Program Overview

Graduate Diploma in Design (Interior Architecture)

The Graduate Diploma in Design (Interior Architecture) qualifies individuals who apply a body of knowledge in professional design, communication, project management to undertake highly skilled work in demanding and complex interior design practice within multi-disciplinary project teams, and as a pathway for further learning.

Aim

The aim of the Graduate Diploma in Design (Interior Architecture) is to provide students with an advanced systematic and coherent body of knowledge in interior architecture, and to further acquire the principles and practices of designing and maintaining socially and environmentally responsive interior environments that sustain human existence.

Content and Structure

Students of the Graduate Diploma in Design (Interior Architecture) will develop cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and propose solutions to complex design challenges through the various stages of a design or building project, from its conceptual design and documentation through to its production and beyond.

The program consists of 36 units of study, comprising:

• 18 units of research studio
• 4.5 units of research methods
• 4.5 units of business practices
• 4.5 units of sustainability
• 4.5 units of electives

Courses

The following courses are part of the program:

First Semester

• Research Studio 1 (GRAP 5005) - 9 units
• Research Methods (CREA 4004) - 4.5 units
• Nature, Culture and Sustainability (ARCH 6005) - 4.5 units

Second Semester

• Research Studio 2 (GRAP 5006) - 9 units
• Business Practice for Artists and Designers (VSAR 5006) - 4.5 units
• Elective - 4.5 units

Electives

The following electives are available:

• Design, Production, Presentation (VSAR 5005) - 4.5 units
• Entrepreneurial Foundations (BUSS 5298) - 4.5 units
• Entrepreneurial Commercialisation (BUSS 5299) - 4.5 units
• Consumer Culture, Technology and Sustainable Design (ARCH 6001) - 4.5 units
• Principles of Sustainable Design (ARCH 6006) - 4.5 units
• Professional Placement or Project (GRAP 5004) - 4.5 units
• Construction on Site: Advanced (BUIL 5041) - 4.5 units
• Construction in the Workshop: Advanced (BUIL 5040) - 4.5 units
• Design Communication for Construction (ARCH 5048) - 4.5 units

Rules and Notes

1. Electives are selected from those listed above. Electives are intended to extend and expand students' intellectual and professional abilities in core and cognate areas of the curriculum and to provide scope for individual development in particular areas of professional and academic interest.
2. Students who have a Grade Point Average of 4.5 or more and wish to independently pursue a topic of interest not available in the electives offered in any one study period may choose a research or project-based individual elective with the approval of the Program Director.
3. This program forms part of a nested suite of programs consisting of 72 units as follows: Graduate Diploma in Design comprising 36 units; Master of Design comprising a further 36 units.

Program Director

The Program Director is Mr Peter Walker.

Related Degrees

The following related degrees are available:

• Graduate Diploma in Design (Industrial Design)
• Graduate Diploma in Design (Communication Design)
• Graduate Diploma in Design (Sustainable Design)
• Graduate Diploma in Design (Design and Construct)
• Graduate Diploma in Design (Contemporary Art)

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a three-year Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution, or equivalent, in a related discipline.

Alternative Entry

Applicants who have completed a Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution in an unrelated discipline, plus two years of professional experience in a related discipline, or applicants who do not have a completed degree but who have five years of professional experience in a related discipline will also be considered.

Portfolio Requirements

All applicants must submit a portfolio comprising a digital portfolio, curriculum vitae, statement of qualifications and a statement of intent.

Related Design Disciplines

Related design disciplines include:

• Communication Design: visual communication design; graphic design; graphic communication; communication design
• Contemporary Art: visual art; contemporary art; illustration and animation
• Design and Construct: architecture; planning and urban design
• Industrial Design: industrial design; product innovation; product design; furniture design
• Interior Architecture: interior architecture; interior design; furniture design; architecture
• Sustainable Design: architecture; interior architecture; industrial design; furniture design; planning and urban design; contemporary art

Degree Details

• Degree Level: Postgraduate
• Years: 1 year full-time
• Campus: City West
• Duration: 1 year full-time
• Program Code: DGSP
• SATAC Code: 4GD102 (Internal)
• Study: Full-time or part-time
• Mode: On-campus
• Fees: Commonwealth Supported