Description

The Bachelor of Applied Arts - Interior Design program provides four years of full-time study to students wishing to pursue a professional career related to the design of the built environment. The curriculum integrates professional and general studies content with an emphasis on critical thinking and applied research, and is enriched with an additional focus on international perspectives in interior design.

The program contains a strong experiential component that includes simulated studio experiences, community-based design initiatives, and a 20-week co-op work term. In their fourth year of study students are given the opportunity to specialize in an area of interest specific to the profession and are required to complete an applied research paper. This integration of theory, analysis, and practice prepares graduates to assume leadership roles within the profession. Graduates of the BAA - Interior Design will be able to apply strategic thinking and a research orientation to their responsibilities as professional interior designers, and will contribute to the development and evolution of the field of design.

This program meets the eligibility requirements for CIDA accreditation at the first professional degree level. The program also qualifies graduates to meet industry standards as established by official interior design professional bodies (IDC, ARIDO, NCIDQ, ASID).

This program is part of the Mobile Computing (laptop) Initiative at Algonquin College, which will better prepare students for an increasingly technology-oriented workplace. The curriculum has been designed to take advantage of student-centred learning and the possibilities afforded by working in a technology-enhanced environment. Students in programs that are part of the Mobile Computing initiative will be expected to own a laptop that meets College specifications.

Highlights

This program will produce interior designers equipped to fulfill leadership roles within their profession on a national and international level. Graduates may find employment in interior design offices, architectural firms, government planning and facilities management offices, healthcare environments, educational environments or other design related fields. Graduates will have the skills to work on interdisciplinary, multi-cultural design teams in a variety of settings. Over time, and with suitable experience, some graduates may wish to develop their own firms.

With this degree, graduates may also be able to continue their academic studies in interior design and related disciplines such as environmental studies, environmental psychology and architecture.

Subject Areas

• Architecture
• Design

Cost in US$:

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This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Algonquin College's Mission Statement

Algonquin College is one of Canada's leading public insitutions providing quality education for the past 40+ years. Our graduates are found worldwide. The college has over 16,000 full-time students from over 70 countries. Algonquin continues to expand and provide superb facilities to students. 90% of all Algonquin graduates are employed within six months of graduation! This is due to the focus on applied learning and skills. Algonquin College programs offer education for the "real" world. Students participate in industry work placements and study in an environment which helps them prepare for the world of work! Our succes is in our graduates!

Year Founded

1967