Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
Interior Design concerns itself with the humanistic element of space and how the environments in which we spend our day-to-day existence are formed and fabricated. Students in the program engage with a variety of projects that deal with small-scale (residential) to large-scale (offices, hospitals) projects. Graduates of the program work as interior designers in multi-disciplinary groups and work on projects that range from exhibition and furniture design to multi-million dollar construction projects.
Aims & Objectives:
The Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) allows students to: acquire a systematic and coherent body of knowledge, the underlying principles and concepts, and the associated communication and problem-solving skills develop academic skills and attributes necessary to undertake design research, comprehend and evaluate new information, concepts and evidence from a range of sources develop the ability to review, consolidate, extend and apply the knowledge and techniques learnt, including in a professional context gain a foundation for self-directed and life-long learning gain interpersonal and teamwork skills appropriate to employment and/or further study
The Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) allows students to:
Course Structure:
The fourth, honours year, requires students to complete 100 credit point units of study, 50 per semester. Industry Placement Students accepted into the Industry Placement program in the third year of their bachelor degree are required to complete the coursework program in their honours year. Design Centre Industry experience may be available within the Swinburne Design Centre (a hybrid educational and consultancy unit) in the Faculty of Design. Please contact the Faculty of Design directly to determine whether this option is available to you. Students in honours programs at Swinburne University of Technology will be awarded Honours Grades in the following categories: H1 (first class honours) - if their overall grade is 80% or above H2A - if their overall grade is 70 to 79% H2B - if their overall grade is 60 to 69% H3 - if their overall grade is 50 to 59% N - if their overall grade is below 50% Note: the Pass grade (P) is not utilised. Work expected outside normal timetabled contact hours, in keeping with related design courses, will usually be no less than a minimum of two hours independent study for each contact hour.
Units of Study:
Stage 4 Semester 1 - February Intake HDG407 Social Patterns Research HDG408 Social Patterns Studio HDG412 Product Interaction and Smart Environments HDG413 Digital Technology - Content Creation Semester 2 - August Intake HDG409 New Technologies Research HDG410 New Technologies Studio HDG406 Professional Context HDG423 Digital Technology - Presentation The option of completing honours in the Design Centre may be available to students. Please check with the Faculty Office.
Education Abroad:
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.
Career Opportunities:
Interior and exhibition design, hotel/retail design, theatre design, museum design, computer-aided design, design management.
Professional recognition:
Upon completion of this qualification students may be eligible to become am associate member of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) but should confirm eligibility with the Institute.
Graduate Attributes:
Swinburne produces graduates who are capable in their chosen profession. Learners bring to Swinburne a diverse wealth of experiences and graduate with individual understandings, abilities and attitudes. Within this context it is the intent of Swinburne that its graduates exhibit certain graduate attributes. Swinburne expects that its graduates: are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace, or community are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas operate effectively in work and community situations are adaptable and manage change are aware of environments in which they will be contributing This program addresses and maps these attributes, interpreted within a multi-disciplinary and interior design context.
This program addresses and maps these attributes, interpreted within a multi-disciplinary and interior design context.
Entry Requirements:
Swinburne students undertaking a Bachelor of Design degree who are accepted into the Industry Placement program must complete the coursework honours year. Students who have completed a Bachelor of Design degree with Swinburne, or equivalent program, with a credit average, may attend an interview with folio, for entrance into the coursework honours.
Credit Transfer:
Further details can be found at: http://pandoraplus.swin.edu.au/credit/StudentCredit/index.cfm
Pathways (articulation):
You may be able to gain credit in this course for your prior studies. If you have studied at another institution, either here in Australia or in your home country, check our Credit Transfer Database to see how many exemptions you may be entitled to. If you are studying a Swinburne TAFE course, or are considering apply for one, take a look at our Pathways page to see how many credits you may gain in a Swinburne bachelor degree.
Recognition of Prior Learning:
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: http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm
Course Fees:
Swinburne offers domestic undergraduate students Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of an Australian permanent resident visa are classified as domestic students. All other students are considered international students. HELP The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income-contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. HELP consists of: HECS-HELP (previously HECS) – is available to eligible Commonwealth-supported students. It provides students with a loan to cover their student contribution amount. Students are eligible for a 20% discount if they choose to pay all, or at least $500, of their student contribution up front FEE-HELP (previously PELS) – is available to eligible fee-paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $81,600 from 1 January 2008). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year OS-HELP – is available to eligible Commonwealth-supported students, who wish to study overseas, with a loan to cover expenses such as accommodation and travel 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
Scholarships:
For information about scholarships at Swinburne visit: http://www.swin.edu.au/scholarships
Application Procedure:
Direct application to the Faculty of Design on (03) 9214 6755 or email nidenquiry@swin.edu.au
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: study@swinburne.edu.au Faculty of Design website
