Tutorial 1. Elements and Principles of Design
Topic 1: Introduction to the interior design and decorating industry
Topic 2: Elements of design
Topic 3: Principles of design
Topic 4: Elements of a decoration plan
Topic 5: Environmentally sustainable design
Topic 6: Tools and references
Topic 7: Industry terminology
Topic 8: Useful contacts

Tutorial 2. Colour Planning and Effects (Printed in colour)
Topic 1: Definition of colour: The colour wheel
Topic 2: Colour atlas: Colour matching
Topic 3: Functional and decorative use of colour
Topic 4: Colour planning
Topic 5: Colour psychology
Topic 6: Lighting effects on colour

Tutorial 3. Basic Plans and Drawing
Topic 1: Residential design basics
Topic 2: Plan reading and documentation
Topic 3: Planning and measuring
Topic 4: Drawing to scale
Topic 5: Freehand sketches
Topic 6: The principles of Feng Shui
Topic 7: Working with ‘space’
Topic 8: Designing for the seasons

Tutorial 4. Furnishings and Decorative Finishes
Topic 1: Understanding mood and style
Topic 2: Historic restoration
Topic 3: Period design and decoration
Topic 4: Paints and decorative finishes
Topic 5: Carpets and floors
Topic 6: Windows and treatments
Topic 7: Lighting and Special effects
Topic 8: Fabrics and soft furnishings
Topic 9: Accessorising

Tutorial 5. Planning a Decorative Scheme for a Client
Topic 1: Developing an interior design and decorating business
Topic 2: Business essentials
Topic 3: Sourcing business and selling your services
Topic 4: Communicating with clients and tradespeople
Topic 5: Negotiating rates and services
Topic 6: The beginning of your decoration plan
Topic 7: Taking a client brief
Topic 8: The finishing touches
Topic 9: Presenting a client proposal
Topic 10: Tips for going professional