CUV40311 Certificate IV in Design
(specialising in Interior Decoration)

Ideal for those considering a career in interior decoration and design, the Open Colleges Certificate IV in Design CUV40311 is a nationally recognised qualification.

As well as exploring the principles of interior decoration, you will learn how to read building plans; produce one and two-point perspective drawings; and interpret and respond to a client brief. You will also receive training in the development of original concepts. As many interior decorators choose to become self-employed, this course covers the legal, administrative and promotional requirements of establishing a small consultancy.

Potential career outcomes:

• Assistant Interior Decorator
• Assistant Interior Designer
• Assistant Colour Consultant
• Assistant Soft Furnishing Consultant
• Freelance Interior Decorator

• Course Detail

  Course number F001I	Course duration Max 24 months
  Course fees from $91.50 per week	Qualification Certificate IV
  Delivery mode Online	Nationally recognised Yes
  Assessments Written assignments, practical assignments and final project	National Code CUV40311
  Awarded By Open Colleges
  Associated With

• Subjects

  • BSBDES305A: Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
    • Collect information on history and theory of design
    • Apply information to own area of work
    • Update and maintain knowledge of design trends
  • CUVACD401A: Integrate colour theory and design processes
    • Research information on colour theory and design processes
    • Communicate ideas through the application of colour and design theory
    • Evaluate design work
  • BSBCRT301A: Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
    • Develop a questioning mindset
    • Generate ideas and responses
    • Challenge, test and re invent ideas
    • Enhance creative thinking skills
  • BSBDES401A: Generate design solutions
    • Define the design challenge
    • Undertake research to inform the design solution
    • Communicate and collaborate with others
    • Generate ideas and responses to the design challenge
    • Select a design solution
  • BSBDES402A: Interpret and respond to a design brief
    • Interpret design brief
    • Explore and develop design concept
    • Liaise with client
    • Plan production of work
  • CUVPRP401A: Realise a creative project
    • Develop ideas for project work
    • Organise the creative project
    • Create finished work
    • Evaluate own work
  • BSBOHS201A: Participate in OHS processes
    • Work safely
    • Implement workplace safety requirements
    • Participate in OHS consultative processes
    • Follow safety procedures
       
  • BSBDES301A: Explore the use of colour
  • BSBDES302A: Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
    • Source information on 2-dimensional design
    • Explore the creative design process for 2-dimensional forms
    • Communicate concepts or ideas through application of design processes to 2-dimensional forms
  • BSBDES303A: Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
    • Source information on 3-dimensional design
    • Explore the creative design process for 3-dimensional forms
    • Communicate concepts or ideas through application of design processes to 3-dimensional forms
  • BSBDES304A: Source and apply design industry knowledge
    • Source and apply information on the structure and operation of the design industry
    • Source and apply knowledge on employment obligations and opportunities that impact on designers
    • Seek information on new design technology
    • Update industry knowledge
    • Apply information on ethical and legal work practices
  • LMFID3002A: Source and specify decoration products
    • Assess client product need Source and assess suitability of products Specify products
    • Assess client product need
    • Source and assess suitability of products
    • Specify products
  • LMFID4001A: Research, analyse and apply colour for interior spaces
    • Assess colour requirements for the projectResearch colour schemes for interior decorationExplore colour schemesPresent colour scheme
    • Assess colour requirements for the project
    • Research colour schemes for interior decoration
    • Explore colour schemes
    • Present colour scheme
  • LMFID4002A: Decorate residential interiors
    • Analyse the project brief
    • Conduct research for the design
    • Confirm the design brief
    • Generate decoration concepts
    • Translate concepts into 3D decoration ideas
    • Revise and refine solution
    • Present decoration solution to client
    • Reflect on decoration process
  • LMFID4003A: Prepare a materials board for client presentation
    • Identify presentation requirements from project briefPrepare materials boardPrepare for client presentation
    • Identify presentation requirements from project brief
    • Prepare materials board
    • Prepare for client presentation

• Requirements

  Entry requirements

  Education

  There are no minimum education requirements to enter this course, however you'll need some creative skills and be confident using a computer and software programs to successfully complete the program – see below for more details.

  Creative Ability

  You'll need some creative and design skills to start this course. You can demonstrate these skills through:

  • completion of a relevant subject at High School (such as Art, Design, Digital Media, Animation or Communication) OR
  • other qualifications in a related field OR
  • other relevant work experience where you use your creative and design skills

  If you're unsure as to whether you meet these entry requirements, your best bet is to contact us so we can provide you with more info about exactly what you require and your study options.

  Minimum age

  The minimum age for this course is 16. If you are under 18 your application needs to be signed by a parent or guardian.

  Computer requirements

  Because this is an online course, you'll need access to a computer and the internet so that you can view and interact with your course material and complete your assessments. You'll also need access to a digital camera to document design processes and record images (most smart phones contain a capable digital camera).

  As this is a graphic design course, your computer will need to be up to date with some fairly recent software and operating systems, including Microsoft Office 2007 (or similar), CD/DVD ROM Drive etc.

  You'll also need to have basic computer skills to complete the various course activities. If you feel like your computer literacy isn't up to scratch, you can take one of our skill builder courses.

  English language requirements

  If English is not your first language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

  Evidence	Example
  IELTS	Overall score of 5.5
  TOEFL	530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
  12 months in English-speaking employment	Testimonial, statutory declaration

  Additional requirements

  Students will need a selection of H and B-type pencils, rotring drawing pens size .25, .35 and .5 and ink or felt-tip pens, A3 tracing paper min. thickness 70gsm, eraser, scale ruler and materials, tools and equipment to make scale models.

• Pathways

  Upon completion of this course, you will have developed a better understanding of the subject area and be able to put your new skills into practice.

• Trainers and Assessors

  • Tracy Ingaldo

    A consummate professional, Tracy Ingaldo is the owner of Bella Interiors, a design business with clients across the Western Sydney and Blue Mountains regions of New South Wales.

    Tracy’s creative career was sparked more than 20 years ago with a course in computer-aided design (CAD) and flourished after she completed her Diploma of Interior Decorating and gained experience working in the window dressings industry.

    In addition to Tracy’s client work ? which includes a recent project in for a cafe in Vietnam ? she is a serial home renovator. Remodelling a number of homes in the past decade has provided hands?on experience, and enabled her to stay abreast of the latest styles, materials and products.

    Tracy is also an experienced educator, having worked as an assessor for an interior decorating college. She has completed a workplace training and assessment qualification, and is enthusiastic about sharing her passion for colour and design with Open Colleges' interior decoration students.

• Extra Benefits

  As a student in this course you'll receive a free art pack, including Gouache Paints, pencil set, water colour set, pastels, metallic connector pens, presentation wallet, catridge pads, refill pockets and more.

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