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Diploma in Interior Design

Diploma in Interior Design
KP/JPS(A5571)4/13

  • Emphasis on design process that incorporates a variety of disciplines ranging from psychology, sociology, history, management to business practices.
  • Provide better understanding of a building’s structure and its mechanics.
  • Exposure to the use of various computer applications and software.
  • Develop problem-solving and transferable skills in the design professions.

    • Career Opportunities

    Interior design companies, theatre and stage design studios, furniture design companies, lighting design houses, etc.

    • Duration: 2⅓ years (7 semesters)
    • Intake: January, April and May
    • Entry Requirements: 3 relevant credits in SPM, GCE ‘O’ Level or equivalent qualifications

    PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

    Semester 1

    • Interior Design 1
    • Architectural Graphics 1
    • Design History 1
    • English for Academic Writing
    • Creative Studies**
    • Life Drawing**
    • Bahasa Kebangsaan A*/B*

      • Elective subjects (**select one)

    Semester 2

    • Interior Design 2
    • Architectural Graphics 2
    • Design History 2
    • Computer Aided Design: 2D
    • English for Academic Purposes**
    • Colour Studies**

      • Elective subjects (**select one)

    Semester 3

    • Photography & Digital Imaging**
    • Building Material Studies
    • Temporary Structure Design**
    • Introduction to Visual Culture**

      • Elective subjects (**select one)

    Semester 4

    • Interior Design 3
    • Building Studies 1
    • Furniture Design 1
    • Design Communication
    • Pengajian Malaysia*

    Semester 5

    • Interior Design 4
    • Building Studies 2
    • Furniture Design 2
    • Professional Practice
    • Computer Aided Design: 3D

    Semester 6

    • Industry Placement**
    • Industry Placement – Simulation**

      • Elective subjects (**select one)

    Semester 7

    • Interior Design 5
    • Design Thesis Report
    • Project Management
    • Tender and Contract Documentation

    MQA Compulsory Subjects*

    • Bahasa Kebangsaan A / B
    • Pengajian Islam / Pendidikan Moral
    • Pengajian Malaysia

    *All Malaysian students are required to take 3 MQA Compulsory Subjects that include Bahasa Kebangsaan A, Malaysian Studies, and Islamic Studies (for Muslims) or Moral Education (for non-Muslims). MQA Compulsory Subjects are optional for all International Students.