Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours)

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Courses - August 2025

Level 1

Course details

Construction Materials and Methods I
ARCH71200


Building Sciences
ARCH72010


Computer Concepts I - Introductory CAD
COMP71185


Conestoga 101
CON0101


Design Communication Basics
DRWG71030


Interior Design Studio I - Design Process
DSGN71070


Academic Communications
ENGL71000


Foundation Module (Interior Design)
FND71075


Group Dynamics
SOC71500


Level 2

Course details

Human Health, Ergonomics, Environment and Safety
ARCH71010


Code I
ARCH71150


Construction Materials and Methods II
ARCH71210


Computer Concepts II - CAD & BIM
COMP71195


HVAC and Fire Protection
DSGN71010


Interior Design Studio II - Programming
DSGN71080


Level 3

Course details

Co-op and Career Preparation
CEPR71050


Design Communication I
DRWG72160


Structural Systems
DSGN72030


Colour Theory
DSGN72210


Interior Design Studio III - Residential
DSGN72220


Lighting - Interiors I
DSGN72230


History of Art I
HIST72040


Level 4

Course details

Design Development and Detailing I
ARCH73170


Code II - Interiors
CODE72000


Computer Concepts III - BIM
COMP72200


Design Communication II
DRWG72170


Interior Design Studio IV - Corporate/Retail
DSGN72240


History of Art II
HIST72050


Level 5

Course details

Co-op Work Term I (Interior Design)
COOP73210


Level 6

Course details

Design Development and Detailing II
ARCH73180


Contemporary Culture and Design Theory
CLTR73000


Cost Estimating
CONS73000


Interior Materials
DSGN73130


Interior Design Studio V - Hospitality/Entertainment
DSGN73140


Lighting - Interiors II
DSGN73150


Level 7

Course details

Project Management
ARCH72090


Sustainable Interior Design
ARCH73160


Product Research
ARCH74140


Building Plumbing, Lighting & Electrical Systems
DSGN72025


Interior Design Studio VI - Healthcare
DSGN73160


Electives: Interdisciplinary
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Interdisciplinary Elective Details

Level 8

Course details

Co-op Work Term II (Interior Design)
COOP74080


Level 9

Course details

Building Performance
ARCH72030


Interior Construction and Specifications
ARCH74130


World Cultures
CLTR72000


Interior Design Studio VII - Capstone Programming
DSGN74050


Law and Ethics
LAW74900


Electives: Interdisciplinary
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Interdisciplinary Elective Details

Level 10

Course details

Contract Administration
ARCH74090


Professional Practice
BUS73040


Interior Design Studio VIII - Capstone
DSGN74060


Science, Technology and Society
SOC71045


Electives: Interdisciplinary
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Interdisciplinary Elective Details

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Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs are based on the most recent available data through the Conestoga Campus Store.

Program outcomes

  1. Illustrate cultural diversity values in global, societal, economic and environmental context.
  2. Apply all aspects of the design process to creative problem solving.
  3. Research complex problems and generate creative solutions that optimize human experience within interior environments.
  4. Apply concepts of functionality, aesthetic considerations, sustainability practices and universal design to interior design solutions.
  5. Integrate concepts of human relations and organizational behaviour into the establishment and maintenance of effective working teams
  6. Demonstrate leadership skills while working with diverse teams.
  7. Collaborate with other practitioners in the technical areas of electrical, structural, mechanical and architectural services.
  8. Communicate effectively and persuasively through oral, graphic, print and computer media in reports, specifications, presentation and working drawings, models and animations.
  9. Propose processes for the implementation of bids, contracts, reviews and permits adhering to professional principles.
  10. Integrate business administration principles and functions of management, budgeting, scheduling and human resources.
  11. Develop and activate plans for lifelong learning and professional development, and to maintain technological currency.
  12. Apply principles of interiors, architecture, art, and the decorative arts within a historical and cultural context.
  13. Integrate the elements and principles of two-and three-dimensional design into the development and completion of design projects.
  14. Apply the principles and theories of colour and light.
  15. Layout and specify furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and finish materials.
  16. Evaluate the significance and functions of building, construction, lighting acoustic, energy, power, security, and ergonomic systems.
  17. Exemplify adherence to professional, ethical and legal codes of practice and comply with industrial, labour and environmental legislation.