WELCOME TO MERCER The only school in Australia that focuses exclusively on styling, interior design and decoration.

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2 WELCOME TO MERCER The only school in Australia that focuses exclusively on styling, interior design and decoration.

3 2 WELCOME from Diane Bergeron OUR COURSES 18 CONTENTS 5 OUR PHILOSOPHY Education through inspiration 6 DESIGN FOR MIRABEL 9 MEET THE ADVISORY BOARD 13 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TRIP Los Angeles & New York INTERIOR DECORATION RETAIL SERVICES 20 INTERIOR DECORATION 22 DIPLOMA OF INTERIOR DESIGN AND DECORATION 24 ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF INTERIOR DESIGN 27 SHORT COURSES 36 INTERNATIONAL LECTURE SERIES 39 STUDY OPTIONS and more information PROJECT STUDIO MASTER CLASSES 1

4 Hello and welcome to Mercer School of Interior Design. Having spent the past twenty-five years designing and decorating innovative interiors around the world, I ve learned the importance of a global approach to design. As the founder and director of Mercer, I m thrilled to be able to share my passion for interior design with students while offering them a more cultivated approach to the field. Our school the only one in Australia that focuses exclusively on styling, interior design, and decoration teaches you the art, business, and essential skills necessary to prepare you for a successful career in the industry. As the industry continues to evolve, we re committed to exposing our students to the latest insights and methods of its leading innovators. Mercer encourages an international perspective that values diversity. By combining a fresh look at design education with the industry s latest technology, my hope is to give each of our students the opportunity to develop their own unique aesthetic and career path. I look forward to welcoming you, Diane Bergeron Director / Founder 2 3

5 OUR PHILOSOPHY Education through inspiration. At the Mercer School of Interior Design, we approach design education differently. In addition to providing all of the essential skills for a successful career in design, we challenge our students to think beyond the latest trends by providing them with the tools they need to discover their own unique design aesthetic. With an exclusive focus on Interior Design, Decoration and Styling our nationally accredited courses and master classes are developed and taught by the industry s leading innovators. Furthermore, our studio-style spaces and small class sizes guarantee that our students receive the first-hand guidance they need for a successful future in the field. Whether you choose to study online or our studio style campus Mercer s goal is to deliver an exceptional standard of design education for all of it s students. 5

6 Design for Mirabel is an ongoing philanthropic endeavour of Diane Bergeron and the Mercer School of Interior Design. The inaugural Design for Mirabel event launched as a benefit that showcases ten of Australia s finest interior designers. After meeting with Jane Rowe, founder of the Mirabel Foundation, Diane Bergeron wanted to use her connections and expertise to support the cause. Feeling that the design industry could afford to give back to the community, the Mirabel Foundation seemed like the perfect choice as they work to make better homes for children. The Mirabel Foundation is the only organisation in Australia supporting children that have been orphaned or abandoned due to parental addiction to illegal drugs. The Mirabel Foundation currently supports over 1200 children throughout Victoria and New South Wales, most of whom are now in the care of extended family (kinship care). The Mirabel Foundation believes that every child deserves a childhood and works to restore a child s sense of self-worth, belonging and hope for the future so that they may reach their full potential as young adults. Since the launching event, Design for Mirabel is an ongoing fundraising project that brings together design luminaries in order to build Mirabel s Hope HQ. Mirabel s Hope HQ will be a new home for the staff as well as a drop-in centre for kids. This new building will allow the Mirabel Foundation to host events for the Mirabel children and provide a place for carers to stay overnight. Diane is in discussion with potential architects in relation to the project and is also welcoming suppliers to be involved with this special cause. Australian House and Garden will be offering their ongoing support as our official media partner. All funds raised by Design for Mirabel go directly to building a house for the Mirabel Foundation. Design for Mirabel will continue to raise funds by hosting an annual gala and creating an online platform through the Mercer School of Interior Design Website. Design for Mirabel s online platform will offer unique gifts and experiences for every budget year round. Gifts and experiences will fall under four categories: Interior Design & Decoration Travel Food & Wine Entertainment What will make the Design for Mirabel online platform unique is the way that it connects the design community with tangible, meaningful ways to give back. Whether treating yourself or someone else to one of the gifts on offer, not only do you benefit, but your donation grows two-fold as the staff and kids at The Mirabel Foundation are closer to getting their new house. Design for Mirabel provides our students with a project to give back to their community through design, exemplifying the Mercer ethos. We are excited at the evolution of Design for Mirabel and look forward to raising enough funds to build the Mirabel Foundation a new home helping them to further realise their goal. JANE ROWE, FOUNDER OF THE MIRABEL FOUNDATION 6 7

