academy of design - RCC Institute Of Technology

“Interior design has always been my passion.
Now I’m finishing my degree online, working
part-time and I still have time to be a mom.”
ACADEMY OF DESIGN
Mirielle Drover, RCCIT Bachelor of Interior Design online student
WHAT SETS THE PROGRAM APART?
BACHELOR OF INTERIOR DESIGN
Creating interior environments that support and enhance the human experience
Professional Accreditation
Small Classes
The Bachelor of Interior Design at RCCIT is recognized by the
Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO)
and Interior Designers of Canada (IDC). With the Bachelor of
Interior Design, you will also be qualified to write the National
Council of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) professional
licensing examination, to practice as an interior designer across
Canada and the U.S.
In-class and online courses are limited to 20 students per class,
for personal one-on-one instruction to succeed in the program.
Industry Professionals and Networks
Since 1983, the Academy of Design has developed an industry-wide reputation for preparing students to
become successful design professionals with creative, technical, and entrepreneurial skills and invaluable
industry networks. As the design faculty at RCC Institute of Technology, the Academy of Design offers a
leading in-class and online Bachelor of Interior Design.
You will learn from instructors who are experienced, practicing
professionals with active connections to the design industry and
professional networks.
In-class and Online Delivery
The Bachelor of Interior Design is offered both in-class and
online to accommodate your schedule and lifestyle. You can
complete your degree in-class, online, or choose a combination
of in-class and online courses.
Start Dates: October 2014, January, April, July 2015
Work Placement
In your final year, you will work in a professional design
environment, for one full day per week over 25 weeks.
Mentored by practicing design experts, you will have the
opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills.
CAREER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Interior Design, you
will have developed the ability to think critically, looking at
design solutions through global human perspectives, work
proactively and manage complex design projects, from an
initial concept through to a successful, detailed resolution.
You will be in high demand for a variety of rewarding career
opportunities including:
• Hospitality Design (hotels, restaurants and retail)
Program Length: Three years (Four year degree equivalent)
• Health Care Design
• Corporate Workplace Design
If you are creative with a passion for aesthetics and function,
the Bachelor of Interior Design will give you the foundation and
skills to create beautiful, practical, healthy and safe environments.
You will apply critical, analytical, and technical skills to develop
high level design solutions. You will gain experience in the
latest technical and digital media. You will develop creative
and collaborative problem solving skills, visual literacy, cultural,
ecological and sustainable awareness. And you will grow a real
understanding of the design industry’s business side and how to
market yourself as a professional.
• Educational Design
• Residential Design
• Furniture Manufacturing and Supply
• Lighting Design
• Exhibit Design
• Facilities Management
WHO HIRES ACADEMY OF DESIGN GRADUATES?
•HOK
• Yabu Pushelberg
• Gluckstein Design Planning
“I love interior design. I’m doing a four year degree in
three years and I’m getting all of the support I need.”
Tara Bennett, RCCIT Bachelor of Interior Design student
• Taylor Hannah Architect
• Zebrano Inc
•AREA-Architects
• DePM Inc.
• Larkin Architect Ltd
• LMG Drafting
COURSE LISTING
Term 1
Course
Contact Hrs
DIDS1003
Introduction to Interior Design Theory DIDV1301
Introduction to Drafting
ENGL101
ACADEMY OF DESIGN
Credits
Term 7
Course
Contact Hrs
Credits
3 3
DIDS300
5 3
ENGL230
Design Studio 6: Moving Spaces
5
3
Professional Writing (Level 1)
3
Research & Composition (Level 1)
3 3
3
DIDH310
Canadian Architecture & Design
3
GE160
History of Art 1 (Level 1)
3
3 3
DIDE345
Materials & Sustainability 3:
3
DIDV130
Digital Drawing & Colour Theory
3
5 3
Advanced Strategies and System
DIDS202
Design Studio 5: Adaptive Re-Use
5
3
Term 2
DIDE140
Materials & Sustainability 1: Textiles
3 3
Term 8
DIDV124
Visual Communications 1
5 3
DIDH312
Global Architecture & Design
3
3
DIDT131
Drafting Standards
5 3
DIDS302
Design Studio 7: Hospitality
5
3
GE161
History of Art 2 (Level 1)
3 3
DIDV3221 CADD 4: Computer Rendering
5
3
DIDS1004
Fundamentals of Space Planning
5 3
DIDE344
Applied Lighting
3
3
GES3
General Studies (Level 2)
3
3
Term 3
DIDS105
Design Studio 1: Residential
5 3
Term 9
DIDE253
Building Systems 1: Power/HVAC
3 3
DIDH311
3
3
DIDV125
Visual Communications 2
5 3
DIDV3222Revit
5
3
DIDT137
CADD 1
5 3
DIDE342Restoration
3 3
GE260
History of Art 3 (Level 1)
3 3
GES3
General Studies (Level 2)
3
3
DIDS303
Design Studio 8: Collaborative
5
3
Term 4
Term 10
Research Methodology (no TC)*
DIDS106
Design Studio 2: Workspace
5 3
DIDS400 Senior Thesis 1: Programming (no TC)*
5
3
DIDE4401
Codes & Regulations 1
3 3
DIDH420
Philosophy of Design
3
3
DIDV222
Visual Communications 3
5 3
DIDE4402
Codes & Regulations 2
3
3
DIDE244
Building Systems 2: Lighting
3 3
DIDP450
Internship 1
6
3
DIDT237
CADD 2
5 3
GES3
General Studies (Level 2)
3
3
DIDS200
Design Studio 3: Retail
5 3
DIDS401
Senior Thesis 2 – Concept and Design
5
3
DIDP250
Professional Practice (Level 2)
3 3
DIDT430
Advanced Specifications (no TC)*
3
3
DIDE245
Building Systems 3: Structures
3 3
DIDP451
Project Coordination
3
3
DIDV223
Visual Communications 4
5 3
DIDP452
Internship 2
6
3
DIDV3200
Digital Media
5 3
GES4
General Studies (Level 3)
3
3
DIDS205
Design Studio 4: Advanced Residential
5 3
DIDS402
Senior Thesis 3 – Completion (no TC)*
5
3
DIDV321
CADD 3: 3D AutoCAD
5 3
DIDT431
Advanced Estimating & Budgeting
3
3
DIDE250
Materials & Sustainability 2: 3 3
DIDT432
Documentation (no TC)*
5
3
Methods and Applications
DIDP453
Marketing Professional Services (Level 3)
3
3
DIDT235
Construction Drawings
5 3
GES450
Design & Society (Level 3)
3
3
DIDH211
History of Furniture
3 3
Term 5 Term 11
Term 6
Term 12
This program is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities for the period from 11/03/2011 to 11/03/2016. Prospective students are responsible for
satisf ying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions).
*These courses are not transferable from other institutions or professional project work.
CONTACT US
For more information, visit RCCIT.CA or speak with an Admissions Advisor at 1-866-467-0661
BACHELOR OF INTERIOR DESIGN
ONLINE / IN-CLASS