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If you are interested in learning more about interior design through
formalised study, there are a number of design courses available around
New Zealand.
If you are a design or colour course provider in New Zealand or Australia
and would like your course added to this page, please email
us. We will contact you and arrange for your site to be added. Please
email us if you have not had a response within 10 working days.
Open Polytechnic
The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand offers an Interior
Design and Decorating Course that allows you to study at home. The
course is taught by Sylvia Sandford who is renowned for her interior
design abilities.
Australian College of Interior Decor - Distance Education
If your job is just not as exciting as it used to be then you might
need a change. Something creative in your life! With that our design,
colour, renovation and decorating courses can help. Help colour your
life!
With 17 years experience in decoration, colour and design we know how
to teach our subject. ACID is a registered, accredited, award winning
college who offer the best of customer service to our students. Our
college is ever changing and offering new courses constantly, new programs
for our students, new resources, notes, websites, procedures and products.
With daily enrolments you can start the day you receive your package.
As soon as tomorrow, you could begin studying how to be an Interior
Decorating Consultant, Designer, Colour Consultant or studying one of
our shorter 10-15 week courses that help you to complete those long
overdue renovations.
Distance courses include:
Stage 1 in Interior Decoration (1 yr), Certificate 4 in Interior Decoration
(2.5 yrs), Certificate 2 in 3D Drawing (20 wks), Diploma of Interior
Decoration (3 Yrs) and Advanced Diploma of Interior Design (5 yrs).
Colour Your Home, Decorating Like Professionals, Designing Your Kitchen,
Design Your Own Home, Period Decorating and Visual Merchandising.
Look for yourself at www.corcollege.com.au
and see how we can make your new career happen! Or call for a free package
+61-2 96540085 or email info@corcollege.com.au
or registrar@corcollege.com.au
Charnwood Interior Design Course
If you're in the process of building a home, refurbishing or considering
Interior Design as a career this 6 week evening course is definitely
for you! Compiled and presented by Pauline Lattey, the Charnwood Interior
Design Course has proved very popular since its introduction in 1996.
The course contains all the basic guidelines of Interior Design from
the house plan stage, floor treatments, walls and window treatments,
fabric design, through to the psychology of colour, kitchens, lighting,
style and accessories.
Working as a designer for over 25 years, backed up by a diploma in
Professional Interior Design, a certificate in Kitchen design recognised
by the NZBKA and two years on the council of the Designers Institute
of NZ, Pauline is able to bring the latest trends and ideas to her course.
This Design Course is held from Taupo to Wellington. On completion
of the Charnwood Interior Design Course a Certificate is presented.
For more information phone Pauline 06 354 6444, visit latteydesign.co.nz
or email pauline@latteydesign.co.nz.
CPIT (Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology)
Design It, Colour It, Change It...
Picture yourself as an Interior Décor Advisor or an Interior
Design Consultant? Now is the time to pursue it with the CPIT School
of Art & Design. We offer
fantastic industry relevant courses that will equip you with the knowledge
and skills to tastefully transform a variety of buildings and spaces.
Programmes include:
- Certificate in Interior Décor (CPIT, Christchurch)
- Diploma in Interior Design - Residential (CPIT, Christchurch)
- Part Time short courses in Interior Décor (CPIT, Christchurch)
- Full time and part time options are available. Whether you want
a qualification, require a stepping stone to move into architectural
design or are simply looking to expand your creativity, these programmes
will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need.
Find out more by calling us today 0800 24 24 76 or visit our
website.
Design & Arts College
The Design & Arts College aim to provide the highest quality tertiary
education in the creative fields that provide the platform for career
success. See the Design
& Arts College website for more information on their courses.
Designworx
Learn Design Elements to create a home you love... IN ONE DAY!
The Designworx One Day Interior Design Workshop will help you translate
your vision into reality, by learning functional Design Solutions to
create spaces you will love. In the workshop you will
- Learn the elements of design that make a colour scheme work
- Create, and take home your own Colour Scheme (Value $325.00 + GST)
- Learn about drapery and upholstery fabrics
- Purchase fabrics at below retail prices
- Order free paint swatches through Designworx
- Take home gift pack - includes Resene fandeck and colour wheel
- Receive Referral Vouchers for excellent tradespeople
Designworx run workshops regularly. Please call 09 445 1098 or visit
our website www.designworxnz.co.nz
EIT Hawkes Bay - Bachelor of Visual Art & Design
The Bachelor programme stresses an inter-media and multidisciplinary
approach to learning. This allows a unique opportunity for you to explore
your creative talents in a broad range of traditional and contemporary
media and technologies whilst focusing on your specialist direction.
These facilities are supplemented by other workshops in the Arts section,
particularly Video Production and Fashion.
After three years of successful study graduates will be awarded the
EIT Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design. Career opportunities in the
Visual Arts and Design industry include: interior design, furniture
design, freelance graphics, designing web pages for the Internet, interactive
CD-ROM, computer graphics, illustration, video, 3-D rendering, as well
as the traditional visual creative arts such as painting, sculpture,
printmaking and crafts; for example small object design.
See www.eit.ac.nz for more information.
Janet Scard Design and Paint Finishes
Learn paint finish techniques for walls, furniture and accessories or
take part in glass painting classes for glassware, mirrors, china and
tiles. All classes are held at Selwyn College, Kohimarama, Auckland
on Saturdays.
For more information contact Selwyn Community Education (09) 521 9623.
Or learn the basics of interior design or paint finish in a six week
interior design course with an emphasis on colour, and a four week course
focused on paint finish. All classes are held at night at MacLeans College
in Bucklands Beach, Auckland.
