Diploma In Design (Interior & Exhibition) Central Area, Central

Course details

You will explore and apply the principles of design and design theories in the conceptualisation and creation of interior and exhibition spaces. Through studio projects involving residential, corporate and hospitality design, you will gain a strong grounding in spatial relationships, and develop a sensitive and appropriate response to human behaviour. You will learn to design innovative display solutions and experiences for commercial and communication purposes.

Learning Outcomes

• Be able to apply the principles of design and design theories in the conceptualisation and creation of interior and exhibition spaces
• Demonstrate a sensitive and appropriate response to human behaviour in relation to spaces
• Acquire skills to design creative and innovative display solutions and experiences

COURSE MODULES

• ACR1000 Language Arts
• ACR2000 Singapore Arts Scene
• ACR3000 Career Skills
• VAF1001 Drawing Fundamentals
• VAF1011 2D Fundamentals
• VAF1021 3D Fundamentals
• VAF1031 Creative Thinking
• VAF1041 Introduction to Visual Arts
• VAF1051 Arts In Practice
• DTD1201 Visual Presentation
• DTD1202 Form and Structure
• DTD1203 Technical Drawing
• DTD1204 Design Process
• DTD1205 Design Theory and History
• DTD2121 Furniture Design Studio 
• DTD2122 Spatial Design Studio
• DTD2120 Technical Studies 
• DTD2100 Design and Culture
• DTD2101 3D Modelling
• DTD2221 Furniture Design Studio
• DTD2222 Spatial Design Studio 
• DTD2220 Technical Studies 
• DTD2201 Advanced 3D Modelling
• DTD3121 Design Studio (Furniture and Spatial)
• DTD3120 Technical Studies 
• DTD3100 Design Portfolio
• DTD3101 Design Report
• DTD3221 Major Project (Furniture and Spatial)
• DTD3220 Technical Studies 
• DTD3200 Studio Visualisation
• DTD3201 Design Report
• DTD1001 Metalsmithing*
• DTD1002 Ceramics*
• DTD1003 Sculpture *
• DTD2143 Interior Studies (Creative Lighting)*
• DTD2243 Interior Studies (Conservation Studies)*
• DTD2123 Furniture Studies (New Materials & Processes)*
• DTD2223 Furniture Studies (Anthropometrics)*
• DTD2111 Object Design Studio 
• DTD2112 Jewellery Design Studio
• DTD2131 Landscape Architecture Studio
• DTD2141 Interior Design Studio
• DTD2142 Exhibition Design Studio
• DTD2211 Object Design Studio 
• DTD2212 Jewellery Design Studio
• DTD2231 Landscape Architecture Studio
• DTD2241 Interior Design Studio
• DTD2242 Exhibition Design Studio
• DTD2010 Gemmology*
• DTD2040 Visual Merchandising*
• DTD2041 Stage and Set Design*
• DTD2042 Sustainable Design*
• DTD2000 Entrepreneurship for Designers*
• DTD2001 Industry Project*
• DTD2002 Industrial Attachment (160 Hours)*
• DTD2003 Overseas Immersion*
• DTD2103 Basic Computer Visualisation*
• DTD2101 3D Modelling*
• DTD2201 Advanced 3D Modelling*

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

NAFA hopes to attract applicants with the potential to become excellent arts practitioners. Applicants are selected by merit, based on the following criteria:

• Potential in Artistic Talent and Creativity
• Educational Qualification
• Language Proficiency
• Special Factor in recognition of the applicants’ achievements relevant to the course

Selection is competitive and is subject to the availability of places. However, the Academy may give consideration to talented applicants who excel in Artistic Talent and Creativity, but have not fully met the educational qualifications stated.

• Potential in Artistic Talent and Creativity
• Educational Qualifications - Singapore
• Educational Qualifications - International
• Language Proficiency
• Special Factor
• Age Requirement
• Module Exemption
• Applicants with Special Educational Needs

POTENTIAL CAREERS

• 3D Exhibition Designer
• 3D Visualiser
• Event Planner
• Exhibition Designer
• Furniture, Fittings & Equipment Designer (FF&E)
• Interior Designer
• Project Coordinator
• Retail Designer
• Sales Designer
• Signage & Experience Designer
• Visual Merchandiser