
Overview
Taught in studios, labs and in the field through internships, students take their passion for style, interior decorating, texture and aesthetics and turn it into a fun career creating exceptional spaces, designed for everyday living. To learn more about career paths available to graduates, see the Interior Design program website, linked above.
The Bachelor of Interior Design from Vancouver Island University combines theory with specialized knowledge and the development of proficiencies relative to the profession of interior design. It is intended for students who wish to pursue a professional career in this creative multi-faceted discipline.
Interior designers work in all areas of the built environment including residential, office, retail, hospitality, and Institutional settings to create interior spaces that are "functional, enhance the quality of life and culture of the occupants, and are aesthetically attractive".
The program provides a balanced range of theoretical, intellectual, communication, experiential, applied and other skills, needed to deal effectively with the responsibilities of interior design professional life.
The interior design curriculum features lecture, studio, critique, and computer lab instruction; independent and collaborative projects; formal and informal presentations; field trips; an internship and a final major project spanning two semesters. The foundation courses and elective study provide an excellent foundation and structure for lifelong learning and ensures that students develop quantitative reasoning and critical thinking skills.
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Courses included:
Applied Drafting
CAD for Interior Designers
History of Art and Design
Design Process
Interior Design Materials
Illustration and Communication
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Architecture Design Interior Design View 140 other Bachelors in Design in CanadaExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
English 12 with minimum “C” grade for students enrolling in English 115.
A minimum "C" grade in one of Principles of Mathematics 11, Applications of Mathematics 11, or Foundations of Mathematics 11.
All students seeking enrolment in the Bachelor of Interior Design program must have an interview with the Faculty Selection Committee prior to admission.
A 100-300 word written statement on reasons and goals for seeking enrolment in the program and indicating research about the profession;
A resume;
2 - 3 Original black and white drawings in a variety of media.
2 - 3 Original paintings or illustrations in a variety of media demonstrating the use of colour.
Original collages or mixed-media pieces exploring specific themes.
Photographs, slides, and/or digital files of three-dimensional artwork such as installation, sculpture, and pottery.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
19227 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19227 CAD per year during 48 months. -
National
4798 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4798 CAD per year during 48 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.