Interior Design

  • Program Duration: 14 weeks x 20 Hours a week
  • Lecture: 8 hrs a week
  • Lab: 12 hrs a week
  • Lead Instructor: Nikki Renshaw
  • Semester start: Jan, May and Sept

Price: Domestic $6,995

Installment Plans Available

International $8,450.00

Interor Design

Overview

Welcome to the world of home decorating and interior design! This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the art and science of transforming spaces into functional and aesthetically pleasing environments. Through a combination of theory and practical exercises, you will learn how designers integrate creativity and practicality to achieve stunning results. During this course, you will:

  • Explore the fundamental elements and principles of design as they apply to interior decorating
  • Engage in the process of designing and decorating for residential and commercial projects from start to finish
  • Learn how to create inspiring concepts for different spaces, using techniques such as proportion, scale, color, and pattern to create a cohesive design
  • Develop your observation and evaluation skills to make informed design decisions, while engaging in lively class discussions with your peers
  • Create dynamic inspiration and presentation boards that showcase your unique style and vision
  • Master the art of space planning and furniture selection to bring your ideas to life.


    By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to create stunning interiors that are both beautiful and functional. Enroll today and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in home decorating and interior design!

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    “The learning experience is very hands on. You have a teacher by your side whenever you have a question.”

    — Ryan Kim, Interior Design Alumni
     
     
     

    Classes Include

     

    Drawing + CAD

    In this module, you will be taught how to document your ideas and designs through drawing and drafting for clients, contractors, and your own reference by learning how to easily explore perspectives, sketch, and rendering to help visualize the space and make more informed design choices

    Materials, Fabrics, Components

    In this robust module, you will study the different architectural elements that will be included in your floor plans, such as doors, windows and coverings, fireplaces, and lighting fixtures and evaluate a site and assess existing structures in order to create a master plan and implement your ideas

    Design and Decoration Detail

    In this module, you will learn how to make strategic and conceptual decisions for your design projects based on the desired function, style and mood of the space. Implementing all the skills you have learned throughout the course, you will now create designs and specifications for a variety of interior spaces. Using colour, texture, furniture and finishes, you will learn how to create beautiful and functional rooms that are perfectly planned and well thought out.

    Portfolio and Professional Practices

    This module will teach you the business of being an interior decorator. We’ll show you how to put together proposals and budgets, as well as honing your management skills. After this you will be able to keep any project on schedule and on budget.

     

    Materials

    • Scale ruler - imperial
    • Regular Ruler(s)
    • Triangular ruler
    • Retractable Drafting pencils and sharpener
    • Fabric and Paper Scissors
    • Thin black drawing pens: .05, 1, 1.5, 2
    • Roll of tracing pape
    • Vellum paper1616
    • Sketchbook, no smaller than 8.5 X11
    • Masking tape
    • Fabric cutting scissors
    • Glue Gun
    • Access to a computer/ internet

    Books (To be confirmed)

  • Interior Design - John F Pile
  • Basic Perspective Drawing - John Montague
  • Interior Design Illustrated - Francis DK Ching
  • Space Planning basics - Mark Karlen
  • Interior Design and Decoration - Stanley Abercrombie
  • Textiles for Residential and Commercial Interiors - Willbanks, A., Oxford, N., & Miller, D. (2014).
  • Interior Design Materials and Specifications. (3rd ed) - Godsey, L. (2017) Fairchild Books.
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    Program Price

    APPLICATION FEE (Domestic): $50

    APPLICATION FEE (International): $500

    ASSESSMENT FEE: $100

    TUITION: $6,995

    Payment Plans Available
    (Does not include books and materials, check program outline for details)

     

    Pathway of your career

    Become a student!

    If you’ve dreamed of turning your passion into an exciting career in fashion, as a designer or in production, this is your chance to bring that dream to life. Perhaps you’re in the industry and need to upgrade your skills? Or you want to develop your existing skills to further a hobby? Or maybe you’re ready to launch an exciting second career. One-on-one education with some of the most creative brains in the business and first-hand experience in a professional workshop will help you build a portfolio fit for the world’s top fashion schools and brands.


    Meet your professors

    Nikki Renshaw

    Nikki Renshaw is an Interior Designer and Educator. After completing her Degree at Central St Martins in London, UK, Nikki worked in television, hosting Arts and Entertainment shows on ITV as well as writing for national magazines and newspapers. After moving to Vancouver, she hosted a talk radio show on CFUN radio for a decade, while launching her interior design business in 2010. Since 2016, Nikki has been combining her Interior Design work with teaching. “I had a wonderful mentor when I was starting out my career and I am ever thankful to her,” she says. “Teaching for me is my opportunity to mentor others.”


    Instructor and materials subject to change


     

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     This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
    The Cut Design Academy is designated with PTIB