BCIT / Royal Road Collaboration – Online Information Session
May 13 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm PDT
BCIT Interior Design is coming to Vancouver Island!
BCIT Interior Design is running a pilot program at Royal Roads University Langford (John Horgan) Campus.
We will be offering 2 classes in the Fall term:
- INTD 1100 Design Theory (3 credits)
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- 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.
- INTD 2120 Fabrics & Applications (2 credits)
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- This course will cover fibres and fabrics as they apply to residential interior design. Characteristics of natural and synthetic fibres will be explored. Through lectures, field trips, and assignments, topics such as fibre and/or fabric identification, properties, construction, application, specifications, testing, estimating, and sustainability will be covered.
The courses will be offered in a hybrid format:
- INTD 1100 (3 credits) over 6 weeks (Saturdays in person at RRU and weekday evenings online)
- 1 week break
- INTD 2120 (2 credits) over 4 weeks.
The idea is that these courses could then potentially ladder into an Associate Certificate:
FALL 2026 OFFERINGS:
o INTD 1100 Design Theory (3 credits)
o INTD 2120 Fabrics & Applications (2 credits)
WINTER 2027 OFFERINGS:
o INTD 1120 Materials (3 credits)
o INTD 1140 Freehand Drawing -(2.5 credits)
o INTD 1180 Visual Communication 2D (3 credits)
SPRING 2027 OFFERINGS:
o INTD 2130 Colour for ID (3 credits)
o INTD 2150 Visual & Graphic Communication (3 credits)
o INTD 2300 Res Studio A (3 credits)
- Total credits 22.5 credits
The hybrid format works great for design students:
- Studio-based learning benefits from physical presence: In-person sessions support hands-on making, material exploration, critiques, and spontaneous peer learning that are central to design education.
- Online delivery enhances flexibility and reflection: Recorded lectures, digital demonstrations, and asynchronous discussions allow students to review complex concepts, work at their own pace, and manage studio time more effectively.
- Hybrid models mirror professional practice: Designers regularly collaborate across physical and digital environments, using online platforms alongside in-person meetings.
- Supports diverse learning needs and UDL principles: Offering multiple modes of engagement (live, recorded, visual, tactile) increases accessibility and inclusivity for different learning styles and life circumstances.
- Maximizes quality studio time: Foundational content can be delivered online, freeing in-person sessions for critiques, mentorship, collaboration, and problem-solving where instructor feedback has the greatest impact.
Q & A will open at the end of the information session.