Bachelor of Interior Architecture
2008 | 2009 | 2010Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences | School of Art, Architecture and Design
| Program Code: DBIR Program Level: Undergraduate SATAC code: 424081 Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) for 2009 Entry: 60.25 (Internal) Home Campus:
City West Program Length (in EFTSL):
4 |
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- Ms Jane Lawrence (DBIR)
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Aim
To graduate students who are capable of designing and managing socially and environmentally responsive interior environments which sustain healthy human existence.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have one of the following qualifications:
Qualified for the SACE and:
- recorded achievement in five SACE subjects taken at Stage 2 level, and
- included at least four Stage 2 subjects which are approved Higher Education Selection Subjects (HESS), and
- obtained a competitive TER
Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements
Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements
Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements
Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements
Completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV or above and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements
Qualified for Special Entry and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements
Completed the University Foundation Studies program
Special entry provisions may also apply for ATSI applicants
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission:
- English Language Test (see Note 1)
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Reading and writing - 6.0
- Overall band score - 6.0
- CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) (University of Cambridge ESOL examination)
- Grade of C
- CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) (University of Cambridge ESOL examination)
- Grade of C
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
- TOEFL iBT (internet based test) - 80 with no band less than 20
- TOEFL PBT (paper based test) - 550 with TWE (test of written English) of 4.5
- English Language Programs
- Successful completion of the CELUSA Academic English Program - Level 4
- Other qualifications
- Successful completion of a secondary qualification in Australia within the last two years; or
- Successful completion of at least one year of tertiary study in Australia within the last two years; or
- Successful completion of one year of secondary or tertiary study conducted and completed in English within the last two years in a country in which English is commonly used, as determined by the University (see Note 2).
Note 1: Results from IELTS, University of Cambridge ESOL examinations and TOEFL are valid for two years.
Note 2: The University, through UniSA International, maintains a list of countries where English is commonly used and which would satisfy this criterion. This may include particular educational institutions within a given non-English speaking country where English is the language of instruction.
Note 3: Where previous study was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution certifying that the language of instruction was English.
Content/structure
The program is a four year full-time or part-time equivalent program. Year 1 introduces students to basic skills and concepts and establishes a theoretical framework. Year 2 and Year 3 develop competence in core areas. Year 4 expands the intellectual and professional areas of the program and provides scope for specialisation through electives.
The program requires completion of courses comprising 144 units.
Professional Recognition
Graduates of this program are eligible for Associate Membership of the Design Institute of Australia. The Bachelor of Interior Architecture does not confer qualifications in Architecture and the South Australian Architects Act legislation (1939) restricts the use of the title `Architect' to those registered by the Architects Board of South Australia.
Honours
The degree may be awarded with Honours for meritorious performance in the program. Selection will be made in accordance with the University procedures. See also Rule 5.
Fee information
Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth SupportedFees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.
Program requirements
Rules
- Students progress through the program by years. They must complete one year before undertaking courses from the next year. With the permission of the Program Director, students may carry one course failure only (other than a Design Studio or Interior Architecture Studio) forward to the next year.
- Within the second and third year students may choose to vary the sequence of study but are not permitted to take two Design Studios or Interior Architecture Studios concurrently.
- Students must normally complete the degree within 4 years of full-time study (or its equivalent of part-time study) from the date of their initial enrolment, not including any periods of approved leave of absence or enforced suspension.
- Students invited to undertake Honours are required to undertake the courses ARCH 4013 LLS Honours Research 1 and ARCH 4014 LLS Honours Research 2 in lieu of two Art, Architecture and Design Electives.
Notes
- Work experience placements should be undertaken in Years 2 and 3 as part of Studios 3, 4, 5 and 6, however other prior work experience of comparable duration may be used as the basis for assessment of this component with the permission of the Program Director.
- Students are required to complete three Art, Architecture and Design Elective courses (unless enrolled in Honours). These are designed to extend and expand students' intellectual and professional abilities in core and cognate areas of the curriculum and to provide scope for individual development in particular areas of professional and academic interest. A selection of electives will be offered each year, depending on staff availability and student demand.
Students who have a Grade Point Average of 4.5 or more and wish to independently pursue a topic of interest not available in the electives offered in any one study period may choose either a research- or project-based individual elective with the approval of the Program Director:
ARCH 2023 Independent Elective
ARCH 3031 Advanced Independent Elective
- Students must consult with the Program Director by the end of Week 13 in the first half of their 3rd Year if they wish to undertake a minor stream. Students wishing to undertake a minor stream in Furniture Design or Exhibition Design must complete 18 units of minor stream courses. These courses must be selected from the following:
FURNITURE DESIGN MINOR
ARCH 2011 Interior Architecture Studio 4: Work Placement [furniture focus] 6 units
OR
ARCH 3013 Interior Architecture Studio 6: Work Placement [furniture focus] 6 units
AND
ARCH 2036 Furniture Workshop 4.5 units
OR
BUIL 3014 Advanced Furniture Workshop 4.5 units
OR
1 x approved Art, Architecture and Design Elective 4.5 units
AND
ARCH 4012 Interior Architecture Studio 8: Advanced 9 units
EXHIBITION DESIGN MINOR
ARCH 2011 Interior Architecture Studio 4: Work Placement [exhibition focus] 6 units
OR
ARCH 3013 Interior Architecture Studio 6: Work Placement [exhibition focus] 6 units
OR
LIBR 3005 Media Museum 4.5 units
OR
1 x approved Art, Architecture and Design Elective 4.5 units
AND
ARCH 4012 Interior Architecture Studio: 8 Advanced 9 units
- Each design studio and interior architecture studio will require students to demonstrate an ability to integrate all other course areas of the program into the design process.
- All students must complete one freely chosen Elective as part of their undergraduate program. The Free Elective may be chosen from either within the School, or from other areas of the University. See undergraduate elective courses.