7 OUR ADVISORY BOARD Learning from the best. At the Mercer School of Interior Design we truly believe in learning from the best. We ve curated a group of luminaries from the design industry. These individuals exemplify BOB CADRY DAVID CLARK the future of our students and are hallmarks of what extraordinary design is. Owner and Rug Extraordinaire of Cadry s. SYDNEY & MELBOURNE Former editor-in-chief of Vogue Living and author. SYDNEY MICHELLE ADAMS ADELAIDE BRAGG PETER DUNHAM LISA GREEN Co-Founder of Lonny magazine. Former Editor-in-chief of Domino magazine. NEW YORK Founder and director of Adelaide Bragg and associates. MELBOURNE Award winning interior and textile designer. Owner of Hollywood at Home. LOS ANGELES Editor-in-chief of Australian House & Garden. SYDNEY 8 9

8 THOMAS HAMEL ROBYN HOLT SUSANNA SALK ANNA SPIRO Founder of Thomas Hamel & Associates. Author of Residence. SYDNEY Former CEO of Conde Nast Russia. Co-Founder of Monocle magazine. SYDNEY Author and contributing editor at Elle Decor, and House & Garden magazine. NEW YORK Interior designer and owner of Black & Spiro. Author of Absolutely Beautiful Things. BRISBANE For full biographies, please visit our website at mercer.edu.au MARY MCDONALD GREG NATALE BRENDAN WONG Interior and Product Designer. Author of Interiors: The Allure of Style. LOS ANGELES Award winning Interior Designer and author of A Tailored Interior. SYDNEY Award winning interior designer. SYDNEY 10 11

9 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TRIP Los Angeles & New York The Mercer international student trip to New York and Los Angeles is curated by our founder & director Diane Bergeron and Michelle Adams founder of Lonny and former editor of Domino magazine. This trip will provide students with access to renowned interior designers, behind the scene tours of premier interior publication houses and visits to exclusive industry showrooms. Each iteration of this trip is a unique experience and embodies Mercer s global approach to education. The annual student trip is optional and spaces are limited. For more information visit our website at 13

10 PROJECT STUDIO At the Mercer School of Interior Design we aspire to offer unequalled opportunities that put our students in control of their future. We are thrilled to introduce a new and exciting opportunity. With the participation of leading industry suppliers and our media partners, Project Studio is an annual student experience designed by our founder and director Diane Bergeron that delivers a realistic, hands-on approach to design education. While working on Project Studio, students are given the chance to go beyond collaborating on a project by designing a residential space for a real client. Chosen by a panel of judges, the winning submission will be styled, photographed and published in Australian House and Garden magazine! It is truly a unique and invaluable experience for students to gain exposure to real industry practices. CLASSIC CONTEMPORARY CUSTOM 14 15

