Interior Design Diploma - Flex Learning British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

Program Description

The Diploma in Interior Design is designed for students seeking a career in residential and commercial interior design fields. The Diploma focuses on commercial design including hospitality, offices and retail environments. Students will study advanced design theory, commercial space planning, sustainability practices, codes and barrier-free compliance, lighting, design history, advanced 2D & 3D visual communication, critical reading and writing, construction drawings, and architectural millwork. Students will gain hands-on experience in the Joinery shop to expand their understanding of millwork details and assembly. Students will achieve both a strong academic and technical foundation on completion of this program. Students learn from industry-based faculty and develop extensive practical skills for rewarding careers. All students intending to continue to the Bachelor of Interior Design must first complete the Diploma in Interior Design. On completion of the Certificate in Interior Design Fundamentals including ENGL 1177, students who meet the entry requirements may advance to the Diploma program which is offered in both a full-time and part-time format. The Diploma program in the part-time format is delivered during evenings and weekends to permit students to work during the day. There are some cases where students must be available on Friday afternoons for courses that require field trips. Total Credits: 63.0

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