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


study options 

term dates