Course Description

Program Description This four-year Bachelor of Interior Design degree prepares students to pursue a professional career related to the design of the built environment. The curriculum integrates professional and general studies with an emphasis on critical thinking and applied research, and is enriched with an additional focus on international perspectives in interior design. The program contains a strong experiential component that includes simulated studio experiences and community-based design initiatives. In the fourth year, students have the opportunity to specialize in an area of interest specific to the profession and are required to complete an applied research paper. The integration of theory, analysis and practice prepare graduates to assume leadership roles within the profession. Graduates are able to apply strategic thinking and a research orientation to their responsibilities as professional interior designers, and can contribute to the development and evolution of the field of design. This program meets the eligibility requirements of the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) at the first professional degree level. The program also qualifies graduates to meet industry standards as established by interior design professional bodies including the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC), the National Council of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) and the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO). This program includes one mandatory cooperative education (Co-op) Work Term(s). Qualified students with a minimum GPA of 1.7, will be required to apply for paid co-op employment to gain valuable work experience and networks within industry.

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