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  • Level 4
  • 15 Credits
  • 0.125 EFTS
  • Delivery type:
    Online only
  • Course duration: 16 weeks
  • Course cost:
    $0 NZ Domestic
    $1,374 NZ International
  • Workload - Approximately 10 hours per week
  • Availability
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This online foundations of interior décor course is an introduction to design principles, elements, practices, theories and influences and will prepare learners to effectively contribute to the creation of décor for interior environments

For more information watch the course introduction video below.

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

  • Describe principles, elements and theories of design for interior décor.
  • Discuss how cultural influences and design movements contribute to interior design
  • Discuss the influence of the styles of significant architects and interior designers on interior design

 The course includes

  • Study of the history and theory of design principles and elements for interior décor
  • Study of cultural influences and design movements, including sustainable design
  • Study of precedents and influences of significant architects and interior designers

Assessment

100% internal assessment 

Textbooks

No textbooks are required for this course

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access the course and do your study online, which generally includes reading and doing activities, watching videos, downloading content, and writing and submitting assessments online.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable broadband internet and a data plan

Find out more about online learning

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access will allow you to study online please contact us.

How to apply

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You can study this course as part of any of the programmes listed below.

Click on a tile to go the programme information, including the entry requirements and how many courses you'll need to do to complete the programme.

From there you click 'Apply now' and start your study journey.