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S CHO OL OF A R T & DE S IGN / 3 D DE S IGN / DI P L OM A

DIPLOMA IN DESIGN DIPLOMA IN DESIGN
(FURNITURE AND SPATIAL) (LANDSCAPE AND ARCHITECTURE)

Through this course, you will gain perspectives on effective furniture This course is about the study of the constructed external
design in both domestic and commercial settings. You will learn environment – that is, landscape and architecture. The course
to enhance environments by utilising functional yet aesthetically presents both as an integrated discipline and is structured to
pleasing furniture. help you understand the relationship between people, space
and environmental forces that change our landscapes. This
Through the combination of 3D and spatial design knowledge, you comprehensive course includes theory, application of knowledge
will develop skills which allow you to build a multidisciplinary approach and project practices that are relevant and pragmatic.
to the design process. In addition to learning about technologies,
trends and their impact on design, your comprehensive learning
experience will help develop your abilities in critical analysis, design Learning Outcomes:
synthesis and communication. • Manage human and environmental forces that change our
constructed external environment
Learning Outcomes:
• Acquire strategies to integrate theory and application of
• Work with a wide range of materials and become familiarised knowledge relevant to the landscape industry
with various production techniques
• Demonstrate aesthetic sensitivity and environmental awareness
• Approach design processes with an integrated and
multidisciplinary perspective in the context of personal,
public, domestic and commercial environments
• Demonstrate aesthetic and ergonomic sensibilities in
relation to space and its environment DIPLOMA IN DESIGN (OBJECT AND JEWELLERY)

Through this course, you will learn to create objects and accessories
ranging from personal expression to functional lifestyle products.
Departing from conventional high-volume production and technology-
led mass consumption products, the focus is to develop skills which
DIPLOMA IN DESIGN will improve your understanding of materials, appreciation of crafts,
sensitivity to interactive behaviour, elemental technologies and
(INTERIOR AND EXHIBITION) sustainable production methods. Our aim is to help you set the pace
in integrating design, culture, fashion, trends and entrepreneurial
business practices in an aggregated industry landscape and
Explore the aesthetic and creative processes of design through consumer environment.
the conceptualisation and creation of interior and exhibition
spaces. Through studio projects involving residential, corporate Learning Outcomes:
and hospitality design, you will gain a strong grounding in spatial
relationships and develop a sensitive and appropriate response to • Acquire the skills to develop design capabilities in lifestyle
human behaviour. You will learn to design innovative display solutions products and objects
and experiences for commercial and communication purposes. • Understand user behaviour and identify trends

Learning Outcomes: • Cultivate aesthetic sensibilities and craftsmanship skills
• Nurture entrepreneurial traits
• Apply the principles of design theories through the
S CH O O L O F A R T & D E S I G N • Demonstrate a sensitive and appropriate response to human S CH O O L O F A R T & D E S I G N
conceptualisation and creation of interior and exhibition spaces

behaviour in relation to spaces
• Acquire skills to design creative and innovative display solutions
and experiences

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