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You will be introduced to the design development cycle and will be encouraged to think creatively when applying problem solving skills. You will use the design principles and knowledge of historical styles and influences when developing a design concept. Your understanding of the process of building construction will be developed and your knowledge of materials and their applications will be increased through interaction with industry professionals. This year will also focus on developing your technical understanding and ability and will introduce you to the management of a design project, inclusive of budgets, schedules and contracts.
In your final year, you will be expected to work more independently and to conduct in-depth research in order to develop a personal design view. Your ability to work as part of a team is equally important, as is your capacity to critically evaluate and propose solutions for both your own and others design solutions. Courses are being presented as follows: Under the broad context of outcomes based education, BHC School of Design adopts a continuous assessment approach, which includes formal and practical assessment, appropriate for the vocational relevance of the programme. Assessment criteria are clearly set out and communicated to Learners and all assessment outcomes are made available for verification and appeal. June assessment will be conducted internally in a formal manner. Learners will receive written and oral feedback. November assessment will also be formal, but with only a written report as feedback. Assessment of exit level courses will be conducted internally and externally by field specialists and appropriately qualified individuals. In order to receive the Diploma in Interior Design (360 credits); the learner must successfully demonstrate that s/he is competent in all the exit level outcomes of the programme and must have accumulated all the credits assigned to the qualification. All courses must reflect a grading of 50% or higher, on the academic transcript in order for the learner to be awarded the relevant credits. Credits will only be awarded in full and no partial credits will be awarded to any learner. Learners are required to successfully satisfy the outcomes of Practical Interior Design I in order to progress to the second level (2nd year) provided that they are not carrying more than two 1st year courses. Learners are required to successfully satisfy the outcomes of Practical Interior Design II in order to progress to the third level (3rd year) provided that they are not carrying more than two 2nd year courses. Learners may not register for a course at a higher level until they have successfully satisfied the outcomes of a course at a lower level. E.g A learner must pass Materials I before s/he can register for Materials II. Learners may refer to the Learner Course Guides for detailed information on prerequisites for 2nd and 3rd year courses. Upon successful completion of the three-year full-time programme, Learners are awarded a Diploma in Interior Design. BHC offers awards for academic and design excellence to promote and recognise learners who excel in their studies. Learners receive their certificates and awards at the annual BHC graduation ceremony held each December.
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