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12 Certificate III IN INTERIOR DECORATION RETAIL SERVICES {MSF31013} This course will welcome you into the exciting AREAS OF FOCUS ACCREDITED UNITS OF STUDY world of professional styling by providing you with the fundamental skills necessary to become an interior stylist. In addition to exploring elements of photography and retail design, students will learn design layouts and presentation techniques, as well as the basic principles of colour, scale, form and texture. Hands-on experience will include home staging, prop styling and shoot preparation to gain valuable knowledge of both the commercial and editorial styling industry. On completion of the course you will have created a portfolio of work to take to industry. Our flexible study options include campus and our global campus (online). What is a professional stylist? Design concept development for styling projects Create visual design components, source and style a shoot Experience working in a photo studio and in collaborative design teams Visualize and communicate ideas through drawings and mixed media /mood boards Explore photo styling history, theory and trends Client liaison and professional communication skills Practical skills including estimate and cost a styling job Presentation and portfolio skills BSBDES202A EVALUATE THE NATURE OF DESIGN IN A SPECIFIC INDUSTRY CONTEXT BSBDES301A EXPLORE THE USE OF COLOUR MSAPMSUP106A WORK IN A TEAM MSFID3002 STYLE A RETAIL DISPLAY MSFGN2001 MAKE MEASUREMENTS AND CALCULATIONS CUFDIG304A CREATE VISUAL DESIGN COMPONENTS MSFID3001 SOURCE AND SPECIFY DECORATION PRODUCTS MSFSF3013 PROVIDE TECHNICAL ADVICE TO CUSTOMERS MSAENV272B PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES MSAPMOHS200A WORK SAFELY MSAPMSUP102A COMMUNICATE IN THE WORKPLACE MSFGN3002 ESTIMATE AND COST JOB BSBDES305A SOURCE AND APPLY INFORMATION ON THE HISTORY AND THEORY OF DESIGN MSFID4005 RESEARCH AND RECOMMEND SOFT FURNISHINGS FOR INTERIORS CAMPUS DELIVERY ONLINE DELIVERY INTAKES MARCH/JULY INTAKES FEB/MARCH/MAY/JULY/SEPT/NOV DURATION 18 WEEKS DURATION 18 WEEKS STUDY MODE FULL TIME STUDY MODE FULL TIME COST $5,800 COST $4,200 CAREER OUTLOOK Publication houses (magazines, books) There will be some additional costs when studying this course. It s difficult to be precise about what these might be as each student will have different expectations and requirements. Additional costs can include things like pens and paper, art materials, USB drives and printing. We estimate the minimum additional cost to be approximately $200. Your own business Home wares retailers Property & real estate 18 19

13 Certificate IV IN INTERIOR DECORATION {MSF40113} This course equips you with the sophisticated AREAS OF FOCUS ACCREDITED UNITS OF STUDY skills to be an interior decorator. Upon completion you are eligible to use this course as a pathway into the Diploma of Interior Design & Decoration - MSF Intensive yet practical, this course focuses on interior decoration for residential spaces; introducing you to global influences and will inspire you to achieve your own sense of style. You will develop the creative skills, design techniques, and an understanding of creative design process needed to complete a project from client brief to installation at a professional standard. On completion of the course you will have created a portfolio of work to take to industry. Our flexible study options include campus and our global campus (online). This course is Austudy approved. What is an interior decorator? Exploring design concept and scheme development for interior spaces Creating mood boards, sample boards and specification lists Introduction to design elements & principles Interior decoration history, styles and trends Selecting furnishings, fabrics, window treatments, lighting, upholstery and accessories Introduction to colour - theory, interior schemes and specifications 1-point perspective and rendering techniques The business of interior design and decoration Client liaison and communication Presentation, interview and portfolio skills CAREER OUTLOOK Interior decorating firms Home wares retailers BSBDES302A EXPLORE AND APPLY THE CREATIVE DESIGN PROCESS TO 2D FORMS BSBDES303A EXPLORE AND APPLY THE CREATIVE DESIGN PROCESS TO 3D FORMS MSAENV272B PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES MSFID4002 DECORATE RESIDENTIAL INTERIORS BSBCRT401A ARTICULATE, PRESENT AND DEBATE IDEAS BSBDES301A EXPLORE THE USE OF COLOUR BSBDES401A GENERATE DESIGN SOLUTIONS BSBDES403A DEVELOP AND EXTEND DESIGN SKILLS AND PRACTICE MSFDN4001 PRODUCE DRAWINGS FROM DESIGN CONCEPTS MSFID4003 PREPARE A MATERIALS BOARD FOR CLIENT PRESENTATION CUVACD301A PRODUCE DRAWINGS TO COMMUNICATE IDEAS CUVACD303A PRODUCE TECHNICAL DRAWINGS MSFID4001 RESEARCH, ANALYSE AND APPLY COLOUR FOR INTERIOR SPACES MSFID3001 SOURCE AND SPECIFY DECORATION PRODUCTS MSFID4006 RESEARCH AND RECOMMEND HARD MATERIALS AND FINISHES FOR INTERIORS MSFID4011 DETERMINE WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (WHS) IMPLICATIONS OF INTERIOR EFFECTS BSBWOR204A USE BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY MSFID4010 RESEARCH INTERIOR DECORATION AND DESIGN INFLUENCES MSFID4005 RESEARCH AND RECOMMEND SOFT FURNISHINGS FOR INTERIORS CAMPUS DELIVERY ONLINE DELIVERY INTAKES MARCH/JULY INTAKES FEB/MARCH/MAY/JULY/SEPT/NOV DURATION 18 WEEKS DURATION 18 WEEKS STUDY MODE FULL TIME STUDY MODE FULL TIME COST $4,900 COST $4,500 Your own business Furniture, furnishings, lighting and fabric trade suppliers There will be some additional costs when studying this course. It s difficult to be precise about what these might be as each student will have different expectations and requirements. Additional costs can include things like pens and paper, art materials, USB drives and printing. We estimate the minimum additional cost to be approximately $200. Your own business 20 21

