ND: INTERIOR DESIGN
Course Aim:
The practice of interior design relates to architecture on the one hand and to industrial design on the other. The aim of the course is to develop awareness and skills ranging from design in building to furniture design, and could be defined as the creative problem-solving process applied to the practical solution of three-dimensional problems, primarily within the environment of buildings.
The course objectives are:
To develop a critical awareness and practical application of two- and specifically three-dimensional design principles
To create awareness of the commercial applications of design
To encourage understanding of the responsibility of the designer to society and the individual user
To draw on historical and contemporary studies in order to heighten design awareness
To provide the opportunity to acquire knowledge of the performance of materials and how they can be applied to construction
Opportunities:
The following employment opportunities are available:
Interior design firms offering a professional consultancy service to clients, offer the opportunity to work towards a partnership, or with experience, to establish one’s own practice
Shop-fitting firms providing a design and supply service for the installation of shop and office interiors
Retail groups planning their own interiors and employing shop-fitters on a contract basis for installation
Furniture manufacturers offering a contract or design and supply service
Interior design shops and suppliers of office furniture offering a design service
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Syllabus and fees
Please note:
The fees reflected here are for the 2024 academic year, and are subject to change for 2025.Please confirm the final fee amount by contacting the relevant Faculty Office or contact person as listed at the bottom of this page.
Compulsary subject(s)
Offering type: FULLTIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Thandiswa Madadasana
021 440 2237
NOTE: The fees in this prospectus are for the 2024 academic year and are provided to assist you in your planning.
Disclaimer
This information is subject to change based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications.
Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HESQF aligned qualification. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this page; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.