Introduction to Technology 30 Credits

Introduction to the fundamentals of building technology, including structural, constructional, and service engineering, while exploring how sustainability is integrated in interior design.

Design Skills 1 30 Credits

Develop skills in manual drafting, CAD, and digital design to enhance visual communication and idea presentation through 2D and 3D representation techniques.

Design Studio 1 30 Credits

Introduces design as a dynamic process by exploring how concepts, context, objects, and spaces connect through analysis, experimentation, and creative proposals.

C&CS L4 History and Theory – Introduction 30 Credits

Explores how history, culture, society, and technology shape interior and architectural design, while building students' critical thinking, research, and argumentation skills.

Advanced Technology 30 Credits

Explores design thinking through physical and environmental analysis, model making and material testing, integrating spatial, structural, and regulatory considerations in interior design.

Design Skills 2 30 Credits

Enhances proficiency in design communication and management, integrating professional development skills, technical constraints, and material properties into a comprehensive interior proposal.

Design Studio 2 30 Credits

Explores the societal aspects of interior architecture through observation and analysis of human interaction with existing spaces. Emphasizes adaptive reuse, integrating concept, narrative, and contextual analysis into a cohesive design proposal.

C&CS L5 History and Theory – People, Buildings and Cities 30 Credits

Explores critical and cultural studies in interior architecture, encouraging analysis of contemporary practice, innovation, and sustainability within historical, social, and professional contexts.

Furniture & Lighting Design 3 Credits

Explores the principles of furniture and lighting design, focusing on functionality, aesthetics, materiality, and user experience while integrating technical and conceptual development within the broader scope of product design.

Elective Modules 3 Credits

Introduction to Photography - Learn the fundamentals of composition, proportion, lighting, camera techniques, and visual storytelling to develop creative and technical image-capturing skills.

REVIT - Introduction to Autodesk Revit with a focus on Building Information Modelling (BIM) for design, documentation, and visualisation in architecture and interior design projects.

3D Interactive in Architecture Design - Introduction to Unreal Engine for real-time rendering, immersive environments, and interactive walkthroughs in interior design visualisation.

Advanced Design Skills 30 Credits

Focuses on advanced building technologies, sustainability, and professional practices, integrating technical research, case studies, and industry insights to enhance design processes and project implementation.

Final Project (IAD) 60 Credits

Supports the development of a major design project through conceptual exploration and progressive design development; integrating research, issue-based approach, sustainability, technical awareness, and contextual factors. It demonstrates students' readiness for professional practice or postgraduate study.

C&CS L6 Degree Essay: Dissertation 30 Credits

Supports in-depth research on design culture, enabling critical analysis of social, cultural, historical, and technical influences while developing skills in research, argument construction, and academic writing.