Diploma in Interior Design

Programme Entry Requirements 

You must meet the following requirements in order to be considered for entry to the UNITAR Diploma Programme :

• A pass in SPM with a minimum of three (3) credits in any subject, or its equivalent; OR
• A pass in UEC with minimum 3Bs; OR
• A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field with minimum CGPA of 2.00 or its equivalent; OR
• A pass in STPM with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any subjects, or its equivalent; OR
• A pass in STAM with a minimum grade of maqbul
• Pass Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) / Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) (Level 3 MQF) in related field (Note: UNITAR are to conduct screening and provide necessary guidance specific to the discipline of the programme) skill certificate in Art and Design and pass SPM with minimum 1 credit; OR​
• Equivalent qualification and / or experience which is recognized by Malaysian Government.

AND

• Pass an interview OR submission of student’s portfolio determined by the HEP as required.

Language Requirements

International Students

• Minimum score of 4.0 for IELTS OR its equivalent.

Programme Core Modules

• Fundamentals of Drawing
• Building Materials and Finishes
• Principles and Elements of Interior Design
• Building Construction
• Architectural Drafting
• Building Services
• Computer-Aided Drafting
• Furniture Design
• Multimedia Presentation
• 3D CAD
• Design Studio I
• Design Studio II
• Interior Detailing and Specification
• History of Interior Design
• Final Design Studio
• Professional Practice
• Contracts and Documentation
• Working Drawings
• Introduction to Digital Business
• Industrial Training

University Core Modules

• Community Service
• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (Int)
• Skill Enhancement / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
• Culture and Society

English Core Modules

• English 1
• English 2
• English 3

• Interior Designer 
• Furniture Designer 
• Retail Designer 
• Sales Designer 
• Interior Consultant 
• Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FFE) Specialist 
• Event Designer 
• Visual Merchandiser 
• 3D Visualizer

The Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) of this programme is to prepare graduates who are able to:

1. Understands the fundamentals of 2D drawing, drafting, material finishes, principle of Interior design and its history.
2. Use skills on design technicality on application of materials, 2D and 3D computer-aided skills, building services, furniture designing, interior detailing and specification, and residential space planning.
3. Do advance spatial planning which includes commercial and institutional project, contractual documentation, and law.
4. have the chance to participate in various competitions and exhibitions as well as to incorporate various Interior design knowledge based on its history and styles within the local and global contexts.