14 DIPLOMA OF INTERIOR DESIGN AND DECORATION {MSF50213} ACCREDITED UNITS OF STUDY BSBDES302A BSBDES303A MSAENV272B EXPLORE AND APPLY THE CREATIVE DESIGN PROCESS TO 2D FORMS EXPLORE AND APPLY THE CREATIVE DESIGN PROCESS TO 3D FORMS PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES This course develops yours bespoke design skills and knowledge necessary for a career as a professional interior designer. Students are encouraged to continue to explore their own design aesthetic and creative direction. You will develop advanced creative and technical skills using the latest design software. Exploring all aspects of small-scale interior design projects including planning and management, this Diploma will provide you with confidence to fulfil a project brief for a client at a professional standard. On completion of this course you will have created a portfolio of work to take to industry or use to illustrate your skills to potential clients. Our flexible study options include campus and online study. Lighting design including lighting layouts, plans and specifications Documentation, schedules and specifications Advanced presentation skills and portfolio development Build industry based contacts and resources The Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration - MSF provides a pathway into the Advanced Diploma of Interior Design - MSF COURSE DELIVERY MODES: Study at our Melbourne campus (3 semesters/18 months duration), or online through our Global Campus (12 months duration). Through our Global Campus students are offered a more flexible learning option from a more accelerated MSFID4002 BSBCRT401A BSBDES301A BSBDES401A BSBDES403A MSFDN4001 MSFID4003 CUVACD301A CUVACD303A MSFID4001 MSFID3001 MSFID4006 MSFID4011 BSBWOR204A MSFID4010 BSBDES502A MSFID5001 MSFID5011 MSFFDT4012 MSFID5003 MSFID5002 MSFID5006 DECORATE RESIDENTIAL INTERIORS ARTICULATE, PRESENT AND DEBATE IDEAS EXPLORE THE USE OF COLOUR GENERATE DESIGN SOLUTIONS DEVELOP AND EXTEND DESIGN SKILLS AND PRACTICE PRODUCE DRAWINGS FROM DESIGN CONCEPTS PREPARE A MATERIALS BOARD FOR CLIENT PRESENTATION PRODUCE DRAWINGS TO COMMUNICATE IDEAS PRODUCE TECHNICAL DRAWINGS RESEARCH, ANALYSE AND APPLY COLOUR FOR INTERIOR SPACES SOURCE AND SPECIFY DECORATION PRODUCTS RESEARCH AND RECOMMEND HARD MATERIALS AND FINISHES FOR INTERIORS DETERMINE WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (WHS) IMPLICATIONS OF INTERIOR EFFECTS USE BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INTERIOR DECORATION AND DESIGN INFLUENCES ESTABLISH, NEGOTIATE AND REFINE A DESIGN BRIEF DESIGN RESIDENTIAL INTERIORS SPECIFY SOFT FURNISHINGS FOR COMPLETE INTERIOR SOLUTION RESEARCH FURNITURE STYLES AND MOVEMENTS EVALUATE SITE FOR INTERIOR DESIGN BRIEF DEVELOP A DECORATION PROPOSAL FOR A COMPLEX SITE DESIGN INTERIOR LIGHTING This course is Austudy & vet fee help approved. AREAS OF FOCUS Residential design subjects from the Certificate IV in Interior Decoration course. CAREER OUTLOOK Residential interior design firm Interior designer for architectural firm MSFID5004 SPECIFY STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS AND SERVICES FOR INTERIOR SPACES BSBDES304A SOURCE AND APPLY DESIGN INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE BSBDES305A SOURCE AND APPLY INFORMATION ON THE HISTORY AND THEORY OF DESIGN MSFID4005 RESEARCH AND RECOMMEND SOFT FURNISHINGS FOR INTERIORS CAMPUS DELIVERY ONLINE DELIVERY AutoCAD, SketchUp, InDesign and Photoshop Product supplier to the design industries INTAKES MARCH/JULY INTAKES FEB/MARCH/MAY/JULY/SEPT/NOV Complex residential planning and design including site analysis and documentation In your own business DURATION 3 X 18 WEEK SEMESTERS (54 WEEKS) STUDY MODE FULL TIME COST $22,500 DURATION 54 WEEKS STUDY MODE FULL TIME COST $19,500 Project management, quoting, specifications and sustainability Advanced colour and finishes for interiors There will be some additional costs when studying this course. It s difficult to be precise about what these might be as each student will have different expectations and requirements. Additional costs can include things like pens and paper, art materials, USB drives and printing. We estimate the minimum additional cost to be approximately $

