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Course Title: Interior Decorating
Is this the right career for me?
The course is suited to people who want to learn how to be more creative in decorating interior spaces. People who have no decorating qualification, as well as those seeking a refresher or post-graduate qualification, are catered for.
We have specifically written the course with the serious practitioner in mind. We expect that the graduate will be more likely practice in the commercial, rather than the domestic, environment. As such the course is not suitable for those with a casual or recreational interest in Interior Decorating (ie it is not a curtains and cushions course).
how is the course structured?
The Interior Decorating Certificate course is either a 10 month part-time, 6 month full-time or correspondence based course consisting of a series of modules which are assembled to form a useful qualification.
As Inscape is a private college, it is flexible, result-oriented and geared to market needs. The course modules are written in on-going consultation with industry to ensure their continuing relevance.
Continuous assessment of student progress ensures that, on completion of their studies, they may be expected to be fully competent to play a productive and profitable part in industry.
what is covered in the course?
On completion of the course you are qualified to:
• plan an interior space, taking into account the furniture, wall and floor treatments, colour schemes and most importantly, the people who will use the space;
• produce artists impressions of the space;
• draw layout sketches and elevations showing dimensions of particular elements and features;
• decorate the interior space, taking into account all relevant influences and desired effects;
• join an interior decorating business or start your own business in this exciting field.
Course Outline
The course consists of the following modules:
Module ID01
• An Introduction to Decorating
Developing creativity and creating an awareness of the decorating industry.
• Analysing and assessing an existing space
The course begins by introducing the student to the functions of an Interior Decorator. Learning how to “see” a room, what to look for and how to plan ahead, and how to visualise the finished result.
• Planning for People
Successful rooms are rooms that “work’ for people. Students are taught to recognise a client's needs / requirements as far as their space is concerned. This module includes; dealing with a client professionally – and their budget and taste.
Module ID02
• Sketching a room – rough concept sketches
The student is taught to “measure up” a room. And make rough sketches of all its details –including cupboards, windows, doors, fireplaces, existing fittings and furniture.
• Drawing a Floor Plan
Converting the rough sketches into detailed layout drawings assists with technical details which may be encountered at a later stage. Drawings are prepared sufficiently enough to assist with manufacturer installation purposes.
• Drawing Elevations
Elevations are projected from the plans in order to display relevant wall finishes and treatments.
Module ID03
• Drawing Basic Perspective / Axo
Perspective drawings aid in the presentation process, allowing the client to "see" the finished product.
• Planning a Furniture Layout
Create a focus, establish an axis, provide traffic patterns to complete successful furniture layouts.
• Harmony and Accessories
Composing a room in a creative and innovative way, concentrating on the finer details – how to combine fabrics, window treatments, flooring, and accessories. "Camouflage" to make a room appear smaller or larger, longer or shorter, wider or narrower. How to decorate a room down to the last vase or coaster.
Module CT01: Colour Theory
• Lessons in Colour
Colour is an extremely important contributory factor when decorating a room. Learn the correct theory and terminology when working with colour.
Mixing colours accurately and using workable colour schemes to enhance an environment.
Colour Psychology has an inherent role to play within a person's environment. An advanced knowledge herein offers the students the ability to create the mood required for special needs. For example children, visually impaired people, insomniacs etc.
Module FT01: Finishes and Treatments
• Materials and Finishes
An introduction to the types of materials and finishes an Interior Decorator may make use of, their properties, suppliers / manufacturers.
• Wall / Partitioning Treatments
An introduction to wall finishes from basic paint to wall paper and various forms of cladding.
• Window treatments
Windows will be amongst the most decorative aspects of Interior Decorating Spaces. The student is trained to select and use all types of treatments – curtains and draperies, Roman and Austrian shades, Venetian and vertical blinds, shutters, valances, and cornices. Which treatment is best for which scenario and how to order materials. Fabrics appropriate to this section are included.
• Flooring Treatments
How to select the right flooring – Fixed flooring and loose flooring.
Included: Marble, quarry tile, mosaic tile, vinyl tile. How to recognise and choose a fine rug – Chinese, Persian, Kilim, Aubusson, Rya, or Berber.
Module FT02: Finishes and Treatments
• Ceiling Treatments
Selecting the right type of product for the ceiling including accessories – cornices.
• Lighting
This unit begins with developing the correct terminology associated with lighting. The role that lighting plays in an interior space, and how to manipulate lighting. An awareness of lighting suppliers and manufacturers are incorporated.
• Furniture
Existing furniture is explored, manufacturers and suppliers visited. Use of the correct type of furniture for an environment are discussed. Fabrics appropriate to this section are included.
• Accessories
"Detail Decorating" becomes extremely important and elements such as door handles, light switches etc are included in this module. Loose objects like vases, paintings, mirrors and wall hangings are explored.
Module HD01: History of Design and Decor
"Period furniture" and Interior Spaces:
American Colonial, Italian, Spanish and Mediterranean. Baroque, Louis XIV, XV, and XVI. Directoire, Empire, Queen Anne, Georgian – Chippendale, Hepplewhite, Sheraton, Adam, Federal. Duncan Phyfe. Victorian, Art Deco, Contemporary – Bauhaus, Scandinavian, Italian, Hi-Tech, Post Modern.
Module SF01: Surface Finishes
Advanced Finishes
Part 01 - Paint Techniques
Part 02 – Mosaics
Module CD01 (2 Modules: one week full-time at Johannesburg or Cape Town branch)
2D CAD • Intro to Computers • Drawing Features • Text and Dimensioning • Plotting • File Management (please book well in advance as there are limited spaces on the course)
OPTIONAL MODULES:
Module BP01 Starting your own Business
Start your own business • Managing Money • Financial Documents • Tax and the Law • Selling your Services (please book well in advance)
Module BP02 Running a Successful Business
Understanding your Financial Situation • Sourcing Finance • Staff & the Law • Tax and the Law • Marketing & Promotion (please book well in advance)
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