Course Description
BA in Interior Architecture & Design
Griffith College Dublin (GCD)
The BA in Interior Design is a three-year level 7 degree course that can be taken as either a full-time or an evening access programme. All candidates for the evening access programme should be 23 years or older. This course takes the student from initiation through to successful completion to produce an Interior Design graduate who can create, design, problem solve and act professionally in all related working environments. Successful Interior Design graduates are industry ready, and creatively and technically proficient to propose innovative solutions and problem-solving expertise within the built environment.
Like the honours degree, this Interior Design programme has been created with consultation from industry professionals and is staffed by practising Designers and Architects and subject specialists. The programme includes Revit, AutoCAD 3-D, AutoCAD, as well as traditional communication tools such as model making and free-hand drawing.
- Develop skills in a broad range of design disciplines including creativity in design; competence in communication in a variety of media; an ability to draw; technical understanding; and organisation
- You will receive training from teaching staff with strong industry links, including practising architects, designers, and art historians.
- Experiential learning is an important part of the course with class trips abroad now a big part of the curriculum.
- The calibre of work produced by the Design Faculty has been recognised numerous times through industry awards and exhibitions.
- Gain extensive experience in creating, analysing and interpreting project briefs, skills which will enable graduates to problem-solve complex design issues and work independently and in groups to find solutions.
- Develop advanced skills in space planning; design detailing, materials selection and specification
- This programme is validated by the European Council of Interior Architects (ECIA) and the Institute of Designers in Ireland (IDI).
- 100% continuous assessment means learners do not need to sit written exams.
- Our Design Faculty graduates work showcases during our annual Creative Week
| Course Code | GC 490 |
| College Name | Griffith College Dublin (GCD) |
| Course Category | Home & Garden, Interior Design |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Ordinary Bachelor Degree |
| Course Location | Dublin, Ireland |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 8 |
| Delivery mode | Classroom based |
| Course Fee | POA |
| Course Duration | 3 Years |
| Course Times | Full-time and part-time |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Title of Awarding | Ordinary Bachelor Degree |
| Entry Requirements | There is NO portfolio requirement for this course. CAO Applicants / Applicants under 23 years of age: Applicants under 23 years old on the 1st January the year the course begins must submit a copy of their Leaving Certificate results. Candidates will need to have obtained a minimum of five subjects at grade O6/H7. These results must include a language (English or Irish) and either Maths or Art. Candidates with equivalent grades from FETAC colleges and those holding awards including BTEC qualifications will also be considered. Applicants over 23 years: Applicants who are 23 years of age on or before the 1st January the year the course begins are considered mature learners and will be asked to submit a copy of their ID (passport or driving license) only. |
| Career Path | Through the BA in Interior Design, you will have gained valuable design experience, built a strong foundation of creativity skills, and covered a diverse range of topics. There is a wide range of career options for our graduates including: - Interior Designer - Interior Stylist - House Showroom Designer - Residential Interior Designer - Retail Store Designer - Film and Set Designer - Hospitality Designer - Exhibition Designer - Display Designer - Office Designer - CAD Technician - Design Account Manager |
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