15 ACCREDITED UNITS OF STUDY ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF INTERIOR DESIGN {MSF60113} BSBDES302A BSBDES303A MSAENV272B MSFIS4002 BSBCRT401A BSBDES301A BSBDES401A BSBDES403A MSFDN4001 MSFID4003 CUVACD301A CUVACD303A MSFID4001 EXPLORE AND APPLY THE CREATIVE DESIGN PROCESS TO 2D FORMS EXPLORE AND APPLY THE CREATIVE DESIGN PROCESS TO 3D FORMS PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES DECORATE RESIDENTIAL INTERIORS ARTICULATE, PRESENT AND DEBATE IDEAS EXPLORE THE USE OF COLOUR GENERATE DESIGN SOLUTIONS DEVELOP AND EXTEND DESIGN SKILLS AND PRACTICE PRODUCE DRAWINGS FROM DESIGN CONCEPTS PREPARE A MATERIALS BOARD FOR CLIENT PRESENTATION PRODUCE DRAWINGS TO COMMUNICATE IDEAS PRODUCE TECHNICAL DRAWINGS RESEARCH, ANALYSE AND APPLY COLOUR FOR INTERIOR SPACES You will be provided with the opportunity to explore your selected area of expertise, through the engagement with a real client brief and completing a professional documentation package and formal client presentation, readying you for industry work as a graduate of Mercer. We have selected to focus exclusively on retail and hospitality design within the commercial sector. On completion of the course you will have created a portfolio of work to take into the workforce. AREAS OF FOCUS Residential design subjects from the Diploma of Interior Design & Decoration. Design specialization for a complex site hospitality and retail interiors. Advanced 3D visualisation and documentation techniques in Photoshop and Revit. Project and site management including contractors and operational requirements. Develop and extend design skills, industry networks and contacts. Advanced presentation skills. MSFID3001 MSFID4006 MSFID4011 BSBWOR204A MSFID4010 BSBDES502A MSFID5001 MSFID5011 MSFFDT4012 MSFID5003 MSFID5002 MSFID5006 MSFID5004 BSBDES304A BSBDES305A BSBDES601A MSFID5013 MSFID6001 SOURCE AND SPECIFY DECORATION PRODUCTS RESEARCH AND RECOMMEND HARD MATERIALS AND FINISHES FOR INTERIORS DETERMINE WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (WHS) IMPLICATIONS OF INTERIOR EFFECTS USE BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INTERIOR DECORATION AND DESIGN INFLUENCES ESTABLISH, NEGOTIATE AND REFINE A DESIGN BRIEF DESIGN RESIDENTIAL INTERIORS SPECIFY SOFT FURNISHINGS FOR COMPLETE INTERIOR SOLUTION RESEARCH FURNITURE STYLES AND MOVEMENTS EVALUATE SITE FOR INTERIOR DESIGN BRIEF DEVELOP A DECORATION PROPOSAL FOR A COMPLEX SITE DESIGN INTERIOR LIGHTING SPECIFY STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS AND SERVICES FOR INTERIOR SPACES SOURCE AND APPLY DESIGN INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE SOURCE AND APPLY INFORMATION ON THE HISTORY AND THEORY OF DESIGN MANAGE DESIGN REALISATION DESIGN FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM SCALE COMMERCIAL OR INSTITUTIONAL INTERIORS RESOLVE COMPLEX SPATIAL DESIGN PROBLEMS THROUGH MODELLING CAREER OUTLOOK BSBCRT402A COLLABORATE IN A CREATIVE PROCESS Interior design firm Architectural firm as interior designer Design Project Manager or Administrator Your own business STUDY OPTION 24 months (4 x 16 week semester) 3 days per week on campus BSBMGT402A IMPLEMENT OPERATIONAL PLAN MSFID6002 APPLY 3-D VISUALISATION TECHNIQUES TO REPRESENT INTERIOR DESIGNS MSFID5014 USE CAD APPLICATIONS TO COMPLETE MODELS AND DOCUMENTATIONS FOR INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECTS BSBDES602A RESEARCH GLOBAL DESIGN TRENDS MSFFDT5014 INVESTIGATE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN BSBCRT501A ORIGINATE AND DEVELOP CONCEPTS MSFID4005 RESEARCH AND RECOMMEND SOFT FURNISHINGS FOR INTERIORS CAMPUS DELIVERY INTAKES MARCH/JULY DURATION 4 X 18 WEEK SEMESTERS (72 WEEKS / 2 YEARS) STUDY MODE FULL TIME COST $28,500 There will be some additional costs when studying this course. It s difficult to be precise about what these might be as each student will have different expectations and requirements. Additional costs can include things like pens and paper, art materials, USB drives and printing. We estimate the minimum additional cost to be approximately $

