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OVERVIEW OF THE INTERIOR DESIGN PROFESSIONS |
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Choosing an Institution with an accredited qualification and why it is
important.
In this increasingly competitive industry, formal education in Interior Design,
Interior Architecture or Decorating will provide a thorough educational
grounding which is critical to the future direction and success of the industry.
The art and science of creating a healthy, comfortable and aesthetically
pleasing interior environment for people requires knowledge of architectural
structures and space planning. It entails a thorough understanding of applicable
building regulations, the functional application of building services such as
ventilation, lighting and sound, materials and finishes, and interior fittings
and furniture placement. Interior designers work with architects, quantity
surveyors, engineers, project managers, building contractors and suppliers.
Although entry into the interior design industry is possible without a formal
qualification, a significant amount of work experience with an impressive
portfolio will be required to impress potential employers.
Whether an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, it is vital to research
the credentials of a planned qualification. An accredited qualification offered
by a higher education institution must be registered on the South African
Qualification Authority’s (SAQA) and on the National Qualification Framework
(NQF). The qualification must also be registered with the Department of
Education and Industry (DHET) and accredited by the Higher Education Quality
Committee (HEQC). SAQA verifies the authenticity of South African qualifications
for employers or individuals.
The African Institute of the Interior Design Professions (IID)
supports the development and expansion of interior design education to promote
excellence in interior design practice. The IID is the professional body
representing the Interior Design industry in South Africa and serves registered,
practising interior architects, interior designers and interior decorators. It
is recommended that qualified interior designers and professionals apply to an
educational institution registered with the IID since membership can only be
granted to accredited institutions.
Individuals can request a list by sending an email to
national@iidprofessions.org.za
Individuals have different needs and should be attentive to these needs when
selecting an institution. It would be beneficial to speak to students or staff
at an institution before deciding whether a program or institution is the right
fit. Consider asking questions such as: |
- Is it an accredited qualification?
- Does the institution offer a diploma or a degree?
- What are the admission requirements?
- Does the institution offer postgraduate qualifications?
- Will the qualification be accepted at another institution
for postgraduate studies?
- Does the institution have quality assurance mechanisms in
place?
- What academic support does the institution offer?
- What facilities, i.e. libraries, relevant computer software,
etc., does the institution offer?
- How well does the industry regard the graduates from a
particular institution?
- Does the institution have an alumni network?
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To be registered at the IID you must have a qualification from a
registered educational institution, as an Interior Architect, an applicant must
have a Master’s Degree in Interior Design from a registered educational
institute. |
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It is wise to attend exhibitions to view the student works from different
institutions. Many institutions also allow prospective students to visit their
facilities to ask staff members and students about their program’s teaching
philosophy and the types of modules offered. Keep a lookout for invitations to
Open Days. |
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Ilse Prinsloo
Head of Department - Interior Design
University of Johannesburg |
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BHC SCHOOL OF
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Interior Design
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Decorating |
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Full-Time
Courses | Short
Courses |
Part-Time
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Cape Town |
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BHC is a highly respected, single
purpose provider of design education, and currently
offers a Diploma in Interior Design and a Higher
Certificate in Interior Decorating. Based in trendy
Woodstock in Cape Town, these fully accredited and
registered programmes have been designed in response
to the needs of the design industry and are
structured to integrate the latest industry
developments while nurturing and supporting students
in starting their Design Journeys.
The academic facilitators are all practicing
interior designers, decorators or architects, who
actively participate in continuous professional
development. This ensures that the students are
exposed to the most up-to-date information in
design, technology, and trends. Our students have
access to real world projects as well as state of
the art Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
software.
BHC continues to value and promote
the key human and structural resources required to
prepare the graduates for a successful career in the
professional design world. |
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Jeremy Volkman
72 Salt River Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
+27 (0)21 447 7288 |
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CAPE PENINSULA
UNIVERSITY OF
TECHNOLOGY |
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Full-Time
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Cape Town |
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Interior Design is the art and
science of enhancing the interior of a building to
achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing
environment for the people using the space. An
interior designer is someone who plans, researches,
coordinates, and manages such enhancement projects.
