This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2000-2001 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

Interior Design

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Offered at Richmond - Centre for Applied Design Studies.

Intake: Selective-entry - Sept. start

Graduation

Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Bachelor of Applied Design (Interior Design)

A Bachelor degree, followed by two cumulative years of work experience in the profession, qualifies the graduate to write the National Council of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) examination which, in turn, allows professional membership in the Interior Designers' Institute of British Columbia (IDI), the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC), and International Interior Design Association (IIDA).

Description (under review)

Interior Design provides intensive study to students wishing to pursue a professional design career related to the built environment.

This program is under review during 2000/01, which will result in changes to the following information.

Year 1

• Thirty credits of combined interior design, interdisciplinary, and applied communication courses (2 semesters).

Years 2 & 3

• Two years, 60 credits (4 semesters) full-time interior design study.

Year 4

• Thirty credits of diverse university level liberal arts, sciences and humanities courses attained at any recognized university or college. These can be taken concurrently with design courses or may precede or follow it, and may also be taken part-time.

Note: Year 4 may not be required for those applicants already holding a Bachelor and/or Masters degree.

The program works closely with the professional design community and responds to the needs and advice of that community through the following aims:

• 1. Provide an education that includes all facets of interior design with emphasis on experience and skills in theory, research, critical analysis, problem-solving, design concepts, working drawings and specifications, technology, presentation media techniques, professional business practices and procedures, and awareness of human needs in the built environment.
• 2. Prepare the student for positions in interior design and/or architectural offices.
• 3. Provide a practical and theoretical knowledge base that conforms to the definition and practice of interior design as described by the National Council of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) and as endorsed in the North American definition of an Interior Designer.
• 4. Provide design education, using specific reference to interior design, which will allow students to develop career readiness for an interdisciplinary design environment.

Career Opportunities

The professional interior designer is qualified by education, experience, and examination to enhance the function and quality of interior spaces. For the purpose of improving the quality of life, increasing productivity, and protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public, the professional interior designer:

· Analyses the client's and user's life needs, objectives, and safety requirements;

· Formulates preliminary design concepts that are appropriate, functional, and aesthetic;

· Develops and presents final design recommendations through appropriate presentation media;

· Prepares working drawings and specifications for non-load bearing interior construction, space planning, materials, finishes, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment;

· Collaborates with professional services of other licensed practitioners in the technical areas of mechanical, electrical and load-bearing design as required for regulatory approval;

· Prepares and administers bids and contract documents as the client's agent;

• Reviews and evaluates design solutions during implementation and upon completion;

(This definition is endorsed by the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research (FIDER), the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ), major interior design associations of North America, and unaffiliated professional interior designers.)

Graduates have the potential to be employed in commercial, residential, and architectural firms as designers where they may gain experience to work toward registration as professionals. Employment is also available in wholesale resource firms, with manufacturers' agents, or in other design-related fields. With suitable experience, graduates may eventually become independent practitioners and / or develop their own firms.

Student Profile

Many applicants are mature students who are making a career change and some are recent high school graduates. The most suitable candidates are those who have an awareness of three-dimensional design application and who are familiar with interior design as a professional practice. Accepted students will have high levels of social skill, such as teamwork and communication. They will have attended an information session and will have demonstrated a clear enthusiasm for study in this field.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should contact Admissions for an Interior Design information package in addition to available calendar information.

For detailed admission policies on assessment or student eligibility see any Kwantlen library or our web site - www.kwantlen.bc.ca/about_kwantlen.htm.

• Apply to Interior Design. Deadline to apply: March 31, 2000
• Apply, write and achieve a minimum of level 5 on LPI (Language Proficiency Index). Proof of level 5 must be presented with the application form.
• Those who have applied will be asked to complete a questionnaire in advance of the interview. The questionnaire will be sent to applicants by mail. Deadline - April 10, 2000. The completed questionnaire becomes part of your interview record.

Students transferring from other applied design programs, or other institutions, must comply with LPI requirements by the April 10, 2000 deadline and submit results to the Admissions office. The questionnaire is also required.

Interview sign up will occur at Orientation* and will be limited to those applicants who have complied with the requirements above. Attendance at orientation is essential in order to sign up for an interview. Orientation and interviews will occur in late April and / or early May. Applicants will be notified by mail of these dates. Please ensure Admissions has your current address as it is the candidates' responsibility to contact Admissions if information is not received.

