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Diploma: Interior Design

First Year

In the first year of design studies, the learner becomes familiar with design methods such as the development of problem-solving skills, while at the same time shaping flexible, creative and practical attitudes.
First Year Courses

Second Year

Creative freedom is encouraged especially in the 2nd year, balanced with the need to consider costing restraints and the practical business aspect side of design. Learners are set problem solving tasks that help them learn to work with people as well as be part of a team.
Second Year Courses

Third Year

The third year introduces learners to the innovative concept of gaining practical experience, under the guidance of lecturers and a studio-master. The learners have access to mentor expertise and knowledge while researching and undertaking real projects. In this way their opportunities for future employment are greatly enhanced. The benefit to the client is that they are getting design work generated by a pool of exit level learners whose enthusiasm is synonymous with their need to produce a portfolio of exceptional standards for future work in the field. In addition, the client receives several design proposals.
Third Year Courses

Programme: Diploma in Interior Design

DURATION 3 years full-time
CREDITS 360
LANGUAGE All communication, facilitation, assessments and moderation will be conducted in English.
MODE OF INSTRUCTION Contact: Lectures, Tutorials, Practical workplace training, Assisted studio learning, Industry outings

Courses are being presented as follows:

Year

Course name

NQF level

Credit value

1

Sketching 1 5 10
Building Construction 1 5 10
History Studies 1 5 10
Materials 1 5 10
Practical Interior Design 1 5 55
Technical Drawing 1 5 20
2D AutoCAD 1 5 5
Total Credits 1st Year: 120

2

Sketching 2 6 10
Detail Design 2 6 10
History Studies 2 6 10
Materials 2 6 10
Practical Interior Design 2 6 50
Professional Practice 1 6 10
Technical Services 1 6 10
Elective (Photoshop CS, Illustrator or SketchUp) 6 10
Total Credits 1st Year: 120

3

3D AutoCAD 2 6 5
Professional Practice 2 7 15
Contemporary Studies  1 7 15
Council Submission 1 6 15
Detail Design 3 7 10
Experiential Learning 7 10
Practical Interior Design 3 7 50
Total Credits 1st Year: 120

 

Qualification Criteria

Learners must successfully complete all courses before a qualification will be awarded. Learners have to pass the previous level before they can advance to the next level. Learners who have failed a course have to re-register and repeat that specific course the following year or semester. Learners have to score 50% or above for theoretical courses and 60% or above for practical courses before credits will be transferred.

Credits will only be transferred to a learner after successful completion of a course. Only full course credits will be transferred, and not part thereof.

Learners have to pass all the prescribed courses and accumulate all the programme credits in order to be awarded a BHC Diploma in Interior Design.

Minimum mark to obtain to pass subject: 50%

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