Course Overview
This course is an introduction to base building finishes as they apply to floors, walls, and ceilings, emphasizing the use of sustainable materials. Students will learn about local suppliers and manufacturers through guest lectures and field trips.
Prerequisite(s)
- Entrance requirements.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$647.01 - $691.02 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Research and source base building finishes for the interior built environments focusing on ecological and sustainable methods and materials.
- Identify the characteristics and suitability of various base building finishes and installation methods.
- Appropriately document basic specifications for materials.
- Analyse existing material installations.
- Identify characteristics of materials in terms of Life Cycle Analysis (LCA).
- Determine appropriate material selection for specific functional consideration and usage.
- Estimate quantities of materials for budget pricing.
Effective as of Fall 2019
Related Programs
Materials for Interior Design (INTD 1120) 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
Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of INTD 1120 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 46074
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 24 Loading
- CRN 46074
- $647.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 24 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Shauna Root
Course outline
Important information
- This section is synchronous and all classes will be held through Virtual Classroom on the Learning Hub. Students are required to attend class Tuesday evenings from 18:00-21:00. Waitlist requests are not accepted until after 9:30am on registration day. 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.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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CRN 46056
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 46056
- $691.02 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Wed | 08:30 - 11:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 351 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Deanna Kilt
Course outline
Important information
- Waitlist requests are not accepted until after 9:30am on registration day. 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 Sep 30 and Nov 11, Stat Holidays.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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Winter 2027
Below are two offerings of INTD 1120 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 87147
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 24 Loading
- CRN 87147
- $691.02 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 24 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 353 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- ***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. Please note - waitlist requests are not accepted until after 9:30am on Registration Day.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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CRN 87149
Dates
Jan 07 - Mar 25 Loading
- CRN 87149
- $691.02 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Mar 25 | Thu | 08:30 - 11:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 351 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
izabela Pudlak
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- ***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. Please note - waitlist requests are not accepted until after 9:30am on Registration Day.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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