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Diploma of Interior Design
MSF50222
About the Course
Career Outcome
Fees
About the Course
The MSF50222 Diploma of Interior Design offered by Open Colleges provides a comprehensive exploration of the principles and practices essential for a successful career in interior design. This course covers a range of key learning areas, including design theory, spatial planning, and the use of colour and materials. Students will engage with both the creative and technical aspects of interior design, equipping them with the skills needed to create functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces.
Throughout the course, participants will develop a strong understanding of industry standards and practices, enabling them to effectively communicate their design ideas through various mediums. The curriculum also emphasises the importance of sustainability and innovation in design, preparing students to meet the evolving demands of the industry. With a focus on real-world applications, learners will have the opportunity to work on practical projects that enhance their portfolio and professional readiness.
Enquire to learn more about how the MSF50222 Diploma of Interior Design can help individuals elevate their career in the dynamic field of interior design.
Please note: This is a fee-for-service course, it is not government funded
What you’ll need
What you’ll need
There are no formal education requirements for this qualification.
To successfully complete this course, Open Colleges recommends that students:
- Be over 18 years of age;
- Have language, literacy and numeracy skills that ensures the ability to read and comprehend technical terms and communicate effectively through email. These skills are equivalent to those that would be required to successfully complete year 12;
- Have access to a modern computer with high-speed internet;
- Have basic computing skills including the ability to make a short video.
Minimum computer requirements
For 32-bit AutoCAD:
- 32-bit Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon™ Dual Core, 3.0 GHz or higher with SSE2 technology
For 64-bit AutoCAD:
- AMD Athlon 64 with SSE2 technology
- AMD Opteron™ with SSE2 technology
- Intel® Xeon® with Intel EM64T support with SSE2 technology
- Intel Pentium 4 with Intel EM64T support with SSE2 technology
- Microsoft Office 2007 or equivalent
- Broadband Internet Connection
- Minimum 8GB
- HDD- 10GB (min) available hard disc space for installation; additional free space is required during installation.
- Windows display adapter capable of 1024×768 with True Color capabilities (DirectX® 9 or DirectX 11 compliant card recommended but not required)
- DVD – CD-Rom Drive
- 1280 x 800 resolution display (1280 x 1024 recommended) with 16 – bit colour and 512 MB of V RAM
Mac OS:
- Mac OS X v 10.6.8 or v 10.7
- Multicore Intel® processor with 64-bit support
You will also be required to register for AutoCAD software, which is available free for students enrolled in an approved education institution.
Subject summary
Subject summary
When completing the MSF50222 Diploma of Interior Design qualification from Open Colleges, you may study the following subjects:
- CUAACD313 – Produce technical drawings
- CUADES302 – Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
- MSFID4019 – Research interior decoration and design influences
- CUADES303 – Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
- BSBCRT512 – Originate and develop concepts
- CUAACD311 – Produce drawings to communicate ideas
- CUADES301 – Explore the use of colour
- MSFID4016 – Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces
- MSFID5018 – Provide interior styling service
- MSMENV272 – Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- MSFGN4001 – Research and meet ethical and compliance requirements
- MSFID5020 – Design residential interiors
- MSFID5022 – Explore and apply creative design methodology to interior space
- BSBSMB420 – Evaluate and develop small business operations
- BSBDES401 – Generate design solutions
- MSFID4018 – Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors
- MSFID5025 – Develop residential interior design project documentation
- MSFID4014 – Produce digital models and documentation for interior design projects
- CUAANM303 – Create 3D digital models
- MSFID4017 – Research and recommend furniture and accessories
- MSFID4021 – Design soft furnishing solutions for interior spaces
- BSBDES502 – Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
- MSFID5021 – Evaluate site structure and services for interior design briefs
- MSFID5016 – Develop decoration proposals for complex sites
- MSFID4013 – Design residential interior lighting
- CUAPPR503 – Present a body of own creative work
- CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry*
*Note: Open Colleges does not offer this Unit of Competency. You will be required to undertake the Unit of Competency with an external provider at your own cost.
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