Please be aware that these courses fill quickly. Students wishing to proceed to the Diploma in Residential Interiors can do so directly after completion of the certificate. Upon completion of the Certificate in Interior Design Fundamentals, students wishing to proceed to the Diploma in Interior Design and Bachelor of Interior Design must complete ENGL 1177 – Academic Writing and 3.0 credits of General Education electives prior to admission into the Diploma program. The full-time students follow a fixed curriculum of common courses delivered in eleven months (three terms), starting in September each year. There are offerings of all courses in each term, starting in January, April, and September. This allows students flexibility in the number of courses they take in any given term.

In Flexible Learning, students register on a course-by-course basis. The Interior Design Fundamentals Certificate program is offered in both Flexible Learning and full-time formats. The Interior Design Fundamentals Certificate is the first year of the Interior Design program and serves as a foundation year that introduces students to the concepts and theories of interior design, with a focus on residential spaces.Ĭourse content includes design theory, programming, analysis, concept development, space planning, lighting, colour theory and application, design history, materials and fabrics, residential construction drawing, sustainability & responsible environmental stewardship, written and oral communication skills, and visual communication – through both freehand and computer-generated drawings. Centre for Applied Research & Innovation.The Interior Design program is a CIDA accredited degree program focusing on residential design, concept and theory development, space planning, sustainability, visual and written communication skills.Īfter the third year, students have the option of doing a 12-month work term placement which commences in September. Information on the application process to co-op is provided during the Fall of their third year of studies. Students have the option to apply to join the co-op program, which is a competitive process.

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