You buy stacks of magazines on interior architecture designs. You have many creative and exciting design ideas and love planning the spaces you live in and see – whether it is your living room, your neighbourhood library, your bus interchange or your favourite hangout. You look at private and public spaces and think of a dozen ways to improve it, make it really work for the users. We’ve got a great course that will transform your aspirations into a profession.
At a Glance
| Duration: | 3 years full-time |
| Qualification: | Diploma in Interior Architecture & Design |
| Application: | Please refer to the section on 'Admissions & Requirements'. |
The Course
You will learn the use of space and its elements within the shells and structures of buildings. And by “space” we really mean anywhere that people live, work and play in - homes, offices, cinemas, homes for the elderly, museums, schools etc.
You will learn how to best balance function and appeal in the usage of any given space. Not only should your designed space look good, it also needs to function efficiently. Through your many hands-on, problem-based creative projects, you will learn about colours, materials, lighting, media, shapes and forms. You will use these and other tools to shape a specific space while considering the requirements of the project. The course will also hone your ability to communicate ideas through a wide range of presentation media, as very often in the real world, one has to work with a variety of clients with different needs.
If you are someone who just has to think out of the box, just has to have fun conceptualising different approaches and uses of a stimulating and functional environment, you just have to sign up for this course!
Career Opportunities
Armed with professional skills to provide interior design services for corporate, exhibition, institutional and residential projects (both locally and internationally), a graduate from our course can find careers as designers and consultants in interior design consultancies, design-related businesses or an architect’s office. Or, you could easily land a job in event management, exhibition design, interior product design and in-house design for museums and galleries. Many graduates have also realised their dreams of starting their own design consultancies.
Selection Procedure
All applications meeting our minimum entry requirements are considered. Candidates with good O level results may apply via the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE).
Candidates with good portfolios and strong inclination for creativity and design may apply through the Joint Polytechnic Special Admission Exercise (JPSAE). If shortlisted, you may be required to attend an interview to which you should bring samples/ portfolios of your work in art and design exercises or other media of expression that show evidence of creativity and imagination. You may also show certificates of completed courses and letters of recommendation from employers. Other qualities like commitment, motivation and passion for art and design are most favourably considered. The process seeks to ascertain your aptitude, attitude, knowledge and potential for the course.
Minimum Entry Requirements
English Language (EL1)* Grades 1-7
Mathematics (E or A) Grades 1-7
Any three other subjects, excluding CCA Grades 1-6
To be eligible for selection, you must also have sat for at least one of the following subjects: Additional Combined Science, Art, Art & Design, Higher Art, Biology, Combined Science, Chemistry, Design & Technology, Engineering Science, Integrated Science, Physical Science, Physics, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
*SPM/UEC holders must have a minimum of grade 6 for their Bahasa Inggeris (Paper 122/Paper 322)/ Communication English or English Language (for UEC holders).
Note: Applicants who have (partial/complete) colour appreciation deficiency should not apply for this course.
See also the minimum entry requirements for:
Graduation Requirements
| Cumulative Grade Point Average | : min 1.0 |
| TP Core Subjects | : 19 credit units |
| Diploma Subjects | |
| Core Subjects | : 90 credit units |
| Electives Subjects | : min 9 credit units |
| Cross-Disciplinary Subjects | : min 9 credit units |
| Total Credit Units Completed | : min 127 credit units |
Cross-Disciplinary Subjects
Students are required to obtain a minimum of 9 credit units from the list of Cross-Disciplinary Subjects.
Additional Information
Enquiries
For more enquiries, please feel free to contact us at:
Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
Tel: 67878000 (Admission Hotline)
Fax: 67898220 (General Enquiry)
Email: admissions@tp.edu.sg
Sale of Prospectus
The prospectus for full-time diploma is on sale at the following places for the price of S$7.00 per copy.
One Stop Service Centre
Temasek Polytechnic
Administration Block 9
East Wing, Lobby C, Level 2 (Plaza Level)
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
Alternatively, you can request the prospectus to be mailed to you. The cost is S$7.00 + S$2.50(local postage cost) for local addresses and S$7.00 + overseas postage cost for overseas addresses. You can send in your requests to corpcomm@tp.edu.sg
Please make your cheques/drafts* payable to "Temasek Polytechnic" and send it together with your request to:
Corporation Communications
Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
* Foreign cheques/drafts drawn on overseas banks are not acceptable.
