Bachelor of Applied Design (Commercial Interiors)

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

COURSE STRUCTURE

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

Semester 2

AD105 Frameworks of Design
CI102 History of Commercial Interiors
CI103 Systems of Communication 2
CI104 Digital Worlds

Year 2
Semester 3

AD201 Introduction to Design Research
CI201 Specifying Commercial Interiors 1 - Retail/Exhibition
BE201 Environment Planning and Visualisation
BE202 Environment Design 1: Branding

Semester 4

BC201 Interactive Spaces
BE203 Brand Management
CI202 Building Systems and Documentation 1 – Retail/Exhibition
BE204 Environment Design 2: Retail

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

Semester 6

Where would you prefer to study? * Sydney Campus Brisbane Campus Melbourne Campus

Available in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne Campus.