CRICOS Provider Code: NSW 00246M
CRICOS Course Code: NSW 067557J (156 weeks)
Duration: 3 years Full-time (6 full-time study periods), or 2 years (accelerated)
Location:North Sydney, Melbourne
Study options for Australian students: Full-time, Part-time
Study options for overseas students:Full-time (North Sydney only)
Intakes: March, July, October. Refer to Enrolment
FEE-HELP available
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Interior design is a thriving industry – and now you've the chance to get amongst it. Study the Bachelor of Applied Design (Commercial Interiors) at Billy Blue College of Design, and enjoy the unique chance to specialise in your area of passion – commercial interiors – in just three years.
Develop and design unique interiors for commercial interior environments, ranging from hotels, bars, restaurants and workspaces to the interiors of animation/film and game design. This course explores areas fundamental to commercial interiors like branding, lighting, sustainability and materiality, and learn the practicalities of designing inspiring commercial environments. Assess commercial interior design strategies, see how commercial interiors can engage an audience, and apply theory to practice by inventing a range of commercial interior design solutions for real clients.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The objective of this course is to develop ethical, reflective and professional practitioners who can access a body of knowledge enabling them to work in an interdisciplinary team to research, plan, organise, conduct and successfully complete creative, sustainable and cost effective strategies to a professional standard for the Australian and international market.
COURSE OUTCOMES
At the successful conclusion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Critically analyse problems to find the most creative, strategic, sustainable and cost effective solution
- Understand the critical role of experimentation in the design process
- Critique, produce and evaluate a communications strategy from a brand and consumer perspective
- Demonstrate leadership skills as a team player and communicator
- Demonstrate their ability to creatively apply design theory to their professional practice
- Apply ethical and legal issues to their design practice
- Critically reflect on the roles and responsibilities of professional practitioners in contemporary industry
- Apply principles of continuous learning and reflection that are relevant to the industry
- Develop and design unique commercial interiors
- Understand and demonstrate how a creative commercial interior idea engages audiences
- Articulate a range of design solutions using a range of media and communication techniques
- Critically evaluate commercial interior design strategies in a social framework
- Understand and manage the integrity of the brand during the design process
| Year 1 |
| Semester 1 |
| AD101 Design Culture and Theory |
| AD102 Ideas Generation in Visual Communication |
| CI101 Systems of Communication 1 |
| AD104 Introduction to Design Practice |
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| Semester 2 |
| AD105 Frameworks of Design |
| CI102 History of Commercial Interiors |
| CI103 Systems of Communication 2 |
| CI104 Digital Worlds |
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| Year 2 |
| Semester 3 |
| AD201 Introduction to Design Research |
| CI201 Scheduling Interiors 1 – Commercial |
| BE201 Environment Planning and Visualisation |
| BE202 Environment Design 1: Branding |
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| Semester 4 |
| BC201 Interactive Spaces |
| BE203 Brand Management |
| CI202 Systems and Documentation 1 – Retail/Exhibition |
| BE204 Environment Design 2: Retail |
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| Year 3 |
| Semester 5 |
| CI301 Environment Design 3 -Hospitality/Corporate |
| AD301 Culture of Change and Innovation |
| CI302 Scheduling Interiors 2 - Commercial |
| AD305 Independent Design Practice 1 |
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| Semester 6 |
| CI303 Systems and Documentation 2 – Hospitality/Corporate |
| AD306 Independent Design Practice 2 |
| CI304 Systems and Documentation 3 – Nominated |
| AD304 Positioning the Design Practice |
DESIGN A COMMERCIAL INTERIORS CAREER
Get ready to take on the world as a mighty creative commercial interior designer. Based in an architectural or interior design practice you'll design everything from cafes, hotels, restaurants, exhibitions and workplaces to the interiors of games, virtual worlds and animations. You might even specialise in hospitality design, corporate design, retail design, exhibition design, set design, or virtual commercial interiors.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 18 years of age prior to course commencement with completion of Australian High School Year 12 and an ATAR of 63.40/UAI of 60+ (or equivalent)
OR
Mature age (aged 21 or over) entry with relevant work experiences
AND
Submission of a design portfolio (6–10 pieces of original creative work)
AND
Personal or phone interview (where possible)
AND
IELTS 6.0 (academic) with a minimum of 5.5 in each band if English is not your first language.
