Diploma in Interior Design

Overview

This programme allows you to explore the art and science of enhancing interior spaces to make them aesthetically pleasing to the end user. Interior spaces no longer just meet functional and practical requirements, they are crucial to how we experience life, work and play.

Inspiring new developments in technology and materials have created countless opportunities for the creative professional who chooses to pursue interior design. You will be equipped with the principles and theories of interior design before you begin to explore your creative potential through the many hands-on interior design activities as part of your curriculum.

With the support of experienced lecturers, you will discover the intricacies of space planning, design processes and visual aspects of presentations as well as concepts relating to building materials, furniture design, building construction, project specifications and professional ethics. During the programme, you will also have opportunities to participate in industry competitions and real world projects.

Intakes

January, April, September

Duration

2 Years, 6 Months (full-time)

Career Prospects

3D visualiser
Design consultant
Display artist
Exhibition designer
Furniture designer
Interior designer
Project Manager
Retail designer
Set designer
Theme park designer

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Programme Structure

Year 1

Principles of Design (2D)

Building Construction

Principles of Design (3D)

Furniture Design 1

Drawing Studies

History of Interior Design

Architectural Graphics

Colour, Materials & Finishes

Interior Design 1

English for Artists & Designers

Model Making

Year 2

Interior Design 2

Specification & Contract

Building Services

Advanced Computer Aided Design

Furniture Design 2

Professional Practice

Computer Aided Design

Interior Design 3

Introduction to Design Proposal Writing

Electives (choose any 1 in Year 2)

Computer Graphics 1

Digital Photography

Ceramics

Year 3 (6 Months)

Interior Design Final Year Project

Practical Training

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

For Local Student

Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
Moral Education / Islamic Studies
Community Service
Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)

For International Student

Malay Language for Communication 2
Moral Education / Islamic Studies
Community Service

Entry Requirements

SPM / O-Level

Pass with minimum 3 credits (including a pass in Art /Technical Drawing / Portfolio)

UEC

Pass with minimum 3 Grade Bs (including a pass in Art /Technical Drawing / Portfolio)

Portfolio Requirements

Pass a Portfolio review by the University

Why is a Portfolio Necessary?

A portfolio provides some indication of your ability in design and allows us to assess your creative potential.

What should a Portfolio contain?

A portfolio should contain 5 - 15 examples of your own original creative work. Its purpose is to demonstrate how you express your concepts through media. Any form of media is acceptable. Photographs, drawings and 3-D work will be accepted as digital photographs. For media work, links to streaming sites such as Vimeo, YouTube or SoundCloud are acceptable. Otherwise, Video files must be H.264 QuickTime file. Games or other applications must be playable on both Macintosh and Windows operating systems.