Interior design is a multifaceted profession that
includes conceptual development, space planning,
site inspections, programming, research,
communicating with the stakeholders of a project,
construction management, and execution of the
design. CPUT is an approved education member of The
African Institute of Interior Design Professions
(IID) and the South African Qualifications Authority
(SAQA).
The Interior Design programme at CPUT offers
the following programmes: |
- ECP – Extended
Curriculum Programme. A preparatory
one-year, offering additional
foundational support, which instils
confidence when entering the
mainstream diploma.
ECP Coordinator: Ms
Abigail Roberts Email:
robertsab@cput.ac.za
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- Diploma – A
three-year, full-time Diploma in
Interior Design. (SAQA accredited 360
credit value; NQF level 6).
Diploma Coordinator:
Ms Maretha Dreyer Email:
dreyerm@cput.ac.za
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- Advanced Diploma
– The fourth year of study, which is
a one-year Advanced Diploma in
Interior Design. Offered as a
one-year full-time or a two-year
part-time programme. (SAQA
accredited 120 credit value: NQF
level 7)
Advanced Diploma Coordinator:
Ms Colleen Cocotos Email:
cocotosc@cput.ac.za
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Cape Peninsula University of
Technology
Interior Design Programme
80 Roeland Street, Gardens, Cape Town
Applications Faculty Office: Mr Siyabonga Mfiki /
Email:
MfikiS@cput.ac.za
Departmental Support Staff: Ms Shamiela Saiet /
Email:
ATID@cput.ac.za or
SaietS@cput.ac.za
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DESIGN TIME
(PTY) LTD -
SCHOOL OF
INTERIOR DESIGN |
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Cape Town |
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Design Time, established
in 1987, is a private boutique school based in the
trendy suburb of Observatory, Cape Town. Design
Time offers professional training for creative's,
specialising in interior design and the related
disciplines.
Our mission is to educate individuals to be
creative leaders and designers within the interior
design/architectural industries. Our full-time
courses are designed to equip students with the
necessary skill set required to confidently enter
the working world, nationally and internationally.
Lecturers and students engage with the working
world/design industry frequently through student
internships, site and showroom visits as well as
client briefed studio projects. These select
appointments empower students and prove vital in
keeping them on trend regarding products, materials
and the design industry broadly.
Our passionate team of talented and dedicated
lecturers inspire the vibrant and exciting world
that awaits YOU!
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School of Interior Design
Yolande Mittön
63-65 Trill
Road Observatory 7925 Cape Town South Africa
+27 (0)21 447 9537 | +27 (0)83 444 5765 |
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DURBAN
UNIVERSITY OF
TECHNOLOGY |
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Durban |
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The Durban University of Technology
offers a Diploma in Interior Design (3 Years),
Advanced Diploma and Post Graduate Diploma. |
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Durban University of Technology
Senele Nhlumayo
Room 17/18 City Campus, Cnr Warwick Avenue and Smith
Street, Durban
+27 (0)31 373 6503/5/6
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GREENSIDE DESIGN
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Courses |
Part-Time
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Johannesburg |
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The Greenside Design Center is a
Private Higher Education Institution that
specializes in design. The institution was founded
in 1987 by Prof Des Laubscher and Ingrid Templer who
remain the directors. Situated in the trendy suburb
of Greenside, the college has grown over the years
to accommodate 400 students and 40 staff members.
All programmes are accredited by the Council on
Higher Education. The college and all programmes are
registered with the Department of Education under
the Higher Education Act, 1997. Certificate number
2000/HE/007
Programmes: |
- Post Graduate Diploma in Design
in Education
- BA & BA Honours Degree in
Interior Design, Graphic Design and
Multimedia Design
- Higher Certificate in Design
Thinking
- Short Courses in Design
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Marina Hendriks
118 Green Way, Greenside, Johannesburg
+27 (0)11 646 1984 |
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INSCAPE
EDUCATION GROUP |
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Interior Design
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Decorating |
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Full-Time
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Cape Town,
Durban, Midrand,
Pretoria and
Stellenbosch |
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We provide postgraduate and undergraduate programmes
in the creative and design industries, built
environment, business and communication, and digital
technology sectors.