Everyone is welcome at the Orientation session. There is no obligation to sign up for an interview*. Coaching* sessions will be available if candidates are exploring career opportunities at this time.

Faculty interviewers will determine acceptance of candidates based on the contents of the portfolio and the result of the interview, (including prior learning assessments). Faculty will make this determination at the conclusion of all interviews.

Faculty reserves the right to recommend coaching for individuals not deemed ready for a program interview.

*Definitions:

Orientation - an expanded information session to explain the program, curriculum content, expectations of the students, and to answer questions.

Interview - a small group of applicants and two or more interior design faculty meet for a group interview during which the applicants will display and talk about their portfolio. The faculty will make notes and assess the work of the applicant including course work from previous schools or work experiences.

Coaching - a group meeting (several applicants) with one or more Interior Design Faculty to further explore what the Interior Design Program is about, and strategies to assist the candidate in preparing for an interview and portfolio review for entry to the program. Everyone welcome.

Interview and Portfolio Review

Note: A detailed Interior Design Information Package is available from admissions, which will assist you in preparing for your interview and portfolio review.

Content

Year 1 - Interior Design

This year is an interdisciplinary year of studies (IDDS, IDSN, Applied Communications) which provides you with an opportunity to establish a strong educational base in design fundamentals, critical thinking, creative conceptualizing, problem solving & design processes.

Semesters 1 & 2

IDDS 1100 Applied Design Studio I
IDDS 1110 Drawing for Applied Design I
IDSN 1141 Interior Design Technology
IDSN 1161 Design Awareness
IDDS 1131 Colour Theory
IDDS 1200 Applied Design Studio II
IDDS 1210 Drawing for Applied Design II
IDSN 1241 Interior Design Technology
IDSN 1261 Design Awareness
CMNS 1140 Business and Technical Communication - Theory and Application

Please note that an IDDS certificate is not required, nor does it guarantee entry to year 2 of the Interior Design Degree Program.

Year 2 - Interior Design

Semesters 3 & 4

IDSN 1110 History of Interior Design
IDSN 1120 Presentation Media
IDSN 1130 Field Development
IDSN 1140 Design Technology
IDSN 1150 Interior Design Studio
IDSN 1160 Theory of Design
IDSN 1211 History of Interior Design
IDSN 1220 Presentation
IDSN 1230 Field Development
IDSN 1240 Design Technology
IDSN 1250 Interior Design Studio
IDSN 1260 Theory of Design

Year 3 - Interior Design

Semesters 5 & 6

IDSN 2310 Human Factors in Environmental Design
IDSN 2320 Presentation
IDSN 2330 Field Development
IDSN 2340 Design Technology
IDSN 2350 Interior Design Studio
IDSN 2360 Theory of Design
IDSN 2112 The Business of Interior Design
IDSN 2420 Presentation
IDSN 2430 Field Development*
IDSN 2440 Design Technology
IDSN 2450 Interior Design Studio
IDSN 2460 Theory of Design

Year 4

General Education - may be part-time (under review)

Completion of 30 academic university credits*, 12 of which must be at the upper level (3rd or 4th year) taken at Kwantlen or elsewhere, as follows:

• English Literature and Composition - 6cr
• Humanities (other than English) - 6cr
• Social Sciences - 6cr
• Mathematics and/or Science - 6cr
  (including Natural Sciences)
• Electives (6 cr.)

*The general education components are under discussion currently and may be revised in future.

A program plan for the general education component must be done in conjunction with the Admissions Office of Kwantlen. Prior Learning Assessment and transfer credit will be taken into account in the development of a program plan. This component may be accomplished before, during, or after components I & II of the Bachelor Program.

More Information

The final semester of the program includes a major Field Trip as part of curriculum requirements, the cost of which is borne by the student (approximately $1200- $1500). This provides students with an opportunity to assimilate design theory and knowledge with respect to the context of site, culture, climate and geography.

During the school term, Applied Design Centre information sessions are scheduled to answer questions from prospective students and to review portfolios of current students. These sessions have been of great benefit to those people interested in entering the program. Please call the Richmond admissions office at (604) 599-2597 to confirm dates, times and location.