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Associate Degree of Interior Design (Commercial)
Torrens University Australia, Multi-campus, national, Australia
About this program
This is an exit-only qualification awarded on completion of the first 16 subjects of the Bachelor of Interior Design (Commercial); it is not open for direct application by prospective students. Sourced from the university's internal Student Hub course-structure document (ADIDC20), it runs 15 core subjects plus one elective over two years, extending Torrens' interior design foundations into computer 3D modelling, design research and commercial environment design.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
3 terms of coursework
- Design Context
- Design Drawing
- Interior Design Practice
- Design Studio 1
- History of Interior Design and Decoration
- Construction and CAD
- Joinery and Finishes
- Design Studio 2
- Computer 3D Modelling
- Design Research
- Environment Design 3 Commercial
- Design Studio 3
- Emerging Design Technologies Commercial
- Problem Based Learning
- Discover Define Develop Deliver
- Elective (choose one from any level): Interaction Design
- Product Knowledge
- Message Meaning Media
- Fashion and Social Media
- Life Through a Lens
- Systems and Documentation 2 Residential
- Environment Design 2 Residential
- Project Management
- Foundations of Public Health
- Systems and Documentation 3 Residential
- 16 subjects (exit award)
- 2 years full time
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
ArchitectANZSCO 232111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Full registration as an architect needs the accredited Master of Architecture plus logged practical experience and the Architectural Practice Examination, on top of the skills assessment.
Assessed by Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)
Landscape ArchitectANZSCO 232112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an AACA assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Exit-only qualification awarded on completion of the first 16 subjects of the Bachelor of Interior Design (Commercial); not open for direct application by prospective students
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