Griffith College Dublin

BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture

Griffith College is delighted to announce that a new part time add on 4th year in Interior Architecture is available this Sept. for any applicant holding a Level 7 BA in Interior Design or equivalent and/or appropriate work experience in the area of Interior Design or Architecture.

Griffith College has offered a 4 year BA (Hons) in Interior Design full/part time and a BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture full time for a number of years but due to applicant demand has extended its offering to include the BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture part time. Classes take place in the evening time from 6.30 – 9.30pm and applications will be accepted directly on www.gcd.ie/apply until August 31^st, 2009.

Graduates who successfully complete this programme will be able to design interiors in terms of space, materials, detailing and atmosphere. Students will be able to sketch, draft produce advanced computer aided visualizations, including walk-throughs, using the latest software packages, apply advanced technology and manage design projects.

The degree programme has two main orientations: professional and academic. The syllabus for this programme has been created in consultation with the leading interior architects and interior designers in Ireland.

Further details on the course can be access from www.gcd.ie/design or by contacting the Admissions Office on .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 01 415 0400 directly.

About the Course

The honours degree programme has been designed in response to an increasing industrial demand for honours degree level employees with design skills relating to interior architecture, especially with regard to space planning, technology and visualisation. The graduates who successfully complete this programme will be able to design interiors in terms of space, materials, detailing and atmosphere. They will be able to sketch, draught, produce advanced computer aided visualisations, including walk-throughs, using the latest software packages, apply advanced technology and manage design projects.

The degree programme has two main orientations: professional and academic. The syllabus for this programme has been created in consultation with the leading interior architects and interior designers in Ireland.

Progression

Holders of this qualification may wish to pursue a postgraduate diploma or masters programme in interior architecture or related disciplines.

Careers

Graduates of this course will be able to work as an interior architect in architectural and design practices. On entering the workplace they will be equipped to undertake interior architectural projects and independently carry them through to completion. Typically graduates work on projects in commercial design (galleries, leisure complexes, retail units, hotels) and specialist conversion projects, some involving building conservation. Due to the extensive training in new methods of computer-visualisation, including 3-D modelling, rendering and simulations, there are also significant opportunities as CAD specialists.

Year 4
Semester VII

Degree Project

• Contemporary Interior Architecture
• Vernacular Design
• Advanced CAD/3D Modelling I
• Project Management I
• Professional Communications
• Planning and Contract Law

Semester VIII

• Degree Project
• Practice Management
• Advanced CAD/3D Modelling II
• Project Management II
• Environmental Studies
• Sustainability