Diploma in Interior Design

This program allows you to explore the art and science of enhancing interior spaces to make them aesthetically pleasing to the end user. Interior spaces no longer just meet functional and practical requirements, they are crucial to how we experience life, work, and play.

Inspiring new developments in technology and materials have created countless opportunities for the creative professional who chooses to pursue interior design. You will be equipped with the principles and theories of interior design before you begin to explore your creative potential through the many hands-on interior design activities as part of your curriculum.

With the support of experienced lecturers, you will discover the intricacies of space planning, design processes, and visual aspects of presentations as well as concepts relating to building materials, furniture design, building construction, project specifications, and professional ethics. During the program, you would also have opportunities to participate in industry competitions and real-world projects.

Intakes

January, April, and September

Duration

2 Years 6 Months (full-time)

Why Study Here?

Holistic Education

The US education system is one of the most flexible in the world, offering students unlimited choices of courses and focusing on an all-around learning experience. Adopting the US liberal arts approach of inclusiveness, industry relevance, and flexibility, Sunway ADTP has a strong track record of producing well-rounded students equipped for American higher learning.

Seamless Transfer into American Universities

We engage professors from US universities to deliver parts of our academic content. Each year, more than 100 US universities visit Sunway University providing a valuable opportunity for students to engage with and seek advice from admission counselors. We also host representatives from Western Michigan University (WMU) on campus who provide counseling services to students transferring to WMU.

Academic Mentorship and Support

Each ADTP student is assigned an academic advisor who will provide academic guidance and support. Our student-lecturer engagement is high extending over and beyond the classroom. One in four of our lecturers consistently receives “excellent teaching” awards.

Extracurricular Advantage

Each semester our students engage in out-of-class activities e.g. running projects and charity programs as part of their assignments, volunteering in cultural performances, or participating in international conferences. We celebrate bank holidays like Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving.

University Placement Guidance

We conduct workshops on all aspects of the transfer process—from selecting suitable universities and preparing applications to transitioning abroad. Our “Freshman Seminars” equip students with skills to succeed as a freshman. Our placement team continually supports students to transfer into “best fit” colleges. We receive study-abroad-semester students from US and non-US universities each year, many of which are our alumni for summer semesters. On top of our summer semester subject offerings, we support our alumni by providing referrals, offering proctoring services, and providing internship opportunities.

Programme Structure

Year 1

• Principles of Design (2D)
• Building Construction
• Principles of Design (3D)
• Furniture Design 1
• Drawing Studies
• History of Interior Design
• Architectural Graphics
• Color, Materials & Finishes
• Interior Design 1
• English for Artists & Designers
• Model Making

Year 2

• Interior Design 2
• Specification & Contract
• Building Services
• Advanced Computer-Aided Design
• Furniture Design 2
• Professional Practice
• Computer-Aided Design
• Interior Design 3
• Introduction to Design Proposal Writing

Electives (choose any 1 in Year 2)

• Computer Graphics 1
• Digital Photography
• Ceramics

Year 3 (6 Months)

• Interior Design Final Year Project
• Practical Training

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

for Local Student

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Moral Education / Islamic Studies
• Community Service
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)

for International Student

• Malay Language for Communication 1
• Moral Education / Islamic Studies
• Community Service

Career Prospects

• 3D visualizer
• Design consultant
• Display artist
• Exhibition designer
• Furniture designer
• Interior designer
• Project manager
• Retail designer
• Set designer
• Theme park designer