School: George Brown College
Program:Interior Design Technology
Program | Interior Design Technology
| Faculty | Architectural Studies |
Credential | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Duration | 3 years |
Starting Month | January, September | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
The three-year Interior Design Technology advanced diploma program prepares you to be an Interior Design Technologist. You will be a valuable member of the design team for building retrofits, renovations and new construction, contributing to the technical design of building interiors by design development of plans, elevations, renderings and 3D models. This would include details such as wall assemblies, lighting, textiles, fixtures, furniture and ergonomic considerations.
Learning in state-of-the-art interior design studios with the most up-to-date equipment and software, you will develop a thorough knowledge of interior design and technical design skills.
Through the application of interior design theory, with principles and practices in architecture, you will learn how to effectively communicate the applied and technical principles of interior design. As a graduate, the areas of specialization include, but not limited to, the following:
Bathroom and kitchen design/build
Commercial, retail or manufacturing technical sales
Fitments, colour or texture finishes selection and consultations
2D and 3D computer drawing, design, rendering and modeling
Sustainable interior design practices for commercial, retail and residential
Note: If you enrol in the program in January, you are required to complete semester 2 in the summer (May to August) of the same year in order to continue into semester 3 in the fall.
Admission Requirement:
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
Grade 12 English (C or U)
Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U)
** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Tuition Fees:
Application Fee | $95 |
Base Tuition Fee | $13,520 for 2 semesters $20,280 for 3 Semesters |
Incidental Fees (Student ID, Student association membership, etc.) | $1,500 |
Mandatory Health Insurance | $570.82 for one year coverage( Sep-Aug) $388.28 for 8 months coverage(Jan-Aug) $204.64 for 4 months coverage (May- Aug) |
Public Transportation ( Per year), estimated | $1,500 |
Books and supplies (estimated per year) | $1,000-$1,200 |
Career:
Opportunities for Interior Design Technologists vary within the AEC industry. Career options available to graduates of this program may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Project Coordinator
Technical Representative for building/equipment suppliers
Production of computer aided technical drawings and modeling
Specification Writer
Technologist with builders, architectural and interior design firms
Design and Colour Consultant for builders and retail outlets
Staging for real estate and film industry
Credit Transfer:
This program shares the first two semesters with the three-year Architectural Technology program (T109) and graduates may qualify to transfer with advanced standing into the second year of the Architectural Technology program (T109). This would provide successful graduates with a dual advanced diploma.
Qualified graduates may be eligible for advanced standing in the George Brown College Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) degree program. For more information, see georgebrown.ca/T312_Diploma_to_Degree
Link to George Brown Official Website
http://www.georgebrown.ca/T170-2017-2018/