Interior Design & Technology (Advanced Diploma)

The comprehensive 24-month advanced interior design & technology program covers the spectrum of residential, retail, hospitality, office, and socially conscious design knowledge and skills and solidifies your learning with two practicums and a capstone project at the end of the program. Centre for arts and technology’s advanced diploma in interior design & technology is a masterful blend of art and applied design theory. Through hands on classes taught over 24 months, including two practicums, you’ll gain valuable exposure and knowledge for both residential and commercial design. 

This comprehensive program covers the spectrum of skills required for success in this industry including:

• Interior design theory and process
• Drafting, rendering and digital presentation skills
• Global design perspectives
• Material and finish selections and their impact on design
• 3D spatial problem solving
• Environmental and sustainability design considerations
• Wellness in interior spaces
• Construction systems, components and methods
• Commercial and residential interior design
• Building Code and Universal Design regulations
• Millwork and furniture design
• Business and professional practice
• Portfolio preparation
• Resarch methods and Capstone Project

We’re Designed Differently

• You want the best Interior Design education. Here’s what our program will do for you: 

Industry Connections

• Interior Design Professionals as your Instructors and mentors.

Let’s Get You Working!

• Well-rounded, focused curriculum to get you successfully working as quickly as possible.

Degree Pathway Options

• Established pathways with BCIT, University of Gloucestershire and Yorkville University to further your education after graduation. 

Top Tech

• Latest technology, facilities and equipment in a dedicated Interior Design lab-classroom.

Where Our Alumni are Working

• When you’re backed by exceptional curriculum and an education team focused on your success and individuality, the future of employment is bright. Here are just a few design and construction firms where you’ll find our Interior Design Alumni thriving. 

Why the Best Choose Us

• We understand that choosing a post-secondary school is a big decision that usually involves input from some of the most important people in your life. Tuition considerations, support after graduation and key industry connections – these are all part of choosing the best Interior Design school for you. 

Here are a few reasons why you’ll be happy you chose Centre for Arts and Technology:

• Hands-on, employment-focused education.
• Employment-focused programs delivering the soft skills you need for lasting career success and hands-on experience with the latest, industry-standard technology. Your career starts here! 

More one-on-one time with your Instructors and mentors.

• Small class sizes mean you get more facetime and critical feedback from your education team, to achieve real growth and success.

Personalized support from start to finish.

• Financial guidance? We’ve got you covered. Career advice after graduation? We wouldn’t have it any other way. You’re more than a student number to us. We create a personalized experience that you won’t get anywhere else.

Quality you can fact-check.

• Centre for Arts and Technology holds a full designation through Education Quality Assurance and the Private Training Institutions Branch. You’ll only get the best at Centre for Arts and Technology.

Quarter 1

• In the first quarter, students explore foundational concepts in design theory and technical knowledge, beginning to apply this knowledge through project-based work. Students will learn how to manipulate theories and concepts in order to create strong solutions in interior environments. This quarter provides an understanding of a global perspective on human achievements in architecture, interior design, and the decorative arts and their relevance to modern life. Fundamental technical skills in drafting and digital programs will be introduced and by the end of the quarter, students will be able to draw on and apply their new knowledge and skills to projects in the upcoming quarters.

Quarter 2

• Students will experiment with and apply design concepts this quarter to create effective solutions for residential interior environments. Courses focus on the various materials and components used in the industry, providing first-hand knowledge of how to implement them in design solutions. Students will be introduced to the quality, quantity and application of lighting in interior spaces and will explore various methods to visually represent design concepts to clients through drawing, rendering and computer drafting techniques. The primary focus of this quarter is developing an applied understanding of the design process used in the practice of interior design. 

Quarter 3

• Quarter 3 takes a closer look into the human, environmental, and “universal/barrier-free” aspects of Interior Design and space planning. Students will be challenged with 3D spatial problem-solving and exploring the connections between interior and exterior spaces. Courses explore the environmental and sustainable factors that influence the selection and design of materials and components and discover innovations through hands-on experimentation, independent and group research, site visits, and guest lectures. Students begin to develop a more personal and visually accurate style of visually presenting their projects while exploring construction systems, components, and methods used in wood frame and residential construction. 

Quarter 4

• The programming process is integral to the practice of interior design and this quarter familiarizes students with planning concepts, furniture, and finish specifications associated with commercial design with a focus on hospitality concepts. Students will create computer-generated 3D models and explore rendering techniques for conceptual design and presentation drawings. Courses explore the construction and detailing of interior components such as floors, walls, and ceiling systems, as well as millwork, developing an understanding of how to accurately draw and design details. Students will develop advanced lighting drawings for commercial spaces including details and specifications resulting in creative and functional solutions. The emphasis this quarter is placed on the application of concepts through the use of technical criteria, specifications, layout, and building system coordination.