Interior Design is a professional discipline. It exists in the overall framework of the building industry with its own area of specialty and considerations primarily for the interior environment. Interior Design takes into consideration basic human needs and aspirations for living through its expressions of style, structure, function and form. It is a highly respected profession that responds to the needs of the building industry and corresponds to the social development, economic growth and prosperity of a country.
While responding to changes in the design environment, interior design also plays a vital role in ensuring the continual preservation of a country’s identity and heritage. Student will begin with a thorough training in the basic principles of building and design, and then move on to explore various areas of specialisation.
Modules of study are centered on creating interior spaces and environments utilising knowledge of human behaviour, psychology, environmental science and technology. Colour, texture, rendering skills, computer-aided design, pattern, fabric and design trends are also studied within this field.
For non-Malaysian citizens, please refer to the Malaysian Qualification Agency’s (MQA) List of Overseas Qualifications & its equivalency with Malaysian Education System (PDF) to see if you qualify for this course.
| Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Introduction to Design 1 | Design 2 |
| Drawing 1 | Drawing 2 |
| History & Culture 1 | History & Culture 2 |
| Measurement & Application 152 | Intro to Building Science & Construction |
| Creative Studies | Building Materials 152 |
| General English | Communication Studies 1 |
| Moral/Islamic Studies* | Bahasa Kebangsaan A/B* |
| Year 2 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 3 | Semester4 |
| Design 3 | Design 4 |
| Drawing 3 | Drawing 4 |
| History & Culture 3 | History & Culture 4 |
| Building Construction | Technical Studies 1 |
| CADD 1 | CADD 2 |
| Foundation English 151 | Foundation English 152 |
| Malaysian Studies* | Professional Practice 221 |
| Year 3 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
| Practicum Experience | Communication Principles 111 |
| Design 5 | |
| Technical Studies 2 | |
| Furniture Design 5 | |
| Professional Practice 222 | |
* Not applicable for international students
A Diploma in Interior Design will provide you with a number of options, such as:
A graduate with a Diploma in Interior Design can take up a job position as:
Source: Limkokwing University