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
$798.31 - $842.32 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:
- 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 2026
Below are three offerings of INTD 1100 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 39179
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 39179
- $798.31 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Alison Bell
Course outline
Important information
- 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. No Class On Sep 30 and Nov 11, Stat Holidays
Confirmation
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CRN 39182
Dates
Sep 12 - Nov 28 Loading
- CRN 39182
- $842.32 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Nov 28 | Sat | 09:00 - 12:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 353 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Robin Bailey
Course outline
Important information
- 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
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CRN 39180
Dates
Sep 14 - Dec 07 Loading
- CRN 39180
- $842.32 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 - Dec 07 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 351 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Joanne Crozier
Course outline
Important information
- 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 October 12 - Stat Holiday
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Winter 2027
Below are two offerings of INTD 1100 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 80001
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 24 Loading
- CRN 80001
- $842.32 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 24 | Wed | 08:30 - 11:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 351 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Robin Bailey
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. Please note - waitlist requests are not accepted until after 9:30am on Registration Day.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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CRN 80003
Dates
Jan 09 - Mar 27 Loading
- CRN 80003
- $842.32 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Mar 27 | Sat | 13:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 353 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Robin Bailey
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. Please note - waitlist requests are not accepted until after 9:30am on Registration Day.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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