Interior Design Fundamentals

This is an applied communication course that examines systematic techniques to communicate effectively and professionally in the workplace; its goal is to introduce students to technical writing skills and presentation skills needed to succeed in career- related courses and at work.
Prerequisite(s):

• English Studies 12 "67%" (C+) or equivalent (ie: COMM 0015 "70+" or IELTS Academic 6.5, etc.)

This course introduces the student to visual perception and conceptualization. Through lectures, discussion and studio exploration students will discover the fundamentals of design, the design process, and creative thinking. Hands-on exploration, sketching and analysis, will allow the student to explore and apply the elements and principles of design, developing an awareness of its application within our environment. Theories pertaining to human factors will be explored including proxemics, anthropometrics and ergonomics. Students will work individually and in groups to create 2D and 3D solutions, presenting their ideas to their peers.
Prerequisite(s):

• Entrance requirements.

​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.

​This course introduces students to drawing as a means of visual communication. Developing freehand drawing skills for interior design applications is the focus of the course.
Prerequisite(s):

• Entrance requirements.

​The focus of this course is to introduce freehand drafting techniques as they pertain to interior design. Students will produce schematic two-dimensional drawings for interior design applications, through implementation of scale, line weights, lettering, dimensions, and layouts.
Prerequisite(s):

• Entrance requirements.

​This course will cover fibres and fabrics as they apply to residential interior design. Characteristics of natural and synthetic fibres will be explored. Through lectures, field trips, and assignments, topics such as fibre and/or fabric identification, properties, construction, application, specifications, testing, estimating, and sustainability will be covered.
Prerequisite(s):

• Entrance requirements.

This course will provide students with a background in colour theory as it relates to interior design including colour schemes. The class consists of lectures, discussions and in-class exercises through individual and group work. Topics will include the physics of colour, colour theories, physiology of colour, psychology of colour, colour in art, focusing on the application of colour in residential design.
Prerequisite(s):

• 65% in INTD 1100

​The focus of this course is to explore and further develop design ideation. Visual communication of concepts and details within interior spaces will be examined. Hands-on exploration, quick sketching, and analysis involving the documentation of the design process will be demonstrated in a sketchbook format through a variety of mediums and techniques. Field trips will be used for on-site inspiration and exploration.
Prerequisite(s):

• 65% in INTD 1100 and 65% in INTD 1140 and 65% in INTD 1180

Using the current release of AutoCAD for Windows, students will become familiar with and use the drawing, editing, and view manipulation commands of the program. They will also be introduced to layouts, blocks, dimensioning, and text commands. The students will complete a dimensioned floor plan, a furniture plan, elevations, and details. Overall emphasis will be on using AutoCAD for designing a residential project.
Prerequisite(s):

• 65% in INTD 1180

This studio course is the first building block of space planning and introduces students to the methodology used by interior designers to conceptualize, analyze, and develop workable solutions to residential applications. Students will analyze existing floor plans, study furniture placement, construct a model, develop layouts for kitchens and bathrooms, document their research findings and design development in a sketchbook journal. Students will implement their own concepts and ideas in the planning of a small residential project with the option to use their freehand skills or AutoCAD as drawing tools in their final submission.
Prerequisite(s):

• 65% in INTD 1100 and 65% in INTD 1140 and 65% in INTD 1180 and 65% in INTD 2150^† (^† may be taken concurrently)

​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

This course introduces students to the principles of university-level writing and critical reading. Academic writing focuses on the study and application of the principles of university-level discourse, with particular emphasis on exposition and persuasion. Students will read and analyze essays, and write their own compositions. In several language workshops, students will also learn fundamental strategies for developing an effective prose style.
Prerequisite(s):

• English Studies 12 "67%" (C+) or equivalent (ie: COMM 0015 "70+" or IELTS Academic 6.5, etc.)

​This course will provide students with basic knowledge and skills to use SketchUp Layout software for the purposes of producing interior design illustrations for presentations. Students will create a presentation encompassing their acquired skills showcasing a completed project.
Prerequisite(s):

• 65% in INTD 1100 and 65% in INTD 1140 and 65% in INTD 1180 and 65% in INTD 2150 and 65% in INTD 2160 and 65% in INTD 2300

​This course identifies characteristics of different light sources with emphasis on residential applications and examines the fundamentals of lighting design. Students will learn the foundations of lighting design with the goal of having a working knowledge of functional and aesthetic lighting solutions. Characteristics of different light sources will be introduced and applications identified in class and through field trips. Residential reflected ceiling plans will be produced along with a lighting schedule.
Prerequisite(s):

• 65% in INTD 1100 and 65% in INTD 1140 and 65% in INTD 1180 and 65% in INTD 2150 and 65% in INTD 2160 and 65% in INTD 2300

This course will introduce students to the process and requirements needed to create construction drawings for a residential project, including plans, elevations, legends, schedules and drawing references. Students will first design and develop freehand drawings to scale and will create a set of construction drawings using AutoCAD, based on their design solutions.
Prerequisite(s):

• 65% in INTD 1100 and 65% in INTD 1120 and 65% in INTD 1140 and 65% in INTD 1180 and 65% in INTD 2120 and 65% in INTD 2150 and 65% in INTD 2160 and 65% in INTD 2240^† and 65% in INTD 2300 (^† may be taken concurrently)

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):

• 65% in INTD 1360^† and 65% in INTD 1100 and 65% in INTD 1120 and 65% in INTD 1140 and 65% in INTD 1180 and 65% in INTD 2120 and 65% in INTD 2130 and 65% in INTD 2150 and 65% in INTD 2160 and 65% in INTD 2300 and 65% in INTD 2240^† (^† may be taken concurrently)