What does this course involve?
As you read this information, please note the course is going to be re-accredited. There will be minor changes to the information provided here.
This course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills for a career in interior decoration and design.
You will develop your knowledge of colour, soft furnishings, lighting and materials and finishes.
You will learn how to respond to briefs, prepare presentation drawings and use computer-aided design for two-dimensional and three-dimensional work.
This course is also available to international students.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may provide you with employment opportunities as a:
- assistant decoration consultant
- assistant design consultant in specialised retail or wholesale outlets within the decoration industry and in a design consultancy
- consultant specialising in colour, soft furnishings, furniture design, lighting, or office design.
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
What further study options will I have?
You may wish to articulate into the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Contemporary Arts at Deakin University and receive credits for studies already undertaken.
Can I apply?
- You must have successfully completed Year 12 (VCE units 3 and 4), or equivalent, or have relevant industry experience
- If you're returning to study, you should demonstrate a potential to succeed in this area of study
- You should have a folio containing proof of basic abilities in drawing, design, planning and motivation
How do I apply?
- To apply for a full time position in this course you must use the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process. Details of the VTAC application process are at www.vtac.edu.au and in the VTAC Guide, which is available from leading newsagents and libraries from August. If the Institute still has vacancies after the VTAC places have been offered, you will be able to apply directly to the Institute.
- Supplementary application requirements are necessary for this course. Please read the information contained in the selection process.
If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
How will I be selected for this course?
- Individual Interview
- Assessment of Folio
- Supplementary requirements to the application process apply:
- You will need to contact the Institute in October on (03) 9286 9632 to book your interview.
Length of course
Full time - 2 years (commences in February and has no mid-year intake)
Where will I study?
Whitehorse Campus
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Government Funded
This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.
Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.
How will I be assessed?
- Oral presentation
- Written assessment
- Practical assessment
- Project work
Will my previous experience or study count?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.
All fees quoted are the 2009 calendar year indicative fees and are correct at the time of print. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.