ONLINE DIPLOMA OF INTERIOR DESIGN AND DECORATION (MSF50213)

• The ability to generate ideas and concepts to create decorating solutions for interior spaces including materials and finishes, furniture layouts and materials boards for client presentations
• An understanding of client analysis and expectations for design projects including project coordination, fees and scheduling
• An extensive knowledge of colour theory and its application to design including interior scheming, finishes and the effects of lighting in interiors
• In-depth knowledge of soft furnishings, furniture and spatial design
• The ability to confidently source and style furniture and accessories in response to a client brief
• The ability to produce architectural drawings including perspective drawings, drafting and rendering and AutoCAD to communicate concepts
• Examine two and three-dimensional spatial planning
• Understand the hard materials and techniques used in the construction of built environments

• Design process for 2D and 3D forms
• Colour theory and application to design
• Extended research of colour, finishes and the effects of lighting
• Conceptualisation and the phases of the design process
• Soft Furnishings and their application in an interior space including suppliers, trades and specifications.
• Styling, providing interior styling services and researching and recommending furniture and accessories.
• Presentation of sample boards and specifications for clients
• Developing your design identity and setting up your business
• Drawing and documentation of design concepts and ideas.
• Illustration techniques and applications for any type of illustrative work relevant to a design brief using Photoshop and inDesign
• Technical skills required to operate a range of computer aided drawings (CAD)
• Architectural styles and movements + their influence in interior design and decoration projects
• Sustainability in design and reducing the negative environmental impacts of work practice.
• Understand the hard materials used in interior design and decoration
• Design solutions for small commercial interior design projects

Assessments are made up of a series of research and practical briefs that include a major residential design project:

• Design and decorate an entry space
• Understand and present design movements
• Create a colour scheme for a boutique hotel
• Create a soft furnishings scheme considering floor, wall and window treatments
• Develop your designer identity and business paperwork
• Decorate a residential space
• Learn how to create a drawing package with AutoCAD
• Learn Photoshop skills to professionally render drawings in a digital format

For entry into the Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration course with AIT, applicants will need to:

• Be at least 18 years of age at time of enrolment;
• Have the ability to read and write English and display numeracy skills to at least Year 12 level;
• If an international student, have an IELTS (or equivalent) score of 5.5 (with no individual score less than 5.0); or,
• Have completed Australian Year 12 schooling (please provide a copy of your Senior Secondary Certificate of Education) or equivalent;  or,
• Have completed a Nationally Recognised Certificate IV qualification delivered in English within the last 5 years; and;
• Have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) or have appropriate exemption;
• Have a unique email address;
• Have access to a computer with an internet connection.

Prerequisite requirements: There are no prerequisite requirements for this course

• SCentre (Westfield)
• Temple & Webster
• Belle Magazine
• Sydney Living Museum
• Living Edge

Upfront Payments

You can choose to make an upfront payment for your course or gap fee taken at time of enrolment.

Instalment Plans

You can choose to pay your course fees or gap payments via instalment plans. All instalment plans are managed by a third party. All thirds party details can be found on the enrolment form terms and conditions.   AIT CRICOS Provider Code: 02155J | AIT RTO: 90511