Bachelor of Interior Design

• Develop ethical design approaches to improve social connection, cultural inclusion, accessibility, health and wellbeing

• Design innovative interiors by applying a broad understanding of interior design and its importance to people and ideas

• Work within ethical frameworks, prioritise environmental sustainability and demonstrate professionalism in your community, both locally and globally

• Create and promote environmentally responsible design strategies and showcase your leadership through positive social and ethical design solutions

• Work both independently and collaboratively to show your versatility. Actively engage in ongoing professional development.

• Engage with diverse design challenges, apply creative methodologies, take creative risks and reflect critically on your work and ideas in the context of a structured design process

• Graduate with a Bachelor Degree (AQF 7)

• A professional portfolio of work that showcases your skills and knowledge

• 70 hours of work placement experience with an industry interior design workplace organised by TAFE NSW

• Eligibility to be admitted to the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) at the Associate Member level

• The ability to coordinate, design and manage interior design projects from scoping and planning in the pre-implementation stage, all the way through to completion

• This course has been accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)

You must demonstrate that you have achieved one of the following:

• • A NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or its equivalent
• • A Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation or its equivalent
• • A completed certificate IV or higher vocational qualification

Advanced Standing:

• At TAFE NSW, we recognise the value of your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or credit transfer for any of our courses. If successful, you'll achieve your qualification faster.

• Certificate IV in Interior Decoration: Students who have completed a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Interior Decoration will receive credit for four subjects, covering the entire first semester of the degree. This allows you to complete the Bachelor of Interior Design in just two and a half years (full-time).

• Diploma of Interior Design: Students with a nationally recognised Diploma of Interior Design will receive credit for nine subjects, encompassing the entire first year of the degree plus one subject in second year. This reduces the time needed to complete the Bachelor of Interior Design to two years (full-time).

• Diploma of Building Design: Students who hold a nationally recognised Diploma of Building Design will receive credit for five subjects distributed across the first, second, and third years. As a result, you can complete the Bachelor of Interior Design in three years with a reduced study load.

• Take advantage of your previous experience and accelerate your path to a new qualification at TAFE NSW.

Note:

• Your certificates, transcripts and other entry requirement evidence must be certified through a Justice of the Peace or other authorising officer

• An interest in a career as a commercial interior designer

• A passion for interior design, art and architecture

• Engaged in some kind of creative art or design study in the past, either in school, at TAFE or just for your own interest

• Some digital literacy and confidence in using computers

• Access to your own personal modern PC laptop. You can access this equipment on campus, however it is highly recommended you have your own equipment available