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Master of Design (Interior Design) 

DMINTD30

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Full-time, Part-time (day & evening)

Postgraduate

1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time

Feb, Aug

Discontinued: This course has no new intake. This information is provided for continuing students

The last intake of this course will be into Semester 2 (August) 2011.  From 2012 this course will be replaced by Master of Design (Interior Design).
 
The new course (DMINTD60) includes a more flexible structure and options to study in specialised areas of design. To register your interest in receiving news about the new course please go to: http://www.swinpg.prospectivestudent.info//
 
The Master of Design (Interior Design) incorporates the Graduate Diploma of Design (Interior Design) and provides a program of advanced study suitable for designers who wish to achieve higher specialisation in this discipline. The program deals with the design of exhibitions (such as trade shows, events and museum displays), public environments (for example, theatres, cinemas, government agencies and institutions), commercial spaces (including restaurants, offices, hotels, shopping areas and airports) and domestic environments.
 
Design projects cover the construction of 3D space, surface treatments, materials, lighting, acoustics, fittings and furniture design. These programs have an emphasis on structured skills acquisition, design investigation and applied design projects.

Issues of demographic and technological change, new materials and manufacturing techniques, social and environmental sustainability, commercial factors, consumer knowledge, design ethics and entrepreneurial activity are explored with a view to creating interior environments for the future.
 
Please note that while most units are offered as evening classes, some units are available only as afternoon classes.


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Swinburne’s interior design programs produce graduates with the conceptual processes, creative tools, management strategies and research skills for innovation in the areas of public environments (e.g. government agencies and institutions, theatres, cinemas, sporting venues and visitor centres) commercial spaces (e.g. restaurants, offices, hotels, shops and airports), domestic interiors and exhibition design (e.g. trade shows, events and museum displays).


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The Master of Design (Interior Design) program incorporates a graduate diploma (Semester 1) and a master year (Semesters 2 and 3). The master year is a one-year full-time (or equivalent part-time*) 100 credit point program. Students studying part-time should double the length of time the program takes to complete. This course operates under a student workload model based on 100 credit points for a full-time academic year. International student visa holders are required to study full-time.  
 
After successful completion of the graduate diploma (50 credit points) students are required to complete a further 100 credit points to be eligible for the master award. Students are normally required to achieve a credit average at graduate diploma level to progress to the master program. 
 
The Master of Design (Interior Design) is a coursework program with emphasis on structured skills acquisition, design investigation and applied design projects. It offers advanced knowledge and experience in design practice, design management, creative strategies and relevant technical knowledge. Participants may join the program in either Semester 1 (February intake) or Semester 2 (July/August intake).
 
There are two 12-week semesters a year with a full-time annual study load of 100 credit points. An optional six-week winter term may include units for postgraduate students. Please check with the faculty office if you wish to vary your study load in this way.
 
* Please note that international students on a student visa must study full-time.


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Students may join the program in either Semester 1 (February intake) or Semester 2 (August intake). All units of study are 12.5 credit points unless otherwise indicated.
 
Graduate diploma (undertaken prior to the master year) 
The graduate diploma is a 50 credit point program consisting of 25 credit points from core units and 25 credit points from elective units. Students are normally required to achieve a credit average at graduate diploma level to progress to the master program.

Core units - offered Semester 1 (February intake) and Semester 2 (August intake)
 
Note:  to allow for greater flexibility at graduate diploma level all units will be run each teaching period dependent upon numbers.
 
Master
The master program is a 150 credit point program consisting of 125 credit points from core units and 25 credit points from elective units. 50 of these credit points are gained by completing the graduate diploma then students complete the master year.

Semester 1 (February intake)
Core units


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Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies while on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Education Abroad website.


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Graduates may find work in the areas of interior and exhibition design, hotel/retail design, theatre design, museum design, computer-aided design and design management.


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Upon completion of this qualification students may be eligible to become a member of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) but should confirm eligibility with the association.


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Graduates of the course will demonstrate a balance of vocationally orientated attributes, including:
  • Strong industry connections and awareness of the pace of development in the design industry, ensuring their professional capability and preparation
  • Experience of ‘just in time’ strategies and interaction with actual clients, ensuring graduates are adaptable and are tested in their ability to manage the process and timeframes of industry practice
  • The capacity for high levels of innovation in the development of creative projects
  • 'State of the art’ skills for design development, production, presentation and management, as well the capacity to integrate design into diverse organisational cultures
  • An awareness of the changing nature of design consultancies and services and the capacity to embrace and manage change
  • The scope to become future leaders in design industries and businesses internationally, or in directing design activity in government or other social and cultural organisations


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Academic requirements:
  • A degree in design or a design-related area from a recognised tertiary institution PLUS portfolio submission, or
  • A diploma in design or a design-related area from a recognised tertiary institution PLUS at least two years professional design experience PLUS portfolio submission, or
  • Substantial professional design experience (normally five years or more) PLUS portfolio submission.
Special entry requirements:

All applicants must submit a portfolio of design work which demonstrates their level of ability and/or achievement in their chosen postgraduate discipline specialisation. In addition to other purposes (see portfolio guidelines) it is important that the applicant's portfolio clearly shows their working knowledge of the types of software programs used in the chosen postgraduate discipline. An interview may also be required for entry into Design Centre.

Download portfolio guidelines here 

Applicants for the Masters program may be eligible for exemptions at the Graduate Diploma level on review of their academic qualifications, professional experience, and portfolio submission if they also have:
  • a four-year bachelor of design degree (i.e. Honours) in the same discipline as their chosen postgraduate area and with at least Credit results, and/or
  • substantial and direct professional design experience (normally five years or more.


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Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted ‘credit’ and/or entry into the course with ‘advanced standing’. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to ‘Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide’ at: www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways// 


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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm


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The indicative course tuition fee is $18400 for 2012, based on 1 year full time load (or 1 EFTSL). The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income-contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. FEE-HELP is available to eligible fee-paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $85,062 from 1 January 2010). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year.

Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount.

For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au

For information about Swinburne's fees visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/fees


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Please refer to entry requirements before applying. 
 
Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/postgrad/apply/


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Web: Enquire online
Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)
 


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