Bachelor of the Built Environment (Interior Architecture)

The Bachelor of the Built Environment (Interior Architecture) provides an essential introduction to the field of interior spatial design.

In line with the opportunities and constraints generated by a globalised and rapidly changing world, you’ll explore a mixture of urban environments and public spaces, and will analyse their context in modern society.You’ll develop a robust series of creative and critical-thinking skills which will allow you to visualise the potential of interior environments, communicate your ideas using digital design software and, ultimately, shape the way humans experience and interact with interior spaces.

Successful completion of the course will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to practice as a dynamic, agile and creative interior design professional.A feature of this course includes engaging with leading design professionals and industry practitioners to gain valuable real-world interior architecture experience through the delivery of a series of ‘live’ projects.

Internships at local, national and international interior architecture and interior design firms are also promoted.Signature overseas study options have been tailored specifically to this course to ensure that students are globally connected.

You’ll be provided with the opportunity to work with leading practitioners and students at a variety of overseas institutions.High-achieving students may be eligible for enrolment in the Bachelor of Arts and Design (Honours) course.

Bachelor of the Built Environment (Interior Architecture) (72 credit points) Required - 48 credit points as follows

• CM0004 Core Major in the Built Environment (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 18 credit points as follows 10334 - Professional Orientation (Built Environment) - 3 cp, Level 1 11014 - BE: Analysis Studio - 3 cp, Level 1 11015 - Heritage Conservation - 3 cp, Level 1 11016 - BE: History and Culture - 3 cp, Level 1 11017 - Professional Practice 1: Work Integrated Learning - 3 cp, Level 2 11019 - Professional Evidence (Built Environment) - 3 cp, Level 3 Restricted Choice - 6 credit points as follows Part A - Must pass 3 credit points from the following 11013 - Pixels and Polygons - 3 cp, Level 1 11624 - BE Digital Design Techniques 01: Fundamentals - 3 cp, Level 1 Note:From 2020 unit 11624 BE Digital Design Techniques 01: Fundamentals has replaced unit 11013 Pixels & Polygons. Students who have not already passed 11013 must complete 11624. Part B - Must pass 3 credit points from the following 11018 - Professional Practice 2: Work Integrated Learning - 3 cp, Level 3 11574 - Professional Practice: WIL Studio 3 - 3 cp, Level 3 Note:From 2020 unit 11574 Professional Practice: WIL Studio 3 has replaced unit 11018 Professional Practice 2: WIL. Students who have not already passed 11018 must complete 11574.
• SM0014 Specialist Major in Interior Architecture (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 11020 - BE: Design Studio - 3 cp, Level 1 11021 - BE: Visual Communication - 3 cp, Level 1 11026 - Interior Architecture Technology 1: Anatomy - 3 cp, Level 2 11027 - Interior Architecture Technology 2: Formations - 3 cp, Level 2 11028 - Interior Architecture Studio: Habitation - 3 cp, Level 2 11029 - Interior Architecture Studio: Context - 3 cp, Level 2 11030 - Interior Architecture Technology 3: Systems - 3 cp, Level 3 11031 - Interior Architecture Studio: Unstable Space - 3 cp, Level 3

Open Electives - 24 credit points as follows

• Must pass 24 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a breadth major, a breadth minor and/or as individual units.

Admission Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:- Year 12 ATAR- other Australian Qualification- work experience- overseas qualificationWe also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.

Credit Arrangements

Credit arrangements (if available) for this course can be found on the University's Credit Search website.