Module 1. Elements and Principles of Design
Topic 1: Identify the elements of design when planning schemes for interior decoration
Topic 2: Understand the categories and types of line design and how they impact a room
Topic 3: Discuss the principles of design and how they affect interior decoration
Topic 4: Explain the basis of environmentally sustainable design and how it should be considered
Topic 5: Make use of tools, contacts and references for research

Module 2. Colour Planning and Effects
Topic 1: Define colour and discuss the functional and decorative use of colour
Topic 2: Identify and name the colours of the spectrum and explain the purpose of the colour wheel
Topic 3: Use the colour atlas and organise colour groups to produce harmonious colour schemes for interiors
Topic 4: Plan functional and decorative schemes with colour
Topic 5: Understand how colour impacts psychology
Topic 6: Explain how interior lighting affects colour in a room

Module 3. Basic Plans and Drawing
Topic 1: Communicate by means of drawing
Topic 2: Identify symbols and drawing terms
Topic 3: Interpret basic plans, drawings and specifications
Topic 4: Produce a freehand sketch of a room
Topic 5: Take measurements and produce a drawing of a floor plan to scale
Topic 6: Understand the basics of working with space
Topic 7: Discuss different design approaches for interiors

Module 4. Furnishing and Decorative Finishes
Topic 1: Select visual examples of period homes and present with information that clearly supports the example
Topic 2: Prepare a colour scheme for the interior of a period home
Topic 3: Select samples of paint for application to a period home
Topic 4: Recommend wallpaper for application to a period home
Topic 5: Recommend an interior decoration for a contemporary home
Topic 6: Use a software program to add furnishings and decorative finishes to interiors

Module 5. Planning a Decorative Colour Scheme for a Client
Topic 1: Discuss the factors involved in planning a decorative colour scheme for a client
Topic 2: Explain the importance of communication in the client relationship
Topic 3: Understand the basics of setting up a home business
Topic 4: Take a client briefing and prepare a client questionnaire
Topic 5: Plan and recommend an interior decoration scheme for a client
Topic 6: Present a proposal to a client for an interior decoration scheme
Topic 7: Prepare an action plan for further development