Advanced Colour and Finishes

Offered through our partner school Interior Design Online this self-paced online course in advanced colour and finishes takes your knowledge to the next level.

Designed for Interior Designers, Architects and Colour Consultants ready to sharpen their edge, this course moves beyond the fundamentals into advanced theory, materials and finishes for residential and commercial spaces.

For Architects, Interior Designers and Colour Consultants

Nationally accredited
training

Self-paced online
Learn from anywhere

Specify residential and commercial projects with confidence

Explore how global trends in colour, branding and architectural exterior and interior finishes shape professional practice.

Refine your ability to specify with precision and confidence, building the technical depth clients and consultants expect from an industry expert. Bring your vision to life on any scale, from a residential project to a full commercial fit-out.

What you’ll learn

Explore advanced colour and finishes combinations

Learn how to complement existing architectural elements and materials rather than compete with them. Develop a deeper understanding of how colour and finishes work together across a project, giving you the expertise to make confident, considered decisions on even the most complex briefs.

Master exterior and heritage palettes

Explore exterior and heritage colour palettes, considering aspect, light, location and architectural style. Learn how exterior materiality, from render and brick to timber and stone, shapes your selections to create a harmonious scheme.

Specify colour and finishes for commercial spaces

Specify colour and finishes for commercial and public environments, including retail, healthcare and education settings, where every choice has to work harder. Learn how colour supports wayfinding and reinforces brand identity, helping you create spaces that are functional as well as memorable.

Learning options

Online with Interior Design Online

Study at your own pace, from anywhere with our online school Interior Design Online.

Intakes

Self-paced online, start anytime.

Duration

Self-paced online / 12 week duration
Study 3 hours per week
Flexible. Start anytime.

Fees and payment options

Pay AUD $995 (GST free) in full

Or pay a deposit of $395 followed by 2 monthly instalments of $300 via Ezidebit.
Pay by bank transfer or credit card.

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sharon gage teacher and colour consultant

Meet an Educator

Sharon Gage
Colourist, Interior Designer, Fashion & Textile Designer

“Teaching is my first love. To share a subject that you are so passionate about and that has underpinned your entire life is extremely powerful. Passing on your knowledge to the next generation is a legacy I like to leave all of my students.”

 

Frequently asked questions

What does the course cover?
  • Exterior colour and finishes
  • Architectural styles and elements
  • Working with whites and neutrals
  • Heritage colour
  • Advanced colour combinations including colour discords and simultaneous and saturated colour palettes
  • Colour blocking and disruptive colour
  • Sustainable choices
  • Commercial colour schemes
  • Colour for public spaces
  • Predicting colour trends
  • Colour consultancy
  • Top tips from industry professionals

Are there resources with the course?

The Advanced Colour and Finishes course is delivered online through our online eCampus.

The eCampus is easy to navigate and accessible from anywhere there is an internet connection. It is filled with inspirational images, practical colour resources, video presentations and lots of real-life examples.

You will work through a range of activities using the resources supplied in your Colour Workbook (which you will need to download and print). The activities cover the essential colour theory and tools that are used by industry professionals to create successful and beautiful interior schemes. Each activity carefully guides you step-by-step through the creative process, gradually building your knowledge and confidence.

Along the way, our Educators – colour professionals who are working in the industry will be on hand to provide guidance and answer questions during your creative journey.

When you’ve completed all of your activities and assessments, you simply upload your work for marking and feedback.

Is the course accredited?

On completion of this course, you’ll receive a Statement of Attainment from Sydney Design School (RTO 91446) detailing the competency you have achieved.

  • MSFID5027 Research and recommend colour applications and finishes

This vocational short course is written and developed by industry professionals to ensure our students study the most relevant and current content.

You can credit this competency towards the Certificate IV in Interior Decoration or the Diploma of Interior Design.

When can I start?

There are no set intakes for our self-paced online courses, so you can apply and start anytime, from anywhere.

Please allow one business day for us to process your application and payment.

What are the career outcomes?

Career outcomes include:

  • Colour Specialist to interior design and architecture firms
  • In-house Colour Consultant for paint showrooms
  • Self-employed Colour Specialist working on both residential and commercial projects

Enrol today and get started from anywhere in the world.