Advanced Diploma of Interior Design
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
The Advanced Diploma of Interior Design gives students a unique opportunity to build on existing design knowledge. This course allows students to bring complex commercial projects to life using modern 3D visualisation techniques. Graduates will leave with an accelerated knowledge of construction, and the skills to thrive when faced with spatial design problems of all shapes and sizes.
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Duration
6 months full-time, after completion of the Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration (MSF50213)
Study mode
- Full-time
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
This qualification will typically provide breadth and depth through advanced skills and integration of knowledge in the built interior environment. This course covers complex planning and detailing of residential, commercial and institutional design projects. It may include design for specialist areas such as facilities for people with disabilities, aged or adaptive environments.
Course structure
Students are required to complete 39 units in total, as listed below. This involves face-to-face workshops, tutorials and blended online delivery.
Units of study
Advanced Diploma of Interior Design (MSF60113) units:
Manage design Realisation (BSBDES601)
Develop and extend design skills and practice (BSBDES403)
Resolve complex spatial design problems through modelling (MSFID6001)
Apply 3-D visualisation techniques to represent interior designs (MSFID6002)
Design digital simulations (CUADIG507)
Research global design trends (BSBDES602)
Evaluate and participate in industry networks (MSFFDT5013)
Investigate legal requirements for design (MSFFDT5014)
Select and instruct contractors and consultants (MSFID6007)
Specify soft furnishings for complete interior solution (MSFID5011)
Manage design Realisation (BSBDES601)
Develop and extend design skills and practice (BSBDES403)
Resolve complex spatial design problems through modelling (MSFID6001)
Apply 3-D visualisation techniques to represent interior designs (MSFID6002)
Design digital simulations (CUADIG507)
Research global design trends (BSBDES602)
Evaluate and participate in industry networks (MSFFDT5013)
Investigate legal requirements for design (MSFFDT5014)
Select and instruct contractors and consultants (MSFID6007)
Specify soft furnishings for complete interior solution (MSFID5011)
Evaluate design project outcome (MSFID6008)
Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration (MSF50213) units:
Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms (BSBDES302)
Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms (BSBDES303)
Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief (BSBDES502)
Produce drawings to communicate ideas (CUAACD301)
Produce technical drawings (CUAACD303)
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices (MSMENV272)
Research, analyse and apply colour for interior spaces (MSFID4001)
Determine work, health and safety (WHS) implications of interior effects (MSFID4011)
Design residential interiors (MSFID5001)
Evaluate site for interior design brief (MSFID5003)
Design for small to medium scale commercial or institutional interiors (MSFID5013)
Research and recommend furniture and accessories (MSFID4004)
Articulate, present and debate ideas (BSBCRT401)
Collaborate in a creative design process (BSBCRT402)
Research interior decoration & design influences (MSFID4010)
Research architectural styles and movements (MSFID4009)
Produce and prepare photo images (CUADIG303)
Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms (BSBDES303)
Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief (BSBDES502)
Produce drawings to communicate ideas (CUAACD301)
Produce technical drawings (CUAACD303)
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices (MSMENV272)
Research, analyse and apply colour for interior spaces (MSFID4001)
Determine work, health and safety (WHS) implications of interior effects (MSFID4011)
Design residential interiors (MSFID5001)
Evaluate site for interior design brief (MSFID5003)
Design for small to medium scale commercial or institutional interiors (MSFID5013)
Research and recommend furniture and accessories (MSFID4004)
Articulate, present and debate ideas (BSBCRT401)
Collaborate in a creative design process (BSBCRT402)
Research interior decoration & design influences (MSFID4010)
Research architectural styles and movements (MSFID4009)
Produce and prepare photo images (CUADIG303)
Produce computer aided drawings (CUAACD302)
Assess interior light and recommend light fittings (MSFID4008)
Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building interiors (MSFID4007)
Decorate residential interiors (MSFID4002)
Research and recommend soft furnishings for interiors (MSFID4005)
Design for people with disabilities and the elderly (MSFID5008)
Design interior lighting (MSFID5006)
Undertake project work (BSBPMG522)
Develop a decoration for a complex site (MSFID5002)
Create digital 3D models (CUAANM303)
Produce perspective drawings, plans and elevations (SIRRMER512)
Assess interior light and recommend light fittings (MSFID4008)
Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building interiors (MSFID4007)
Decorate residential interiors (MSFID4002)
Research and recommend soft furnishings for interiors (MSFID4005)
Design for people with disabilities and the elderly (MSFID5008)
Design interior lighting (MSFID5006)
Undertake project work (BSBPMG522)
Develop a decoration for a complex site (MSFID5002)
Create digital 3D models (CUAANM303)
Produce perspective drawings, plans and elevations (SIRRMER512)
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Graduates may find employment as an interior designer / decorator or colour and design consultant. Students may also be employed by architectural and interior design firms, furniture, furnishing and fabric suppliers, and retail stores or shop fitters.
Aims and objectives
- Use research skills to analyse and apply knowledge in a work integrated environment
- Demonstrate and apply technical skills that enhance knowledge of materials, construction and spatial design problems
- Apply 3D-visualisation techniques to represent interior design
- Demonstrate communication skills through collaboration with industry and community
- Apply principles of sustainability and global design strategies
Graduate skills
Graduates should have a command of wide-ranging, highly specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills and knowledge in interior design. These skills allow designers to conceive, negotiate and realise design concepts for complex projects using sophisticated communication, organisational and project management skills. Graduates will have good collaborative skills, able to work well in a team as well as take responsibility for the work of others in terms of establishing and monitoring systems to ensure the effective production of work.
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Entry requirements
Successful completion of the Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration (MSF50213).
How to apply
This course is closed for new enrolments.
Find out more
Submit an online enquiry
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au
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