Monash University: University Handbooks: Undergraduate handbook 2004: Units indexed by faculty
Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents

Undergraduate handbook 2004
Art and Design

Bachelor of Interior Architecture

Course code: 2126 + Course abbreviation: BIA + Caulfield + Internal mode + Course coordinator: Michael Anderson
All students enrolled prior to 2003 must follow the Bachelor of Interior Architecture course structure which appears in the 2002 undergraduate handbook.

The Bachelor of Interior Architecture is a four-year, full-time degree program of education in the discipline and professional practice of interior architecture. It is intended for students who wish to seek professional or executive employment in the field of interior design or related areas of design activity.

Interior architecture is concerned with the range of commercial and domestic interiors ranging from the hospitality, entertainment, retail, and health and transport industries to commercial offices and domestic interiors.
The interior architecture studio units are supported by specialist units in structures and services, building construction and materials, communication methods and media, furniture design, computer-aided design and professional practice. The course is further supported by units in the theory, history and contemporary discourse in art, design and architecture, as well as by introductory units in drawing and digital imaging.

Course structure

This four-year professional degree course is awarded either with or without honours depending upon the grade averages achieved during the course. The course is structured to give students the following areas of study.

Design studios (72 credit points)

This is the major study of the course. There are studios at each year stage.

Studio specialisation (12 credit points)

These include the following core units: `Communication methods' and `Furniture 1'.

Technology (36 credit points)

These include construction and materials, structures and services units which provide the core of the technical support studies. The theory covered in these units is also applied in the studio project work.

Theory of art and design (24-30 credit points)

Students study a minimum of four theory, context and cultural units in art and design.

Drawing and visual structures (6 credit points)

Students take one six-credit-point unit in the first year. This study is concerned with the development of perception, communication, and visual concepts, primarily using drawing media. Further drawing is available as an elective unit.

Digital imaging (18 credit points)

Students take the faculty's common unit, `Digital imaging'. Students later take two core units in interiors computing.

Professional practice (6 credit points)

This study is focused on the business practice aspects of interior architecture and design.

Industrial collaboration and experience

During the long recess between third and fourth year, students take a period of approximately six weeks of work in an interior architecture studio or related practice or commercial organisation. In many instances, this will be related to the topic which they intend to undertake in the final project. It is intended that in most instances this project will be undertaken in collaboration with an industry partner.

Fourth-year studies

In semester one of the fourth year, the discipline and strategic issues are further elaborated in the research methods unit. A design studio unit and electives are also taken in semester one. In many instances, studies in the units will be focused on preparing the ground for the major interior architecture project.

During the second semester, students undertake a major studio project which will demonstrate their academic and professional attainment in the discipline and professional practice of interior architecture.

Course length/workload required

Four years of full-time study. The expected number of hours per week for a full-time student is 48 (contact and non-contact), with appropriate adjustment for any part-time study. An 80 per cent attendance record for studios, lectures, seminars etc is required before a student may present for assessment in any unit. Exceptions will be subject to the approval of the course coordinator.

Admission requirements

The course is offered through the VTAC system. Entry is by portfolio, interview and ENTER. Applicants require completion of VCE units 3 and 4 English (any) with a study score of at least 25 and a minimum ENTER of 70. Applications will also be considered on the basis of other qualifications assessed as equivalent to the VCE.

Advanced standing

Credit will be granted for equivalent studies completed elsewhere at approved institutions. Advanced standing in the course for students who have completed part of similar courses at Australian or international universities will be considered up to a maximum of two years and in accordance with other regulations of Monash University. Each application for credit or advanced standing will be considered on its own merits.

Fee structure

For students with Australian residency this course falls within the middle band of HECS liability. The fee for international students will be set by the vice-chancellor from time to time (currently $17,000 per annum).

Unit
Year 1
This year introduces students to the basic skills and intellectual processes required to successfully pursue their chosen area
of study. 		Year 2
Students progressively improve their practical
and intellectual skills, as they continue their educational development through core and
elective units. 		Year 3
Integration of previous years study, with a major focus in their chosen area. 		Year 4
A year of intensive study specifically oriented to the student's chosen area
of professional specialisation. 		Total years
1-4


Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2

Design studio

C
o
r
e

DGN1001 Design
studio 1
6 cps

IAR1112 Interior architecture studio 2
6 cps

IAR2113 Interior architecture studio 3
6 cps

IAR2114 Interior architecture studio 4
6 cps

Interior architecture studio 5
6 cps

Interior architecture studio 6
12 cps

Interior architecture studio 7
12 cps

Interior architecture studio
18 cps

72 cps

Drawing and visual structures

C
o
r
e

DWG1301 Drawing 1
6 cps








6 cps

Theory of art and design

C
o
r
e

TAD1203 Introduction to design history and theory
6 cps


TAD2214 Critical issues in design
6 cps


Contemporary discourse in design
6 cps


Either:
Research methods in art and design
6 cps
or
Design research methods and seminar
6 cps

