Renowned interior stylist Sibella Court, author of several award-winning books, is partnering with Billy Blue College of Design to award scholarships that reduce course fees by half.
The scholarship targets students that have been accepted to Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration, Bachelor of Interior Design (Residential) or Bachelor of Interior Design (Commercial) programs at Billy Blue.
Besides the cost reduction, winners have the chance to be mentored by Sibella for four hours, which can take place either online or in-person at The Society Inc.
Billy Blue College of Design is a part of Torrens University, with three campuses in Ultimo, Melbourne and Fortitude Valley. Billy Blue College is invested in fostering a new wave of interior designers for Australia, which lead to the partnership with Sibella.
Those interested and looking to start their education in September 2022 can send in their application online before 14 August. Applicants will need to prepare a piece of creative work to represent themselves, as well as a short piece of writing explaining the rationale behind the art.
Read Sibella’s announcement of the scholarships and her involvement on her Instagram.
TAFE NSW and furniture design company Stylecraft have joined forces to offer a new First Nations Interior Design Scholarship in 2022 to further encourage Indigenous Australians to join the ever-evolving local design industry.
A TAFE NSW student
With CommSec reporting a 7.4% increase in loans for home renovation in June 2021, and Job Outlook predicting employment in interior design will grow 16.3% over the next five years, it’s the perfect time for aspiring interior designers to start their careers.
The scholarship will cover the full fees for the Bachelor of Interior Design at TAFE NSW Design Centre Enmore, along with providing educational support throughout the studies of the successful applicant.
Stylecraft managing director, Anthony Collins, said the scholarship presented an exciting opportunity for aspiring Indigenous designers to get a head start in the thriving interior design industry.
“Stylecraft has committed to the scholarship program for three years. By 2024, three students will be in the Interior Design stream completing the scholarship program. We will also work with TAFE NSW to identify any internship or mentoring opportunities for scholarship recipients within Stylecraft or industry partners and clients.
A TAFE NSW student
“The ultimate aim of the program is to encourage participation by Indigenous Australians in the interior design profession, and we look forward to contributing to the students’ design journey.”
TAFE NSW Creative and Design Ideation Head of Skills Team, Richard Cass, said the scholarships will be awarded on the basis of study and career potential – including career goals, motivation and creative portfolio.
“The Bachelor of Interior Design allows students to develop practical design skills and learn the theory needed to equip them with a sound understanding of design best practice, both in Australia and internationally,” he said.
“TAFE NSW will ensure that scholarship recipients receive academic support through progressive review and solutions with head teachers, teachers and the Aboriginal Education and Engagement Team.
“TAFE NSW Design Centre Enmore is a purpose-built design studio where students are able to immerse themselves in design. It’s the perfect place to build design skills and get a head start in the booming interior design industry.”
To apply
Students will need to first enrol into the Bachelor of Interior Design course via this link, and through the application process they can apply for the scholarship. The course starts on 14 February and they’re taking applications now up until the course start date.
Interiors Addict is exclusively offer a scholarship to The Decorating School’s signature eCourse Plan Decorate Live. The six-week online eCourse (which usually costs $497) is designed to teach you everything you need to know to design and decorate your home – including how to analyse your space, how to use colour, how to buy and position furniture, how to use pattern, texture and soft furnishings, and so much more.
The lessons include videos, worksheets, PDFs, checklists, buying guides, masterclasses from guest experts, as well as a lots of other goodies. You’ll get the complete Plan Decorate Live eCourse (including all modules and bonuses) plus access to the exclusive Facebook community and private Pinterest boards.
For your chance to win, complete the form below, telling us, in 100 words or less, what your decorating dilemma is and why you want to take part in Plan Decorate Live. Entries close at midnight on Wednesday 1 March 2017.
The course will open for enrolments on 5 March 2017.
We are so excited to be offering the Interiors Addict + inSTUDIO Scholarship (you can read all about it here), where, in partnership with iscd’s brand new inSTUDIO campus, we are offering one lucky reader a full-time design course worth more than $18,000 as well mentoring and work experience with interior designer of the year 2014 Greg Natale and Block judge Darren Palmer! I’m tempted to enter myself, but having just graduated journalism, I think I need a break from studying for now!
