溫哥華拉薩爾學(xué)院

Overview

This program consists of 180 credits over 12 quarters.

Objectives

Our specific objectives are to provide students the following:

• An opportunity to acquire a Bachelor of Applied Design degree in Interior Design in a program emphasizing strong theoretical and practical knowledge.
• A hands-on, learning-centred educational environment that supports and enhances students’ professional and academic development as designers.
• Targeted preparation and training allowing graduates to seek entry-level employment within the design field.
• Access to appropriately credentialed faculty with extensive industry experience.
• Opportunities to influence and lead design innovations within a dynamic, evolving field.

Graduates Learn

• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge.
• Design training that will enable them to work in the interior design field, both commercial and residential.
• Technical knowledge and skills related to the philosophy of design.
• To design interiors and convey the concepts to a client prior to implementation.
• Understanding of the disciplines of environmental design, interior design, interior architecture, adaptive reuse, spatial design and exhibition design.
• Industry software tools, including SketchUp Pro and Autodesk AutoCad.

Career Opportunities

Graduates go on to work at residential firms, start their own interior design company or work for large-scale companies that require in-house interior designers, such as restaurants, hotels and retail. Alumni have varied careers in commercial design, working on interiors related to, for example, recreational spaces and auto showrooms. Others focus on apartment or condo design, working for large-scale developments or directly with homeowners. Some work in the public sector, managing design needs for hospitals, schools and libraries.

Credential

Bachelor's Degree

This Degree is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.

This program does not require approval by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB).

Who Should Apply?

Students directly out of high school, or mature students who are ready for a career change or to build on the skills they have.

• Those with an interest in design and architecture
• Comfortable with technology
• Eager to learn new skills and be challenged
• Creatives with an eye for design