- 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 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.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$782.37 - $825.31 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Illustrate the elements and principles of design.
- Analyse interior design projects to check the implementation of the elements and principles of design.
- Develop an awareness of design concepts.
- State the regulatory bodies for the interior design field.
- Create a journal/sketchbook to record information, showing design awareness.
- Use relevant design vocabulary in their work.
- Analyse examples of concept development in interior design solutions/projects.
- Explain the steps in the design process.
- Explain human factors theories as they apply to interior design solutions.
Effective as of Fall 2019
Related Programs
Design Theory 1 (INTD 1100) 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 three offerings of INTD 1100 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 39180
Dates
Sep 02 - Dec 02 Loading
- CRN 39180
- $825.31 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 02 - Dec 02 | Tue | 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.
- No Class Sept 30th and November 11th - Stat Holidays 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 39179
Dates
Sep 10 - Nov 26 Loading
- CRN 39179
- $782.37 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This section is synchronous and all classes will be held through Virtual Classroom on the Learning Hub. Students are required to attend class Wednesday 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.
Status
CRN 39182
Dates
Sep 13 - Nov 29 Loading
- CRN 39182
- $825.31 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13 - Nov 29 | Sat | 09:00 - 12:00 | 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.
- 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.