Program Details

Applied Design in Interior Design

Bachelor
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About the Program

The Bachelor of Applied Design in Interior Design explores universal design, human factors, environmental and sustainable design, and business aspects of the profession. Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Design in Interior Design develop the technical and creative skills to design interior spaces that meet demanding requirements, not just aesthetically, but also related to safety, accessibility, and sustainability.

Learning Outcomes

  • Solve complex interior design problems using the design process and their knowledge of principles, theories, and applications in analyzing client profiles and project program requirements, both individually and collaboratively. 
  • Provide interior design services using effective oral, written, and visual communication employing a variety of means, methods, and technologies in both 2- and 3-dimensions.
  • Produce interior design solutions that constructively integrate with available building, environmental, and property management systems, as well as prevailing codes and standards of use, maintenance, and sustainability. 
  • Specify and apply prevailing standards of use, maintenance, sustainability, regulatory compliance, and aesthetics to their solutions and finish materials.
  • Provide professional services based on their body of knowledge with a standard of care that meets both client needs and protects the health, safety, and welfare of the public ethically and legally. 

Profile

Successful Interior Designers have a unique combination of skills, including:

  • Creativity

    Think innovativly, generate original ideas, and approach tasks with imagination.

  • Adaptability

    Thrive in changing circumstances and embrace new approaches with flexibility.

  • Resilience

    Bounce back from challenges. Maintain a positive mindset in adversity.

  • Innovation

    Generate novel ideas, often by creatively combining existing concepts or technologies.

Career Prospects

Work with residential firms, start your own interior design company, or work for large-scale companies that require in-house interior design services (e.g., restaurants, hotels, retail).

Build a career in commercial design, apartment or condo design, or in the public sector, managing design needs for hospitals, schools, and libraries.

Career Fields

  • Interior Design Firms,
  • Architectural Design Firms,
  • Kitchen Design,
  • Furniture Design,
  • Home Staging,
  • Real Estate Developer Company,
  • Film Industry,
  • Display Design,
  • Corporate Design,
  • Commercial/Retail Design,
  • Exhibition Design,
  • Construction Company,
  • Facilities Planning,
  • Design Build Companies,
  • Visual and Merchandising Design.

Diploma & Accreditation

This Degree is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills of the province of British Columbia.

Required Materials

It has been determined that a laptop is required for your program. If you plan to use a Mac, you may need to configure your Mac laptop to run software on Windows.

PC - Minimum Requirements:

  • Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
  • 16 GB of RAM or more
  • 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
  • NVIDIA RTX GPU or an equivalent graphics card
  • Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).

Mac - Minimum Requirements:

  • MacBook Air
  • M2
  • 8GB Ram
  • 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)

PC - Recommended Requirements:

  • Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
  • 32 GB of RAM or more
  • 1TB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
  • NVIDIA RTX 2050 (or superior) or AMD equivalent
  • Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).

Mac - Recommended Requirements:

  • MacBook Pro
  • M2
  • 16 GB Ram
  • 1TB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)

Opportunities

Cutting-edge facilities & equipment

  • Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit;
  • Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, & Illustrator;
  • Trimble SketchUp;
  • Podium, VRay;
  • Kerkythea;
  • Microsoft Office, Microsoft Projects;
  • Design Manager.

Work experience

The Bachelor of Applied Design in Interior Design offers two internship placements in (3 credits each, 99 hours total).

Apply acquired classroom skills in real, practical situations. Observe and participate in the operation of successful businesses.

Enter the field of Interior Design with confidence.  

Admissions Criteria

  • Domestic applicants generally require:

    • Proof of secondary school graduation or equivalent

    • Copy of government-issued photo ID

    Some programs have additional admissions requirements. All submitted applications are reviewed. Learn more about admissions criteria for domestic applicants.

  • International applicants generally require:

    • Proof of secondary school graduation (with official English translations)

    • Copy of a valid passport

    • Proof of English proficiency

    • Photocopy of valid Study Permit.

    Some programs have additional admissions requirements. All submitted applications are reviewed. Learn more about admissions criteria for international applicants.

Academic Dates

List of Courses

QUARTER 1

  • Drawing
  • Architectural Drawing
  • Design and Colour Theory
  • Mathematics
  • Rhetoric and Composition

QUARTER 2

  • Commercial Design (Retail)
  • Computer-aided Design I
  • Materials and Resources
  • Geometry
  • Academic Writing

QUARTER 3

  • Residential Design I
  • Computer-aided Design II
  • Textiles
  • Lighting Studies and Application I
  • History of Art in Early Civilizations

QUARTER 4

  • Commercial Design II (Corporate)
  • Computer-aided Design III
  • Building Systems and Materials
  • Codes/Barrier Free Design
  • Art History II: From the Early Modern to the Contemporary

QUARTER 5

  • Residential Design II
  • Computer-aided Design IV
  • Ergonomics and Psychology of Design
  • Critical Thinking
  • History of Modern and Contemporary Design Theory

QUARTER 6

  • Hospitality Design
  • Design Documents and Technology I
  • Interior and Architectural Detailing
  • Business for Interior Design
  • Fundamentals of Sociology

QUARTER 7

  • Interior Design Elective (Design Stream)
  • Interior Design Elective (Tech Stream)
  • Interior Design Elective (Tools Stream)
  • Career Development
  • Research Methodologies

QUARTER 8

  • Senior Project Research
  • Senior Project Design
  • Energy Efficiency and Lighting
  • Internship and Mentorship
  • Fundamentals of Psychology

QUARTER 9

  • Senior Project Presentation
  • Design Documents and Technology IV Senior Project
  • Interior Design Elective
  • Internship and Mentorship II
  • Senior Portfolio

*Actual course order subject to change

Tuition & Aid

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