Course Overview

Like creating beautiful and inspiring places?

This industry recognised course provides a deeper understanding of the principles of design. You'll learn about the utilisation of space in both commercial and residential properties and study colour, lighting effects and computer aided design.

These skills will help you gain employment in senior assistant roles in either the decoration industry or with a design consultancy.

Plus, successful completion of this course enables you to apply for associate membership of the Design Institute of Australia and/or the Building Designers Association of Victoria.

You may enrol in individual units.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Diploma of Interior Decoration and Design.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

• Self employment as an interior decorator, colour consultant or interior stylist
• In-house Interior designer or decorator for design and decoration consultancies
• Furniture, furnishings and fabric suppliers, furnishing departments or retail stores or shopfitters

Entry Requirements

To undertake this course you must:

• Have completed year 11 English or equivalent is preferable or be a mature age student
• Attend an interview and present a folio of recent art work that demonstrates evidence of basic competence in imaging techniques and the use of a variety of materials, with an emphasis on drawing skills.

How To Apply

Direct to Institute and VTAC

Assessment

A range of methods will be used to assess your competence. Whenever possible, every attempt will be made to apply a practical assessment that models a workplace situation.

Assessment methods include:

• practical exercises such as the development of scale and full size models
• simulations
• journals
• assignments
• presentations - oral and written
• live client briefings and presentations
• reports
• testing by short answer and multiple choice questions
• folios

Opportunities For Further Study

Successful completion of this course may enable you to articulate into a university course.

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

Unit Code	Unit Name
BSBDES302A	Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
BSBDES303A	Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
CUVCOR09B	Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept
CUVCRS04B	Produce technical drawings
LMFID4001A	Research, analyse and apply colour for interior spaces
LMFID4002A	Decorate residential interiors
LMFID4011A	Determine occupational health and safety implications of interior effects
LMFID4006A	Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors
LMFID4007A	Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building interiors
LMFID4008A	Assess interior light and recommend light fittings
LMFID4009A	Research architectural styles and movements
LMFID4010A	Research interior decoration and design influences
LMFID4005A	Research and recommend soft furnishings for interiors
LMFID4004A	Research and recommend furniture and accessories
BSBWOR204A	Use business technology
CUFDIG303A	Produce and prepare photo images
CUVCRS03B	Produce computer-aided drawings
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information
BSBDES502A	Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
LMFID5002A	Develop a decoration proposal for a complex site
LMFID5003A	Evaluate site for interior design brief
CUFANM303A	Create 3D digital models
LMFID5004A	Specify structural elements, systems and services for interior spaces
BSBDES403A	Develop and extend design skills and practice
LMFID5011A	Specify soft furnishings for complete interior solution
BSBSMB405A	Monitor and manage small business operations
LMFID5013A	Design for small to medium scale commercial or institutional interiors
LMFID5014A	Use CAD applications to complete models and documentation for interior design projects
MSAENV272B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices