Canberra Institute of Technology
3 semesters
Master interior design for residential and small commercial spaces through practical projects and industry collaboration. This diploma equips you with spatial design, sustainability expertise, and client communication skills to launch a career as an interior designer or establish your own consultancy.
You must have a Senior Secondary Certificate (Year 12) or equivalent, or be able to demonstrate an interest and experience in the field such as workplace or other practical experience, or have achieved a Certificate IV in Interior Decoration. Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, and oral communication are recommended. A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required to study at CIT.
The course comprises 27 subjects including 10 core units and minimum 17 electives. Core subjects cover the creative design process for 2D and 3D forms, design brief establishment and negotiation, residential interior lighting design, digital CAD modeling and documentation, colour scheme design, residential interior design solutions, site structure evaluation, creative design methodology, and project documentation. Elective subjects include technical and computer-aided drawing, visual design components, materials and finishes boards, furniture and accessories research, hard materials research, design solutions generation, interior decoration influences, retail interior design, interior styling services, universal design principles, 3D digital modeling, and creative work presentation. Additional mandatory construction health and safety training is included.
Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) is an established RTO (0101) offering accredited qualifications aligned with current industry needs. CIT provides practical, hands-on learning through live briefs and collaboration with industry professionals, ensuring students develop real-world skills. The institution regularly updates qualifications to meet evolving industry standards and maximizes employment opportunities for graduates.
Upon graduation, you can pursue self-employment as an interior decorator, colour consultant, or interior stylist. Alternative career paths include in-house interior designer or decorator roles within design and decoration consultancies, furniture and furnishings suppliers, retail stores, or shopfitting companies. You may also work as a designer within interior design practices or building companies specializing in residential projects. The diploma prepares you to establish your own interior design consultancy or join established design firms.
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