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17 Mercer short courses are an intimate way to enhance INDESIGN FOR PORTFOLIO INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP your creative skills or explore a new technique. These intensive sessions enable industry professionals and students to stay up to date with industry standards and to extend their creative boundaries. All participants will receive a statement of attendance upon completion. Duration of these courses varies per class. Dates and times are to be confirmed. For more information visit our website at and subscribe to our newsletter. Learn how to present your creative work and designs to industry standard and for impact as a professional portfolio and body of work. The course will provide you with an introduction to the InDesign program, the skills for basic formatting and preparing documents for print and web. InDesign is the industry standard software, which allows you to undertake a professional layout of pages, typography and import Photoshop, AutoCAD and image files for presentation. This course offers an introduction to Adobe Photoshop and is ideal for beginners to the Adobe Creative Suite. On completion of this course you will know how to work effectively within the Photoshop application to undertake creative projects and visually enhance your work. This industry standard program allows you to add dimension, colour and materiality to you design documentation and drawings. DURATION DURATION One 3 hour session per week x 2 weeks One 3 hour session per week x 5 weeks 28 29

18 INTRODUCTION TO AUTOCAD INTRODUCTION TO REVIT FREEHAND SKETCHING 101 ADVANCED FREEHAND SKETCHING & RENDERING This course will introduce you to the AutoCAD operating system, the industry standard 2D drafting tool used by professional interior designers, architects and other building specialists. Classes will cover commands, menus and drafting techniques enabling you to create professional 2D drawings. DURATION One 3 hour session per week x 5 weeks This course will introduce you to the Revit modelling software, the industry standard for design and documentation in both 2D and 3D, used by professional interior designers, architects and other building specialists. Revit allows users to design a building and structure and its components in 3D, annotate the model with 2D drafting elements and access building information from the building models database. Classes will cover model set up, basic building, editing and navigating tools. In addition the creation of views, sections and elevations, setting up documents and printing methods. DURATION This course will allow you to discover a range of introductory rendering and drawing techniques. Skills acquired through this short course will provide you with competency in communicating your design ideas. Classes will cover a range of sketching styles and demonstrate different techniques including colour rendering, light, shade and texture, materiality and the basics of constructing hand drawn images for design. Small classes will allow you to find your own sketching style to visually represent your concepts via a range of hand drawn techniques. The advanced sketching and rendering short course will provide you with a professional industry focus allowing you to sharpen your preexisting skills for an expert approach. Looking specifically at drawing composition, 1 and 2 point perspective and advanced rendering skills with mixed media to communicate design projects. DURATION One 3 hour session per week x 4 weeks Two 3 hour sessions per week x 5 weeks DURATION One 3 hour session per week x 2 weeks 30 31

