Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It offers more than 200 programs in various fields such as Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Media and Design, and Community Services.

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The mission of the Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours) program is to provide students with the theoretical, practical and technical skills that reflect the profession of Interior Design. Through a comprehensive curriculum, delivered by an interdisciplinary faculty, this program will prepare students to apply an integrated approach to interior design solutions for the built environment and its occupants, and will prepare students for the demand to meet technological changes and currency relating to sustainability, universal design, and health and safety. This Bachelor of Interior Design degree, delivered at the honours level, provides professional training in the development of creative design solutions for interior spaces (residential, corporate/commercial, retail, institutional, healthcare, hospitality/entertainment, exposition) through project-based learning. The range of functional and aesthetic components that allow spaces in the built environment to be safely and comfortably inhabited are studied and the relationship of occupants and their physical environment is analyzed, through the consideration of ergonomics, illumination, acoustics, finishes, safety and all aspects of space programming. Interior design has evolved to be as much science as art. Designing and creating sustainable interiors; managing interior design projects; working in a team of professionals that includes architects, engineers and contractors; all require the solid technical education that is provided in Conestoga's Bachelor of Interior Design degree program. Why is this important? Industry professionals want to employ graduates with technical competency. This makes Conestoga graduates very attractive to employers. Graduates are prepared for the realities of new and emerging technologies and for great careers in interior design. There are two (2) paid co-op work term opportunities to provide students with relevant experience that will complement their academic studies. The interior design program leading to the Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours) degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Avenue, Suite 350, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503. The CIDA-accredited program prepares students for entry-level interior design practice, for advanced study, and to apply for membership in professional interior design organizations. Show less

Courses
Level 1
Course details
Construction Materials and Methods I
ARCH71200

Building Sciences
ARCH72010

Computer Concepts I - Introductory CAD
COMP71185

Conestoga 101
CON0101

Design Communication Basics
DRWG71030

Interior Design Studio I - Design Process
DSGN71070

Academic Communications
ENGL71000

Foundation Module (Interior Design)
FND71075

Group Dynamics
SOC71500

Level 2
Course details
Human Health, Ergonomics, Environment and Safety
ARCH71010

Code I
ARCH71150

Construction Materials and Methods II
ARCH71210

Computer Concepts II - CAD & BIM
COMP71195

HVAC and Fire Protection
DSGN71010

Interior Design Studio II - Programming
DSGN71080

Level 3
Course details
Co-op and Career Preparation
CEPR71050

Design Communication I
DRWG72160

Structural Systems
DSGN72030

Colour Theory
DSGN72210

Interior Design Studio III - Residential
DSGN72220

Lighting - Interiors I
DSGN72230

History of Art I
HIST72040

Level 4
Course details
Design Development and Detailing I
ARCH73170

Code II - Interiors
CODE72000

Computer Concepts III - BIM
COMP72200

Design Communication II
DRWG72170

Interior Design Studio IV - Corporate/Retail
DSGN72240

History of Art II
HIST72050

Level 5
Course details
Co-op Work Term I (Interior Design)
COOP73210

Level 6
Course details
Design Development and Detailing II
ARCH73180

Contemporary Culture and Design Theory
CLTR73000

Cost Estimating
CONS73000

Interior Materials
DSGN73130

Interior Design Studio V - Hospitality/Entertainment
DSGN73140

Lighting - Interiors II
DSGN73150

Level 7
Course details
Project Management
ARCH72090

Sustainable Interior Design
ARCH73160

Product Research
ARCH74140

Building Plumbing, Lighting & Electrical Systems
DSGN72025

Interior Design Studio VI - Healthcare
DSGN73160

Electives: Interdisciplinary
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Interdisciplinary Elective Details
Level 8
Course details
Co-op Work Term II (Interior Design)
COOP74080

Level 9
Course details
Building Performance
ARCH72030

Interior Construction and Specifications
ARCH74130

World Cultures
CLTR72000

Interior Design Studio VII - Capstone Programming
DSGN74050

Law and Ethics
LAW74900

Electives: Interdisciplinary
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Interdisciplinary Elective Details
Level 10
Course details
Contract Administration
ARCH74090

Professional Practice
BUS73040

Interior Design Studio VIII - Capstone
DSGN74060

Science, Technology and Society
SOC71045

Electives: Interdisciplinary
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Interdisciplinary Elective Details
Program outcomes
Illustrate cultural diversity values in global, societal, economic and environmental context.
Apply all aspects of the design process to creative problem solving. Identify and explore complex problems and generate creative solutions that optimize human experience within interior environments.
Apply concepts of functionality, aesthetic considerations, sustainability practices and universal design to interior design solutions.
Integrate concepts of human relations and organizational behaviour into the establishment and maintenance of effective working teams
Demonstrate leadership skills while working with diverse teams.
Collaborate with other practitioners in the technical areas of electrical, structural, mechanical and architectural services.
Communicate effectively and persuasively through oral, graphic, print and computer media in reports, specifications, presentation and working drawings, models and animations.
Propose processes for the implementation of bids, contracts, reviews and permits adhering to professional principles.
Integrate business administration principles and functions of management, budgeting, scheduling and human resources.
Develop and activate plans for lifelong learning and professional development, and to maintain technological currency.
Apply principles of interiors, architecture, art, and the decorative arts within a historical and cultural context.
Integrate the elements and principles of two-and three-dimensional design into the development and completion of design projects.
Apply the principles and theories of colour and light.
Layout and specify furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and finish materials.
Evaluate the significance and functions of building, construction, lighting acoustic, energy, power, security, and ergonomic systems.
Exemplify adherence to professional, ethical and legal codes of practice and comply with industrial, labour and environmental legislation.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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