With immense global urbanisation, never before has interior design offered so many opportunities to change the way people live. In the LCI Melbourne Interior Design program, you will develop the conceptual, theoretical and technical knowledge required to excel in a career where place and people meet, in a diverse range of private, public, residential and commercial environments. 

Students will learn how to conceptualise, develop, and produce dynamic and engaging spaces in various sectors of the built environment. The course explores the varied facets of interior design, from designing spaces with a view to specific industries, such as display suites for Residential design, to catering to specific demographics, such as modifying spaces to accommodate special user needs. 

Our course also prepares students for contemporary careers in a connected world. Students will explore sustainable design through consideration of natural textiles, energy-efficient materials, and ergonomic design. They will also learn how to style, shoot and promote their work, with a focus on understanding the impact of social media in interior design and developing skills such as communicating design concepts and styling flat lays for Instagram.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Understand and appreciate a client’s needs and resulting space requirements 
• Identify and address spatial and function needs for interiors Integrate research and technical specifications into the design process 
• Understand and design for residential and commercial space needs
• Appreciate and apply key concepts in sustainability 
• Understand style and trend forecasting in the design process.

APPLYING

LCI Melbourne admits students through a number of pathways, not just on the basis of school results. Our two main entry routes are Academic Entry and Creative Entry. 

• Academic Entry is based on an ATAR score, or previous higher education or vocational education
• Creative Entry is based on a portfolio or work experience, and an interview

CLASSES & FACILITIES

• We have small classes, generally no more than 18
• We also have state of the art facilities, including industry-standard computing equipment and software

POSSIBLE CAREERS

• Interior Designer
• Set Designer
• Rendering Artist
• Exhibition Designer
• Interior Stylist
• Visual Merchandiser
• Design Consultant

COURSE LENGTH

• 2 years with 3 trimesters per year

WORK BASED PLACEMENTS

The Professional Studies units of the Bachelor of Design Arts ensure students secure industry placements to enhance their skills and experience - giving them an edge when they graduate. Work experience in the design industry can include placements at:

• Architectural practices
• Interior design companies 
• With individual stylists

I'M INTERESTED

If this sounds like the perfect course for you then you can check out more information by downloading the course guide or asking us a question and someone will be in touch to help you out!