Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design (B.ID) (1)

Program Description

The Bachelor Degree in Interior Design (BID) is an accredited Level 6 Degree program – 180 ECTS spread over 3 years of Study. The program equips learners with the skills to design and produce functional and comfortable spaces. This includes comprehending client requirements and incorporating them into the project, as well as considering industry standards and market conditions to create usable spaces. Interior designers are creative leaders who uplift society with their analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, not just in choosing furniture but also in creating better experiences in any place. When designing a space, designers consider the intended user and the area’s functioning while selecting the appropriate materials and styles to complement each other. This program explains the importance of designers in society by starting with fundamental design principles and going through the evolution of styles and design, space planning, followed by a creative portfolio to showcase their works.

Entry Requirements

The ideal learner to apply for a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design would be

  1. Holding a high school certificate or equivalent such as a matriculation certificate
  2. 18 years of age or above
  3. English Language Proficiency: Candidates who are non-native speakers of the English language or have not studied their undergraduate in English must undertake the IELTS at 6.0 or above. The English language proficiency requirement may be waived if the learner is a native speaker of English and/or has completed their secondary education in a country where English is the official language or English was the first language of instruction where they graduated.
  4. Digitally literate with fundamental skills in computing including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and the internet that would be useful for their studies.
  5. Applicants with a creative interest or inclination towards art and design, 3D space modelling, interior design, and space planning would be ideal for the program.
  6. Mature learners may apply for the program should they have at least 3 years of work experience and above.
  7. Transfer learners may apply for RPL with prior accredited qualifications at Level 5. Credits can be awarded to level 5 only.

Assessment
Assessment will be through a range of different types of coursework. Across the modules of this program, the range of coursework assessments will generally include but are not limited to Essays, Case studies, Individual reflective learning logs, Portfolios, Group presentations, Critical reflections, group/teamwork, Posters, Mood Boards, Drawing sheets, Presentations, Project proposal, Project reports

Membership
Students can now apply for Student Memberships at the British Institute of Interior Design, UK at no cost.

Course Flow for 3 years B.ID

Sem 1 Year 1
BID401 Basic Principles and Processes in Interior Design
BID402 Basic design and Drawing Graphics
BID403 Design History and Context
Sem 2 Year 1
BID404 Critical Thinking and Concept Advancing
BID405 Interior Materials
Sem 3 Year 2
BID501 Computer-Aided Design 1
BID502 Space Planning and Building Elements
Sem 4 Year 2
BID503 Furniture and Ergonometric Design
BID504 Interior Retail Design
Sem 5 Year 3
BID601 Environmental Control and Sustainable Development
BID602 Computer-Aided Design 2
Sem 6 Year 3
BID603 Professional Practice and Role of Interior Designer
BID604 Estimating and Costing
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