- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course builds on the fundamentals taught in INTD 2300, Residential Design Studio A. An emphasis will be on understanding space and planning with architectural features including a variety of wall types, ceilings, doors, windows, fireplaces, and staircases. Students will plan a comprehensive residential space, working through the typical phases of a design project including design programming, concept development, product research, planning, and design development. Students will present their design solutions both visually and through oral communication. They will also demonstrate their 2D AutoCAD skills and use their freehand or SketchUp skills for any 3D components in their final submission.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$599.05 - $641.09 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Analyze project requirements and produce accurate programs and adjacencies.
- Create design solutions that meet program requirements for a residential two-story space.
- Select appropriate materials and finishes considering factors such as sustainability, functionality, aesthetics, durability and the unique requirements of select spaces.
- Produce freehand plans and layouts to scale during the planning and design development process.
- Demonstrate an understanding of plumbing infrastructure in layouts for a residential space.
- Incorporate architectural features such as walls, doors, windows, staircases, and fireplaces to provide a functional solution following the elements and principles of design.
- Select appropriate furniture for suitable applications and incorporate it into a floor plan at the appropriate scale.
- Identify appropriate appliances, plumbing fixtures, and fittings and incorporate them into plans.
- Design ceiling treatments considering factors such as spatial proportions, lighting, finishes and overall relationship to planned space and concept.
- Incorporate accurate stair calculations and layouts.
- Explore and manipulate the volume of a residential space.
- Develop a sketchbook/process journal showing research, concept, and design development through sketching 2-D and 3-D.
- Create a full design concept package communicating design process for a comprehensive residential interior.
- Demonstrate skills in AutoCAD, 3-D representation and graphic presentation throughout the project.
Effective as of Winter 2025
Related Programs
Residential Studio B (INTD 2400) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Interior Design Fundamentals
Certificate Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below are two offerings of INTD 2400 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 61922
Dates
Apr 14 - Jul 07 In Progress and Full
- CRN 61922
- $599.05 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 - Jul 07 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:15 | Online |
Duration
11 weeks
Instructor
Alison Bell
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- "*Please note* - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice. If you wish to be placed on the INTD Department maintained waitlist for this course, please email INTD_Waitlist@bcit.ca with the following information: Your Name, Student Number, Course Number, and CRN." No class on April 21 (Easter Monday) and May 19th (Victoria Day)
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 66578
Dates
Apr 16 - Jul 02 In Progress and Full
- CRN 66578
- $641.09 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16 - Jul 02 | Wed | 09:00 - 12:15 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 305 |
Duration
11 weeks
Instructor
Alison Bell
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on June 11th - Instructor workshop *Please note* - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice. If you wish to be placed on the INTD Department maintained waitlist for this course, please email INTD_Waitlist@bcit.ca with the following information: Your Name, Student Number, Course Number, and CRN.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.