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BA (Hons)in InteriorArchitecture (HETAC)Course InformationFor further informationDurationPre Requisites4 yearsUnder 23 years - Leaving CertificateOver 23 years - Contact Admissions OfficePlease contact the Admissions OfficePhone +353 1 415 0400Email eveningcourses@gcd.ieValidation HETAC Level 8About the CourseCareersThis honours degree programme has been designed in responseto an increasing industrial demand for honours degree levelemployees with design skills relating to interior architecture,especially with regard to space planning, technology andvisualisation. The graduates who successfully complete thisprogramme 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, use the latest software packages, applyadvanced technology and manage design projects. The degreeprogramme has two main orientations: professional and academic.The syllabus for this programme has been created in consultationwith the leading interior architects and interior designers in Ireland.ProgressionHolders of this qualification may wish to pursue apostgraduate diploma or masters programme in interiorarchitecture or related disciplines.Graduates of this course will be able to work as an interior architectin architectural and design practices. On entering the workplacethey will be equipped to undertake interior architectural projectsand independently carry them through to completion. Typically,graduates work on projects in commercial design (galleries, leisurecomplexes, retail units, hotels) and specialist conversion projects,some involving building conservation. Due to the extensive trainingin new methods of computer-visualisation, including 3-D modelling,rendering and simulations, there are also significant opportunitiesas CAD specialists.Chao ChenStudent with his project atthe ‘End of Year Exhibition 2007’and winner of Top Ideal Homes 2007.The final year project has really givenme logical methods for conceptual ideacreation, I feel extremely confident inthe workplace and continuing to study.graduateprofileYear 1Studio 1Design Principles 1Architectural DrawingAnalytical DrawingComputer StudiesHistory of Design and Architecture 1Building Technology(Ergonomics, Materials, Introduction toBuilding Construction)Year 3Studio 3CAD 2Structural MechanicsBuilding Construction/Services 2(Sustainability/Emerging Requirements)History of Design and Architecture 3Professional Practice 2Health and Safety/Project ManagementYear 2Studio 2CAD IBuilding Construction Services 1Materials ScienceLighting DesignHistory of Design and Architecture 2Professional Practice 1(Building Regulations)Design Principles 2Year 4Studio 4Advanced CADBuilding TechnologyEnvironmental Studies/Smart FutureSystemsContemporary Interior ArchitectureProfessional Practice 3Design Theorycourse content38 39