Interior Design and Decoration course gives you greater design awareness and the skills to develop your individual style.
The Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration will provide you with the skills and knowledge to create plans and undertake project in later stages of the course; you will learn how to create and plan, furniture, fittings, surfaces and colour schemes for commercial and residential settings.
The course runs 39 weeks
Please note that term dates are subject to change, please contact us to confirm future dates if required.
Core Units: 10
Elective Units: 17
Interior Design and Decoration course gives you greater design awareness and the skills to develop your individual style.
The Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration will provide you with the skills and knowledge to create plans and undertake project in later stages of the course; you will learn how to create and plan, furniture, fittings, surfaces and colour schemes for commercial and residential settings.
You’ll learn 2D and 3D design skills and the decorative aspect of design. You’ll develop high-level documentation and technical skills in order to present your ideas to both residential and commercial clients in a professional brief.
Projects are themed around exploration into colour, material and finishes, interior construction techniques, soft furnishings, fabrics and furniture, based on historical and contemporatry styles and trends.
As your studies progress you’ll develop a deeper understanding of commercial and residential interiors, spatial layout, furnishings and decorative treatments and documentation process.
Do you have 2 or more years industry relevant experience? Have your experience recognized and increase your employment prospects by applying for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Through RPL you could reduce the duration of your studies. RPL is assessed on a case by case basis, so it is only available upon application.
*Students will be charged an administration fee of $200 per unit of competency.
On successful completion students will be awarded the MSF50213: Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration which is nationally recognised as part of the Australian Qualifications Framework. This course is the latest training package on offer, and is the most industry relevant qualification available.
The diploma is either to entry-level employment in the interior design and decoration sector or to further study to the Advanced diploma of interior design and decoration
To enrol into the Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration the applicant should have a good understanding of practical mathematics, have good computer skills, be able to use the internet for research, and use a range of office software such as spreadsheets, email, and presentation software such as PowerPoint as well as answering yes to most of the questions below:
There are no prerequisites for entry into this qualification.
Students will need to provide the following equipment:
Student (kits/ course supplies) are available for purchase through the college
* Please check software manufacturers minimum system requirements. Student pricing may be available.
We understand that studying can be a big financial commitment. With this in mind, we urge our students to investigate potential financial support they may need throughout the course. Eligible students may be able to apply to Centrelink for either Youth Allowance (for full-time students aged 16 to 24) or Austudy (for full-time students aged 25 years or over).
| BSBDES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms |
| BSBDES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms |
| BSBDES502 | Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief |
| MSFID4013 | Design residential interior lighting |
| MSFID4014 | Produce digital models and documentation for interior design projects |
| MSFID4016 | Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces |
| MSFID5020 | Design residential interiors |
| MSFID5021 | Evaluate site structure and services for interior design briefs |
| MSFID5022 | Explore and apply creative design methodology to interior space |
| MSFID5025 | Develop residential interior design project documentation |
| BSBCRT501 | Originate and develop concepts |
| CUAANM303 | Create 3D digital models |
| MSFID4021 | Design soft furnishing solutions for interior spaces |
| MSFID5018 | Provide interior styling service |
| MSFID5023 | Design for all ages and abilities |
| CUAPPR503 | Present a body of own creative work |
| CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
| CUAACD313 | Produce technical drawings |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MSFID4019 | Research interior decoration and design influences |
| CUADIG304 | Create visual design components |
| BSBDES304 | Source and apply design industry knowledge |
| BSBDES401 | Generate design solutions |
| CUADIG304 | Create visual design components |
| CUAPPR504 | Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice |
| MSFID4012 | Decorate residential interiors |
| MSFID4015 | Prepare materials and finishes boards for client presentation |
