Diploma of Commercial Arts (Interior Decoration and Design)

National course code: 30700QLD
Provider code: Think - 00246M (NSW), C.V & J.K Fitzpatrick - 01504A (QLD) & 02965G (VIC)
CRICOS course code: Think - 066807D (NSW), C.V & J.K Fitzpatrick - 062672B (QLD) & 063969K (VIC)
Location: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast
Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time*
Intakes: February 8, June 7 and October 4
VET FEE-HELP: enabled available for eligible students
*Part time is for Australian students only

Why study the Diploma of Commercial Arts (Interior Decoration and Design)?

This unique course will give you greater design awareness and skills and will enable you to develop your own design style. You’ll explore building theory, problem-solving design, presentation sketches, construction technology and working drawings, and learn about drafting and building practices relating to residential, industrial and commercial buildings. Upon completion of this course, you’ll be able to analyse problems and visualise concepts, and prepare the output of digital presentation boards and designs.

Career Outcomes

You can look forward to working in interior design studios, architects studios, on film sets, in interior consultancy firms and with building companies. Possible roles include:

• Assistant Interior Design
• Architectural Illustration
• Commercial Interior Design
• Residential Interior Design
• Design Editorial/Writing for Industry Publications
• Set Design and Construction
• CADD Operations
• Self Employment

Subjects

In addition to Certificate III and IV subjects, you’ll study:

• History of Art
• Perspective Drawing
• History of Architectural Styles
• Interiors 3
• CADD 1
• CADD 2
• CADD 3
• CADD 4
• Building Studies 2
• Model Making
• Graphic Communication 2
• Graphic Communication 3
• Research for a Complex Brief
• Document all Aspects of a Complex Brief
• Design an Original Concept for a Complex Brief
• Vocational Placement 2
• Provide Information to Clients
• Deliver a Service to Customers
• Electronic Design and Imaging
• Typography and Layout

Entry Requirements

• Year 12 level of education or equivalent, or mature age entry with relevant work experience or previous training. Students who have completed year 10 and 11 are eligible to apply.
• Portfolio containing 6 – 12 pieces.
• Overseas students must have upper Intermediate English level (Minimum IELTS 5.0 in each band or equivalent).