Wodonga TAFE
11 months
Master residential interior design with cutting-edge technology and industry practices. This Diploma equips you with skills in spatial planning, colour theory, CAD, and 3D modelling to create complete decorative schemes and launch your own design business.
Entry requirement: Must have completed Certificate IV in Interior Decoration (MSF40122). Computer requirements include Windows 10 or newer operating system, NVIDIA GTX 1660 or AMD equivalent graphics card, 8GB+ RAM with minimum 4GB VRAM, three USB 3.0 ports and one USB 2.0 port, and compatible HDMI 1.3 video output. Note that REVIT and real-time rendering software are not compatible with MAC systems.
The Diploma covers comprehensive interior design competencies across multiple areas. Students develop technical skills in producing technical drawings, creating 3D digital models, and designing digital simulations using industry-standard software. Design theory modules include exploring and applying creative design processes to both 2D and 3D forms, sourcing and applying design industry knowledge, and generating design solutions. Spatial design training covers research and application of spatial design techniques, evaluation of site structure and services, and exploration of creative design methodology. Practical modules include decorating residential interiors, designing residential interior lighting, producing digital models and documentation, preparing materials and finishes boards, designing colour schemes, researching and recommending furniture and accessories, researching hard materials and finishes, and developing soft furnishing solutions. Students also study interior decoration and design influences, ethical and compliance requirements, and develop decoration proposals for complex sites.
Wodonga TAFE is a registered training organisation (RTO 3097) with extensive experience in vocational education. The course provides extensive and direct industry engagement throughout the program, with all students having opportunities to exhibit their work at various points during the year and participate in a major exhibition in November. This practical, industry-focused approach ensures students develop portfolio-ready work while learning from experienced educators in a supportive TAFE environment.
Successful completion opens pathways to careers as specialist design consultants, interior decorators, colour consultants, visual communication professionals, retail and sales specialists, customer service representatives, and technical drawing and documentation specialists. The qualification also provides a foundation for further study at university in interior design, graphic design, visual communication, architecture, and industrial design. Many graduates establish their own interior design businesses, leveraging the entrepreneurial skills developed throughout the course.
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