Postgraduate programmes include: |
- Bachelor of Arts Honours in
Design
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Undergraduate programmes include: |
- Bachelor of Design specialising
in: Audio Visual Design,
Environmental Design, Fashion
Design, Graphic Design, Ideation
design, Interaction Design, Interior
Design, Jewellery Design
- Bachelor of Arts in Digital
Marketing and Communication
- Advanced Diploma in User
Experience Design
- Diploma in Graphic Design
- Diploma in Interior Design
- Higher Certificate in
Architectural Technology
- Higher Certificate in Design
techniques
- Higher Certificate in Fashion
Design
- Higher Certificate in Interior
Decorating
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We were the first institution in South Africa to
offer a Bachelor of Design degree as well as the
first institution to offer Ideation Design. We have
campuses in Cape Town, Durban, Midrand, Pretoria and
Stellenbosch.
Cape Town Campus | 1st Floor, 17 Salt River Road,
Salt River
Durban Campus | 641 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Morningside
Midrand Campus | 353 Alexandra Road, Midrand
Pretoria Campus | 193 Corobay Avenue, Waterkloof
Glen
Stellenbosch Campus
| Distillery Road, Stellenbosch
Central
Our international training campus is located in
Dubai (Dubai Design District). |
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Inscape Education Group
Thulare Matlaba - Global Brand Manager
193 Corobay Avenue, Waterkloof
Glen, Pretoria
+27 (0)12 346 2189 |
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NELSON MANDELA
UNIVERSITY |
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Port Elizabeth |
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At Nelson Mandela University we
offer 2 qualifications in Interior Design. |
- The Diploma in Interior Design
which is a 3 year full-time
programme.
- The Advance Diploma in Interior
Design which is a 1 year full time
programme in addition to the Diploma
in Interior Design.
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The Interior Design Diploma programme aims to
produce interior designers who will be competent to
design the working spaces or living environments of
people so that they are more efficient, comfortable
and aesthetically pleasing. The focus is on the
re-use of existing buildings or installations in new
buildings of a variety of types but most
particularly the commercial field. Design exercises
are augmented by the study of interior design
theory, history of interior design, soft
furnishings, marketing, retail design, shop fitting,
space planning and related construction technologies
and building services. Design trends across the
spectrum of design disciplines and the latest
developments in design thinking are covered in
detail.
The Interior Design Advance Diploma is a
design-focused course and aims to produce senior
interior designers who can, with some experience,
practice independently as part of the team of
consultants responsible for major new and adaptive
re-use projects. |
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Nelson Mandela University
Lene Smit - Architectural Technology and Interior
Design
2nd Floor Building 8, South Campus, University Way,
Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth
+27 (0)41 504 3499 |
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POTCHEFSTROOM
ACADEMY |
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Interior Design
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Decorating |
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Part-Time
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Potchefstroom |
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Potchefstroom Academy is situated
in Potchefstroom, a vibrant student town. The safe,
student friendly environment ensures that our
students remain engaged in learning while providing
them with the opportunity of getting involved in
sport and social events. Students get to meet
interesting people and share experiences to last a
lifetime.
Very few private institutions can boast that they
have been educating students since 1981. This sets
Potchefstroom Academy apart from those who offer the
same or similar courses. Potchefstroom Academy’s
management, experienced lecturing teams and support
staff, possesses an intimate understanding of
providing our students with a unique classroom
experience, which is stimulating, interactive, and
industry relevant.
Our students can be assured that at Potchefstroom
Academy they will be prepared for the future and
have the necessary skills to succeed as an employer
or employee. Furthermore Potchefstroom Academy has a
keen interest in grooming our country’s future
entrepreneurs. We educate our students by providing
them with the relevant insights and advice on how to
successfully market their skills and services
through entrepreneurial pursuits. Our campus is
conveniently situated and within walking distance
from all of the Academy’s residence facilities,
nearby shopping malls, sport and recreation
facilities and restaurants. Safe parking is
available at the residences and next to the campus.
