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Interior Design
& Decoration Course |
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Certificate | Diploma | Advanced
Diploma |
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Course Outline : What You Will Cover |
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The ICI Interior Design & Decoration course has
been designed in consultation with the Interior Decoration & Design industry and teaches
you the skills that you need to succeed quickly and conveniently.
Course units include: |
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Introduction
to Interior Design and Decoration |
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What is interior design?,
Interior Design History, Interior Design vs
Interior Decoration?, Introduction to Elements
of Design, Principles of Design, Workplace
Design with Colour and Light, Developing a
Colour Scheme. |
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Elements
and Principles of Design |
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Elements of Design: Line,
Pattern, Texture, Colour, Area, Shape, Form and
Space.
Principles of Design:
Discord and Variety, Harmony and Unity, Contrast
and Emphasis, Rhythm, Repetition and Radiation,
Proportion, Gradation and Alternation, Balance.
Elements of a Decoration Plan |
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Functional
and Decorative Use of Colour |
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Colour Planning: Function
of the Area, Existing Furniture and Furnishings,
the Style of Décor, Aspect and Natural Lighting,
Spatial Relationships, Personal Taste, Colour
Psychology, Floor Coverings, Window Treatments,
Furniture. |
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Lighting
Effects on Colour |
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Decorating With Light:
Incandescent, Fluorescent, Metal Halide, High
Pressure Sodium, Mercury Vapour, Tungsten,
Tungsten Halogen.
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Planning a Harmonious Decorative Colour
Scheme for a Client |
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Planning a Harmonious Decorative
Scheme, The Process of Planning, the Beginning
of Your Decoration Plan, Notes From Client
Briefing, Results of the Client Briefing,
Displaying or Presenting Your Proposal, Types of
Visuals, Measured Survey, Schedule of Materials.
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Light and
Colour I |
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Introduction to the Science of
Light and Colour, The Luminous Environment, The
Nature of Colour |
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Light and
Colour II |
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Colour and Emotion, Colour
Preferences, Colour and Light, Optical Effects,
Colour Schemes, Applying Colour.
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Light and
Colour III |
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Colour and Emotion, Colour
Preferences, Colour and Light, Optical Effects,
Colour Schemes, Applying Colour. |
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Decorating
Styles |
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Colonial, Country, Eclectic,
Modern, Neo-Classical, Victorian, Other
Decorating Styles |
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How to
Decorate (Step by Step) |
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How to: Undertake Space
Planning, Determining the Best Layout, Choose a
Colour Scheme, Determine Flooring Requirements,
Select Wall Treatments, Determine Lighting
Requirements, Complete any Repairs or
Renovations, Select Furnishings, Choose Window
Coverings, Arrange the Furniture, Accessorize,
Evaluate the Decorating |
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Building
Systems and Components |
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Architectural, Structural,
Mechanical, Electrical |
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Materials |
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Primary Interior Finish
Materials: Concrete, Masonry, Stone, Metals,
Wood, Plastic, Glass, Wall Board, Tile,
Terrazzo, Acoustic Ceiling systems, Resilient
Flooring, Carpet, Paint and Other Film-Applied
Finishes, Wall covering, Fabric and Textiles |
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Furnishings
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Furniture, Window Treatment,
Signage/Graphics, Accessories, Art, Plants |
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Interior
Planting |
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Design and Maintenance |
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Job
Seeking Skills |
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Getting Hired: Job Hunting
Materials, Your Portfolio, Your Resume and Cover
Letter, Locating Jobs, Advertised Positions,
Unadvertised Positions, Who Employs Interior
Decorators, Discussing Salary |
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Starting Your Own Interior Design
Business |
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How to: Start Your
Interior Design Business, How to Build Your
Portfolio, What you’ll need, Retail / Wholesale
Supplies, Choosing Target Markets, Getting
Clients, How to Price Jobs, Managing Clients,
Working with Suppliers and Contractors |
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How
Will You Benefit? |
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- Fast track your career in
Interior Decoration & Design
- Learn the inside secrets on how to
become an interior decoration & design pro in months not years!
