUISITES: IDSTU204A This subject provides students with the opportunity to investigate advanced features of CAD modelling software, digital technologies and animation tools. Proposal and project plan 20% Preliminary presentation 30% Project demonstration 50% SUBJECT: Studio 5 Relevance CODE: IDSTU305A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 5 hpw PREREQUISITES: See note below. This final design studio is the culmination of the degree and involves the undertaking of a major interior design project within the context of medium-scale multi-use interior environments. The project brief and scope is derived from independent investigation conducted in IDSTU303A Design proposal. Note: Successful completion of the first 2 years of the degree is a pre-requisite for enrolment into this subject. Sketch design presentation 20% Preliminary design presentation 20% Final presentation 60% SUBJECT: Workplace futures CODE: IDWKF201A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 4 hpw PREREQUISITES: Nil In this subject students will be introduced to knowledge and theory about contemporary workplace design as well as examine the key drivers of change and innovation in this field. They will research and analyse case studies including; historical perspectives and the role of interior design in achieving complex organisation and business objectives through and understanding of company brand, culture and strategy. Research 40% Design project 60% Version date: 17 October 2017 Page 8 of 9

SUBJECT: Design professional practice CODE: DCOR201A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 3 hpw PREREQUISITES: Nil An understanding of the structure of the design industry and workplace practices relevant to the design profession will be demonstrated in this subject. Students will utilise and apply knowledge of the legal obligations of design practice as well as sustainable and ethical business practices necessary to work in and operate a design business. Individual written test 30% Group project 30% Personal learning journal 30% Class contribution 10% SUBJECT: Textile print design CODE: FDTEX201A CREDIT POINTS: 10 CONTACT HRS: 4 hpw PREREQUISITES: Nil In this subject students are introduced to fundamental principles of design for printed textiles, and digital technologies used for realisation of these designs. Research project 15% Design project and presentation 25% Textile print portfolio 60% Version date: 17 October 2017 Page 9 of 9