The practice of interior design relates to architecture on the one hand and to industrial design on the other. The aim of the course is to develop awareness and skills ranging from design in building to furniture design, and could be defined as the creative problem-solving process applied to the practice solution of three-dimensional programs, primarily within the environment of buildings

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The Interior Design program at CPUT is committed to the development of a theoretical basis for the study and practice of design where creativity is linked with and runs parallel to theory. The program’s educational agenda is to challenge the accepted assumptions about Interior Design and test new ideas through design project work.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology Interior Design Courses

  • Diploma in Interior Design
  • Advanced Diploma:  Interior Design (ADINT) – Part time/blended mode learning

Admission requirements

A Diploma in Interior Design (or a recognised equivalent qualification) with a 60% average pass mark in the final year of the Diploma, is required.

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Applicants must also obtain a minimum of 60% for the subjects Interior Design 3 and Interior Technology 3.

Those who do not meet these requirements, or who completed their Diploma (or equivalent qualification) at another institution, are subjected to a selection process. This process consists of a digital portfolio.

The portfolio should contain samples of any work considered to be a reflection of the student’s design and presentation skills, responsive technological development, demonstrating an integration of design and technology.

Contact Details For Cape Peninsula University of Technology Interior Design

Faculty OfficeMs Abasia Khan[email protected]021 440 2231
Interior DesignMrs Shamiela SaietAdministrative support to Advanced Diploma[email protected]021 440 2225
Interior DesignMs Colleen CocotosAdvanced DiplomaProgramme Coordinator[email protected]021 440 2278