Virtual Studio / Live Online
The energy of a creative studio.
The freedom of learning from home.
Your dream design career begins in your living room! Log on, get inspired, and learn alongside fellow creatives with our Educators guiding you live, every step of the way. Our virtual design studios are hands on and interactive. Your Educator will demonstrate with multiple camera views, and you’ll work on the same exciting briefs as our on campus students.
- 100% virtual studio lessons 1 or 2 days per week
- Real time demonstrations, presentations & personal feedback
- Learn from expert Educators who are professional Designers
- Join a creative community from across Australia and the world
Virtual Studio / Live Online
The energy of a creative studio with the freedom of learning from home.
Your dream design career begins in your living room! Log on, get inspired, and learn alongside fellow creatives with our Educators guiding you live, every step of the way. Our virtual design studios are hands on and interactive. Your Educator will demonstrate with multiple camera views, and you’ll work on the same exciting briefs as our on campus students.
- 100% virtual studio lessons 1 or 2 days per week
- Real time demonstrations, presentations & personal feedback
- Learn from expert Educators who are professional Designers
- Join a creative community from across Australia and the world
Which courses can I choose?

Certificate IV in
Interior Decoration
MSF40122
1 or 2 days per week 9.30am – 4.30pm (6 or 12 months)
Intakes in April or October
AUD $8,290
Roll your sleeves up and get creative on this foundation course designed to launch your career in interior decoration.
Find out more What time in your part of the world?
Diploma of
Interior Design
MSF50222
2 days per week 9.30am – 4.30pm (18 months)
Intakes in April and October
AUD $19,990 VET Student Loans available. More info here.
Explore the world of residential and commercial design with this hands on practical course delivered by Designers.
Find out more What time in your part of the world?Which courses
can I choose?

Certificate IV in
Interior Decoration
MSF40122
1 or 2 days per week 9.30am – 4.30pm
(6 or 12 months)
Intakes in April or October
AUD $8,290
Roll your sleeves up and get creative on this foundation course designed to launch your career in interior decoration.
Find out more What time in your part of the world?
Diploma of
Interior Design
MSF50222
2 days per week 9.30am – 4.30pm
18 months
Intakes in April and October
AUD $19,990 VET Student Loans available. More info here.
Explore the world of residential and commercial design with this hands on practical course delivered by Designers.
Find out more What time in your part of the world?
How does it work?
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Join live online classes in our virtual studios and experience the energy of real time learning and the SDS community, wherever you are. If you’re outside Sydney, balancing family life, or simply want the freedom to study from home, you’ll stay connected with your Educator and a small, supportive class via Zoom. Our virtual studios open the doors to creatives across Australia and around the world, giving you the same inspiring experience as being on campus. Classes run 1 or 2 days per week during NSW public school terms.

How does it work?
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Join live online classes in our virtual studios and experience the energy of real time learning and the SDS community, wherever you are. If you’re outside Sydney, balancing family life, or simply want the freedom to study from home, you’ll stay connected with your Educator and a small, supportive class via Zoom. Our virtual studios open the doors to creatives across Australia and around the world, giving you the same inspiring experience as being on campus. Classes run 1 or 2 days per week during NSW public school terms.
What do our students think?
"The delivery by all the teachers has been exceptional"
"In my corporate job I was sick of Zoom meetings, but the days on Zoom here fly by"
"Having different camera angles makes us feel like we're right there"
"Enjoyable, inspiring and engaging"
What do our students think?
"The delivery by all the teachers has been exceptional"
"In my corporate job I was sick of Zoom meetings, but the days on Zoom here fly by"
"Having different camera angles makes us feel like we're right there"
"Enjoyable, inspiring and engaging"

Australian Government Accredited Qualification

Recognised by the Design Institute of Australia

Australian Government
Accredited Qualification

Recognised by the Design
Institute of Australia

Can I apply for a VET Student Loan?
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Yes, if you are an Australian citizen and selecting the Diploma of Interior Design Live Online you may be eligible for a VET Student Loan towards your course fees. We can discuss this option during your Diploma interview.
VET Student Loans

Can I apply for a VET Student Loan?
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Yes, if you are an Australian citizen and selecting the Diploma of Interior Design Live Online you may be eligible for a VET Student Loan towards your course fees. We can discuss this option during your Diploma interview.
VET Student Loans
Commonly asked questions
Will I be on Zoom for each session?
Yes, every session is conducted by an Educator in our virtual studio but we have plenty of breaks to rest and recharge. You’ll be able to connect and engage with other classmates live online throughout the session.
How will I learn the practical subjects?
We’ve developed our live online delivery mode to simulate a classroom so you are Zooming live into a customised Sydney Design School studio. Your Educator switches between camera angles to teach the session so you can watch them demonstrate from a front, side and bird’s eye view.
Can I get additional support?
While course content is covered by 3pm to allow parents to collect children from school, our live online studio remains open until 3.30pm for anyone wanting a little additional support from their Educator.
Can I study from outside Australia?
Absolutely, we’ve had great success running our live Zoom classroom internationally. You’ll just need to check your time zone to ensure this will work for you personally. Classes run from 9.30am – 3pm (AEST Sydney time). You can work our what time that is in your part of the world here.
Do I need a student visa?
The good news is that when you study live online with us, you are not classified as an international student so you do not require an Australian student visa to study.
Commonly asked questions
Will I be on Zoom for each session?
Yes, every session is conducted by an Educator in our virtual studio but we have plenty of breaks to rest and recharge. You’ll be able to connect and engage with other classmates live online throughout the session.
How will I learn the practical subjects?
We’ve developed our live online delivery mode to simulate a classroom so you are Zooming live into a customised Sydney Design School studio. Your Educator switches between camera angles to teach the session so you can watch them demonstrate from a front, side and bird’s eye view.
Can I get additional support?
While course content is covered by 3pm to allow parents to collect children from school, our live online studio remains open until 3.30pm for anyone wanting a little additional support from their Educator.
Can I study from outside Australia?
Absolutely, we’ve had great success running our live Zoom classroom internationally. You’ll just need to check your time zone to ensure this will work for you personally. Classes run from 9.30am – 3pm (AEST Sydney time). You can work our what time that is in your part of the world here.
Do I need a student visa?
The good news is that when you study live online with us, you are not classified as an international student so you do not require an Australian student visa to study.
Who can I chat with?
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Not sure if this is the right delivery mode for you? Talk to our Course Advisors and get all the information you need.
Contact us

Who can I chat with?
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Not sure if this is the right delivery mode for you? Talk to our Course Advisors and get all the information you need.
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