Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
This qualification will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to provide a full range of decoration services, consultation and design advice, including:researching and analysing the client's goals and requirements planning, arranging and styling the space, and preparing detailed client presentations selecting and specifying colour schemes, furniture, fabrics and fixtures, including layouts and detailed specifications preparing design documentation for specialty floor coverings, fabrics and wall finishes working with builders, architects and service contractors to advise on changes to the interior structure producing documentation for shop fitters, cabinet makers, furniture suppliers and materials suppliers preparing documentation for power and communications locations, reflected ceiling plans and lighting designs that reflect an understanding of basic building protocols providing contract documentation for the pricing, procurement and installation of materials and furniture organising the purchasing of materials, accessories, artwork and furnishings contracting and supervision of the trades people required to implement a project.Employment outcomes include:self employment as an interior decorator, colour consultant or interior stylist in-house interior designer or decorator for design and decoration consultancies, furniture, furnishings and fabric suppliers, furnishing departments of retail stores or shop fitters interior design department management within a commercial design office.Interior design and decoration is an exciting and challenging career that responds to and sets new trends for both domestic and commercial environments.
A current global awareness and knowledge of design directions and latest materials is imperative, as well as an ability to conceptualize an idea through to a documented proposal for client presentation.The continuing focus on environmental and sustainability aspects, technology applications for design and presentation of spatial layouts and fitout, plus an appreciation of art and the decorative arts from both an historical and contemporary perspective, means the designer decorator explores spatial solutions with a well prepared and considered eye.This is a diverse area in which to work with roles varying from retail and colour consulting through to Interior Design department management within an architectural or design office.Good communication skills, both visual and verbal, are necessary to ensure the designer and or decorator can promote their ideas successfully.At the end of the first year of this program you will have completed sufficient units to graduate with the Certificate IV in Interior Decoration should you not wish to continue with the Diploma.
Structure
C5333 Courses - 29 Units are Required - 10 Core Units plus 19 Elective Units
C5333 Core Units - Select ALL Ten (10) Courses.NB: Courses 044619-BSBDES302A, 044620-BSBDES303A, 044626-BSBDES502A, 048247-CUVACD301A, 050588-CUVACD303A & 047265-MSAENV272B included for historical enrolments&no longer delivered.
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms (BSBDES302) | 50 | GRAP6355C | City Campus |
| Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms (BSBDES303) | 50 | GRAP6356C | City Campus |
| Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief (BSBDES502) | 65 | GRAP6357C | City Campus |
| Produce drawings to communicate ideas (CUAACD301) | 80 | VART6469C | City Campus |
| Produce technical drawings (CUAACD303) | 50 | GRAP6358C | City Campus |
| Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices (MSMENV272) | 30 | EASC5072C | City Campus |
| Research, analyse and apply colour for interior spaces (MSFID4001) | 80 | ARCH5206C | City Campus |
| Decorate residential interiors (MSFID4002) | 80 | ARCH5205C | City Campus |
| Determine work health and safety (WHS) implications of interior effects (MSFID4011) | 10 | OHTH5854C | City Campus |
| Evaluate site for interior design brief (MSFID5003) | 40 | ARCH5207C | City Campus |
| Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms (BSBDES302A) | 50 | GRAP5294C | City Campus |
| Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms (BSBDES303A) | 50 | GRAP5295C | City Campus |
| Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief (BSBDES502A) | 65 | GRAP5298C | City Campus |
| Produce drawings to communicate ideas (CUVACD301A) | 80 | VART6335C | City Campus |
| Produce technical drawings (CUVACD303A) | 50 | GRAP5355C | City Campus |
| Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices (MSAENV272B) | 30 | EASC5050C | City Campus |
C5333 Group A Elective Units - Select One (1) Course
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Develop a decoration proposal for a complex site (MSFID5002) | 108 | ARCH5208C | City Campus |
C5333 Group B Elective Units - Select Five (5) Courses. NB: Course 046235-CUFANM303A included for historical enrolments and no longer delivered.
