Complete Course Outline
Course: Bachelor of Interior Architecture (119JA)
Award: Bachelor of Interior Architecture
Course Level: 10
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Design
University Admissions Centre (UAC) Course Code: 363144
CRICOS Code: 068892G
Offered Locations and Delivery Modes:
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UC Bruce Campus
- Full Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Ms Erin Hinton (Ph: +61 2 6201 2579)
- Part Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Ms Erin Hinton (Ph: +61 2 6201 2579)
Introduction
NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT OPEN TO NEW ADMISSIONS IN 2013. New students will be able to complete a Major in Interior Architecture as part of the new Bachelor of Design. For further information please contact artsanddesign.enquiries@canberra.edu.au
The Interior Architecture course explores the principles, knowledge and skills required to prepare graduates to enter design and interior architecture fields and to fulfil personal, professional and community objectives. The course aims to prepare graduates for the diverse sectors of the profession including living, working, social and service space design and their management and fit-out.
The course provides a general introduction to design and through a range of interdisciplinary and interior architecture specific studies affords a liberal and technical education. Students will explore the broad cultural and environmental issues associated with interior design and allied design fields such as architecture and industrial design. The degree equips students with a range of critical and creative skills as well as specific technical expertise.
There is significant industry involvement in the form of sponsored projects and visits to relevant institutions. Students will achieve high levels of proficiency in the execution of design processes and procedures.
Graduates will be equipped to pursue design careers in interior architecture consultancies, to extend their expertise in further studies or to initiate design or design-related enterprises.
The Bachelor of Interior Architecture also provides the design expertise and qualifications necessary to progress to the postgraduate degree of Master of Interior Architecture.
Faculty of Arts and Design Foundation units
- A Foundation unit has content and learning outcomes of relevance to the majority of disciplines within the Faculty.
- Foundation units are also available as electives within Arts and Design and to the rest of the University.
- Foundation units can be integrated into elective Minors or Majors in undergraduate courses.
- Foundation units are generally taught by a mix of academic staff from within Arts and Design.
Further information on the Foundation Year including a full list of available units can be found on the Foundation Year webpage. http://www.canberra.edu.au/faculties/arts-design/foundation-units
The Learning outcomes of the course:
- Graduates will have:
- an ability to explore and resolve problems beyond the existing knowledge base;
- an approach to learning that encourages the development of creativity;
- an ability to communicate ideas to others and to identify the most suitable media for such communication;
- a rich understanding of the relationship between buildings, cities and their interiors.
- a working knowledge of and advanced skills in current information technology in the software used in the design profession to explore and communicate ideas;
- a high level of communication skills including visual, written and oral.
- an understanding of the position and role of the profession in the wider community;
- an awareness of the associated design disciplines and how Interior Architecture can interact with them;
- an awareness of sustainable design and an understanding of professional responsibilities and ethical behaviour.
- the ability to perform at a level of professional expertise that allows them to confidently enter and contribute to the Interior Architecture profession;
- the ability to relate to other professionals in multi-disciplinary teams;
- an interdisciplinary approach to the designed environment developed through interaction with local practitioners and other disciplines within the design area;
- the ability to recognise that change is constant and that a personal commitment to skills maintenance is essential.
Course Requirements
72 credit points comprising:
(a) Required (54 credit points) as follows:
- MJ0168 Major in Interior Architecture Studio (Restricted) (24 credit points)
- MJ0167 Major in Interior Architecture and Technology (18 credit points)
Required units as follows (12 credit points)
8322 Visual Representation
8418 Design History
8330 Digital Environment
8335 Technology Laboratory
(b) Restricted choice (6 credit points) as follows:
Students will choose two of the following units:
8400 Introduction to Architecture History
8401 Architecture and the Modern World
6944 Contemporary Issues in Design
6940 Design Environment
6953 Furniture Design
(c) Open electives (12 credit points) as follows:
Students are required to complete four electives to be chosen from the list of Faculty of Arts and Design Foundation units or open electives. At least one of these should be a Faculty Foundation unit.
In choosing electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at level one is permitted for the entire course.
Typical Course Structure
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| YEAR 1 | |
| 8314 Design Studio 1.1 | 8282 Design Studio 1.2 (Interior Architecture) |
| 8322 Visual Representation | 8330 Digital Environment |
| 8418 Design History | 8335 Technology Laboratory |
| Faculty Foundation unit or Elective | Faculty Foundation unit or Elective |
| YEAR 2 | |
| 8283 Design Studio 2.1 (Interior Architecture) (6cp) | 8284 Design Studio 2.2 (Interior Architecture) (6cp) |
| 8397 Architecture Technology 1 | 8407 Sustainable Environmental Technology |
| Restricted choice unit | Restricted choice unit |
| YEAR 3 | |
| 8285 Design Studio 3.1 (Interior Architecture) (6cp) | 8286 Design Studio 3.2 (Interior Architecture) (6cp) |
| 8402 Architecture Technology 2 | 8287 The Modern Interior |
| Elective | Elective |
Course Duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent.Maximum twenty semesters.
Admission Requirements
Normal UC requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.