- Study an
Interior Decoration & Design
course that was designed in
conjunction with the Interior Decoration & Design industry
- Free up valuable time, don't waste time and
money travelling to classes
- Study at your own pace whenever and wherever
you are
- Have access to a tutor who works in the
industry you are training for
- Easy interest free payment plans from as low
as $49 per week
- Exciting, diverse projects
Start reaping
the benefits by enrolling today! |
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Career Prospects |
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 Imagine
having a rewarding, high-paying job that lets you use your
creativity to make homes and businesses more beautiful, comfortable
and effective.
There are few jobs that offer so many benefits. As an interior
designer and decorator (also known as an interior architect) you
will have the satisfaction of making your vision a reality.
If you start your own interior
design and decorating business you will enjoy the freedom of being
your own boss and could earn $100,000 or more per year. And perhaps
most importantly your interior design and decorating "work" will be
fun, interesting, and personally rewarding.
Interior design decorators are more in demand than ever before. Most
are hired to design and decorate either homes or corporate offices.
 Here are just a few of the types of businesses that need interior
designers and decorators:
- Advertising agencies
- Art galleries
- Bed and breakfasts
- Boutique stores
- Corporate head offices
- Hotels Law firms
- Model homes for home builders
- Museum stores
- Public relations firms
- Restaurants
- Many other types of
businesses from doctors' offices to luxury car dealerships
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Course
Levels Explained / Prerequisites |
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This course leads to the awarding of either a
Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma depending on which level
you enrol at. The different levels are achieved by the amount of
course content and assessments involved within each module at the
basic (Certificate), intermediate (Diploma) and advanced (Advanced
Diploma) levels. You will be able to learn about what the difference
is between the three levels below:
- Certificate: represents a basic level
of operational knowledge with general knowledge. Suitable for
basic entry level positions.
- Diploma: qualifications recognises the
graduates capacity for initiative and judgment across a broad
range of technical and management functions. Diploma holders
typically have personal responsibility and autonomy
(semi-independence) in performing technical operations or
organising others in the workplace.
- Advanced Diploma: The graduate is able
to apply a significant range of principles and techniques across
various contexts and functions. Graduates can expect to be
involved in significant judgments, planning, and
leadership/guidance functions related to workplace products,
services, operations or procedures.
There are NO previous work or education
requirements for entry into any course level. Students may enrol
directly into the diploma or advanced diploma levels without
completing lower ranked qualifications. Graduates can expect higher
course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and
skill capabilities. |
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Course Length |
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(Source:
2008 Student Graduation Statistics) |
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The average time within which students complete
studies is:
- Certificate Level - 14 weeks,
- Diploma Level - 24
weeks,
- Advanced Diploma Level - 31
weeks.
ICI courses allow you to study at your own
pace with no assignment deadlines. This means that you determine
the pace of the course and within which time period you will
ultimately complete your studies in.
- Completing your course with ICI is
flexible as you can fast-track and graduate in a matter of
months. You complete activities and submit assignments
whenever you are ready.
- The maximum time given to complete a
program is three years.
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Study Mode :
Distance Learning |
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This entire course is carried out via Distance
Learning (also known as correspondence learning). Distance
learning is ideal if you need to adapt around work, family, or other
commitments. It is also extremely beneficial should you simply wish
to fast track your studies (and career) and not be locked into a
timetable.
Our course content and learning experience ensure that your course
is relevant and interesting. Learning, tutorial assistance,
assessments takes place whenever and wherever you are in the country
or world. It takes place at your own pace on your own terms to fit
your lifestyle. As an ICI student, you’ll never endure a pop quiz,
spend countless hours and hundreds of dollars travelling, and never
be late with an assignment or for class.
