Diploma in Interior Design | Online

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.

• High-quality training with rich media content. 
• Continuous evaluation of your understanding of the material.
• An E-learning program based on the original LaSalle College on campus program.
• A variety of courses available remotely. 
• A combination of virtual classes, self-guided training, and homework for a minimum amount of class hours and a maximum amount of freedom. 
• Virtual evening classes.
• Length of program: 16 months; 20 hours per week; 810 hours (includes self-guided training, virtual classes and individual study time).

• 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.

• Design
• Project Management
• Technical drawing
• Consulting

• 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

• Basic drawing tools and accessories

• 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 hours per week; 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.

• 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 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

After completing the Interior Design e-learning program, students will have earned their diploma from LaSalle College Vancouver and can access work in interior design, project management, technical drawing and consulting. Alumni have gone onto work for large-scale developments or directly with homeowners.