Interior Design Studio - Workplace
UndergraduateCUR-BIA3602023
Course information for 2023 intake View information for 2025 course intake
Probe what it means to experience enclosure. Examine how enclosure can refer to man-made structures or to something that goes beyond the built environment. Analyse environmentally-sustainable design practices as you continue your architecture study.
Enrolments for this course are closed, but you may have other options to start studying now. Book a consultation to learn more.
- 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 - Workplace
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will:
- analyse relevant theory in relation to various manifestations and realities of enclosure, particularly in relation to the evolving spatial typologies of work
- develop and create a return brief that is informed by client, site and research
- work collaboratively to explore and synthesise conceptual and pragmatic positioning of a design proposition
- reflect upon, edit and evaluate the development of own and others' work
- communicate an evidence-based response to a design proposition.
- Subject Introduction
- Return Brief
- Site Analysis
- Space Planning
- Workplace Design
- Statutory Requirements
- Environmentally Sustainable Design
- Product and Materials
- Design Development
- Communications
- Review
This subject was previously known as Interior Architecture Spatial Enclosure Studio.
The aim of this experimental design studio is to explore relevant theory to inform, translate and synthesise relevant aspects of human occupation in relation to a design proposition. The focus of this subject is on contemporary spatial typologies of 'WORK' that are in significant transition catalysed by new technologies. Students consider future projections of occupation to generate a design proposition and project. Design prototyping and testing are to be done through digital fabrication and simulated environments. Site analysis is a component of this subject.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.
- Return Brief Presentation (20%)
- Design Project (30%)
- Design Development Project (50%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
Start your career with Curtin’s globally recognised courses and extensive industry connections. Through OUA, their online courses offer an interactive and collaborative learning experience that gets you the same degree as if you studied on campus. Curtin is a global university with a vibrant culture of innovation and collaboration and is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide.
Learn more about Curtin University.
Explore Curtin courses.
- QS World University Ranking 2025, within Australia:
- 13
- Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2025, within Australia:
- 14
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- CUR-AIA-DEG-2023 - Bachelor of Applied Science (Interior Architecture)
Elective
- CUR-FAST-DEG-2023 - Fast track your Curtin on campus study
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:
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
- Equipment requirements - Audio video equipment required.
- Other requirements - Access to the Internet. Admission to degree may be required.
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.
Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.
Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Bachelor of Applied Science (Interior Architecture)
UndergraduateCUR-AIA-DEG
Fast track your Curtin on campus study
UndergraduateCUR-FAST-DEG