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Get almost $600 off Coco Republic Design School’s evening styling course

Post author By Jen Bishop
Post date February 26, 2015
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Sponsored by Coco Republic Design School

If, like so many of our readers, you dream of becoming an interior stylist, Coco Republic’s Styling Savvy 301 course, starting again next month, could be just the place to start or to work out if it’s for you. Running over 14 weeks, one evening class per week, it’s perfect for anyone who works full-time and finds it hard to study with their other commitments. It will also gain you TAFE credits.

You’ll learn the secrets of successful styling from Coco Republic’s creative directors and by the time you complete the course, you’ll be able to source, assess and recommend products for interior decoration projects with ease. This is a great introduction into the world of interior styling where you’ll be given a real client brief to answer, the results of which you can show off in your portfolio.

The campus is in a unique position being right next door to the Coco Republic showroom, allowing you to see the most beautiful products in action. This course gains TAFE credit: MSFID3001, MSFID3002 and SIRXMER202.

Classes start on 12 March 2015 and run every Thursday from 6-to-9pm until 11 June 2015.

The 14-week on-campus course costs $2,950 (including GST) but our readers get 20% off if they book by 8 March, bringing the cost down to $2,360. This course is also offered online.

Course Overview

Styles & current trends
 Applying the elements & principles of design
Creating moodboards
Concept development
 The design process
 Mind mapping
Colour & colour psychology
Lighting displays
 Analysing a client brief
Sketching plan layouts
 Coordinating products & finishes
Concept presentation, product selection & developing a schedule
Major Project: Styling a retail display

SPECIAL OFFER

Interiors Addict readers can get 20% off this and any Coco Republic Design School course (on campus or online) until 8 March 2015. To take advantage of this offer you must book via email or phone and mention Interiors Addict.

Coco Republic Design School is at 24 O’Riordan Street Alexandria NSW 2015. Phone 1300 323 171 or email [email protected] for further information.

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Is studying design on your list for 2014?

Post author By Jen Bishop
Post date January 9, 2014

Coco Republic Design School have just released their new courses for the first half of 2014. If studying decorating or styling is one of your New Year Resolutions, why not check them out?

There’s everything from one-day masterclasses to 12-month TAFE-accredited courses. Study is in Sydney’s Alexandria, but they also have a number of online courses.

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Coco Republic Design School goes beyond Sydney with online courses

Post author By Jen Bishop
Post date March 15, 2013
3 Comments on Coco Republic Design School goes beyond Sydney with online courses

Student Lisa Quinn-Schofield and her children

Coco Republic Design School, in partnership with Design Centre Enmore (Sydney Institute TAFE) has launched a new way to study interior design. It offers students nationally accredited qualifications in Interior Decoration Essentials 101 or Colour for Interiors 401, in an online learning environment specifically designed to accommodate time-poor, interstate and international students.

Mum of two and self-confessed interiors addict Lisa Quinn-Schofield, from WA, is one of the first to enrol. “When I found out the Coco Republic Design School had moved online, I could not wait to get started,” she said.

“As a young mum balancing the daily demands of two little ones, plus a part-time job, the online course allows me to log in late at night or whenever I have a free moment.

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Coco Republic Design School goes online for those outside of Sydney

Post author By Jen Bishop
Post date December 7, 2012

It’s been in the works behind the scenes for a long time so it was good to hear Coco Republic Design School will launch its first online courses in January.

Want to study but cannot find the time or live too far away to make it to Coco’s Sydney studios? This initative by Coco Republic Design School and Design Centre Enmore, offers accredited learning online in a flexible and dynamic new learning environment.

Two of the school’s courses are currently available: Interior Decoration Essentials and Colour for Interiors. Interior Decoration Essentials will cost $1,750 ($1,000 less than attending the course in person) and if you book before 21 December, there’s an early bird rate of $1,575.00.

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Guest post: Learn the business side of interiors

Post author By Guest Poster
Post date August 25, 2012

Donna Allen is teaching ISCD's course about managing a design business

Although the allure of a career in interiors can often seem glamorous (with The Block and Million Dollar Decorators inspiring us to either start sketching or grab a hammer), in reality it can be a tough game if you don’t have a head for possibly the most important part: managing the business. Donna Allen, educator of a newly revamped Business Mentoring Program run by the ISCD (International School of Colour & Design), explains the pros and pitfalls of a life in design, and how to forge ahead with the right take on getting the numbers right.

“Starting a business in any industry is tough and requires a lot of hard work,” explains Donna. “The statistics for small business start-ups aren’t always inspiring but, with the right information, support and planning, it is definitely possible to improve the odds of success.” One of the things Donna makes a point to cover is the actual time spent on design as opposed to managing the essentials of a business. “I always clarify to students that, on average, only 20% of your time will be in the creative space actually designing. The remaining 80% will be managing the business with all that that entails – sales, marketing, finance, planning, technology etc. The aim of the Business Mentoring Program is to provide students with the skills, knowledge and resources to successfully manage the business side of a new creative venture.”

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