- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course surveys the historically significant furnishings, decorative arts and interiors from antiquity to the present day, focusing primarily on Western Civilization. Key stylistic periods of architecture and furniture will be examined within the historical parameters of society, culture, economy, and technology. Presentations, discussions, and projects (team and individual) will familiarize students with the key stylistic periods as they are applied to furnishings, decorative arts and interiors.
Prerequisite(s)
- 65% in INTD 1100
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$636.76
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify the similarities/differences of the components (motifs, colours, materials, etc.) of the key stylistic periods of architecture and furniture as they are applied to furnishings, decorative arts and interiors.
- Recognize the historical, sociocultural, and economic drivers that influenced the stylistic development of the concepts and components of furnishings, decorative arts and interiors.
- Identify the components of furniture.
- Apply knowledge of the elements and principles of design to differentiate between the key stylistic periods of architecture and furniture.
- Identify iconic examples of furnishings, decorative arts and interiors.
- Apply knowledge of the identifying characteristics of a key stylistic period to a residential project.
Effective as of Fall 2022
Related Programs
History of Interiors and Furniture (INTD 2375) 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 2025
Below are two offerings of INTD 2375 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 49019
Dates
Sep 11 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 49019
- $636.76 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Nov 27 | Thu | 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
- International fees are typically 3.25 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. 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.
Status
CRN 49021
Dates
Sep 11 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 49021
- $636.76 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Nov 27 | Thu | 09:00 - 12:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 351 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Joanne Crozier
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 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. 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.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.