Bachelor Of Interior Design (On Campus)

Cida-accredited bachelor of interior design program. The bachelor of interior design program at Yorkville university is a premier offering, designed for individuals passionate about creating sustainable designs for the shifting generational demographics. 

Unique Flexible Program – Primarily offered in class but gives you the option to take some of the classes online to accommodate learning into your busy schedule.

Comprehensive Curriculum – Our program spans everything from design theory, drafting, and digital rendering to building systems, codes, and regulations. It also includes an NCIDQ exam prep course.

Showcase Thesis Project – The degree culminates in a thesis project that showcases your proficiency in crafting beautiful, practical, and environmentally conscious spaces.

Program Benefits

Bringing the Industry to Your Classroom

Prepare for your career as an interior designer with our industry-based projects. Through an exhaustive list of studio courses, we offer a holistic understanding of interior design faculties, including hospitality, healthcare, retail, residential, commercial, and more.

Become Part of the Industry Before You Graduate

Experience what it’s like to be a professional designer with our portfolio thesis. You will also complete 180 hours of supervised internship that opens networking, collaboration, and mentorship opportunities at some of the biggest design firms in the country.

Develop Essential Technical Skills

Technical proficiency is paramount to your success as an interior designer. With high emphasis on imparting these skills, we offer dedicated courses in industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Photoshop.

Flexible Learning to Fit Your Schedule

Our year-round learning option helps accelerate your program duration and all our courses are offered four times a year, so you don’t have to wait to start your degree. You can even take some of your courses online to accommodate learning in your busy schedules.

Accreditation & Recognitions

Launch your career with an interior design degree that is well respected by the industry.

The rigorous program is recognized by the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) and Interior Designers of Canada (IDC), and is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).

In fact, our students have won the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Student Award several times and have been hired by established design houses.

Graduates also meet the necessary educational requirements to take the NCIDQ exam, which is a step towards professional certification in some jurisdictions in North America.

The interior design program leading to the Bachelor of Interior Design degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Avenue, Suite 350, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503.

The CIDA-accredited program prepares students for entry-level interior design practice, for advanced study, and to apply for membership in professional interior design organizations. The Bachelor of Interior Design degree granted by Yorkville University meets the educational requirement for eligibility to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam).

Career Outcomes

Bachelor of Interior Design graduates create functional, inspirational and healthy environments for living, working and playing. Graduates are qualified to write the NCIDQ exam to professionally register as an interior designer, which is required to practice in some jurisdictions in Canada and the U.S.

A variety of rewarding careers include:

• Hospitality Design (hotels and restaurants)
• Healthcare Design
• Corporate Design
• Educational Design
• Residential Design
• Furniture Manufacturing and Supply
• Lighting Design
• Exhibit Design
• Facilities Management

Student Showcase

Immerse yourself in the dynamic realm of our Bachelor of Interior Design program as you peruse our Student Showcase. Discover compelling projects curated by our talented students, revealing their innovation, skill, and distinctive perspectives in the world of interior design

Admission Requirements

Bachelor of Interior Design graduates create functional, inspirational and healthy environments for living, working and playing. Graduates are qualified to write the NCIDQ exam to professionally register as an interior designer, which is required to practice in some jurisdictions in Canada and the U.S.

Course Descriptions

The Yorkville University Bachelor of Interior Design program comprehensively covers a variety of topics including design theory, drafting, digital rendering, products and materials, building systems, and social and environmental factors in design.

In addition, students are required to complete at least 180 hours of internship work and 20 hours of volunteering, as well as a showcase thesis project and portfolio.

A full listing of Bachelor of Interior Design program courses includes:

Term 01

• ENGL101 | Research and Composition
• DIDS111 | Introduction to Interior Design Theory
• DIDT110 | Drafting
• DIDS116 | Fundamentals of Space Planning
• DIDV130 | Digital Drawing & Colour Theory
• 3 Credits

This course introduces basic computer applications for digital drawing and colour theory. Students will develop essential skills in the use of digital software applications while incorporating colour principles, theory, and systems as it applies to design composition, human perception and environmental psychology.

• Pre-requisite(s): None
• Co-requisite(s): None

Term 02

• DIDT142 | Manual & Digital Drawing Standards
• DIDS107 | Design Studio: Residential
• DIDV100 | Visual Communications: Perspective and Rendering
• DIDE151 | Products & Materials – Foundation

Term 03

• DIDV110 | Visual Communications – Technique
• DIDS115 | Design Studio: Retail
• DIDT145 | CADD
• DIDE155 | Building Systems ? Lighting
• ENGL150 | Professional Communication

Term 04

• DIDS203 | Design Studio: Restaurant
• DIDT235 | Construction Drawings
• DIDV230 | Digital Rendering
• DIDE261 | Products & Materials: Residential
• ARTH120 | Western Art – Renaissance to Contemporary

Term 05

• DIDS220 | Healthcare Studio
• DIDT200 | Interior Detailing 1
• DIDV240 | Digital Presentation
• DIDE255 | Building Systems ? Structures
• DIDE220 | Codes and Regulations 1

Term 06

• DIDS210 | Design Studio: Workspace
• DIDV200 | Building Information Modeling
• DIDE270 | Building Systems: Power / HVAC

Term 07

• DIDS310 | Design Studio: Moving Spaces
• DIDH312 | Global Architecture & Design (No PC)
• DIDP300 | Professional Practice 1 

Term 08

• DIDS315 | Design Studio: Hospitality
• DIDE344 | Applied Lighting
• DIDE351 | Products and Materials: Commercial
• DIDH330 | Canadian Architecture & Design (No PC)

Term 09

• DIDS320 | Design Studio: Collaborative
• DIDT300 | Interior Detailing 2
• DIDH320 | Research Methods in Interior Design
• DIDE360 | Restoration

Term 10

• DIDS410 | Thesis 1: Research & Programming
• DIDE400 | Codes and Regulations 2 
• DIDP400 | Professional Practice 2 

Term 11

• DIDS420 | Thesis 2: Concept & Design Development
• DIDT430 | Advanced Specifications (No PC)
• DIDH400 | Social Justice for the Built Environment
• DIDP420 | Internship
• DIDH420 | Philosophy of Design (No PC)

Term 12

• DIDS430 | Thesis 3: Presentation & Defense
• DIDT432 | Documentation
• DIDT431 | Advanced Estimating & Budgeting (No PC)
• DIDP430 | Examination Preparation 

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of Yorkville University’s Bachelor of Interior Design program will be able to:

• Create designs for a variety of market sectors that effectively interpret the relationship of the human response to the built environment.
• Apply the principles and psychology of design theory, and colour methodology.
• Articulate the challenges of the changing world of design, and its connection to culture, history and empathy for an interior environment.
• Apply a systematic design process to creatively solve challenging design problems.
• Employ effective and professional communication skills and techniques to interact and negotiate in collaborative environments, including client presentations.
• Demonstrate entry to practice knowledge of building systems, material selection and interior detailing in relation to interior design and interior construction.
• Use current industry tools, mechanical, digital and manual methods to express design ideas.
• Employ both convergent and divergent thinking in the process of observation, investigation, speculative enquiry, ideation and implementation of design solutions.
• Apply relevant building codes, laws, regulations, sustainability and universality to human welfare and safety when designing interior spaces.
• Engage in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to underpin design ideas.
• Critically reflect and evaluate personal depth of knowledge and practical experience to collaborate effectively with others.
• Model sound business practices related to project management and professional ethical conduct.
• Develop a professional portfolio and branding as a design professional.