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Create 3D digital models (CUAANM303) | 75 | VART6468C | City Campus |
| Specify soft furnishings for complete interior solution (MSFID5011) | 54 | ARCH5209C | City Campus |
| Design for small to medium scale commercial or institutional interiors (MSFID5013) | 108 | ARCH5210C | City Campus |
| Use CAD applications to complete models and documentation for interior design projects (MSFID5014) | 80 | ARCH5211C | City Campus |
| Specify structural elements, systems and services for interior spaces (MSFID5004) | 72 | ARCH5212C | City Campus |
| Create 3D digital models (CUFANM303A) | 75 | COSC6182C | City Campus |
C5333 Group C Elective Units - Select Ten (10) Courses. NB: Courses 044636-BSBDES305A, 044643-BSBWOR204A, 046233-CUFDIG304A & 049850-CUVACD302A included for historical enrolments and no longer delivered.
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Source and apply information on the history and theory of design (BSBDES305) | 65 | GRAP6359C | City Campus |
| Use business technology (BSBWOR204) | 20 | OFFC5331C | City Campus |
| Create visual design components (CUADIG304) | 30 | VART6470C | City Campus |
| Produce computer-aided drawings (CUAACD302) | 50 | GRAP6354C | City Campus |
| Prepare a materials board for client presentation (MSFID4003) | 20 | GRAP5356C | City Campus |
| Research and recommend furniture and accessories (MSFID4004) | 36 | ARCH5213C | City Campus |
| Research and recommend soft furnishings for interiors (MSFID4005) | 50 | ARCH5214C | City Campus |
| Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors (MSFID4006) | 54 | ARCH5215C | City Campus |
| Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building interiors (MSFID4007) | 54 | ARCH5216C | City Campus |
| Assess interior light and recommend light fittings (MSFID4008) | 36 | ARCH5217C | City Campus |
| Source and apply information on the history and theory of design (BSBDES305A) | 65 | GRAP5299C | City Campus |
| Use business technology (BSBWOR204A) | 20 | OFFC5215C | City Campus |
| Create visual design components (CUFDIG304A) | 30 | VART6346C | City Campus |
| Produce computer-aided drawings (CUVACD302A) | 50 | GRAP6341C | City Campus |
C5333 Group D Elective Units - Select Three (3) Courses. Note: Course 046160-BSBSMB403A included for historical enrolments and is no longer delivered.
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market the small business (BSBSMB403) | 50 | MKTG8028C | City Campus |
| Evaluate and participate in design industry networks (MSFFDT5013) | 72 | EMPL7063C | City Campus |
| Research and recommend materials, components and finishes for kitchen designs (MSFKB4002) | 60 | ARCH5218C | City Campus |
| Market the small business (BSBSMB403A) | 50 | MKTG7867C | City Campus |
C5333 Credit Transfer Units Only - Select if required:
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organise and communicate information (MEM16006A) | 20 | EMPL5731C | City Campus |
| Research architectural styles and movements (MSFID4009) | 36 | ARCH5220C | City Campus |
| Research interior decoration and design influences (MSFID4010) | 36 | ARCH5221C | City Campus |
Entry requirements
You must meet the University entry requirements for this type of program.
Prerequisites There are no pre-requisite studies
Program selection tasks All applicants must provide a E portfolio (digital folio)via email to interiors@rmit.edu.au, or if applying through the RMIT's Direct Application System, include with the application.
E portfolio: 6 - 8 bodies of work comprising of finished work with conceptual development, a continuous PDF no larger than 10MG
Your folio should reflect concept and finished skills in drawing, problem solving, creative use of colour, communication and 3D/spatial thinking and a computer generated project displaying skills of digital competency. Selected work should be a combination of development and finished work.
Provide a statement for each piece of work describing the task and the outcome. Also include a Personal statement as to why you wish to apply for this course and demonstrate your understanding of this vocational choice.
Non-year 12 applicants only: Non-year 12 applicants must also submit a personal statement describing their motivation for applying for this course.
English Language Requirements
A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 5.5, with no band less than 5.0, or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page. http://www.rmit.edu.au/international/english-equivalent
Learning outcomes
This nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification is competency-based.
This means that it is designed to enable you to develop the practical skills and knowledge (competency) needed to perform the duties and tasks in the job you are training for.
Assessment in a competency-based program is about being able to demonstrate that you have developed these practical skills and areas of knowledge, and that you can perform at the standard required in the job. This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks, and explaining to the assessor how you know what you are doing. It could also involve completing a project and presenting a report on the process and outcomes.
If you are working, your work supervisor may provide the assessor with a report on your competency.
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (e.g. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), you can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised at any point during the program. There is information on the RMIT website about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – refer to
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/forms/credit-transfer--recognition-of-prior-learning-forms
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