Interior Design – Malaysian Institute of Art

Course Overview

Would you like to transform your spaces?

The Interior Design course aims to equip students with the ability to create both the aesthetic and technical aspects required for professional interior design practice.

Throughout the program, students will learn to develop creative and innovative design abilities by working on individual projects which deal with the theoretical, conceptual and practical aspects of interior design. Students will be exposed to complex problem of modern environments in the context of style, taste, culture and humanity. We maintain a close relationship with the industrial sectors in the country and keep our faculty and students updated with current developments in design and technology. At the end of the program, students will be able to meet the challenges and demands of the design profession in an effective manner.

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Course Structure

Our course provided industry-relevant curriculums; an integrated, cross-disciplinary approach that prepares students who are working within the creative industries across a diverse range of disciplines.

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Year 1

Semester 1

Art & Design Fundamentals
3D Studies
Interior Design 1
Drawing 1
History of Art 1
English
Penghayatan Etika & Peradaban

Semester 2

Interior Design 2
History of Interior Design 1
Building Construction & Materials
Environmental Study
Elective 1
Writing Skills or Bahasa Kebangsaan A

Year 2

Semester 3

Communication Ethics
Interior Design 3
History of Interior Design 2
Construction Drawing 1
Computer Aided Design 1
Elective 2

Semester 4

Interior Design 4
Lighting Design
Construction Drawing 2
Furniture Study
Computer Aided Design 2

Year 3

Semester 5

Community Project
Interior Design 5
Project Management
Computer Aided Design 3

Semester 6

Interior Design 6
Professional Practice

Industrial Training

Campus Life

MIA is a community of lively young artists in the making. At MIA, students will find themselves experiencing and exploring new creative forms, expressions of various kind of arts and skills that will contribute to their future careers. To enhance the live and learn experience, we provide an ideal hands-on learning environment, classrooms and facilities for our students as well as living facilities close to campus. With the growing numbers of amenities around the campus such as a shopping mall and an upcoming convention centre, MIA is located in an area where students can truly live and learn to the fullest.

Career Opportunities

Designer in Architecture and Interior Design Firms
Exhibition/Event Designer
Practice In Furniture Industry
3-D Visualizer
Showroom/Window Display Designer
Sales Personnel for Building Materials
Colour Scheme Adviser
Building Model Maker

Alumni

• 2019
– A’ Design Awards Winner (Milan, Italy)
– Golden Bull Awards (SME)

• 2018
– 100 Most Influential Young Entrepreneur Awards (MIYE)
– Designer of the Year Awards (DOTY)
– Top 10 Asia Awards (Jakarta)
Alex Lee Ming Eu
Co-Founder & Creative Director of Nu Infinity Sdn Bhd
2014 – SME Asia Awards Singapore
2011 – Successful Entrepreneur Singapore
2000 – 2nd Prize Furniture of CYBER Age Competition of LIMA 2000 MIDS Awards Malaysia

During my study life, I have enjoyed very much with the people around me, my teachers, my classmates and my artworks. I am thankful for everyone who have helped me along the way to make me who I am today.
Ally Wong Yong Leng
Managing Director in Ally Wong Interior Pte Ltd in Singapore
Living Tree Collection Sdn Bhd in Malaysia
• MIID REKA Awards 2018 for Design Excellence:
– One KL Condominium @ KLCC
• MIID REKA Awards 2017 for Design Excellence:
– Food Empire at My Town Shopping Centre
– 12e Office at Old Klang Road
• Designer of the Year Award (DOTY) 2015
Cristopher Tan Chee Kwang
Owner of 12 Empire Sdn Bhd
• 2019 Asia Pacific Property Awards – Leisure Interior Category
• 2019 Lux Life Magazine Awards – Leading Designers Award
• 2019 Lux Life Magazine Awards – Most Outstanding Multidisciplinary Design Firm – Malaysia
• Established projects in Helsinki, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Taiwan and Singapore and Malaysia.
Ho Min Chih
Founder of DMZ Group of Companies (DMZ CONSULTANCY SDN BHD)
According to the dictionary, design is a plan or drawing produced. But everyone has different definition. For me, design is when you transform your ideas into satisfying outcomes and you feel relief about it, where words couldn’t simply express. Design makes our life, dreams and future. My job is to design, innovate and create surprises for life. But it’s not only a job. It’s my passion and I can make things possible! If I can do it, so can you!
Loh Wee Loon
Company Director of:
NINE TREE DESIGN SDN BHD, NINE TREE ARCHITECTURE SDN BHD, NINE TREE (M) SDN BHD, KIODA (M) SDN BHD, KIODA MANAGEMENT PTE LTD (SINGAPORE), FUN FUN SOLUTION (M) SDN BHD, EXUBER BUILDING SOLUTION SDN BHD, EXUBER SOLUTION PTE LTD (CHINA), PARKERSBURG LIMITED (HONG KONG)
MIA is a very good platform to learn Art & Design with a reasonable cost. Especially the Interior design program, which is well known in the design and construction industries, which makes the graduate easily absorbed to the market standard and requirement.

The course syllabus is also appropriate and relevant to the Program. Most importantly I would like to thank all the experienced lecturers that helped me in many ways during my study at MIA. Without their guidance and advice I won’t be at my position right now. I’m willing to give my time to help and support MIA, especially the interior design department whenever needed.
Nelson Ooi Nen Sheng
MANAGING DIRECTOR of ONS Design Consultants Sdn Bhd
• Started Bo Concept, a luxurious, affordable and stylish furniture showroom.
• Owner of Calligaris, Camerich and M-Collection furnishing outlets in New York with a wide-reaching fan base including celebrities such as Susan Sarandon, P.Diddy, Jay-Z and Naomi Watts.
• Featured in international publications and TV series including the Apprentice, Design Star and Million Dollar Listing just to name a few.
Niki Cheng
Working as an entrepreneur based in New York City
Owner of Calligaris, Camerich and M-Collection