The Advanced Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration course at Torrens University Australia prepares students to work for design studios or start their own practice.

The Advanced Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration will set you up for a successful career, graduating with a higher-level qualification that meets the Australian ABS criteria required of the interior designer occupation.

Developed in response to industry, you'll gain an understanding of the design processes that shape the commercial and residential environments we live, work, shop and eat in across our daily lives.

The course is one of Australia's most sought-after and comprehensive programmes. It will teach you the technical and theoretical skills needed to launch your own business or walk straight into an architectural practice job-ready, like many of our graduates.

You'll explore the commercial aspects of interior design, including determining FF&E (furniture, finishes and equipment), supervising interior projects, getting wet rooms waterproofed, and bringing your designs to life with sustainability at the forefront.

Plus, you'll get real-world experience to apply your knowledge throughout your entire course, including a double capstone project and work-integrated learning where you can complete a live brief or internship.

As a course recognised by the Design Institute of Australia, you will graduate confident that your studies meet industry standards. The course is also taught by industry experts who share the same passion for interiors as you.

School: Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia
Course: Advanced Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration
Type: Undergraduate
Location: Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Australia, and online
Course dates: 1.7 years full time, part time options available
Application deadline: Three main intakes available per year, check website for details

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What will I learn during this course?

– Essential skills in creating decorative schemes, furnishings and finishes, integrating efficiency, comfort and sustainability in your designs
– Conceptualise and produce plans, sections, elevations, 2D technical drawings and 3D models at a professional level
– Get to grips with industry-standard software and design tools like AutoCAD and SketchUp Pro
– Complete a capstone project where you'll develop your professional identity, analyse a commercial project brief, conduct project research, and generate design themes and concepts
– Develop awareness of the legislation and frameworks within the industry to protect your business and the spaces of those you create for

What are the requirements?

– Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent, or prior tertiary study, or work and life experience

What facilities and resources are available?

– State-of-the-art campus facilities with computer labs, studio spaces and more
– Free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription
– Dedicated interiors software workshops
– Small class sizes, studio-simulated classrooms for more one-to-one tutor engagement

What career prospects can I expect upon graduating?

95 per cent of Billy Blue interior design graduates are employed within 12 months of graduating (Kantar 2024).

Upon graduation, you would be equipped to enter a variety of roles including: interior designer, joinery designer, residential designer or virtual environment designer.

Who teaches this course?

– Scott Skipworth, programme director, built environment
– Melissa O'Brien, senior learning facilitator, course coordinator
– Daniel Staebe, senior learning facilitator, course coordinator

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