Our staff and students are committed in giving back
to the community, in particular those less fortunate
than ourselves. Therefore, this forms an important
part of our yearly planning. Potchefstroom Academy
is passionate about what we do. We take pride in
educating our students, ensuring they achieve the
best of their ability. Our promise is to deliver
quality education without prejudice to all of our
students. We look forward to welcoming you onto our
campus to share in all that we have to offer.
Courses: |
- NQF 6 Diploma in Interior Design
(3 year full time)
- NQF 5 Higher Diploma in Interior
Design and Decorating (2 year
part-time via correspondence)
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Prudie Botha
59 Dr. James Moroko Avenue, Potchefstroom
+27 (0)18 294 9005 |
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TSHWANE
UNIVERSITY OF
TECHNOLOGY |
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Full-Time
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Pretoria |
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Interior Design department forms part of the Visual
Communication Department at TUT’s Faculty of the
Arts, Pretoria, Gauteng.
The programme in Interior Design still consists of a
3 year Diploma and is followed up with a BTech
Degree. We focus on development in computer
technology as a main source of communicating the
many problem solving designs done during your stay
with us. Our well educated staff members are all
well qualified and busy with their Masters degree as
well as Doctoral studies. Well prepared to teach you
the ropes you will need in your career. |
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Tswane University of
Technology
Clifford Moleko - Interior Design
24 Du Toit Street, Arcadia, Pretoria
+27 (0)12 383 6163 |
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UNIVERSITY OF
JOHANNESBURG |
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Full-Time
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Johannesburg |
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Interior Designers engage with a range of interior
spaces to create innovative spatial solutions with a
thorough knowledge of building technology, materials
and human environment needs. At the
University of Johannesburg, interior design
students develop the ability to solve design-related
problems in divergent and creative ways. The scope
of training opens doors to many career opportunities
in the world of interior design and architecture,
where graduates will work with both the structural
and aesthetic aspects of interiors. The Department
of Interior Design offers an undergraduate Bachelor
Degree, a fourth-year Bachelor Honours Degree, a
Master of Design and a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) in
Art and Design. The Department’s facilities include
designated studio areas for first-year to Master’s
students and a centrally-located specialist computer
studio.
Purpose of the BA in Interior Design
programme |
- The purpose of the Bachelor of
Arts in Interior Design is to
develop and prepare students for
entry into a career in interior
design or into postgraduate studies,
by enabling them to apply integrated
knowledge and conceptual thinking
skills to innovatively solve a range
of interior design problems. This
programme will equip students with a
thorough foundation in the knowledge
of design practice and theory, to
conduct design criticism and
research.
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Purpose of the BA Hons (Interior Design)
programme |
- The purpose of the Bachelor of
Arts Honours in Interior Design is
to prepare students for further
research-based postgraduate study
and entry into an advanced interior
design career level or associated
built environment fields, by
enabling students to conduct and
report on research under
supervision, produce creative
solutions to complex design problems
and develop and communicate the
technical resolution according to
industry requirements.
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Purpose of the MA (Design) RD programme |
- The purpose of the programme is
to educate and train researchers who
can contribute to the development of
knowledge at an advanced level. The
Master’s degree is earned by
completing a single advanced
research project, culminating in the
production and acceptance of a
dissertation.
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Purpose of the PhD in Art and Design
programme |
- The purpose of the programme is
to enable candidates to undertake
research at the most advanced
academic level culminating in the
submission, assessment and
acceptance of a thesis. The
candidate is required to demonstrate
high-level research capability and
make a significant and original
academic contribution at the
frontiers of art and/or design. In
certain instances, creative work
such as designed artefacts, public
performances, public exhibitions or
other practice-based outputs may
constitute the partial fulfilment of
the research requirements.
