From home-owners planning to renovate their home to aspiring designers wishing to join the industry, the 12-month part-time Certificate in Interior Design and Decorative Techniques is for anyone interested in the renovation of residential projects or wishing to get a glimpse into this challenging process.

This course will help participants explore basic design development and processes of interior design — introducing students to concepts such as space planning, colour concepts, design styles, materials, lighting and finishes.

Programme Structure

Module 1

• Design Communication 1
• Design Studio 1
• Construction 1
• Digital Imaging 1
• Computer-Aided Design 1
• Design Fundamentals
• Colour Concepts for Design
• Interior Design 1 (Residential)

Module 2

• Design Communication 2
• Design Studio 2
• Construction 2
• Digital Imaging 2
• Design Contextual Studies
• Material Technologies
• Building Services & Lighting Practices
• Interior Design 2 (Hospitality)

Entry Requirements

Minimum Age :

• 16 years old

Minimum Academic Requirements :

• 2 GCE ‘O’ Level credit with a Pass in English OR
• 3 GCE ‘N’ Level credit with a Pass in English  OR
• ITE/Higher NITEC Certificate Holders minimum 2.5GPA

Language Proficiency Requirement :

• GCE ‘O’ Level – C6 in English language, or equivalent OR
• GCE ‘N’ Level – C5 in English language, or equivalent OR
• Minimum IELTS (Academic) overall band 5 with no individual band – below 6.0 OR
• TOEFL (Paper-based) 500 (Test results achieved within the one year preceding application)

International Student :

• Completed Senior High School or equivalent

* Those who do not meet the minimum entry requirements, will be required to sit for an entrance test.