AIEAIEAIEInterior Designand Decor Certification

Duration: Full Time • 10 months (2 x 4 hour Sessions/Week, class times are between 08:30 – 12:00 or 12:30 – 16:00), Plus 6 hours research and project based work.• All hours are achieved via your study duration at the institute and project-based assignments.

*Sessions will be grouped together to lower cost of traveling, however, in some cases classes may not follow this convention and schedules are subject to change.

Online • Online = 10 Months (Online live Q&A classes, once/week, 17:00 - 18:00) • Hours are obtained through a combination of live virtual Q&A sessions, pre-recorded video lectures and project-based tasks.

Overview

This course will give students an introduction to the principles used in Interior Design.Interior design is the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space. As an interior designer will allow the student to plan, research, coordinates, and manages such projects

Features & Benefits • Graduates will be introduced to the field of Interior Design and will be covering the skills and knowledge required to operate in this industry.• They will have a solid grasp of the design process from concept through to construction of a simple project. This will include an introduction to Draughting conventions for both presentational sketching (hand and computer generated) as well as construction drawings. • A background into the history of design and the various periods of design found in art as well as architecture will be covered to give the students a foundation in the different phases of design through history.• Graduates are also introduced to basic properties of materials to ensure efficient application of the most appropriate materials in their design decisions. • Graduates will also be introduced to industry standard software used in the industry and assistance in using these effectively will be given during class sessions.• Design thinking is integrated throughout the program to prepare students to solve problems innovatively and responsibly.

Admission Requirements • Students are expected to have passed matric or the equivalent (this requirement can be waived in special circumstances). • Although subject choice will not detract from qualification entry, the subjects Mathematics and English are an advantage. • Students should also have passed Matric maths at a minimum level of 60%. Students who did not achieve 60% in maths will be required to write a Concept Interactive “Entrance Assessment”. Please contact a student advisor for more information. • Students should be able to use basic computer applications and thus should have basic computer literacy. If this is not the case, proof of training in basic computer literacy will be required in order to be eligible for this course.

Mode of Delievery Full Time / Part Time / Online

Articulation Options On successful completion of this qualification, you can articulate into the following:

• National Certificate: Project Management

What you get This programme is designed to provide the student with multiple certificates and qualifications, both locally and internationally recognised by industry for maximum employability.  

On completion the student will earn:   Interior Design and Decor Certificate Autodesk Certified Training Centre Certificate for each Autodesk course completed. Adobe Certificate for each Adobe course completed.

For more information, please contact a student advisor:

Gauteng: 011 262 5115 l Cape Town: 021 000 0462info@aie.ac l www.aie.ac

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Career Options

As part of our commitment to helping you find a job after graduation, we go a step above by preparing you with networking techniques, a professional resume, and interviewing techniques so you have what you need to succeed.Career opportunities for graduates of this degree have been identified in entry-level positions in:

• Interior Design• Furniture Design• Exhibition Design• Lighting Design• Kitchen Design• Rendering/Visualization Specialist

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Study Kit

Your study kit is included in your fees and will contain:

• Free WIFI (10GB/Month, On Campus only). • Electronic study guides and textbook for online students. • A prescribed textbook list and a recommended reading list will be issued to face to face students. • Orientation kit including: Student Card, Welcome Letter, and Getting Started Guide. • Access to our myAcademy student portal and student support team via phone, email and tickets. 

Regulatory Information

AIE (Academic Institute of Excellence) has been granted provisional registration as a private college in terms of Section 31(3) of the CET Act and Regulation 12(4), with registration number 2018/FE07/003 for a period of three years.

Design Process• Deals with design principles and elements.• Design process

Design Application• Deals with the technical side of making your design work including technical drawings.

Entrepreneurship and Business Management• Principles of Entrepreneurship. Business management and start-up. • Introduction to contracts and contract law. Research methodology

Materials and Construction• Deals with the different material and fabric properties (both technical and aesthetic)

Visual Communication• Presentation Skills (sketching – presentations boards etc)

Computer Applications• Software: AutoCAD; Revit and Photoshop and Fusion 360

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Design Process• Deals with design principles and elements.• Design process

Design Application• Deals with the technical side of making your design work including technical drawings.

Materials and Construction• Deals with the different material and fabric properties (both technical and aesthetic)

Visual Communication• Presentation Skills (sketching – presentations boards etc)

Computer Applications• Software: AutoCAD; Revit and Photoshop and Fusion 360

Critical Studies• History of design and art. Focus is on understanding the different design periods and their design philosophies.

Curriculum

Salaries & SkillsSALARIES (ANNUAL)

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Interior Design R95,668 - R296,824

Kitchen Design R71,433 - R248,752

Lighting Design R52,138 - R334,976

Interior Design £17,653 - £35,423

Kitchen Design £15,123 - £30,157

Lighting Design £18,297 - £37,096