Interior Decorating Diploma

Interior Decorating Diploma

If you have a passion for decorating and are looking for a career that utilizes your creativity, style and personality, a career in Interior Decorating could be an excellent fit for you. Professional Interior Decorators create and implement decorating plans for homes, offices, shops and other professional spaces. As a professional in this business, you might advise clients on colour schemes, layouts, lighting, furniture, floor coverings, paint, wallpaper and more. Our Interior Decorating program provides comprehensive training in residential and commercial interior decorating and space planning. We provide a strong foundation in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces, as well as project management and business practices. Students will be trained in construction plan drafting, space planning, visual communications, and the elements of design. This is a ‘hands-on’ course where our talented, experienced instructors mentor students throughout the program. Topics include:

• The Design Process
• Introduction to Auto CAD
• Google Sketch U
• 20-20 Software for Kitchen and BathDesign
• Photoshop
• Human Factors and Universal Design and Accessibility inBathroom Design
• Perspective Rendering
• Colour Theory and Design Application
• Lighting Theory and Lighting Design Planning

Meet The Instructor

SHARON CAMERON-CHARLTON INSTRUCTOR, INTERIOR DECORATING PROGRAM

Sharon Cameron-Charlton graduated in 1992 from Mount Saint Vincent University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics. She majored in Faculty Planning and Design and Textiles. With over 25 years of experience in Interior Decorating and Space Planning, her work encompasses all aspects of the profession, including residential, commercial, hospitality, health care and retail. This includes a wide range of experience in the practice of design project implementation and management. Sharon began her profession within the various interior decorating and design firms, working on designing interiors for residential homes, restaurants, offices and retail establishments. As a practicing Interior Decorator, her portfolio includes The Designers Showcase Home for the Kids Help Phone, The United Way Dream Home and other real estate development model homes. Taking her career to the next level, Sharon established her own company, Cameron-Charlton Interiors, which specializes in residential and commercial design. While maintaining her interior decorating consulting practice, Sharon has been instructing Interior Decorating for over ten years. Sharon held the position of president of the Nova Scotia Interior Decorators Association for four years and continues to be associated with Interior Decor Resources Canada, Decorators and Designers Association of Canada and Nova Scotia Interior Decorators Association. Sharon supports industry connections and promotes continuous learning and constant upskilling of past graduates and industry members. She maintains her current knowledge of the profession through numerous continuing education courses, seminars and industry trade shows. Sharon has completed training in business planning and development with Centre for Entrepreneurial Education and Development and advanced training courses specializing in Adult Education. Sharon takes pride in her work at Maritime Business College and the many accomplishments of her students.