Certificate in Interior Design & Decorative Techniques

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

This programme will help students explore basic design development and processes. In addition, it introduces participants to scale reading, unit conversions, space planning, colour concepts, design styles, materials, lighting and finishes in each design application.

WHAT DO YOU ACHIEVE?

Inspiration's Certificate in Interior Design & Decorative techniques suits individuals, couples or renovator contractors who are planning to design for personal enjoyment or to undertake renovation of existing residential/retail projects.

This course will help participants gain a fundamental knowledge and understanding of interior design. This will be especially helpful for students who wish to communicate their ideas to other interior designers accurately and efficiently.

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

12 months (Full-Time)
(Terms & conditions apply)

Module One

  • Design Principles
  • Design Communications 1
  • Design Styles
  • Colour Study
  • Colour Scheme
  • Lighting
  • Interior Materials
  • Finishing
  • Plan Studies
  • Scale Reading
  • Bedroom Design
Module Two
  • Colour Concepts for Design
  • Design Communications 2
  • Interior Design 1
  • Design Studio 1
  • Construction 1
  • Computer Aided Design
  • Digital Imaging 1
  • Design Fundamentals
Module Three
  • Design Contextual Studies
  • Design Communications 3
  • Interior Design 2
  • Design Studio 2
  • Construction 2
  • Material Technologies
  • Digital Imaging 2
  • Building Services & Lighting Practices
  • Design Concepts on CAD

Entry Requirements:


Course Certificate in Interior Design & Decorative Techniques
(12 Months)
Minimum Age 17 years old
Minimum Academic Requirements
  • 3 GCE ‘O’ Level subject passes
  • 5 GCE ‘N’ Level subject passes
Language Proficiency
  • GCE ‘O’ Level – C6 in English language or
  • GCE ‘N’ Level – C5 in English language
Work Experience None required.
International Students
  • Min. Age: 17 Years old
  • Academic Requirements: Completed Senior High School or equivalent
  • กค Language Proficiency:
- IELTS Min 5.5*
- TOEFL Min 500*
  • Test results achieved within the one year preceding application.

If the above entry requirements are not met or if students are unable to provide evidence of academic proficiency, they will be required to pass an English language proficiency test first.

  • 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 2 months End of module 40% of final mark
2 Research Journal 2 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 Design Communication 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

Intake January, April, July and October
Duration 22 Weeks (per module)
Term Break 2 Weeks (per module)

APPLICATION & COURSE FEES

To confirm your application, the application fee must be made, along with the submission of application documents. The application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

All International students are required to apply for a Student Pass from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). This process normally takes a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks.

Student Pass holders are not allowed to work or apply for part-time work in Singapore.