Duration
2 years
Intake dates
January
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 2D and 3D work.
Entrance requirements
Australian Year 12 or equivalent with a pass.
Relevant senior employment experience in industry will be considered.
English Language Proficiency
A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic).
A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based.
Special admission requirements
Applicants will be required to submit a folio of artwork that contains personal examples of artistic and/or creative pieces in any form (photography, art, drawing, etc.)
Past application and/or interest in this area will also be taken into consideration (sewing of curtains, soft furnishings, decorating, etc.)
Must be able to show a relationship between artistic and/or creative pieces and interior design and decoration.
Cost
$AUD9,800 per year, plus amenities and materials fees.
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.
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.
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
Where will I study?
Whitehorse Campus
All fees shown are in Australian dollars and do not include living or accommodation expenses. 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.