TAFE SA in partnership with Flinders University
3 years
A 3-year blended degree combining interior design theory with practical industry experience, designed for creative professionals seeking to develop professional portfolios and networks while mastering commercial and hospitality design principles.
Applicants must meet one of the following: Any Certificate III or higher qualification, satisfactory achievement in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT), or successful completion of SACE (Year 12) results or equivalent achieving an ATAR of 60 or above. Students may be required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LLN). Access to a computer with an internet connection is required for blended learning.
The course covers furnishings, finishes and aesthetics in interior spaces, environmental sustainability principles, colour theory and pattern application, and historic furnishing styles. Students study specialist design areas including facilities for people with disabilities and aged care design. The curriculum includes 10 core units and 17 elective units from the Diploma of Interior Design (MSF50222), combined with Flinders University bachelor-level topics. Students develop skills in industry-relevant design technologies, social media and digital marketing for interior design practice, and learn to analyse the impact of design on human interaction and experience through practical projects and design studios.
TAFE SA partners with Flinders University to deliver this degree, combining TAFE's practical, industry-focused approach with university-level academic credentials. TAFE SA maintains smaller class sizes providing more individual attention and practical knowledge, with opportunities to visit businesses and meet suppliers. The provider boasts 90% graduate satisfaction rates and 87% would recommend their training, demonstrating commitment to quality outcomes and student success.
Graduates can pursue careers as self-employed interior decorators, colour consultants, or interior stylists. Employment opportunities exist as in-house interior designers or decorators for design consultancies, furniture and furnishings suppliers, retail stores, or shop fitters. The degree positions graduates for leadership roles in the interior design industry with professional networks and portfolios developed throughout the program.
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