Course Overview
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
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$636.76 - $650.00 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:
- Describe the additive and subtractive colour wheel and the colour relationships.
- Identify the value and intensity of a given hue.
- Analyze the differences between tints, tones, and shades.
- Discuss the perception of colour in different contexts to reliably predict the results of colour usage.
- Utilize the psychological and physiological effects of colour as a tool for creating a specific ambience.
- Discuss key principles of colour theorists.
- Explain the scientific, historical, aesthetic, and psychological aspects of colour.
- Employ colour, texture, and pattern in a design with an understanding of the importance of balance distribution and value throughout the space.
- Create harmonious colour palettes for a variety of residential spaces.
- Assemble a colour and material board to articulate a colour scheme in a clear and professional manner.
Effective as of Fall 2025
Related Programs
Colour for Interior Design (INTD 2130) 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 2026
Below are two offerings of INTD 2130 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 61874
Dates
Apr 08 - Jun 24 Loading
- CRN 61874
- $636.76 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jun 24 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby |
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."
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CRN 68104
Dates
Apr 08 - Jun 24 Loading
- CRN 68104
- $636.76 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jun 24 | Wed | 09:00 - 12:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 351 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Joanne Crozier
Course outline
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."
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Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of INTD 2130 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 39078
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 39078
- $650.00 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Wed | 12:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 352 |
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. 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 on Sep 30 and Nov 11 - Stat Holidays.
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CRN 39079
Dates
Sep 11 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 39079
- $650.00 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Nov 27 | Fri | 12:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 351 |
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. 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
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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