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MSF50213 Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration
National ID: MSF50213 | State ID: J744
Interior designers and decorators need to be creative, imaginative and artistic. They also need to be disciplined, organised and skilled business people in order to be successful. The programs in Interior Design and Interior Decoration offer students an understanding of the nature of environmental space and spatial ambience, with an ability to manipulate the relationship of spaces, objects and products within the surrounding space.
Students will develop the ability to approach a variety of design problems with creativity, a high level of competence and sensitivity to the requirements of the design brief.
This two-year qualification provides the practical skills and knowledge to develop a range of decoration and design services and provide interior design advice. Design projects enable the development of spatial planning skills to design some residential, commercial and institutional interiors. Developing and responding to client briefs, specifying FF&E (furniture, finishes and equipment) colours, lighting, hard and soft materials, fixtures and furniture, as well as skills in design spatial planning. Hand drawing skills, Auto CAD applications and specifying are all required to document and illustrate design proposals and develop a design practice.
Students will be working on simulated live projects with many different briefs from a wide range of industry disciplines. There are also opportunities to participate in industry visits and enter competitions that also engages with industry. From this students will be well prepared to enter into the workforce as a design consultant or continue to the Advanced Diploma to develop high level skills as interior designers.
North Metropolitan TAFE is an Educational Member of DIA. This qualification is listed as a DIA recognised course on their website.
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Your Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration prepares you for job roles such as:
- Interior Decorator
- Colour Consultant
- Interior Stylist
Job opportunities may also be available working as a colour and decoration consultant within building related industries such as product showrooms, decoration firms and design offices.
For more information about jobs and pathways, please see joboutlook.gov.au
Further study opportunities:
Advanced Diploma of Interior Design
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Course Overview
Where |
Northbridge Building 6 |
Duration | Two years (4 semesters) full time. |
How | Full-Time |
When | Was available Semester 1, 2018 |
Fees and charges
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Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core Units
Elective Units
Unit Title | National ID | Unit of Study |
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Decorate residential interiors | MSFID4002 | WI520 |
Determine work health and safety (WHS) implications of interior effects | MSFID4011 | WI529 |
Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief | BSBDES502 | AUM32 |
Evaluate site for interior design brief | MSFID5003 | WI532 |
Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms | BSBDES302 | AUJ90 |
Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms | BSBDES303 | AUI55 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | MSMENV272 | AWC13 |
Produce drawings to communicate ideas | CUAACD301 | AWK35 |
Produce technical drawings | CUAACD303 | AWK33 |
Research, analyse and apply colour for interior spaces | MSFID4001 | WI519 |
Unit Title | National ID | Unit of Study |
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Assess interior light and recommend light fittings | MSFID4008 | WI526 |
Design for people with disabilities and the elderly | MSFID5008 | WI537 |
Design interiors for hospitality environments | MSFID6004 | WI548 |
Develop a decoration proposal for a complex site | MSFID5002 | WI531 |
Develop and refine illustrative work | CUAILL401 | AWI78 |
Generate design solutions | BSBDES401 | AUJ94 |
Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building interiors | MSFID4007 | WI525 |
Originate and develop concepts | BSBCRT501 | AUI70 |
Produce 2-D architectural drawings using CAD software | CPCPCM4013A | WF849 |
Provide interior styling service | MSFID5010 | WI539 |
Refine drawing and other visual representation tools | CUAACD501 | AWK27 |
Research and design sustainable objects | MEM19030A | S7582 |
Research and recommend furniture and accessories | MSFID4004 | WI522 |
Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors | MSFID4006 | WI524 |
Research and recommend soft furnishings for interiors | MSFID4005 | WI523 |
Research architectural styles and movements | MSFID4009 | WI527 |
Research interior decoration and design influences | MSFID4010 | WI528 |
Specify soft furnishings for complete interior solution | MSFID5011 | WI540 |
Use CAD applications to complete models and documentation for interior design projects | MSFID5014 | WI543 |
How to apply
Visit our Apply and Enrol page to find out how to apply for full-time, part-time or online courses.
International students please view your application process here.
For apprenticeships and traineeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study.
For all other enquiries please call us on 1300 300 822 or email: enquiry@nmtafe.wa.edu.au
Please note, fees are subject to change.
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Page last updated February 18, 2019