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International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

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)

  • 50% in COMM 1120 ( may be taken concurrently)

Credits

3.0

Domestic fees

$792.60

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below are two offerings of INTD 1100 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 61758

Duration

Sat Apr 13 - Sat Jun 29 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 61758
  • Domestic fees $792.60
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 13 - Jun 29 Sat 09:00 - 12:00 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 351
Instructor

Robin Bailey

Course outline

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Domestic fees

$792.60

Important information
  1. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. **Please note* - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 61762

Duration

Thu Apr 18 - Thu Jul 04 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 61762
  • Domestic fees $792.60
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 18 - Jul 04 Thu 09:00 - 12:00 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 352
Instructor

Joanne Crozier

Course outline

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Domestic fees

$792.60

Important information
  1. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. *Please note* - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

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.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Construction and the Environment

  1. Interior Design Fundamentals
    Certificate Full-time/Part-time

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