Diploma in Interior Design
Course overview
Qualification | Diploma |
Study mode | Full-time |
Duration | 30 months |
Intakes | January, April, September |
Tuition (Local students) | S$ 18,018 |
Tuition (Foreign students) | S$ 19,444 |
About
This programme allows you to explore the art and science of enhancing interior spaces to make it 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 has 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 would also have opportunities to participate in industry competitions and real world projects.
Admissions
Intakes
Fees
Tuition
- S$ 18,018
- Local students
- S$ 19,444
- Foreign students
Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.
Application
- S$ 45
- Local students
- S$ 211
- Foreign students
Student Visa
- S$ 725
- Foreign students
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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)
APEL.A
An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-4) (Recognition of Prior Learning)
(Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)
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.
Other Qualifications
- Any other equivalent qualifications
- Applicant with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis
English Language Requirements
- IELTS or equivalent 5.0
Curriculum
Year 1
- Architecture Graphics
- Building Construction
- Colour, Materials & Finishes
- Computer Aided Design
- Drawing Studies
- Furniture Design 1
- History of Interior Design
- Interior Design 1
- Interior Design 2
- Introduction to Design Proposal Writing
- Principles of Design
Year 2
- Advanced Computer Aided Design
- Building Services
- Interior Design 3
- Interior Design Final Project
- Furniture Design 2
- Model Making
- Professional Practice
- Specification & Contract
Electives (choose 1)
- Digital Photography
- Interior Design Digital Composition
Year 3 (3 Months)
- Practical Training
Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects
For Local Students
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- English for Artists & Designers
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption
- Moral Education/Islamic Studies
For International Students
- Malay Language for Communication 1
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- English for Artists & Designers
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption
- Moral Education/Islamic Studies