Inspiration Design International School

Advanced Diploma in Interior Design

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

You will gain the mastery and skills to solve small and large-scale design problems, gain a sound understanding of building regulations, specifications and construction techniques, and appreciate the design principles of form and space, colour and light, as well as materials and finishes. Graduates will be eligible for employment as an interior designer with a keen eye for aesthetic & functionality.

WHAT DO YOU ACHIEVE?

Inspiration's Advanced Diploma in Interior Design programme will equip you with an advanced qualification. It will guide you to apply relevant design knowledge in a way that will enable you to gain entry into the professional design industry. At the same time, it will arm you with experience in design integration and innovation, nurturing a creative mind essential for long-term progress and sustainability in the design industry.

AVERAGE LECTURER / TEACHER VS STUDENTS RATIOS

Inspiration adopts the following student-teacher ratios:

1. Inspiration Studio: average student-teacher ratio of 22:1

2. Animation Studio: average student-teacher ratio of 18:1

3. Passion Studio: average student-teacher ratio of 14:1

4. Creative Studio: average student-teacher ratio of 33:1

COURSE DURATION

24 months (Full-Time)
24 months (Part-Time)*
(Terms & conditions apply)
NOTE: Part-time course is open only to design practitioners who have worked in the industry for at least 24 months. It will thus not require students to conduct industrial visits, student research and industrial attachments, which are compulsory components of the full-time course.

Module One

Colour Concepts for Design
Design Communications 1
Interior Design 1
Design Studio 1
Construction 1
Computer Aided Design
Digital Imaging 1
Design Fundamentals

Module Two

Design Contextual Studies
Design Communications 2
Interior Design 2
Design Studio 2
Construction 2
Material Technologies
Digital Imaging 2
Building Services & Lighting Practices

Module Three

Design Communications 3
Interior Design 3
Design Studio 3
Construction 3
Design Practice Management
Exhibition Design
Design Calculation & Costing
Furniture Design
Computer Aided Design

Module Four

Design Communications 4
Building Technologies
Interior Design 4
Design Studio 4
Advanced Computer Aided Design
Professional Design Practice

Entry Requirements:

Course	ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR DESIGN (24 Months)
Minimum Age	17 years old
Minimum Academic Requirements	5 GCE ‘O’ Level subject passes 6 GCE ‘N’ Level subject passes ITE Graduate in relevant design courses Diploma in Interior Design
Language Proficiency	GCE ‘O’ Level – C6 in English language or GCE ‘N’ Level – C5 in English language
Work Experience	Part-time course is open only to design practitioners who have worked in the industry for at least 24 months. It will thus not require students to conduct industrial visits, student research and industrial attachments, which are compulsory components of the full-time course.
International Students	Min Age: 17 Years old Academic Requirements: Completed Senior High School or equivalent Language Proficiency: - IELTS Min 5.5* - TOEFL Min 500* Test results achieved within the one year preceding application.

Applicants who do not meet the above requirements may also apply, but will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

All applicants will undergo pre-course counselling conducted by recruitment staff before they enrol for a course with Inspiration.
Applicants will be provided with the Inspiration Enrolment Form.
All applicants who require a Student Pass are classified as International Students. Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents, Work Permit Holders, S-Pass Holders, Employment Pass Holders and Dependent Pass Holders do not require a Student Pass.
To apply, applicants must submit their completed Enrolment Form and supporting documents.

(Documents Required: Passport / NRIC copy, Certified True Copy of highest qualification, 2 passport-sized photographs, Birth certificate [applicable to International students])

Please note that the authenticity of educational certificates and transcripts must be verified against the original documents.

If the application is approved, a Letter of Offer will be issued to the applicant.

THE MANNER OF ASSESSMENT & EXAMINATION:

ASSESSMENT MODES:

S/N	TYPE	DURATION	FREQUENCY	WEIGHTAGE
1	Portfolio	3 months	End of module	40% of final mark
2	Research Journal	3 months	Monthly	40% of final mark
3	Presentation skills	15 - 20 minutes	End of module	10% of final mark
4	Attendance & Participation	N.A.	Daily	10% of final mark

TEACHING METHODS:

For Full-Time students

S/N	Method	Percentage Of Course Duration
1	Classroom Tutorials	45%
2	Industrial Visits	20%
3	Student Research	20%
4	Industrial Attachment	15%

For Part-Time students

S/N	Method	Percentage Of Course Duration
1	Classroom Tutorials	100%

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

A student will be deemed to have completed a course when he/she has successfully met all the academic requirements. Upon the successful completion of the course, the student will then be awarded the relevant award.

The Graduation Exhibition is part of the School's curriculum and is mandatory for all graduating students. Students who fail to participate in the exhibition shall be deemed not to have completed their course of study.

The Graduation Ceremony is a compulsory event for all graduating students. The school has the right to withhold the issuance of documents (testamurs and academic transcripts) to students who fail to attend the ceremony, unless a valid reason is provided. If a student is unable to attend the event, he / she may appoint a representative to collect the documents on his / her behalf. An authorisation letter with a photocopy of the student's NRIC / Passport is required.

COMMENCEMENT AND END DATES OF COURSE

Industrial Attachment

Industrial Attachment opportunities are open to all students who are enrolled on the Advanced Diploma in Interior Design programme. However, successful Industrial Attachment with an organization will be dependent on skills compatibility and rapport between the student and the company.

Aims:

To maintain a high level of competency from our students because when they graduate, it is imperative that they not only do well academically but also in the actual workforce where they apply their knowledge.
To expose students to the industry so they may gain much needed knowledge and skills through on-the-job training that will arm them for employment upon graduation.
To find employment for all our graduates in the long term.

Industrial Attachment Period:

Students are required to work as industry attachment for 3 months, not exceeding 44 hours per week.

Employer's Role:

At the end of each month of the industry attachment, the company to which the student is attached will formally appraise his or her performance and submit the report to Inspiration Design International School.

Student's Role:

Student reports to Inspiration's Academic Head every month (as scheduled) and submits his or her Student logbook for review.
The student must record daily activities, observations, learning experiences and personal reflections on the daily and weekly summary pages provided in the industry attachment logbook.
At the end of each week, the student should obtain comments or advice for improvement from their supervisor.