30700QLD Diploma of Commercial Arts

(Interior Decoration and Design)

 

CREATE YOUR INDIVIDUAL DESIGN STYLE

Interior designers and decorators make spaces more functional and aesthetically pleasing. They analyse problems, visualise concepts and communicate their solutions professionally. Gain these highly valued skills – and develop your own design style – through this accredited course. You graduate with a nationally recognised qualification that can open doors across the interior design industry.

 

 

START A CAREER IN

• Interior Design
• Colour Consulting
• Visual Merchandising
• Model Making
• CADD
• Operator Exhibition Design
• Stage/Set Design
• CADD Operator
• Residential Interior Design
• Commercial Interior Design

QUICK COURSE GUIDE:

 

Qualification	30700QLD Diploma of Commercial Arts (Interior Decoration and Design)	CRICOS Course code	NSW 066807D QLD 062672B
Study Options- Australian Students	Full-time and part-time	Study options – Overseas students	Full-time
Course Length	1 year full-time (including breaks) or 2 years part-time (including breaks) 900 hours classroom study	Start Dates	Three start dates a year – enquire about upcoming dates.  For Full time- only running the 1:30-5:30pm session.
		Pre-requisites	Year 10 or equivalent, or mature age, plus examples of creative work*
Finance Options	Austudy, VET FEE-HELP and flexible payment options available	Assessment	Written and practical assignments
Location	Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast	Delivered	Design School

 

* As part of the pre-requisites of this course, you will need to submit examples of creative work or other evidence to demonstrate a genuine interest in design. Contact your consultant for more information about these requirements.

COURSE MODULES:

• BSBCMN107A Operate a personal computer
• BSBCMN208A Deliver a service to customers
• BSBCMN209A Provide information to clients
• BSBMKG407A Make a presentation
• C3ID001B Apply foundational colour
• C3ID002B Develop Manual Drafting Skills
• C3ID003B Apply Design Processes to a Residential Project
• C3ID004B Apply Design Principles
• C3ID005B Research and Apply Natural and Man-made Materials
• C3ID006B Research Decorative Styles
• C3ID007B Develop Basic Graphic Communication Skills
• C3ID008B Apply Intermediate Colour Theory
• C3ID009B Analyse and Apply Relevant Building Regulations and Requirements
• C3ID010B Apply Design Processes to Kitchen Design
• C3ID011B Research and apply soft furnishing
• C3ID012B Design Furniture
• C3ID013B Research and Apply Product Knowledge
• C3ID014B Calculate and apply lighting design
• C3ID016B Produce identity standards for a freelance interior design business
• C3ID017B Design and Present a Visual Merchandising Display
• DPID021B Select Artworks for Interiors
• DPID022B Develop Intermediate Drafting Skills
• DPID023B Identify Architectural Styles
• DPID024B Apply Design Processes to a Commercial Project
• DPID025B Develop Basic CADD Skills
• DPID026B Extend Basic CADD Skills
• DPID027B Develop Intermediate CADD Skills
• DPID028B Extend Intermediate CADD Skills
• DPID029B Integrate Practical Building Services Application with Creative Design Solutions
• DPID030B Make a Model
• DPID032B Extend Graphic Communication Skills and Practice
• DPID033B Communicate Concepts Graphically
• DPID034B Research for a Complex Design Brief
• DPID035B Design an Original Concept for a Complex Design Brief
• DPID036B Document all Aspects of a Complex Design Brief

LOCATION AND START DATES

This course is offered full-time and part-time at campuses in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and the Gold Coast, and part-time through distance education. There are three start dates each year, so you can start your course at a time that suits you. Contact your consultant now for upcoming start dates.

EARLY EXIT QUALIFICATIONS

If you leave this course after completing a specified number of modules, you may be eligible for the following qualification:
• 30699QLD Certificate III in Commercial Arts (Interior Decoration)

A UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

The faster, flexible way to a real design career, this course produces skilled designers who are ready to work with flexible, industry recognised training you
can complete in much less time than a typical university course.

The school’s industry reputation and the calibre of its training leads to excellent employment outcomes for graduates.

ENJOY REAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

This recognised, accredited qualification gives you a real career advantage when you’re starting out in design- thanks to the school’s strong industry links.

INDUSTRY RECOGNITION

• AGDA – Australian Graphic Design Association
• DIA – Design Institute of Australia
• BAD – Brisbane Art Directors Club

GRADUATES HAVE BEEN HIRED BY A WIDE RANGE OF COMPANIES INCLUDING:

• Antipodes Clothing
• Basis Advertising
• Billabong
• Beacon Lighting
• David Jones
• Disney
• Dreamworld
• IKEA
• Reece Design
• Sign-a-rama

BENEFIT FROM AN AWARD WINNING TRACK RECORD

Graduates consistently place in and win prestigious design awards and competitions, including:

• DIA NSW ‘Graduate Of The Year Awards’ (GOTYA) Winners & Finalists 2010
• The Design Institute of Australia’s “Interior Decoration Student of the Year” award in 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008
• The Design Graphics Magazine “Cover of the Year” in 2004
• Prometheus Art Awards (finalists)
• Vocational Student of the Year, Queensland Training Awards – Brisbane 2007 (finalist)
• Vocational Student of the Year, Queensland Training Awards -Gold Coast 2006 (finalist)

FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS

Austudy approved and eligible for VET FEE-HELP. Almost every Australian citizen is eligible for Government assistance through the VET FEE-HELP program. This means you do not have to pay anything upfront for your course, but can pay for your course as you earn.

PROJECT BASED, SUPPORTIVE TRAINING

You learn through project-based study. Classes are informal and enable you to focus on your areas of interest. You have plenty of one-on-one time with your teachers, and have access to them outside of class hours.

 

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