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Décor and Design Studies


What is Décor and Design Studies?


The Décor and Design industry is a very exciting and ever changing field that offers countless opportunities for people with creative and technical abilities. All designs – whether it’s an interior space, a garden, a model in a photograph, or a webpage – work on the same principles, as the designer needs to analyse factors such as lighting, structural elements, available resources, customer needs, etc. to bring out the best in that particular design.


Designers need to first envision the end product and then carefully plan elements like the layout and materials that will be used. Their purpose is therefore to transform a space into something their clients would appreciate or to create a visual display that optimises all the positive features of the elements it contains.

 

 
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Why should I study Décor and Design Studies?

 

Décor and Design Studies is ideal for someone who does not like a fixed routine and prefers to do a job that’s not repetitive or becomes a habit. Designing is possibly the most creative career out there, as you’ll always need to create something new and fresh. You’ll also have a lot of power and creative input, as you’ll be in charge of transforming spaces, both indoors and outdoors, or creating digital images from your own designs.

 


Since trends change continuously, this field is very dynamic and you should be able to adapt to varying styles. Décor and Design Studies would also open the door to countless entrepreneurial opportunities, so you’ll be able to live out your ideas in your own grand designs!

 

 
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What jobs will I be able to do with this qualification?

It is very rewarding to work in the Décor and Design industry. There are so many different fields you can look into and every day offers something new. You can decide whether you want to work for a company or start your own décor and design business.


Have a look at the following career options available for you:

 

 

 

  • Décor

 

 

Professional interior designer

Shop window displays

Hotel décor

Office décor

Shopping centre décor

 

 

  • Photography

 

 

Photographer for décor magazines

Photographer on a décor TV program set

Compile your own book with décor images

 

 

  • Computerised designing

 

 

Create artistic CAD drawings for interiors

Illustrate new interior decorating options for clients

Start your own décor and design page on the web

 

 

 

 

As you can see, there are MANY career options available in the field of Décor and Design!

 

 
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What Décor and Design courses does College SA offer?


College SA offers the following Décor and Design courses:


Interior Decorating and Design

Digital Photography

Flash CS5 Basic

Flash CS5 Advanced (Including Basic)Flash CS5 Advanced (Including Basic)

Dreamweaver CS5 Basic

Dreamweaver CS5 Advanced (Including Basic)

Windows SharePoint - Level 1

Combo: Windows SharePoint Levels 1 and 2

Expressions for Web Basic

Expressions for Web Advanced [Including Basic]

SharePoint 2007 Designer Basic

SharePoint 2007 Designer Advanced

Photoshop CS5 Basic

Photoshop CS5 Advanced (Including Basic)


Certification in Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) – Adobe Rich Media Communication
using Flash


Certification in Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) – Adobe Video Communication
Studies using Premier

 


Certification in Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) – Adobe Visual Communication
Studies using Photoshop

 


Certification in Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) – Adobe Web Communication
Studies using Dreamweaver

 


Certification in Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) - Design Specialist
Studies

 


Certification in Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) - Video Specialist
Studies

 


Certification in Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) - Web Specialist
Studies

 


Master Certifications - CS Design Master

 


Master Certifications - CS Web Master

 


Master Certifications - CS Video Master