Course Overview
The emphasis of the course is on workplace and retail design. Students will create distinctive design concepts, branding and planning for retail spaces. Students will implement the design process for planning offices and apply their knowledge of systems furniture within a large workplace floor plate. A process journal will be developed during the course to document research, concept sketches, ideas, notes, and other inspirations.
Prerequisite(s)
- 65% in INTD 3100† († may be taken concurrently)
- Entrance requirements for the Diploma.
Credits
6.0
Domestic fees
$1,140.16 - $1,161.64 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.25 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:
- Demonstrate comprehensive research implemented throughout the design process.
- Produce design solutions that meet program requirements.
- Develop appropriate and creative concepts and branding for retail spaces.
- Apply the psychology of retail sales to design solutions.
- Recognize BOMA standards required to accurately measure and calculate areas of a building.
- Create block plans for preliminary office planning.
- Produce drawings for the office such as a Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) plan, installation and power/communication plans, using AutoCAD.
- Develop a package of systems furniture and finishes specifications.
- Demonstrate effective oral presentation skills by presenting design solutions to a group.
- Document research, concept exploration and design development in a comprehensive process journal.
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
Commercial Design Studio A (INTD 3300) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Interior Design
Diploma Full-time
- Interior Design
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of INTD 3300 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 73027
Dates
Jan 09 - Mar 27 Loading
- CRN 73027
- $1140.16 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Mar 27 | Fri | 09:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 305 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
June Fong
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. Please note - waitlist requests are not accepted until after 9:30am on registration day.
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Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of INTD 3300 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 55971
Dates
Apr 11 - Jun 27 Loading
- CRN 55971
- $1161.64 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11 - Jun 27 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 411 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
June Fong
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- 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. Waitlist requests are not accepted until 9:30am on registration day.
Confirmation
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Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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