19 GOOGLE SKETCH UP INTERIOR DESIGN BUSINESS BASICS This course offers an introduction to Google Sketch Up software, which facilitates 3D modelling to enable designers to easily create advanced 3D visual presentations. Classes will cover the interface and toolbars, how to use the drawing tools and the application of shadows, texture and colour to a model. Using furniture and fittings from Google 3D Warehouse (online library) will also be covered, as well as exporting drawings for printing and presentation. This software provides an intuitive way to communicate your ideas in 3D. DURATION One 3 hour session per week x 4 weeks INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOUR FOR INTERIORS Whether starting your own interior design, decorating or styling business or just thinking about it, this class is for you. The course will cover branding, building a portfolio, marketing, getting press and the importance of social media. As well as basic skills for business set up including budgets, quotes, scheduling, invoicing. DURATION One 3 hour session per week x 4 weeks ADVANCED WATERCOLOUR FOR INTERIORS For this beginner s class, observation will be key to explore the media and techniques of watercolour. The art of painting with watercolours and adding a unique touch to your portfolio and projects will be explored. Classes will cover testing different techniques, basic colour theory, tone, value and drawing to scale through perspective, framing and how to construct a layered drawing. The advanced watercolour short course will provide you with a professional industry focus allowing you to sharpen your pre-existing skills for an expert approach. Looking specifically at rendering techniques to communicate a range of drawing styles including perspective rendering, plan rendering, occupation and advanced communication of materiality. DURATION DURATION One 3 hour session per week x 2 weeks One 3 hour session per week x 5 weeks 32 33

20 MASTER CLASSES Share an intimate afternoon with some of the industry s leading tastemakers, connoisseurs and experts. We ve curated an exclusive series of Master Classes that offer a hands-on approach to insider experiences. Whether you need tips on getting your work published, increasing your presence on social media, or even small business strategies, our Master Classes will leave you with the confidence and unique skill sets that enhance your creative identity. For a complete list of our Master Classes visit our website at and subscribe to our newsletter

21 INTERNATIONAL LECTURE SERIES MORE COURSES, LECTURES AND EVENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON. For more information please visit our website at The Mercer School of Interior Design is proud to host a distinguished lecture series featuring internationally esteemed interior designers such as Mary McDonald and Greg Natale. Over the next year, additional guest mentors and tastemakers from the US and UK including the founder of Lonny magazine and Domino editor Michelle Adams will join us to share their respective design knowledge and experience. For more information please contact us at hello@mercer.edu.au 36 37

22 STUDY OPTIONS WHAT IS VET FEE HELP? At Mercer we offer a range of nationally accredited courses and short courses. Study online at our global campus or full time at our Melbourne campus. The online experience studying with Mercer is state of the art and highly user friendly. Our student portal is a fantastic resource for all our students. Our team of online teachers have a range of experience and a wealth of knowledge globally in the decoration and interior design industry. VET FEE-HELP is an Australian government loan scheme that covers all or part of the tuition fees for eligible students for certain VET qualifications at the following levels: Diploma Advanced Diploma You ll find more information and brochures about VET FEE-HELP by visiting the Government s Study Assist website: studyassist.gov.au/sites/studyassist/ helppayingmyfees/vet-fee-help/pages/vet-feehelp Further information can be accessed in the Mercer Student Handbook. 39

23 PHONE FAX Cromwell Street Collingwood VIC 3066 Australia ABN For all general enquires and questions about enrolment please contact us at: hello@mercer.edu.au MERCER REPUBLICA EDUCATION PTY LTD RTO MERCER.EDU.AU