Interior Fundamentals 2
UndergraduateCUR-BIA2402023
Course information for 2023 intake
Think about interior environments in terms of the materials used to construct and colour them. Take a close look at kitchen design. Explore detailing and joinery construction. Produce a complete documentation package for a small-scale project.
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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 Fundamentals 2
About this subject
At completion of this subject students will be able to:
- research, evaluate and synthesize materials as they relate to the interior
- communicate creatively and professionally, complex information related to materiality
- experiment with the application of materials within a spatial context considering aesthetics and functionality
- experiment with the application of materials within a spatial context considering aesthetics and functionality
- create a design solution for a small scale project that demonstrates an understanding of detailed joinery construction.
- Designing with Materials
- Thinking Sustainability
- History of the Kitchen
- Presenting Materials
- Introduction to Joinery
- Kitchen Design
- Interior Detailing
- AutoCAD
This subject was previously known as Interior Architecture Habitation Fundamentals.
An introduction to the concept of materiality within the context of the interior environment. Students will investigate materials and their contribution to the experience of the built environment through studio sessions and interactions with industry. Materials will be explored as elements in construction, with consideration to lifecycle. Material detailing, with emphasis on basic joinery construction will be explored. Professional drafting skills and design-problem solving skills will be developed through the production of a full documentation package for a small scale project.
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- Research Proj Presentation (30%)
- Presentation (20%)
- Drawing Package (50%)
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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 - 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.
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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