Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Interior Design in Malaysia

Institutions Offering Diploma in Interior Design

•  New Era University College, Kajang  
  Course entry requirements
  -SPM with 3 Credits
  -UEC with 3 Credits
  -O Level / IGCSE / Other qualifications deemed equivalent by MQA
  
  Course duration: 2.5 years
  
  Intake: February, May, July and September
  
  (a) Year 1
  (i) Design, Creative Work by Research Method
  -2 and 3 Dimensional Studies
  -Color Studies
  -Design Studio - Residential
  
  (ii) Knowledge of Material, Visual Research
  -Material Studies
  -Introduction to Ceramic
  
  (iii) Technology and Building Services
  -Building Technology 1
  
  (iv) Visual Communication
  -Drawing 1
  -Computer Graphic
  -Design communication 1
  
  (v) People and Environment
  -History of Art and Design
  -History of Architecture 1
  
  (vi) Professional Practices
  -Writing at Workplace
  
  (b) Year 2
  (i) Design, Creative Work by Research Method
  -Design Studio- Commercial
  -Design Studio- Institutional and Exhibition
  -Furniture Design 1
  -Furniture Design 2
  
  (ii) Technology and Building Services
  -Building Technology 2
  -Building Services
  
  (iii) Visual Communication
  -Design communication 2
  -Introduction to Digital Photography
  -Computer Aided Design 1
  -Computer Aided Design 2
  
  (iv) People and Environment
  -History of Architecture 2
  
  (v) Professional Practices
  -Internship
  -Project Research
  
  (c) Year 3
  (i) Design, Creative Work by Research Method
  -Final Design Project
  
  (ii) Professional Practices
  -Professional Practice
  -Bill of Quantities and Specifications
  
•  UOW Malaysia KDU University College, George Town  
  Course entry requirements:
  SPM / GCE O Level :
  -Min. 3 Credits (3Cs)
  
  UEC :
  -Min. 3 Credits (3Bs)
  
  Certificate in related field :
  -Recognised Certificate from the government
  
  Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) :
  -Pass Level 3 (Art and Design) and Pass SPM with at least 1 Credit in any subject
  
  English Requirement
  Local Student:
  -Pass English at SPM level or equivalent
  
  International Student:
  -Band 4.0 in IELTS; or a min score of 30 (IBT) or 397 (PBT) in TOEFL; or Cambridge English CAE & CPE (from 2015) (140); or PTE Academic (36)
  
  Course duration:
  -2 years 8 months
  
  Course content:
  (i) YEAR 1
  -Basic 2D 3D Design
  -Drawing and Painting
  -Colour Theory
  -Introduction to Computing and Information Technology
  -Digital Composition
  -Digital Architectural Drafting and Graphic Illustration
  -Visual Communication and Spatial Exploration
  -History of Architecture and Design 1
  -Technical Illustration and Presentation
  -Writing and Referencing
  -Oral Communication
  
  
  (ii) YEAR 2
  -Interior Design Project 1
  -Digital Technology and Techniques 1
  -History of Architecture and Design 2
  -Interior Design Project 2
  -Furniture Design
  -Materials and Finishes
  -Digital Technology and Techniques 2
  -Environment Technology and Services
  -Interior Design Project 3
  -Interior Elements and Construction
  -Principles of Marketing
  
  
  (iii) YEAR 3
  -Professional Practice and Management
  -Practical Training
  -Interior Design Project 4
•  First City University College, Petaling Jaya  
  Course entry requirements:
  (i) SPM – Minimum 3 credits OR Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 with SPM 1 credit with a skill certificate in Art and Design
  
  (ii) UEC – Minimum 3Bs
  
  (iii) GCE O-LEVEL – Minimum 3 credits
  
  (iv) OTHER QUALIFICATIONS – Other equivalent qualifications which are recognized by the Malaysian government.
  AND Pass Portfolio interview
  
  Course duration: 2 Years 4 Months
  
  Intake: Jan 2022, Jun 2022
  
  Course content:
  (i) Year 1
  -Interior Design 1
  -Architectural Graphics 1
  -Design History 1
  -English for Academic Writing
  Elective Subjects (select one)
  • Creative Studies
  • Life Drawing
  -Interior Design 2
  -Architectural Graphics 2
  -Design History 2
  Computer Aided Design: 2D
  Elective Subjects (select one)
  • English for Academic Purpose
  • Colour Studies
  -Building Material Studies
  Elective Subjects (select one)
  • Photography and Digital Imaging
  • Temporary Structure Design
  • Introduction to Visual Culture
  
  (ii) Year 2
  -Interior Design 3
  -Building Studies 1
  -Furniture Design 1
  -Design Communication
  Computer Aided Design: 3D
  -Interior Design 4
  -Building Studies 2
  -Furniture Design 2
  -Professional Practice
  Elective Subjects (select one)
  • Industry Placement
  • Industry Placement – Simulation
  
  (iii) Year 3
  -Interior Design 5
  -Design Thesis Report
  -Project Management
  -Tender and Contract Documentation
•  Saito University College, Petaling Jaya  
  Admission criteria
  Applicants should have one of the following:
  -Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Certificate with three credits
  -United Examination Certificate (UEC) with 3Bs
  -GCE / ‘O’ Levels certificate or equivalent with three credits
  
  Course duration: 2 years 6 months
  
  Mode of study: Full time
  
  Course content:
  (i) Year 1
  -Technical Drawing
  -Design Principles
  -Environmental Psychology
  -History of Architecture
  -Business Ethics and Etiquette
  -Pengajian Malaysia 2 / *B. Melayu Komunikasi 1
  -Interior Design 1 (Space)
  -Visual Communication
  -Autocad 1 (Basic )
  -History of Design
  -Bentuk-bentukpenulisan / Pengurusanmasa / **Bahasa Kebangsaan A
  -Interior Design 2 (Residential)
  -Building Construction 1
  
  (ii) Year 2
  -Interior Design 3 (Commercial)
  -Autocad 2 (Intermediate)
  -Building Construction 2
  -Interior Materials and Furnishing
  -Etika Perbandingan / Hak Asasi Manusia
  -Interior Design 4 (Institutional)
  -Autocad 3 (Advanced )
  -Furniture Design 1
  -Building Construction 3
  -Environmental Science and Services
  -Interior Design 5 (Hospitality)
  -Furniture Design 2
  -Professional Practice
  
  (iii) Year 3
  -Internship
  -Interior Design 6
  -Furniture Design 3
  -Contract and Project Management
  -Khidmat Masyarakat/
  -Pengurusan Organisasi & Ko-kurikulum
•  UNITAR International University, Petaling Jaya  
  Course entry requirements
  (i) A pass in SPM with a minimum of three (3) credits in any subject, or its equivalent; OR
  (ii) A pass in UEC with minimum 3Bs; OR
  (iii) A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field with minimum CGPA of 2.00 or its equivalent; OR
  (iv) Pass Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) (Level 3 MQF) skill certificate in Art and Design and pass SPM with minimum 1 credit; OR
  (v) Related Technical and Vocational Certificate or equivalent which is recognised by the Malaysian Government, with one year related working experience or one semester of bridging programme; OR
  (vi) Equivalent qualification and / or experience which is recognized by the Malaysian Government.
  AND
  -Pass an interview AND drawing test.
  
  Language Requirements
  International Students:
  -Minimum score of 4.0 for IELTS OR its equivalent.
  
  Course duration: 7 Semesters / 2 Years 6 Months

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