good design improves lives
advanced diploma of interior design NTIS No. 90903NSW
duration: 4 semesters full-time
Interior design is about creating the special places and shared spaces in which we all live, work and play. It is about designing inhabitable private and public worlds that enrich the human spirit, while also addressing the functional needs of contemporary lifestyles and work patterns in domestic and commercial buildings and their associated environmental settings.
Interior designers deal with built structures, spaces, surfaces, objects and lighting in new and innovative ways. Designing for interiors is about understanding the materials, forms and construction strategies needed to create unique habitats. Designers work closely with clients to capture a desired mood and atmosphere and produce domestic or commercial interiors that reflect the client's taste and needs. Interior designers can also put a unique creative signature upon each project by adopting new and fresh design approaches.
Interior design students work to specific design briefs. They explore creative design opportunities and interior conventions in both two and three dimensions. They use their knowledge of historical precedent to work with design sketches, illustrations, perspective drawings, sections, manual and computer aided architectural drafting, sample boards and models to develop and communicate innovative resolutions to various spatial and functional challenges and budgetary requirements. Always remembering that it is the interior designer's responsibility to surprise, stimulate, delight and satisfy the target audience with the imagination of their integrated design solutions.
The Advanced Diploma of Interior Design prepares you to work in a professional design capacity in interior design and related design industries.
You will develop increasingly complex design solutions for architectural interiors and other environments relevant to residential, commercial and public spaces.
The program focuses on new, adaptive and restoration techniques and prepares graduates for professional practice through the development of project management skills.
The assessment methods include practical and written assignments, portfolio preparation, critiques, presentations, practical and written examinations, exhibitions, role-play and simulation.
On successful completion, you will graduate with the essential range of creative understanding, industry knowledge and quality skills to actively pursue your design ambitions both locally and overseas.
stage 1
Whitehouse programs are 'hand's on' from day one. At the start of the program, you will be introduced to the fundamental principles and practices of design.
Learning throughout Stage 1 develops from a strong foundation through subjects such as Design Throughout History, Cultural History and Colour Theory and Applications.
This is complemented by increasing emphasis on practical outcomes in domestic contexts through subjects that introduce Interior Decoration, Architectural Drafting, Model-making, Perspective Drawing and Textile Design.
semester 1 subjects:
- Introductory Design
- Introduction to Drawing for Design
- Interior Decoration Fundamentals
- Colour Theory and Applications
- Textile Design Fundamentals
- Architectural Drafting Fundamentals
- Materials Applications and Trade Sourcing
- Industry Orientation
- Design Throughout History
semester 2 subjects:
- Interior Decoration
- Perspective Drawing
- Residential Drafting and Model-making
- Custom Textile Design
- Colour for Interiors
- Design Computing Fundamentals
- Professional Practice Fundamentals
- Cultural History 1
- Vocational Work Experience (optional)
stage 2
In Stage 2 of the program, you will be expected to demonstrate increasing design sophistication and technical competence.
The development and refinement of practical skills continues, with students required to demonstrate their architectural, building and construction knowledge in increasingly complex commercial applications, while progressively developing their digital design and drafting skills.
The emphasis in the second stage is on professional practice in a variety of contexts - for example, working with others or freelancing.
The general business skills you develop in these semesters will complement your professional design abilities.
You will also participate in two industry placements where you apply your learning in a practical workplace context, establish and extend your design industry network.
At the successful completion of the program, you will step out to the workforce with an extensive design portfolio, quality skills and industry experience that demonstrate your creative and practical capabilities and professionalism to potential employers, locally and overseas.
semester 3 subjects:
- Interior Design
- Interior Decoration Projects
- Freehand Technical Drawing
- Computer Illustration 1
- Presentation Drafting and Detailing
- Architectural CADD Fundamentals
- Building and Construction Fundamentals
- Business Communications
- Applied Professional Practice
- Cultural History 2
- Industry Placement 1
semester 4 subjects:
- Interior Design Projects
- Interior Illustration
- Computer Illustration 2
- Commercial Design
- Commercial Drafting
- Applied Architectural CADD
- Project Management
- Building and Construction: Adaptive Reuse
- Industry Placement 2