These include construction and materials, structures and seminar subjects which provide the core of the technical support studies. The theory covered in these subjects is also applied in the studio project work. Students study the theory, context and cultural aspects of art and design. These studies are concerned with the development of perception, communication, and visual concepts, primarily using drawing media. Students take the faculty's common subject, Digital imaging.
Students later take two core subjects in architectural computing.
These studies which are focused on the business practice aspects of design are provided by the faculty's common professional practice subjects. Business management for design, and Project planning and research for interior architecture. Industrial collaboration and experience During the long recess between third and fourth year, students take a period of approximately six weeks of work in an interior architecture studio or related practice or commercial organisation. In many instances, this will be related to the topic which they intend to undertake in the final project. It is intended that in most instances this project will be undertaken in collaboration with an industry partner.