Diploma in Interior Design

This program consists of 90 credits over 6 quarters.

Diploma

This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (“PTIB”) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

• The Diploma program prepares students to work as an interior designer in residential and commercial design
• Supports and enhances professional and academic development
• Build a portfolio to showcase work
• Innovative programming in a state-of-the-art environment

The Interior Design Diploma program is rich in theory and practice, and is designed to teach students to communicate design solutions through a variety of visual media and develop aesthetic and ethical sensitivities. Students will have the opportunity to develop abilities in all aspects of the design, both residential and commercial. Students in the Diploma program acquire the technical and creative skills to design interior spaces that meet demanding requirements – not just aesthetically, but in terms of safety, accessibility and sustainability.

• Drawing
• Fundamentals of Design
• Colour Theory
• Basic Drafting
• Introduction to Interior Design
• Perspective
• History of Architecture, Interiors, and Furniture
• Rendering and Illustration
• Computer-Aided Design
• Programming & Space Planning
• Textiles
• Lighting
• Residential Design
• Human Factors and Psychology of Design
• Materials and Resources
• Advanced Computer-Aided Design
• Corporate Design
• Project Management
• Codes/Barrier Free Design
• 3D Digital Modeling
• 3D Digital Rendering
• Professional Practices
• Interior & Architectural Detailing
• Environmental Design
• Building Systems and Materials
• Commercial Design
• Presentation Techniques
• Senior Project
• Construction Documents
• Portfolio

• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge.
• Design training that will enable them to work in the interior design field, both commercial and residential.
• Technical knowledge and skills related to the philosophy of design.
• 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 SketchUp Pro and Autodesk AutoCad.

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
• Comfortable with technology
• Eager to learn new skills and be challenged
• Creatives with an eye for design

Graduates go on to work at residential firms, start their own interior design company or work for large-scale companies that require in-house interior design services, such as restaurants, hotels and retail. Our alumni have varied careers in commercial design, working on interiors related to, for example, recreational spaces and auto showrooms. Others focus on apartment or condo design, working for large-scale developments or directly with homeowners. Some work in the public sector, managing design needs for hospitals, schools and libraries.

Graduates of LaSalle College Vancouver Interior Design diploma program will be eligible to write the National Council for Interior Design Qualification exam upon completion of the required work experience.

LCV is a Decorators & Designers Association (DDA) recognized institution and one of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) affiliated schools in Canada.

LaSalle College Vancouver (LCV) has an official Pathway Agreement in place with Pacific Design Academy (PDA)Through this agreement, students with a completed two-year PDA Interior Design Diploma can receive credits towards the Bachelor of Applied Design in Interior Design degree program offered at LCV. This pathway provides PDA students with an exciting opportunity to further their studies in the field of Interior Design.