Bachelor of Arts Honours in Interior Design

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Identify, analyse and address complex issues by drawing on knowledge and methods of industrial design.
• Generate multiple creative solutions to complex problems by using design thinking skills.
• Design solutions demonstrate knowledge of industrial design theory.
• Produce creative solutions both independently and as members of interdisciplinary teams.
• Develop and present various design iterations are developed and presented.
• Communicate the iterations of the design stages and design thinking processes that were incorporated to resolve the design problem.
• Identify relevant design criteria through a thorough investigative process.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Identify and implement construction methods appropriately in the design resolution.
• Draw details indicate a thorough understanding of the technicalities involved in the construction of interior design schemes.
• Use construction methods in the resolution of the design reflect sound structural principles.
• Designs reflect ergonomic-sensibility creating environmental comfort and ease of use for the human inhabitants.
• Use of environmental and human-made services in the technical resolution.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Identify a topic that is relevant to the profession and suitable for a design investigation and exploration for the execution of the study.
• Ensure the development and exploration of the design problem and research investigation include a reflection into standards and practices relevant and applicable to the interior design profession.
• Make decisions and act ethically and professionally in the development and execution of the design problem.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Implement a research design to investigate a relevant research problem inclusive of project-based and applied research, appropriate to Interior Design.
• Inform research by interior design theory.
• Conduct research competently using methodologies appropriate to interior design research.
• Present research findings and reported according to prescribed academic conventions.
• Ensure research findings offer creative insights and rigorous interpretations of industrial design problems.

Integrated Assessment:

• Assessment will follow the institutional policy.
• The assessment strategy for all modules in this qualification is a continuous assessment that combines formative and summative assessments.
• Formative assessment in each of the modules will comprise the completion of individual project tasks, developed and monitored by the project supervisor.
• The summative assessment will be an integrated assessment where the learner demonstrates an integrated understanding of the concepts covered in respective modules.
• For the Research Methodology, the use of continuous assessment will culminate in the research proposal during the first semester.
• The outcome of the honours qualification will constitute a design portfolio, which combines theoretical, design and execution of the identified design project.
• This portfolio of work will assess the learning outcomes in an integrated manner.