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Ms. Nombuso P. Luthuli - Department Secretary
+27 (0)11 559 1115 |
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IIE-VEGA SCHOOL |
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Full-Time
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Part-Time
Courses |
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Cape Town,
Durban,
Johannesburg,
and Pretoria |
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Vega is an educational brand of The
Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd which
is registered with the Department of Higher
Education and Training as a private higher education
institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997
(reg. no. 2007/HE07/0022). Company registration
number: 1987/004754/07.
BA Degree in Interior Design |
- The IIE BA Degree in Interior
Design has specifically been
designed to meet the requirements of
the challenging and expanding fields
of interior design such as
corporate, retail, hospitality,
exhibition and residential design.
This degree was previously delivered
by The Design School Southern Africa
(DSSA). DSSA’s academic portfolio
has integrated into Vega School’s
design portfolio. Vega now boasts
the most diverse range of design
offerings such as Interior Design,
Fashion Design, Graphic Design,
Multimedia Design, Game Design and
Development, Photography and
Copywriting, in addition to its
brand communication and management
portfolios.
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BA Honours Degree in Interior Design
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- The Bachelor of Arts Honours in
Interior Design expands and further
develops Interior Design degree
students’ research skills, design
knowledge and design ability to
prepare them for professional life
as Senior Interior Designer or
Design Lecturer. Students learn to
challenge conventional design
thinking and develop refined and
innovative methodologies that
consider the impact and
effectiveness of proposed interior
solutions. Vega is an educational
brand of The Independent Institute
of Education (Pty) Ltd which is
registered with the Department of
Higher Education and Training as a
private higher education institution
under the Higher Education Act, 1997
(reg. no. 2007/HE07/002). Company
registration number: 1987/004754/07.
The Independent Institute of
Education (The IIE) is the leading
registered private provider of
higher education in South Africa.
All IIE qualifications offered at
its brands are accredited by the
Higher Education Quality Committee
(HEQC) and registered by the South
African Qualifications Authority
(SAQA). The IIE is responsible for
conferring its qualifications
offered at Vega, and is thus
responsible for the quality of
curriculum development, teaching,
assessment and compliance with laws
and regulations. The Independent
Institute of Education is now
internationally accredited with The
British Accreditation Council (BAC).
This important achievement
demonstrates that our standards are
world-class and guarantees students
complete confidence about the value
of their qualifications.
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BA Honours Degree in Interior Design –
Part-Time
(Durban. Johannesburg and Pretoria only) |
- The Bachelor of Arts Honours in
Interior Design expands and further
develops Interior Design degree
students’ research skills, design
knowledge and design ability to
prepare them for professional life
as Senior Interior Designer or
Design Lecturer. Students learn to
challenge conventional design
thinking and develop refined and
innovative methodologies that
consider the impact and
effectiveness of proposed interior
solutions.
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IIE-Vega School |
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Cape Town - Anthea Whitehead
130 Strand Street, De Waterkant
+27 (0)21 461 8089 |
ct@vegaschool.com
Durban - Naretha Pretorius
70 Armstrong Avenue, La Lucia
+27 (0)31 569 1415 |
dbn@vegaschool.com
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Johannesburg - Fernando Barnardo
444 Jan Smuts Avenue, Bordeaux, Randburg
+27 (0)11 521 4600 |
jhb@vegaschool.com |
Pretoria - Leanne Coetzee
34 Ingersol Road, Menlyn
+27 (0)12 343 3669 |
pta@vegaschool.com |
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| Established in 1989 by members of the kitchen industry, the Kitchen Specialists Association is a non-profit company managed by regional committees in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape and overseen by a national committee. |
The Gauteng Institute for Architecture is one of the oldest architectural organizations in South Africa, founded in 1900 as the Transvaal Institute of Architects. We are a voluntary association affiliated to the South African Institute of Architects and endorsed by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession.
Our Mission: To serve our members’ interests, promote a better built environment and a greater awareness of Architecture. |
The IID is the only professional body representing the Interior Design industry in South Africa. Serving the needs of registered, practicing interior architecture, interior design and interior decorating professionals as well as education institutions and suppliers that provide services to the interior design industry. |
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