Transforming space, creating lifestyle This is an interior design course in UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College, Batu Kawan where students discover the beauty and practicality of built environment design. By learning interior design and architecture design, we allow our students to dwell deeper into the creative aspect of built environment design. This interior design course provides our students with hands-on experience with design by understanding material, design process, techniques, and the application of digital software. We ensure our students are provided with holistic design education to pursue their design aspirations further. Upon graduation, our students can begin their design career or proceed to a degree program in Interior Architecture. The course is created to offer broad based knowledge of Interior Design which will equip the graduates to research and develop skills like thinking, conceptualising spaces, etc. Students will be exposed to multiple skills like material selection, drawing, technical drafting, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Building Information Modeling (BIM), project management, communication skills, etc. What is Interior Design? Interior design refers to the artistic planning of a property’s interior space. This includes the organization and decoration of the interior space. Interior designers are engaged to plan spaces such as restaurants and cafes, hotels, homes, malls and even hospitals. Both creativity and technical skills are required in order to have an aesthetically pleasing end result. Good interior design also ensures functionality, comfort, and safety. As such, those who aspire to be interior designers should take up an interior design course to develop and sharpen the needed skills for this job. University Award: Program information Highlights Program structure Study route Fee & intakes Entry requirements WHY CHOOSE BUILT ENVIRONMENT & INTERIOR DESIGN AT UOW MALAYSIA? Built Environment refers to the man-made surroundings that give the setting to human movement, going in scale from structures and parks or green space to neighbourhoods and urban communities. In other words, we are designing how humans interact with its surroundings. Here in UOW Malaysia we are focusing on Interior Design and Architecture, and how we can make our surroundings sustainable and comfortable. INDUSTRY STANDARD DESIGN STUDIOS Learn using what the PROs use with our iMac Lab, Drafting room, 3D Modelling, 3D printers and Photography studios plus so much more! A ROBUST CURRICULUM WITH EMPHASIS ON MULTIPLE DISCIPLINES AND PROJECT-BASED LEARNING INTERNATIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE International exposures through international visits. Taught by Industry Professionals with Master Degree Qualification. Learn from the BEST with our team who are industry practitioners, award winner and passionate design enthusiasts. Our comprehensive syllabus which features only the necessary CORE subjects prevents any unnecessary wastage of time! Duration 2 years 8 months Program Location UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College, Batu Kawan Core YEAR 1 Basic 2D 3D Design Drawing and Painting Colour Theory Introduction to Computing and Information Technology Digital Composition Digital Architectural Drafting & Graphic Illustration Visual Communication and Spatial Exploration History of Architecture & Design 1 Technical Illustration & Presentation Writing & Referencing Oral Communication YEAR 2 Interior Design Project 1 Digital Technology & Techniques 1 History of Architecture & Design 2 Interior Design Project 2 Furniture Design Materials and Finishes Digital Technology & Techniques 2 Environment Technology and Services Interior Design Project 3 Interior Elements & Construction Principles of Marketing YEAR 3 Professional Practice and Management Practical Training Interior Design Project 4 MPU Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Malaysian Students) Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International Students) Personal Development Skills Integrity and Anti-Corruption Teamwork and Community Bahasa Kebangsaan A* Notes Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for all Malaysian students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia. without SPM Bahasa Malaysia (applicable to students from UEC, O Level, or other equivalent programmes) Intake dates 2024 12 January 4 March 17 May 15 July 17 September 18 October Estimated fees Local students RM50,420 Download Fee Details International students RM62,290 Fee Details Academic Qualification SPM / GCE O Level : Min. 3 Credits (3Cs) UEC : Min. 3 Credits (3Bs) Certificate in related field : Recognised Certificate from the government Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) : Pass Level 3 (Art & Design) and Pass SPM with at least 1 Credit in any subject Notes Pass interview and art test which will be conducted by UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College. English Requirement Local Student: Pass English at SPM level or equivalent International Student: Band 4.0 in IELTS; or a min score of 30 (IBT) or 5 (Essentials-Online) in TOEFL; or Cambridge English (140); or PTE Academic (36) Notes If English language requirements are not fulfilled, additional English module(s) may be taken at UOW Malaysia. APPLY NOW Share