Advanced Diploma of Interior Design - MSF60118
Chifley Business School at Torrens University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 03389E
This qualification reflects the role of interior designers who develop creative and technical solutions for built interior environments. Interior design at this level covers the planning and detailing of complex residential, commercial and institutional design projects with an emphasis on space creation, space planning and the factors that affect peoples' responses to living and working environments. Designers may be self-employed or employed in businesses as design consultants, design project administrators and design managers. Work involves the use of systematic and coordinated methodologies, including research, analysis and integration of knowledge into the creative process, and knowledge of the principles of interior design and building technologies. Contexts are diverse and often unpredictable. Accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving outcomes is involved.There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification. Local regulations should be checked for details.Work may require access to construction sites and require construction induction training and certification covered by the unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry. Local regulations should also be checked for requirements.
Subjects
- Design residential interiors
- Apply 3D digital visualisation techniques to represent interior designs
- Evaluate design project outcomes
- Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- Develop decoration proposals for complex sites
- Research and integrate embedded technologies in interior designs
- Produce digital presentations for commercial projects
- Develop event decoration proposals
- Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice
- Develop strategies for more sustainable use of resources
- Design workplace interiors
- Create 3D digital animations
- Prepare quotation and contract documentation for design projects
- Explore and apply creative design methodology to interior space
- Select and monitor contractors
- Research and recommend artwork
- Develop residential interior design project documentation
- Collaborate in professional creative projects
- Manage design realisation
- Create 3D digital environments
- Design residential interior lighting
- Generate design solutions
- Design for all ages and abilities
- Develop and refine illustrative work
- Research global design trends
- Develop and extend design skills and practice
- Research and meet ethical and compliance requirements
- Research and recommend furniture and accessories
- Design for retail interiors
- Design commercial interior lighting
- Research interior decoration and design influences
- Originate and develop concepts
- Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
- Design for large scale commercial or institutional interiors
- Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
- Source and apply design industry knowledge
- Resolve complex spatial design problems through modelling
- Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces
- Produce digital models and documentation for interior design projects
- Create 3D digital models
- Research and recommend colour applications and finishes
- Prepare materials and finishes boards for client presentation
- Design digital simulations
- Evaluate site structure and services for interior design briefs
- Create visual design components
- Design interiors for hospitality environments
- Articulate, present and debate ideas
- Design for conservation and restoration projects
- Undertake project work
- Implement operational plan
- Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
- Produce and prepare photo images
- Decorate interiors for restoration projects
- Design soft furnishing solutions for interior spaces
- Research and apply techniques in spatial design
- Develop commercial interior design project documentation
- Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
- Provide interior styling service
- Evaluate and develop small business operations
- Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability
