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Nelson Mandela University

Advanced Diploma in Interior Design

The Advanced Diploma in Interior Design in Design is offered by Nelson Mandela University.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Subjects: 5.

Advanced Diploma in Interior Design offered by the Nelson Mandela University at the Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology

This programme aims to prepare senior interior designers for larger projects. This design-focused course aims to produce senior interior designers who can, with some experience, practice independently as part of the team of consultants responsible for major new and adaptive re-use projects. A four-year qualification is the international pre-requisite for practice in interior design.

Employment opportunities exist with interior design firms, architectural practices, furniture manufacturers and suppliers and property developers, or as self-employed consultants.

Career fields: Interior Designer

Purpose of the Learning Programme

This programme has been approved in terms of the new Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF).

The proposed Advanced Diploma in Interior Design will provide students with an advanced knowledge base in the Interior Design profession and the ability to apply this knowledge, skills and attributes as a Candidate Professional Senior Interior Designer.

Duration
The qualification shall be offered over a minimum of one year of full-time study

Curriculum: Compulsory modules

Interior design

Design Technology

Interior Design Research Methodology

3D Presentation Methods

Architectural Theory