Under the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF), which regulates education in Australia, all students who successfully complete this course will receive a nationally accredited Diploma of Interior Design and graduate as a professional interior designer.
MSF50218 - Diploma of Interior Design has a requirement of twenty-seven (27) units of competency. Ten (10) core units of competency plus seventeen (17) elective units of competency. The units of competency selected by The Interior Design Institute for this qualification can be viewed below:
Core Units
MSFID5022 - Explore and Apply Creative Design Methodology to Interior Space
BSBDES303 - Explore and Apply the Creative Design Process to 3D Forms
BSBDES302 - Explore and Apply the Creative Design Process to 2D Forms
BSBDES502 - Establish, Negotiate and Refine a Design Brief
MSFID5020 - Design Residential Interiors
MSFID4013 - Design Residential Interior Lighting
MSFID4016 - Design Colour Schemes for Interior and Exterior Spaces
MSFID5021 - Evaluate Site Structure and Services for Interior Design Briefs
MSFID5025 - Develop Residential Interior Design Project Documentation
MSFID4014 - Produce Digital Models and Documentation for Interior Design Projects
Elective Units
CUADES305 - Source and Apply Information on the History and Theory of Design
MSFFDT4012 - Research Furniture Styles and Movements
MSFID4019 - Research Interior Decoration and Design Influences
CUADES411 - Generate Design Solutions
MSFID4012 - Decorate Residential Interiors
MSFID5027 - Research and Recommend Colour Applications and Finishes
MSFID4018 - Research and Recommend Hard Materials and Finishes for Interiors
MSFID5028 - Research and Recommend Artwork
MSFID4015 - Prepare Materials and Finishes Boards for Client Presentation
MSFID4017 - Research and Recommend Furniture and Accessories
MSFID4021 - Design Soft Furnishing Solutions for Interior Spaces
MSFID4022 - Prepare Quotation and Contract Documentation for Design Projects
MSFID5018 - Provide Interior Styling Service
CUAANM313 - Create 3D Digital Models
CUADIG304 - Create Visual Design Components
CUADES413 - Develop and Extend Design Skills and Practice
CUAPPR513 - Present a Body of Own Creative Work
Since completing the diploma of interior design, my second renovation has been featured in Adore Magazine, multiple blogs and I was interviewed live on Channel 10 - Studio 10 house call segment. I now work within the design industry and love every minute.
Newcastle, NSW
A sample of our students design work
M. SÉBASTIEN GLASER
28/11/2022
Good
Good courses and tutors
Hildur Thorsteinsdottir
28/11/2022
Highly recommend
I have really enjoyed this interior design course and find the teacher knowledgeable and the course material and assignments fun...
Erin
28/11/2022
Wonderful course
Fantastic course. Very professional and well organised. I am learning so much and enjoying it immensely.
Jackie
24/11/2022
Interior design course
From enrolment to submitting each assignment there has always been support.
xue sun
24/11/2022
great course for design enthusiastic
the structure of the course is very well designed, easy to understand. assignments are challenging but interesting. Tutor feedback was...
Sara Cornish
23/11/2022
Motivating and Knowledgeable
I have learnt so much through the Interior Design Institute. I have always loved design and this course has provided...
Elisa
22/11/2022
Great experience at IDI
It’s great to be able to complete the modules in your own time and at your own pace. The assignments...
Donna Willoughby
22/11/2022
Easy to understand
Very informative modules, easy to understand
Paul
21/11/2022
Engaging and Challenging
Love that this course is self-paced, which makes it perfect for me to study around my other commitments. The course...
Alison
21/11/2022
Loving this course so far!
Loving this course so far!! Can't wait to complete the other modules and graduate. Interesting course work, great tutors and...
Michelle
16/11/2022
The content is great
The content is great, and the tutors are really helpful.
Marie-Claire
13/11/2022
The thing that stands out most for me…
The thing that stands out most for me is the patience of my tutor and the student support with my...
Sush Naga
10/11/2022
Very well organised course
Very well organised course. Gives good understanding into interior design and how to think like one. The assignments are thorough...
diego paiva
10/11/2022
So far it's been more than expected
So far it's been more than expected. It goes on many different topics making this a very complete course. I...
Catharina Storer
09/11/2022
Exciting modules
My mentor is very helpful and always gets back to me very quickly and explains my questions into detail. Modules...