Text size:   A   A   A 

"I enjoyed the Interior Design program at VCC because the night classes are very convenient and the facilities are excellent. The VCC teachers are dedicated to the students and are ready to help anytime. I am very satisfied with the quality of education."
- Nour Enayeh
Interior Design Graduate

Interior Design Certificate

This part-time program is tailored to the needs of the residential Interior design industry. Taught by multi award winning designers, our Certificate granting program contains a number of courses which transfer to the Interior Design Program at BCIT as well as to the Interior Design program at AI (Art Institute). (Transfers subject to 65% GPA and portfolio review). The Interior Design Certificate (or equivalent) is required for entry into our new NKBA supported, Kitchen & Bath Certificate program.

Read information on the following topics:


Program Description

Required Courses:

The program will take 444 hours to complete with total credits of 18.5 (14 courses).

Elective Courses:

The following courses transfer to BCIT's Interior Design program and may be used for credit with BCIT for further study in this area (subject to Portfolio review and 65 percent GPA): INTD 1102, 1114, 1120, 1121, 1124, 1131, 1158, & 1159. Not all courses are offered each term.




Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.

Exceptions
Convention refugees as designated by the federal government;

Foreign live-in caregivers;

Individuals with work permits valid for at least one year, covering the duration of studies; or those with Approval in Principle letters from Citizenship and Immigration Canada;

Legal dependents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents (certain conditions apply);

Diplomats and their direct dependents;

International exchange students.

VCC will require proof of citizenship, residency, diplomatic or refugee status. Please see VCC's policy relating to admission for non-citizens and non-residents for more information.

International students
VCC welcomes international students from around the world to the college's academic or career programs.

To learn more about the English-language requirements for your program of interest, please contact VCC International; to learn more about how to apply, please see the VCC International website.

We look forward to meeting you.


As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Program Specific:

B.C. Secondary School completion or equivalent.

B.C. Grade 12 level English or equivalent.

All new students must fill out an Application for Admission form available at CS Office, DTN Campus $30.00



Apply to this Program

Contact Information:

Senior Program Coordinator: Anne Tollstam, 604.443.8668

Program Coordinator: Bernie Lyon, 604.443.8522, blyon@vcc.ca

Program Assistant: Kevin Coutts, 604.443.8677

    Fax     In Person
Download and complete the (PDF) application form and fax to 604-443-8393. Visit the Registration Desk at our Downtown campus, 2nd floor, 250 West Pender Street, Vancouver [map].

Business hours
Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

- Refund and course cancellation policy


Courses

Currently scheduled:
Course Name Course Code Course Type
Basic Drafting Concepts INTD 1110 required
Colour Theory INTD 1114 required
Design Basics INTD 1158 required
Design Drawing INTD 1159 required
Design Specifications INTD 1116 required
Design for Small Spaces INTD 1131 required
Design today. INTD 1132 required
Graphic Presentation INTD 1160 required
History Of Furniture INTD 1102 required
Materials and Finishes INTD 1125 required
Residential Design INTD 1130 required
Textiles INTD 1122 required


Note:

* All course/program information including course/program content, length, admission requirements, prerequisites, start/end dates, postponements and/or cancellation is subject to change without notice.

* Published fees for Continuing Studies programs and courses include GST (if applicable) as well as a College Initiative Fee, which varies depending on the individual course. Student Union Fees will be assessed at time of registration. Please note: fees displayed on the web do not include Student Union Fees.


back to top