Philosophy and Practice
Single subject — no qualification is awarded on completion. Credits toward the qualifications listed below.
This subject is FEE-HELP eligible, so eligible students can defer the $1,479 fee as a government loan and pay nothing upfront.
Fees and funding are indicative only. Confirm your eligibility and final costs with the provider.
Where this subject leads
Complete this subject and credit it toward any of these qualifications.
About this subject
This subject was previously known as BIA120 Philosophy and Practice . Philosophy and Practice offers an introduction to key philosophies, issues, practices, theories and concepts related to design practice, in particular design of the interior. Students will explore questions of identity, the person-community-environment relationship, aesthetics and experience, symbols and meaning, and occupation and habitation that is inclusive of indigenous perspectives. Principles of design practice, and theoretical frameworks relating to design methodologies are also considered. Students will develop an understanding of the concepts of community, cultural diversity, social sustainability, social equity within local and global contexts. Students will investigate design as a process, as communication and representation, and importantly as ways of questioning and thinking. Please Note : If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject, you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’ . It only takes two hours to complete online and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld. Find out more about the Academic Integrity module .
Philosophy and Practice is a standalone subject at Curtin University in WA. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.
Credits from this subject currently map to 1 qualification: Bachelor of Interior Design.
Curtin University is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 13 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.
Details on this page are compiled from the provider's published subject information and government registers. Fees, intakes and credit rules can change — confirm current details with Curtin University before enrolling.
Listing facts
- Type
- Single subject
- National code
- CUR-BIA280
- Field of education
- Information technology
- Provider
- Curtin University
- Credit points
- 25
- Study mode
- Online
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Qualifications listed
- 1
- FEE-HELP
- Eligible
Prerequisites
Prior study required