Background This course teaches students basic design and decorating principles. It is for those who wish to work on their own as well as for people already working in the interior design industry. This intensive program of lectures, combined with practical design work and factory visits is constructed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the field of interior decorating. Students are trained to have a knowledge and understanding of design elements, concepts and methods, communication (both visual and verbal) and understanding of materials and their use; interior movements and styles; and business studies, including teamwork and leadership.
There will be visits to main fabric showrooms to show students what is available locally. Students are encouraged to develop their own individual design ideas in the production of their main project – the decoration of a small penthouse apartment. The project requires the communication of proposals through plans, sections and-or elevations, 1- and 2-point perspective views, concept and sample boards, and compilation of quotation and contract documents.
On completion of the course students will be competent enough to tackle small projects on their own with confidence and will possess functional understanding of the elements and principles of interior decorating. Students will qualify with the CityVarsity Certificate in Interior Decorating on the basis of their attendance and a written assessment of project work.
Lecturer: Gina Beaumont is a qualified interior designer and has 2 years industry experience. Gina has an unusual ability to see things in perspective; to put the building blocks of a project together; to know instinctively what fits with what – and what does not! She is objective, inquisitive, willing to challenge the status quo and stands her ground issues of fairness. She is also warm, funny and creative.
COURSE OUTLINE • Introduction to Interior Decorating • Elements of design • Theory of colour • Texture and pattern • How to assemble a colour scheme • Floor finishes • Window treatments • Furniture styles • How to accessorize • Paint, and paint techniques • Lighting • Characteristics of textiles and fabric application • Materials • Professionalism in the design field
REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERIOR DECORATING
• Tape measure (5 meters, in millimeters only) • Scale ruler (1:50, 1:20) • Set square • A3 Layout paper • Glue, scissors, clutch pencil (HB), eraser • Black ink fine liner pen. • A3 Tracing paper (optional) • Masking tape • Furniture stencil (1:50) • Good quality colour pencil crayons x 24 • Portfolio bag (optional) • A3 Student drawing board (optional) • Lots of enthusiasm!
The cost of the materials above is approximately R650.00 NB: Some practical classes on Saturdays will require the payment of entrance fees to events such as DECOREX. These field outings will be pre-planned and group rates will be negotiated by the lecturer.
Who should attend? • Enthusiastic and committed candidates who wish to give expression with flair • People interested in design and decorating for personal or industry involvement • Housewives, consultants, stylists, paint effects specialists, estate agents, developers, etc.
Admission requirements • Basic communication skills, art and computer literacy an advantage • A passion for creating beautiful surroundings • A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
Job opportunities • Interior Design • Decorating consulting, styling, and merchandising • Showroom sales and coordination
COURSE INFORMATION
Commencement date 22 June 2010 Code INT210 Days Tuesday and Thursday + (practical on last Saturday of each Month) Duration 12 weeks Time 17:30 – 20:00 Course fee R9000.00
Bookings Call Tanya Nortje on 021-466 6807 /
Charlton Fredericks on 021-466 6808 or
Anthilly Snyder on 021-488 2019
Fax: 021 423-6300, or
Email: Charlton.fredericks@cityvarsity.co.za /
Email: Tanya.nortje@cityvarsity.co.za or
Email: Anthilly.snyder@cityvarsity.co.za
STUDENT SHOWCASE
Staff
Gina Beaumont
COURSE: Interior Decorating
SKILL: Lecturer
Gina Beaumont is a qualified interior designer and has 2 years industry experience. Gina has an unusual ability to see things in perspective; to put the building blocks of a project together; to know instinctively what fits with what – and what does ...
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