Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Interior Design (T178)

The three-year Interior Design advanced diploma program prepares you for a future in the interior design industry. This program not only helps you become a valuable member of a design team, but also gives you life skills that go well beyond the world of design. Each semester, your main studio courses teach you how to develop conceptual designs for residential and commercial spaces, how to represent designs in 2D and 3D using a broad range of architectural drawing programs and how to communicate design intentions using construction drawings. In your project work, you’ll incorporate building code, sustainability, accessibility, lighting, textiles, furniture, colour and ergonomics. Although selection of finishes is part of what we do, this is not a decorating program. At George Brown, our focus is on people-centred design, and we believe in nurturing creativity through education. While you don’t need a portfolio to join us, a strong enthusiasm and passion for design are essential. We’ll handle the teaching – you bring the curiosity Interior design listens, empathizes, learns, creates, excites and educates. Design is everywhere and affects everyone, and it is part of our everyday shared experiences. Interior design involves the integration of concepts and ideas, light fixtures, materials, textures, furniture and other elements to create innovative interior spaces that are functional and meet all required codes. In the three-year Interior Design advanced diploma program, you’ll develop a thorough understanding of interior design theory, concept application and technical drawing. Using a conceptual approach, you’ll design for retrofits, renovations and new construction in studios with the most up-to-date equipment and software. For these studio projects, you’ll communicate the technical aspects of building interiors by developing plans, elevations, sections, renderings and 3D models.

Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
• grade 12 English (C or U)
• grade 11 Math (M or U) or grade 12 (C or U)

** Mature student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)

Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English and Math, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English and Math.