Raffles University

Overview of Diploma in Interior Design in Raffles University Malaysia

The Diploma in Interior Design is industry-focused and relevant to the workplace. The curriculum is aimed at developing creative and technical skills through project-based learning. This programme promotes knowledge ad skills through project work and advances the students’ thinking through the development of a personal research capability.

Programme Length: 2 Years 4 Months
Programme Credit: 90 Credit Hours
Intakes: January / May / September

Entry Requirement of Diploma in Interior Design in Raffles University Malaysia

SPM: Credits in 3 subjects
O-level: Credits in 3 subjects
UEC: 3Bs
Others: Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysia Government which will be considered on a case by case basis

Additional Requirement: Pass RU Portfolio Assessment and Interview

Malaysian Student
English Requirement
MALAYSIAN ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT
No Minimum English Requirement

* A Learning Assistance Sessions (LAS) (from Week 6 to Week 12) will be provided at no cost if the student failed the English assessment in week 4

International Student
English Requirement
INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT

IELTS: 4.0
TOEFL Essentials (Online): 5
TOEFL iBT: 30-31
PTE: 36
MUET: Band 3
Cambridge English / Linguaskill: 140
 
*Students who did not meet International Student English Requirement is required to take an English Preparation Programme (EPP) and TOEFL or any equivalent English qualification.

Course Outlines of Diploma in Interior Design in Raffles University Malaysia

YEAR 1
Semester 1    Semester 2    Semester 3
– Academic Writing
– Academic Reading
– English for Communication
– Foundation Sketching and Drawing for Designers    
– U1: Ethics Appreciation and
Civilisation / Malay Language Communication 1
– Interior Design Principles and Theory
– Interior Presentation Techniques
– Architectural Drafting    
– U2: Teamwork and Leadership / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
– Interior Design Studio 1 ( Anthropocentric & Ergonomics)
– History of Modern Design & Architecture
– Computer Graphic Skills
YEAR 2
Semester 1    Semester 2    Semester 3
– U3: Malaysian Economy
– Interior Design Studio 2 (Residential)
– 2D Computer Aided Drawing
– Interior Colour Application    
– U4: Co-curricular
– Interior Design Studio 3 (Commercial)
– Introduction to Furniture Design
– Building Construction and Services
– 3D Computer Aided Drawing    
– Major Studio Project
– Working Drawing in Interior Design
– Interior Materials and Finishes
– Introduction to Professional Practice
YEAR 3
Semester 1    
– Internship (14weeks)

Career Opportunities of Diploma in Interior Design in Raffles University Malaysia

– Interior Designer
– Furniture Design Assistant
– Junior Commercial Space Designer
– Interior Design Illustrator

– Design Consultant Assistant
– Junior Landscape Planner
– Event / Exihibition Designer