Interior Design and Decoration Short Course
- Next Start Date: Saturday the 3rd of March 2012: 9:30AM - 4:00PM BRISBANE (Please note: There will be no class on the 7th of April due to Easter.)
- Next Start Date: Saturday the 28th of April 2012: 9:30AM - 4:00PM GOLD COAST (Please note: There will be no class on the 5th of May or the 9th of June for the long weekends.)
Would you like to become an interior designer or decorator? Or would you like to improve the design of your own home interior?
The AIID Interior Design & Decoration course is a short course designed to provide you with the basics you need to get out into the interior design industry as soon as possible. The Interior Design and Decoration course is great for students who are looking at starting their interior design business or are interested in a career as an interior designer.
By the end of the course students will have completed a professionally presented presentation board for an interior design scheme. Student's will be taken through the steps of developing the design concept, planning the floor plan layout, selecting a colour scheme, choosing materials and finishes and appropriate furniture and accessories and developing the final design presentation board.

Topic Areas Covered:
- Elements and Principles of Design
- Colour Theory
- Design Styles and Influences
- Natural and Artificial Lighting
- How to Plan a Room
- Interpreting a Client Brief
- The Design Process
- Developing a Colour Scheme
- Developing Design Presentations
- Wall and Floor Coverings / Finishes
- Textiles
- Interior Decoration
You Will Recieve:
You will receive a professionally framed presentation board, course notes and a Resene Total Colour System Kit including:
- Resene Paint Colour Selector
- Colour Wheel
- Resene EzyPaint Software
- Resene Colour Choices Book
- Habitat Magazine
- Metal Ruler
- Carry Case and much more!
Course Outcomes:
By the end of the course students will have an understanding of what is involved in a career as an interior designer. Students will learn how a designer deals with the client to determine and develop an appropriate design scheme, and then present it to the client.
Students will complete a framed interior design presentation board by the end of the course.
At the end of the course students will receive a certificate of achievement for their course participation.
Course Duration:
12 lessons X 3 hrs. (total 36 hours) Over 6 weeks. 9.30am - 4pm with a half hour lunch break each day.
Price:
$950.00. A $200.00 minimum non-refundable deposit is required to enrol and secure a position in the course. The balance of the course fees is due on the course commencement date. (A 5 week direct-debit payment plan with ezypay is available. A $25 admin fee applies to payment plans, information will be sent to students with their confirmation of enrolment).
Enrolment:
To enrol, download the Short Course Enrolment Form (PDF), and return with the non-refundable course deposit to secure your position, or enrol and pay online now.
Register Your Interest in This Course
Next Course Start Dates
- Next Start Date: Saturday the 3rd of March 2012: 9:30AM - 4:00PM BRISBANE (Please note: There will be no class on the 7th of April due to Easter.)
- Next Start Date: Saturday the 28th of April 2012: 9:30AM - 4:00PM GOLD COAST (Please note: There will be no class on the 5th of May or the 9th of June for the long weekends.)
- Interior Design Courses
- Full Time
- Advanced Diploma of Interior Design
- Part Time
- Certificate III in Interior Decoration
- Short Courses
- Interior Design & Decoration Short Course
- Perspective Drawing for Interior Design
- DIY Home Renovation Design
- Colour for Interior Design
- Commercial Interiors
- Floor Plans for Interior Design
- Lighting for Interior Design
- Feng Shui for Interior Design
- Textile Design Course
- Visual Merchandising
- Correspondence
- Interior Design & Decoration Distance Course

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- 23/12/11 AICD is now VET FEE-HELP Approved! This means that you can now access VET FEE-HELP assistance for studying in our Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology and Advanced Diploma of Interior Design courses!...
- 22/12/11 Merry Christmas! The AICD office is now closed for Christmas and will reopen on the 3rd of January...
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