Certificate IV in Design Specialising
in Interior Decoration (CUV40303)
This highly practical, stimulating course provides you with a thorough grounding in the skills and techniques of interior design and decoration for the residential market.
Career Opportunities
- Interior decorator
- Interior stylist
- Decorator working for a fabric, furniture or product supplier, retail outlet or home wares store
Subjects
- Design principles and concept development
- Colour theory, interior colour schemes, paint technology and specifications
- Interior decoration history, theory and trends
- Client liaison and communication
- Sketch drawing, rendering techniques and one and two point perspective
- Interior planning for residential including kitchens, bathrooms, living and outdoor spaces
- Technical drawing and model making
- Furnishing, fabrics, window treatments, furniture, lighting and upholstery
- Interior scheme development
- Sample boards and specifications
- The business of interior design and decoration
- Presentation and portfolio skills
entry requirements
- You are required to attend an interview prior to enrolment
- No prior design experience is necessary
- Basic computer skills are essential
major projects
This course cumulates with a major project where you to work through a real project with a real client from the initial brief through to the final presentation of your scheme. The project is delivered as closely as possible to working in a design firm to enable you experience working as a designer.
assessment
Assessment is a combination of online quizzes, research assignments and practical projects and is progressive as you move through the course.
eCampus
Our eCampus is a resource library full of products, services and industry links to help you kick start your career.
Two course intakes per year
- July
- January/ February
