Diploma of Interior Design

Go from thinking about a career in interior design to making it happen! The nationally accredited MSF50218 Diploma of Interior Design is the ideal course if you are wanting to work as a residential and/or commercial interior designer.

Gain the skills and knowledge needed to become an interior designer in as little as 2 years. Step into a role as an interior designer for a firm or establish your own successful design business like many of our amazing graduates!

Graduate with skills in Photoshop, inDesign and CAD along with hand drafting technical skills which you will combine with creative concepts and design understanding to imagine & create the perfect space.

When you complete you’ll have an extensive portfolio of work, essential industry knowledge and the contacts and confidence required to succeed in the interior design industry.

It is recommended that students commit 20-25 hours per week to their study. The course is broken down into 4 study blocks of 26 weeks duration. Each study block includes dedicated Assessment weeks and 2 weeks break.

This course is delivered 100% online so you can easily fit learning into your lifestyle.

• 100% online – study anytime, anywhere on your chosen device!

• Work on real-life client briefs that utilizes the latest technology and methodologies to ensure you have a great learning experience that is engaging and fun.

• Up-to-date industry relevant content!

• Educator support and regular check-ins to make sure you stay on track!

What you'll learn:

• The ability to generate ideas and concepts to create decorating solutions for interior spaces including materials and finishes, furniture layouts and materials boards for client presentations.

• An understanding of client analysis and expectations for design projects including project coordination, fees and scheduling.

• An extensive knowledge of colour theory and its application to design including interior scheming, finishes and the effects of lighting in interiors.

• In-depth knowledge of soft furnishings, furniture and spatial design.

• The ability to confidently source and style furniture and accessories in response to a client brief.

• The ability to produce architectural drawings including perspective drawings, drafting and rendering and AutoCAD to communicate concepts.

• Examine two and three-dimensional spatial planning.

• Understand the hard materials and techniques used in the construction of built environments.