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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

Cost

$739.74 - $780.60 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Fall 2023

Below are three offerings of INTD 1100 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 39182

Duration

Sat Sep 09 - Sat Dec 02 (11 weeks)

  • 11 weeks
  • CRN 39182
  • $780.60
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 09 - Dec 02 Sat 09:00 - 12:15 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 353
Instructor

Robin Bailey

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Cost

$780.60

Important information
  1. ***Please note*** - Students who do not meet the mandatory pre/co-requisites will be dropped without notice. No class Sept 30 & Nov 11 - stat holidays
Status

In Progress

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

CRN 39180

Duration

Tue Sep 12 - Tue Nov 28 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 39180
  • $780.60
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 12 - Nov 28 Tue 18:00 - 21:00 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 352
Instructor

Joanne Crozier

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Cost

$780.60

Important information
  1. ***Please note*** - Students who do not meet the mandatory pre/co-requisites 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 39179

Duration

Wed Sep 13 - Wed Nov 29 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 39179
  • $739.74
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 13 - Nov 29 Wed 18:00 - 21:00 Online
Instructor

Alison Bell

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Cost

$739.74

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. ***Please note*** - Students who do not meet the mandatory pre/co-requisites will be dropped without notice. 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.
Status

In Progress and Full

This course offering is in progress and full. 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:

School of Construction and the Environment

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

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