Portfolio Requirements
Interior Architecture
If you are unsure or confused about this process, please contact Humanities Future Students on (08) 9266 9200 or email hum-futurestudents@curtin.edu.au for more information.
New Applicants
- Any individual who is an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a Permanent Humanitarian Visa holder, or Permanent Resident of Australia that has not been enrolled at Curtin previously
- School leavers, mature-age students, TAFE graduates
Applications must be submitted through TISC (Tertiary Institutions Service Centre) by Friday 30 September 2011.
Details about how to apply can be found in the TISC Guide (available at newsagencies in WA or online) or at www.tisc.edu.au.
School Leavers
The ATAR (TER) cut-off for Interior Architecture in 2011 was 70, which is the equivalent of an average mark of 51%.
Non-School Leavers/Mature Age
Anyone looking to gain entry into Interior Architecture via an alternative pathway, such as a TAFE course of the UniReady enabling program, should lodge their preference with TISC and will also be required to attend an interview and portfolio session (instruction are listed below).
People aged over 20 who were not eligible for entry directly into Curtin upon completion of high school (ie. failed English, did not sit TEE, did not achieve a high enough TER, did not complete Year 12) will have to pass a STAT test to gain entry, as well as sitting an interview and portfolio session (details are listed below).
The STAT test is run by TISC, and all information is available at www.tisc.edu.au.
Those who did qualify for entry after completing high school can still gain entry immediately. Those who are unsure can call Student Services on (08) 9266 3400 to check.
Alternative Entry Pathways into Curtin
A publication outlining all of the alternative pathways into Curtin is available upon request by calling (08) 9266 9200 or emailing hum-futurestudents@curtin.edu.au.
TAFE Students
TAFE applicants need to attend an interview and submit the compulsory portfolio (details are listed below) in addition to providing work generated through their studies.�� Students who have completed the Advanced Diploma of Interior Design at Central Institute of Technology, Perth are eligible for two years Recognition of Prior Learning if accepted into Curtin University Interior Architecture.
Curtin Course Switchers
- Any individual who is an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a Permanent Humanitarian Visa holder, or Permanent Resident of Australia who has an academic record (pass or fail) at Curtin previously.
Applications must be submitted directly to the Humanities Faculty Student Services Office by Friday 2 December 2011.
Please contact Humanities Student Services on (08) 9266 3400 for further information.
Download an application form at: futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/local/docs/Curtin_App_for_Admission_Form.pdf
International Applications
Any individual who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a Permanent Humanitarian Visa holder, or Permanent Resident of Australia.
Applications need to be lodged through the Curtin International Office by Friday 13 January 2012. Visit international.curtin.edu.au for application instructions.
Interview and Portfolio Requirements
Please note the onus is on the student to write to the Department and request an interview. The deadline to request an interview is Friday 6 January 2012. Interviews will take place between January 9 - 11. The Department will contact you with the details of your interview once it has been scheduled.
Address letters to:
Student and Academic Support Officer
School of Built Environment
Building 201, Room 317
Curtin University
GPO Box U1987
PERTH WA 6845
Phone (08) 9266 2282
Mature age applicants and those switching courses are required to sit an interview at which you will show a photographic essay portfolio and, if available, a portfolio of other works you have done, including originals or photographs of painted and/or drawn artworks, perspective drawings or other architectural drawings. Please note that only the photographic essay portfolio submission is compulsory, however if you have done any other relevant work, we would like to see that also.
Photographic essay portfolio
PART A: Compulsory
- Select two buildings that you believe are aesthetically noteworthy in some way or ways (for example the use of shape, material, colour, light).
- Photographically record each building at three scales: distant, middle and close-up (detail) view.
- Take two photographs at each scale for each building, a total of 12 images in all.
- Present your images in A4 format. The format should be consistent (in other words all sheets should be either landscape or portrait format but not a combination of the two).
- Each building should be presented on three pages. Identify the building on the first sheet of images with some accompanying text describing the particular qualities of the space. Your text must exceed no more than 200 words for each building.
- We recommend that you take many photographs and then select the 12 most successful images from them
- Consider composition, material, colour, light and texture when composing your shots.
- Originals should not be submitted. The submission should consist of six A4 coour pages copied onto good quality paper (three pages per building)
- Carefully consider the composition of each page and the selection of your photographs. You can manipulate the size of the images if you wish to give them greater or lesser emphasis on the page. You may use creative ways to present your images, for example collage, overlaying images and (if your images are digital) computer manipulation
- The portfolio must be bound along one margin and must have a cover sheet identifying yourself
PART B: Optional
- You may also bring a portfolio of additional work that you have completed during alternative studies or employment that is relevant to the studying or practicing of Interior Architecture. The content of this folio is at your discretion.
Interview
In addition to the portfolio applicants will be interviewed. Your commitment to Interior Architecture as a career path will be discussed as well as the relevant skills and knowledge you hold as represented through your portfolio submission.
Notification
Australian residents, who have applied through TISC, if successful, will receive either a first-round offer on Wednesday 18 January 2012, or possibly receive a second-round offer after Thursday 2 February 2012.
Course switchers and international applicants will be informed of their success via a letter from Curtin.
Enrolment
For information regarding enrolment, students can contact Humanities Student Services on (08) 9266 3400 or email humanities@curtin.edu.au.
Thank you for applying and good luck!
