Interior Design Course
Montreal, Canada
Course
DURATION
2625 hours
LANGUAGES
French, English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
INTERIOR DESIGN
Interior Designers have a concrete impact on a room’s functionality, as well as the wellness and safety of the people who use that room. They require both technical and creative knowledge.
With LaSalle College Montréal's DCS Interior Design program, become an expert in trends and architecture to design unique interiors and learn to:
- Select materials, finishes and colors that are best suited to a project’s requirements
- Design unique, custom, ergonomic furniture
- Create the desired ambiance using lighting tailored to the room they are designing
Trends are always evolving in the interior design industry. That’s why our three-year DCS in Interior Design is taught by well-known professionals who still work in the field. At the end of their training, students will know how to:
- Create visually appealing, functional and safe interior design concepts for residential, commercial, cultural and industrial projects
- Use popular industry software like SketchUp, AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk Revit, etc.
- Complete interior design projects that comply with current regulations and industry standards
During their training, students will be able to present their final project to industry professionals, complete an internship and build their portfolio. They will arrive on the job market with concrete experience to show their employer or clients.
The program is designed for students who show:
- Creativity
- Attention to Detail
- Great communication skills
- An interest in design innovation, especially in spatial development
- An interest in interior design trends, as well as current and past architectural trends
List of Courses
Diploma of College Studies (DCS) programs consist of:
- General education courses common to all programs,
- General education courses specific to the program,
- Complementary general education courses.
Concentration Courses
- Materials and Finishes (45 h)
- Execution Plan 1: CAD (45 h)
- Applied Color (45 h)
- Artistic Trends (60 h)
- Technical Drawing Standards (45 h)
- Sketching (45 h)
- Creativity 1 (45 h)
- Color and Drawing (60 h)
- Workshop 1: Residential Design (75 h)
- Furniture and Accessories (45 h)
- Business Communication (45 h)
- History of Styles 1 (45 h)
- Workshop 2: Commercial, Industrial and Public Design (90 h)
- Lighting Concepts (45 h)
- 3D Modeling 1 (45 h)
- Execution Plan 2: CAD (45 h)
- Architectural Drawing 1 (45 h)
- Furniture Design 1 (45 h)
- Workshop 3: Commercial, Industrial and Public Design (120 h)
- Creativity 2 (60 h)
- Execution Plan 3: BIM (45 h)
- Architectural Drawing 2 (45 h)
- Furniture Design 2 (45 h)
- Workshop 4: Commercial, Industrial and Public Design (150 h)
- History of Styles 2 (45 h)
- 3D Modeling 2 (45 h)
- Architectural Drawing 3 (45 h)
- Certification and Innovation (45 h)
- Workshop 5: Commercial, Industrial and Public Design (150 h)
- 3D Modeling 3 (60 h)
- Portfolio (45 h)
- Internship (60 h)
- Final Project (45 h)
*The College reserves the right to substitute some courses.
General Education Courses
College-level institutions emphasize general education that focuses on core cultural knowledge, skill development, responsible citizenship, and shared cultural heritage.
Alumni have a well-rounded skill set and general knowledge that is valued in the workplace.
- 3 physical education courses (90 h)
- 3 philosophy courses (150 h)
- 4 language and literature courses (140 h)
- 2 second language courses (90 h)
- 2 complementary courses (90 h)
Learning Outcomes
- Create functional and aesthetically pleasing interior spaces.
- Enhance the ambiance and mood of interior environments.
- Gain knowledge of building codes, regulations, and sustainability practices to design safe spaces.
- Present design concepts by working harmoniously with clients and colleagues.
Career Prospects
Interior Designers and Decorators in Montréal's metropolitan area enjoy promising job prospects due to increased demand and retiring professionals creating opportunities.
More details are available on Canada's Job Bank website.
Career Fields
- Interior Designer,
- Interior Design Technician,
- Kitchen and Bathroom Designer,
- Luxury Home Interior Designer,
- Functional Office Design Planner,
- Sales Associate or Design Associate in a store,
- 3D Designer.