Either:
Research seminar in art and design
6 cps
or
Professional practice and business planning for interior architecture
6 cps

30 cps

Digital imaging

C
o
r
e

DIS1103 Digital processes
for art and design
6 cps

DIS1911
3D imaging and visualisation
6 cps


DIS2908 Virtual space
6 cps





18 cps

Studio specialisation



IAR1401 Communication methods
6 cps


IDE2810 Furniture 1
6 cps





12 cps

Technology

C
o
r
e

IAR1211 Building construction and materials A
6 cps

IAR2303 Structures and
services A
6 cps
IAR2401 interior architecture modelling
6 cps

IAR2204 Building construction and materials B
6 cps

Structures and services B
6 cps

Building construction and materials C
6 cps



36 cps

Elective




6 cps

6 cps

6 cps


18 cps

Total

24 cps

24 cps

24 cps

24 cps

24 cps

24 cps

24 cps

24 cps

192 cps


Note that all courses and units are subject to ongoing review and minor amendments to improve them.
cps: credit points - the total student workload per week including in and out-of-class work is normally obtained by doubling the credit points.

Course program


Unit Credit points Average taught hours per week Average out of class hours per week Total hours

Year 1






Semester 1

DGN1001 Design studio 1

6 cps

4 hours

8 hours

12 hours


DIS1103 Digital processes for art and design

6 cps

4 hours

8 hours

12 hours


DWG1301 Drawing 1

6 cps

5 hours

7 hours

12 hours


TAD1203 Introduction to design history and theory

6 cps

3 hours

9 hours

12 hours



24 cps

16 hours

32 hours

48 hours

Semester 2

IAR1112 Interior architecture studio 2

6 cps

4 hours

8 hours

12 hours


IAR1401 Communication methods

6 cps

4 hours

8 hours

12 hours


IAR1211 Building construction and materials A

6 cps

3 hours

9 hours

12 hours


DIS1911 3D imaging and visualisation

6 cps

4 hours

8 hours

12 hours



24 cps

15 hours

33 hours

48 hours

Year 2






Semester 1

IAR2113 Interior architecture studio 3

6 cps

4 hours

8 hours

12 hours


TAD2214 Critical issues in design

6 cps

3 hours

9 hours

12 hours


IAR2401 Interior architecture modelling

6 cps

4 hours

8 hours

12 hours


IAR2303 Structures and services A

6 cps

3 hours

9 hours

12 hours



24 cps

14 hours

34 hours

48 hours

Semester 2

IAR2114 Interior architecture studio 4

6 cps

4 hours

8 hours

12 hours


IDE2810 Furniture 1

6 cps

4 hours

8 hours

12 hours


IAR2204 Building construction and materials B

6 cps

3 hours

9 hours

12 hours


DIS2908 Virtual space

6 cps

4 hours

8 hours

12 hours



24 cps

15 hours

33 hours

48 hours

Year 3






Semester 1

Interior architecture studio 5

6 cps

4 hours

8 hours

12 hours


Structures and services B

6 cps

3 hours

9 hours

12 hours


Contemporary discourse in design

6 cps

3 hours

9 hours

12 hours


Elective

6 cps

4 hours

8 hours

12 hours



24 cps

14 hours

34 hours

48 hours

Semester 2

Interior architecture studio 6

12 cps

8 hours

16 hours

24 hours


Building construction and materials C

6 cps

3 hours

9 hours

12 hours


Elective

6 cps

4 hours

8 hours

12 hours



24 cps

15 hours

33 hours

48 hours

Year 4






Semester 1

Interior architecture studio 7

12 cps

8 hours

16 hours

24 hours


Either:
(a) Research methods in art and design, or
(b) Design research methods

6 cps

4 hours

8 hours

12 hours


Elective

6 cps

4 hours

8 hours

12 hours



24 cps

16 hours

32 hours

48 hours

Semester 2

Interior architecture studio 8

18 cps

12 hours

24 hours

36 hours


Either:
(a) Research seminar in art and design, or
(b) Professional practice and business planning for design

6 cps

4 hours

8 hours

12 hours



24 cps

16 hours

32 hours

48 hours

Total (over four years)

192 cps

(15 hours average per week)

(33 hours average per week)


Note that all courses and units are subject to ongoing review and minor amendments to improve them.
cps: credit points - the total student workload per week including in and out-of-class work is normally obtained by doubling the credit points.

Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents