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12 months full time / 2 years part time
On-campus. Interactive learning in a face-to-face environment. Classes will be held at a Melbourne Polytechnic campus or partner institute.
Full time / Part time
February | July
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Produce drawings to communicate ideas
Core unit
Produce computer-aided drawings
Elective unit
Produce technical drawings
Core unit
Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
Core unit
Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
Core unit
Produce and prepare photo images
Elective unit
Research and meet ethical and compliance requirements
Core unit
Decorate residential interiors
Core unit
Design residential interior lighting
Elective unit
Prepare materials and finishes boards for client presentation
Elective unit
Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces
Core unit
Research and recommend furniture and accessories
Elective unit
Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors
Elective unit
Research interior decoration and design influences
Elective unit
Design soft furnishing solutions for interior spaces
Elective unit
Develop decoration proposals for complex sites
Elective unit
Research and recommend artwork
Elective unit
Common Questions
Tuition fees vary depending on your eligibility. Government subsidised students pay $5,500 in tuition fees, concession students pay $1,100, and non-subsidised (full fee) students pay $14,200. Maximum annual amenities fees are $260 for full fee-paying students and $180 for concession students. This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding — contact Melbourne Polytechnic to find out if you're eligible for a government subsidy.
Melbourne Polytechnic provides interior design students with real world experience before they graduate, including the opportunity for internships with HBA and Associates, student-run stalls at the Melbourne Home Show, the annual Livestyling interior design competition, and ongoing opportunities for interior design consultancies with the public.
Yes. Completion of the Certificate IV in Interior Decoration MSF40122 may be used as a pathway into the Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration MSF50222.
Students are assessed through a variety of methods including projects, assignments, written and oral questioning.
No, this course is not available for international students. It is only available to local students, which includes Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa, or New Zealand citizens.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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