UndergraduateArchitecture
Associate Degree in Interior Decoration and Design
RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Associate Degree in Interior Decoration and Design at RMIT University explores practical and theoretical decoration and design frameworks for creating innovative interior concepts and proposals. Underpinned by sustainable practices in the planning and specification of interior structures, there is a strong focus on materials and surface treatments, furnishings, and colour and lighting solutions to create aesthetic and functional spaces in residential and commercial environments. Projects give students the opportunity to work directly with industry. Assignments are live industry briefs. It is taught in Melbourne.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Year 1 You'll study residential briefs to develop your understanding of: architectural views space planning colour materials furnishings decorative arts and contemporary interior style. Visual technology and communication skills underpin the presentation aspects of working as a designer/decorator. You will work with computer-aided design (CAD)
- Photoshop and other industry-standard software. Year 2 You will deepen your knowledge of residential and commercial briefs. Sustainability underpins the approach to all projects including lighting
- soft furnishings
- colour
- interior building materials and techniques. You'll develop your 3D visualisation and modelling skills to produce detailed and accurate spatial documentation. You'll also hone your presentation skills in design practice studios for both concept and finished presentations and engage with experienced professionals through the industry-mentoring program
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Prerequisites: Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in English other than EAL; or a study score of at least 23 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent studies . 2026 ATAR* The lowest selection rank plus any adjustment factors to receive an offer for semester 1 2026 for each stream are as follows: Plan/Packaged Pathway detail ATAR* Associate Degree in Interior Decoration and Design Range of criteria Packaged Pathway AD020PATH1 Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours) via Associate Degree in Interior Decoration and Design Range of criteria Rankings and adjustment factors Entry to this course is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on the assessment of their selection task. Selection task All applicants must submit the selection task Applicants who are seeking admission on the basis of an approv
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