Bachelor of Interior Architecture - University of South Australia

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Aim

To graduate students who are capable of designing and managing socially and environmentally responsive interior environments which sustain healthy human existence.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have one of the following qualifications:

Qualified for the SACE:

• recorded achievement in five SACE subjects taken at Stage 2 level; and 
• included at least four Stage 2 subjects which are approved Higher Education Selection Subjects (HESS); and  
• obtained a competitive TER;

Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;

Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;

Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;

Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;

Completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV or above and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements; 

Qualified for Special Entry and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;

Completed the University Foundation Studies program.

Special entry provisions may also apply for ATSI applicants.

English language entry requirements

For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing subscores and minimum overall score of 6.0 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or

Successful completion of a secondary qualification in Australia within the last two years; or

Successful completion of at least one year of tertiary study in Australia within the last two years; or

Successful completion of one year of secondary or tertiary study conducted and completed in English within the last two years in a country in which:

• English is an official language; or
• English is commonly used, as determined by the University.

Content/structure

The program is a four year full-time or part-time equivalent program. Year 1 introduces students to basic skills and concepts and establishes a theoretical framework. Year 2 and Year 3 develop competence in core areas. Year 4 expands the intellectual and professional areas of the program and provides scope for specialisation through electives.

The program requires completion of courses comprising 144 units.

Professional recognition

Graduates of the Bachelor of Interior Architecture are eligible for Associate Membership of the Design Institute of Australia.

The Bachelor of Interior Architecture does not confer qualifications in Architecture and the South Australian Architects Act legislation (1939) restricts the use of the title 'Architect' to those registered by the Architects Board of South Australia.

Honours

The degree may be awarded with Honours for meritorious performance in the program. Selection will be made in accordance with the University procedures. See also Rule 5.

Fee information

Program requirements

Rules

1. Students progress through the program by years. They must complete one year before undertaking courses from the next year. With the permission of the Program Director, students may carry one course failure only (other than a Design Studio or Interior Architecture Studio) forward to the next year.
   
2. Within a the second and third year students may choose to vary the sequence of study but are not permitted to take two Design Studios or Interior Architecture Studios concurrently.
   
3. A total of 9 units must conform with the Broadening Undergraduate Education Matrix as Contrasting Studies and must include ARCH 3048 Indigenous Design Perspectives.
   
4. Students must normally complete the degree within 4 years of full-time study (or its equivalent of part-time study) from the date of their initial enrolment, not including any periods of approved leave of absence or enforced suspension.
   
5. Students invited to undertake Honours are required to undertake the courses ARCH 4013 LLS Honours Research 1 and ARCH 4014 LLS Honours Research 2 in lieu of Elective 1 and Elective 2.
   

Notes

1. Work experience placements should be undertaken in Years 2 and 3 as part of Studios 3, 4, 5 and 6, however other prior work experience of comparable duration may be used as the basis for assessment of this component with the permission of the Program Director.
   
2. Students are required to complete 3 Elective courses (unless enrolled in Honours). These are designed to extend and expand students' intellectual and professional abilities in core and cognate areas of the curriculum and to provide scope for individual development in particular areas of professional and academic interest. A selection of electives will be offered each year, depending on staff availability and student demand. 
   ARCH 2054 Aesthetics of Three Dimensional Form
   ARCH 2039 Conservation of Historic Places
   BUIL 2024 Construction in the Workshop
   BUIL 2023 Construction on Site
   ARCH 2033 Environmental Graphics
   ARCH 2034 Ergonomic and Cultural Factors in Furniture Design
   ARCH 2035 Furniture Design for Manufacture
   ARCH 2036 Furniture Workshop
   ARCH 2027 LLS Extra Projects
   ARCH 2028 Morphology and Logic of Form and Function
   COMM 2012 Multimedia Design Representation
   ARCH 2037 Sustainable Design Strategies
   ARCH 2038 Sustainable Futures
   ARCH 2030 Urban Design: Theory and Practice
   COMM 2013 Writing Culture Theory
   ARCH 2044 Architectural Criticism and Communication
   ARCH 2045 LLS Study Tour
   ARCH 4041 Industrial Design Work Experience
   BUIL 3012 Advanced Construction in the Workshop
   BUIL 3013 Advanced Construction on Site
   BUIL 3014 Advanced Furniture Workshop
   ARCH 3054 Advanced Design Media
   ARCH 3034 Housing and Development
   ARCH 3035 Italian Design 1945-1995
   ARCH 3036 LLS Extra Projects (Advanced)
   LIBR 3005 Media Museum
   ARCH 3037 Model Making in Architecture
   
   Students who have a Grade Point Average of 4.5 or more and wish to independently pursue a topic of interest not available in the electives offered in any one study period may choose either a research- or project-based individual elective with the approval of the Program Director.
   
   ARCH 2023 Independent Elective
   ARCH 3031 Advanced Independent Elective
   
   
3. Students wishing to undertake a minor stream in Furniture Design or Exhibition Design must complete 18 units of minor stream courses. These courses must be selected from the following:
   
   FURNITURE DESIGN MINOR
   ARCH 2011 Interior Architecture Studio 4: Work Placement [furniture focus] 6 units
   OR
   ARCH 3013 Interior Architecture Studio 6: Work Placement [furniture focus] 6 units
   AND
   ARCH 2036 Furniture Workshop 4.5 units
   OR
   BUIL 3014 Advanced Furniture Workshop 4.5 units
   OR
   ARCH 2034 Ergonomic and Cultural Factors in Furniture Design 4.5 units
   OR
   ARCH 2035 Furniture Design for Manufacture 4.5 units
   OR
   1 x approved BUGE 4.5 units
   AND
   ARCH 4012 Interior Architecture Studio 8: Advanced 9 units
   
   EXHIBITION DESIGN MINOR
   ARCH 2011 Interior Architecture Studio 4: Work Placement [exhibition focus] 6 units
   OR
   ARCH 3013 Interior Architecture Studio 6: Work Placement [exhibition focus] 6 units
   AND
   ARCH 2033 Environmental Graphics 4.5 units
   OR
   LIBR 3005 Media Museum 4.5 units
   OR
   1 x approved BUGE 4.5 units
   AND
   ARCH 4012 Interior Architecture Studio: 8 Advanced 9 units
   
   Students must notify the Program Director that they wish to undertake a minor stream by the end of the Week 13 in the first half of their 2nd year.
   
   
4. Each design studio and interior architecture studio will require students to demonstrate an ability to integrate all other course areas of the program into the design process.