For more information contact Yvonne O'Brien at MacLeans College (09)
535 2620 ext.885.
Nanette Cameron School of Interior Design
With thirty-five years of history, the Nanette Cameron School of
Interior Design is well recognised throughout the design industry and
has instilled an understanding and appreciation of design in more than
three thousand students. The philosophy of the two year course (with
optional third year) is to broaden the cultural background of students
and provide knowledge and confidence to create a beautiful, personal
and satisfying home environment. Individuality is encouraged in the
course. See the Te
Tuhi website for more information.
NKBA (National Kitchen & Bathroom Association (NZ) Inc) Training
Courses
It is the goal of the NKBA to lead and maintain an educated workforce
resulting in a higher level of professionalism in the kitchen and bathroom
industry of New Zealand.
Courses are available in modular form enabling progressive skills development.
Modules focus on everything from evolution of kitchen and bathroom design
through to design and colour - preparing colour boards and the use of
electronic software in design. Each course is supported with a comprehensive
NKBA training manual.
For more information contact Marykate Coles,
Education NKBA,
PO Box 2825,
Haitaitai,
Wellington.
Ph: 04 3861855.
email: education@nkba.org.nz.
Peta Tearle Colour Design
Since 1989 Peta Tearle has been working with paint as the fastest way
to change the feel of a room, her site-specific specialist painting
narrows the gap between wall special effects and art. Peta's Colour
Design course (available as 4 modules) examines theories of colour,
colour forecasting, colour practitioners, the development of interior
and exterior colour schemes and much more. It provides students with
the knowledge, tools and inspiration to develop successful colour schemes
with confidence. Students have an opportunity to identify and translate
personal needs into colour design solutions. See the Te
Tuhi website for more information.
Serena’s Image – Interior Decorating
Learn about décor, colour and style, advanced interior decorating
and design covering everything from colour psychology and harmony to
textiles, floor plans and much more, all taught by Serena Keenan who
has been teaching on the subject since 1992.
For more information and to enroll visit www.serenasimage.com.
SIT – Certificate in Interior Décor
If you enjoy working with colours and textures in your home – or
even rearranging the furniture for a new look – then the Certificate
in Interior Design may be the programme for you. The Certificate
in Interior Décor is a Level 4, 120 credit, programme that provides
students with the skills and knowledge required for employment or further
training in the interior décor or interior design sectors.
The theoretical and practical skills taught in this qualification
reflect the diverse range of skills required to work in the sector,
particularly in the areas of:
- Design fundamentals and process
- Textile knowledge and selection of furnishings
- Presentation, space planning and model techniques
- Design project and product design
- Business skills and professional practice
South Institute of Technology’s Flexible Delivery programme enables
you to study at home either part time or full time. You will also
have access to your own online facilitators and access to supplemental
learning materials.
For more information, or an enrolment pack, contact Southern Institute
of Technology on 0800 SIT2LRN (0800 748 257) or free fax on 0800 SITFAX
(0800 748 329). Email sit2lrn@sit.ac.nz.
Terry Lobb Colour and Design
Terry Lobb teaches a six week course in Interior Design in Wanganui,
touching on all aspects of design with an emphasis on colour and putting
the complete colour scheme together. The course is designed for homeowners
who want to learn a little more about their homes and making them more
comfortable.
Telephone: (Office) 06 343 1044; (Mobile): 025 602 3298
Fax: 06 343 1043
Email: lobb@xtra.co.nz
The Interior Design Institute
Already proven in the UK, USA and Australia, this online Diploma course
in Interior Design has now been launched in New Zealand.
Learn about architectural history, the use of colour and other design
elements, planning a design project, setting up a business and dealing
with clients as you complete 12 in-depth modules and interactive assignments.
Study in your own time and at your own pace, as you gain the knowledge
and skills required to develop and implement a design brief. Suitable
for anyone who works in the design-related industry, is passionate about
design or wants to build the foundation for a new business.
For further information, visit our website at www.theinteriordesigninstitute.co.nz
and request a Prospectus.
Unitec New Zealand
Unitec New Zealand offers a range of programmes in the areas of painting,
décor and interior design – Certificate
in Applied Technology (Interior Décor), National
Certificate in Painting and the Bachelor
of Design and Visual Arts (Interior Design).
Our Interior Décor and Interior and Spatial Concepts programmes
are designed for people who either are or would like to be a decorative
artist, display artist, interior design assistant, interior design merchandise
purchaser, kitchen salesperson and designer, retail design and display
assistant or manager, retail salesperson, visual merchandiser, kitchen/bathroom
designer or spatial designer.
The certificate is a one year programme and the Bachelors are 3 years.
If you have an apprenticeship with the Painting and Decorating Industry
Training Organisation and want to further your knowledge and skills
the National Certificate in Painting is designed for you. It will help
you improve your understanding of how to carry out painting and decorating
work in a safe and professional manner. You’ll become more knowledgeable
about spray techniques, wall coverings, industrial coatings and specialised
coatings, and increase your knowledge of current practices in the painting
and decorating industry.
The Bachelor of Design (Interior) provides you with the skills to work
on a range of projects within the interior design industry, from the
interior of buildings to stage and screen designs, exhibitions, events,
transportation and installation. You could end up working in the following
roles; designer for film, TV, theatre, designer for museum exhibits,
exhibition and event designer, interior designer (retail, commercial,
domestic).
Waiariki Institute
The Waiariki Institute offer a Certificate in Interior Design, a one
year comprehensive course covering the basic generic skills and knowledge
needed to work in the exciting and creative world of interior design.
See the Waiariki
Institute website for more information on their courses. View
course brochure (pdf).
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