Interior Design Studio 4 - Residential
UndergraduateCUR-BIA2102022
Course information for 2022 intake
Map out the importance of spatial planning in interior architecture. Be inspired by real-world interior spaces. Formulate design concepts. Pull apart building code requirements to assess their value. Learn how to wield design tools to express intent.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Interior Design Studio 4 - Residential
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- analyse project parameters to create a design brief
- formulate and execute a conceptual approach to a design proposal that is responsive to a particular client
- develop a spatial planning response driven by concept and brief
- implement design communication strategies and techniques to explore, express and reflect on design processes and intent.
- Designing for a Client
- Forming a Concept
- Space Planning
- Notions of Home
- Office Typologies
- Vertical Circulation
- Privacy and Publicity
- Inspiring Dwellings
This subject was previously known as Interior Architecture Tangible Environment Studio.
An introduction to exploratory mapping and diagramming of key aspects of spatial design including planning, hierarchies and adjacencies. A hypothetical client is introduced to inform the formulation of a design brief and the idea of tailoring a design solution to an individual person, within a residential typology. Students will attend site visits to inform their conceptual and pragmatic development of their design projects across a series of milestones, starting with an initial concept and idea, progressing to a preliminary design solution, before developing it into a resolved proposition for residential occupation.
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- Design Development Presentation (30%)
- Final Design Presentation (50%)
- Project Brief (20%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
CUR-BIA110-Interior Design Studio 3 - Micro (no longer available)
Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).
Additional requirements
- Other requirements -
Access to hardware: webcam, speakers and microphone
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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