Professional Design Practice

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
INTE 3800
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Course ID
200847
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Arch and Built Env
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to provide students with an introduction to the management, administration, and business knowledge and skills required for professional interior design practice. Through exploration of practice theory, interdisciplinary collaboration, and contract administration, students will develop expertise in portfolio preparation, verbal presentation techniques, and business development strategies. To expand students' understanding of professional design practice and to support their transition into practice, the course will equip them with the tools and insights necessary to navigate the complexities of the industry, promote their professional practice, and compete successfully in the marketplace.

Course learning outcomes

  • Critique the workplace expectations and future directions of the design profession
  • Assessment of diverse design project briefs utilising contemporary design skills
  • Create and present professional communication documents and project brief analysis
  • Determine and apply contemporary contract administration processes and methods to design projects

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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