With applications closing soon — 5 June — we thought now was the perfect time to have a chat with successful iscd graduate, Manel Daetz. So, if you’re still debating whether to apply, be inspired by Manel and just imagine… if you enter and win, in a few years’ time you could be just like her: living out your dream of being an interior designer. But enough from me, let’s hear from the woman herself.
Manel
What course did you take at iscd?
They had so much to offer I decided to do as many as I could. I did: Certificate VI /Associate Diploma of Colour and Design, Surface & Textile Design, Colour Consulting, Interior Styling and Interior Design.
What did you get out of the courses?
iscd’s continual encouragement to focus on my individual design styles and support me in persuing my creativity as a career was something that shaped my working life immeasurably. The constant opportunities to push our individual creative limits through every project shaped me into the designer that I am today. It was one of the best learning experiences I have had to date. Creatively, it also gave me the technical skills and the ability to experience different areas of design from textiles and surfaces to interiors and furniture.
Manel’s work
When did you graduate and what have you done since?
I graduated in 2001 and worked in the interior design industry in both residential and commercial design and also designed and hand-made furniture. The most recent design adventure that I have embarked on was to become creative director of Henry Corbett & Co. where we work with our clients to design and build their ideal spaces.
What do you think about the Interiors Addict + inSTUDIO Scholarship?
I think that it is a brilliant idea. It allows an up and coming designer to experience and learn from designers in the industry who love and adore the craft. The experience that is gained from that guidance at the start of a person’s career is so valuable and also helps to create great people to work with in the industry.
How vital were your iscd qualifications in getting you to where you are today?
I believe that having the opportunity to start the iscd course at a young age gave me the knowledge, insight and technical ability to launch the exciting career I have today. The encouragement and creative support given to us as students by the educators at iscd was amazing. It is truly a place where your design abilities and natural gifts are encouraged and nurtured.
Today is a very exciting day as I’ve been wanting to offer an Interiors Addict scholarship to a promising young designer for years. I’m delighted to announce that we have partnered with iscd’s brand new inSTUDIO campus to offer one lucky reader a full-time design course worth more than $18,000 as well as money can’t buy mentoring and work experience with interior designer of the year Greg Natale and The Block judge Darren Palmer!
inSTUDIO is a new design school in North Sydney which opened its doors last month for its first intake. Run by iscd, who have been teaching colour and design in Sydney for over three decades, this new campus caters to school leavers who wish to study interior design or for those who are wanting to study full-time or part-time and access VET FEE-HELP. Graduates can choose from exciting career opportunities such as styling, residential or commercial interior design and stage and set design just to name a few.
We are so excited to be able to be able to offer someone this opportunity in partnership with such an established and respected school. We know we have countless aspiring designers, decorators and stylists among our readership and love offering them inspiration through interviews with the best in the business and how-to advice articles. We also give them a free place to advertise their availability for internships and entry level industry positions via our jobs board. But this scholarship really does enable us to go one further!
Greg Natale and I
iscd general manager Lucy Sutherland, says: “We are so thrilled and excited to be offering this wonderful scholarship opportunity in partnership with Interiors Addict. It is such a great program of study with the additional benefit of hands on mentors Greg Natale and Darren Palmer and the industry briefs. What a perfect way to kick start your dream career in the design industry? We can’t wait to welcome the winner to our inSTUDIO campus.”
Darren Palmer. Photo by Jacqui Turk
The new course, nationally accredited MSF50213 Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration, is focused strongly on ensuring that graduates are readily equipped to enter the world of design. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a number of industry briefs and assignments with companies such as Designer Rugs, Temple and Webster and Scentre Group (owners of Westfield). Each class is taught by robustly experienced educators who are all still practicing industry professionals with a wealth of knowledge to share. This is combined with industry excursions and internships to ensure that each student is fully equipped to embark on an exciting new career once they graduate.
inSTUDIO is offering one lucky Interiors Addict reader an exclusive scholarship opportunity. The scholarship includes the Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration (full-time study from August 2015 to July 2016), the opportunity to be an inSTUDIO ambassador, one-on-one mentoring from Greg and Darren and the chance to see their work featured here on Interiors Addict.