Enrolments statistics reveal that students from the following
categories are currently taking advantage of the distance learning
experience at ICI:
- Government, business & industry
employers 32%
- High school leavers 20%
- Individuals looking to start a
business or change career paths 18%
- Individuals already in the
industry looking to formalise and/or update knowledge and seek a
promotion
11%
- Military personal 11%
- Stay at home mothers 8%
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Recognition & Accreditation |
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This
course is recognised and accredited by the
International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC).
The courses offered by ICI are unique as they take a very "hands on"
approach. Our courses are not designed to teach you just the
"theory" behind the industry - they are written and tutored by
industry professionals and will fast-track you into a new career of
your choice.
 ICI
is a registered member of the New Zealand Association of Private
Education Providers (NZAPEP) which is a national
organisation representing private tertiary institutions in New
Zealand.
The Association is the largest association covering all areas of
tertiary education and is recognised by the Government and
government agencies as the main representative of the sector.
Various government departments and business's have
enrolled their own staff with ICI for further training and
development and is a strong indicator of acceptance and recognition
by employers and industry. The following
is a partial list of companies and government departments which have
enrolled staff into ICI courses:
- Department of Defence,
- Metcash Trading Ltd,
- Navman Technologies,
- Colliers International,
- Mitsubishi Corporation,
- Pearson Education,
- John Paul College,
- Brookfield Multiplex,
- Accor,
- Employment Directions Network,
- Coca-Cola Amitil,
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- HSBC,
- American Express,
- Clayton UTZ,
- Aviva Holdings,
- Uniting Care Institute of Family
Practice,
- Federal Workplace Authority,
- Centacare Employment Group,
- MAX Employment,
- MAP Group,
- Calvin Klein,
- and many more...
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How
Does it Work? - The ICI Learning Experience |
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Click Here to
learn how the typical ICI student experience goes from enrolment to
graduation (Pop Up Window). |
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Already in the Profession or Industry? |
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This course and qualification is a great way of consolidating
existing knowledge via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), updating
your industry skills and contributing towards your professional
development. It is also one of the most practical steps you can take
towards working towards gaining a promotion or better paid position.
Course fees can be claimed as a tax deduction as long
as the course is sufficiently connected to your work activities. |
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What Do I Get? |
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 All
materials essential for course completion are included in the cost
of the course fee. Upon enrolment, students receive:
- All required study materials and course notes
- Practical assignment projects with constructive
tutor feedback
- Industry based tutor who will service all of your
course and career questions and guidance needs
- UNESCO endorsed Student ID card giving students
access to thousands of discounts both at home and overseas! Save on
transport, accommodation, communications, food, shopping, movies and
more!
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successful completion of the course you will receive:
- A graduation certificate officially
recognizing your successful completion of studies and
qualifications as an interior
decorator and designer
- Transcripts indicating units completed
- Letter of recommendation and validation for
current and future employers
- Post-nominal letters placed after your name
which indicate that you hold the relevant qualification. For
example: John Smith, DipIDD
- Job search assistance: Graduate Career
Services Program (Click
to learn more).
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Student Testimonials & Survey |
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 I have been an interior decorator for
almost 2 years now. I took this course to have formal qualifications
and improve my credibility with clients. What I was surprised to
learn that even after 2 years on the job their was always even
more I could learn to improve myself. The term "life long learning"
certainly is true!
- Samantha Davis
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was impressed and inspired by your program. I always received prompt
and useful feedback from my tutor. The program was dynamite and the
assistance I received from ICI in starting my very own Interior
Design and Decoration business was invaluable. The course is without
a doubt one of the best investments I have made in myself and now I
am reaping the awards.
- Daniel O'Conner |
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student testimonials
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Cut
Off Date for the Next Intake |
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is the next enrolment cut off date. Places are limited, in demand
and entry into the course is on a first come first served basis.
Your enrolment is processed and acknowledged within 24 hours of the
Institute receiving your application. You can expect to receive your
course within days of enrolling. When you start your ICI course its
at your own pace and you determine when you finish. Don't miss out.
Enrol today! ENROL NOW and receive your
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decorating your clients home or office. |
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Course Investment &
Payment Plans - How Do I Get Started? |
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