LaSalle College Vancouver
Diploma in Interior Design | Online
Vancouver, Canada
DURATION
16 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
CAD 8,820
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Introduction
The Interior Design Online Diploma Program will teach you the skills required to design residential interior spaces based on your client's needs. From finding solutions to drawing sketches and plans to offering advice on the choice of colours, materials and furniture, you will be able to execute interior design projects in compliance with plans and estimates.
In the course of your training, you will learn to…
- Choose materials, finishes, and lighting to meet your clients' needs.
- Design residential and commercial layouts that meet (even exceed) your clients’ needs.
- Develop creative vision boards for impactful presentations.
- Develop proficiency and confidence with industry software.
Why study Interior Design online at LaSalle College Vancouver?
- One of the most affordable creative online diplomas in Canada.
- Fully online, with flexible pacing and some live sessions with expert tutors.
- Skills-focused and course material built by industry experts.
- Global perspective brought by LCI Education.
- Officially accredited by the Private Training Institutions Branch.
Details
- The Diploma program prepares students to work as an interior designer in residential and commercial design
- Virtual evening classes.
- Supports and enhances professional and academic development
- Build a portfolio to showcase work
- Innovative programming in a state-of-the-art environment
- Program consists of 16 months; 13 courses; 810 hours (includes self-guided training, virtual classes and individual study time)
- Graduating students receive a Diploma
- Students are responsible for ensuring compatibility with the software.
Students focus on residential and commercial design, learn about architectural graphic standards, construction materials and finishes, as well as how to illustrate interiors with AutoCAD software. Our faculty, made up of industry experts who work in the field, continuously evaluate your understanding of the material, to ensure online students are routinely meeting benchmarks on the path to graduation.
Skills
If you have these qualities or skills, then a career in Interior Design may be for you!
- Creativity
- Aesthetic sensibility
- Team spirit
- Artistic abilities
- Interest in public relations and teamwork
- Passion for the visual arts, design and computer science.
- Dynamism and initiative
- The ability to work with precision.
- Basic technical knowledge.
- The ability to adapt to a varied schedule and meet tight deadlines.
Ideal Students
Students directly out of high school, or mature students who are ready for a career change or to build on the skills they have.
- Those with an interest in Design and Architecture
- Creative minds
- Design, Visual Arts and Computer Science Passionates
- Project Management Enthusiasts
Admissions
Curriculum
Semester 1
- Three-Dimensional Design
- Drawing Techniques (AutoCAD)
- Colours & Effects
Semester 2
- Lighting
- Materials and Finishes
- Interior Design I
- Applied Colour I
Semester 3
- Interior Architecture I
- 3D Modelling for Interior Design
- Interior Layout Planing II
Semester 4
- History of Styles & Interior Design I
- Furniture Design and Production I
- Interior Layout Planning III
Required Materials
- Basic drawing tools and accessories
Program Outcome
- Strong theoretical and practical knowledge
- Technical knowledge and skills related to the philosophy of design, based on innovation and sustainable development
- Ability to design interiors and convey the concepts to a client prior to implementation
- Understanding of the disciplines of environmental design, interior design, interior architecture, adaptive reuse, spatial design and exhibition design
- Industry software tools, including Autodesk AutoCad
Career Opportunities
Employment Opportunities
After completing the Interior Design E-learning program, you will have earned your diploma from LaSalle College Vancouver, and gain access to the following careers:
- Interior Designer
- Residential Designer
- Furniture and Materials Sales Specialist
- Project Manager
- Design Product Representative
- Interior Decoration Consultant