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International Fees

International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

This course introduces the student to visual perception and conceptualization. Through lectures, discussion and studio exploration students will discover the fundamentals of design, the design process, and creative thinking. Hands-on exploration, sketching and analysis, will allow the student to explore and apply the elements and principles of design, developing an awareness of its application within our environment. Theories pertaining to human factors will be explored including proxemics, anthropometrics and ergonomics. Students will work individually and in groups to create 2D and 3D solutions, presenting their ideas to their peers.

Prerequisite(s)

  • 50% in COMM 1120 ( may be taken concurrently)

Credits

3.0

Domestic fees

$766.97 - $809.01 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below are two offerings of INTD 1100 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 61758

Duration

Sat Apr 13 - Sat Jun 29 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 61758
  • Domestic fees $792.60
    International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 13 - Jun 29 Sat 09:00 - 12:00 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 351
Instructor

Robin Bailey

Course outline

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Domestic fees

$792.60

Important information
  1. International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. **Please note* - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 61762

Duration

Thu Apr 18 - Thu Jul 04 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 61762
  • Domestic fees $792.60
    International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 18 - Jul 04 Thu 09:00 - 12:00 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 352
Instructor

Joanne Crozier

Course outline

View

Domestic fees

$792.60

Important information
  1. International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. *Please note* - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

Fall 2024

Below are three offerings of INTD 1100 for the Fall 2024 term.

CRN 39182

Duration

Sat Sep 07 - Sat Nov 23 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 39182
  • Domestic fees $809.01
    International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 07 - Nov 23 Sat 09:00 - 12:00 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 353
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$809.01

Important information
  1. International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. ***Please note*** - Students who do not meet the mandatory pre/co-requisites will be dropped without notice. Waitlist requests are not accepted until after 9:30am on registration day. If you wish to be placed on the INTD department maintained waitlist for this course, please email INTD_Waitlist@bcit.ca with the following information: Your name, student number, course number, and CRN
Status

Sneak Preview

This section is only available for registration starting Wed May 22, 2024 at 9:00 am (PDT)

CRN 39180

Duration

Tue Sep 10 - Tue Nov 26 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 39180
  • Domestic fees $809.01
    International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 10 - Nov 26 Tue 18:00 - 21:00 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 352
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$809.01

Important information
  1. International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. ***Please note*** - Students who do not meet the mandatory pre/co-requisites will be dropped without notice. Waitlist requests are not accepted until after 9:30am on registration day. If you wish to be placed on the INTD department maintained waitlist for this course, please email INTD_Waitlist@bcit.ca with the following information: Your name, student number, course number, and CRN
Status

Sneak Preview

This section is only available for registration starting Wed May 22, 2024 at 9:00 am (PDT)

CRN 39179

Duration

Wed Sep 11 - Wed Nov 27 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 39179
  • Domestic fees $766.97
    International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 11 - Nov 27 Wed 18:00 - 21:00 Online
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$766.97

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. ***Please note*** - Students who do not meet the mandatory pre/co-requisites will be dropped without notice. This section is synchronous and all classes will be held through Virtual Classroom on the Learning Hub. Students are required to attend class Wednesday evenings from 18:00-21:00. Waitlist requests are not accepted until after 9:30am on registration day. If you wish to be placed on the INTD department maintained waitlist for this course, please email INTD_Waitlist@bcit.ca with the following information: Your name, student number, course number, and CRN.
Status

Sneak Preview

This section is only available for registration starting Wed May 22, 2024 at 9:00 am (PDT)

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Illustrate the elements and principles of design.
  • Analyse interior design projects to check the implementation of the elements and principles of design.
  • Develop an awareness of design concepts.
  • State the regulatory bodies for the interior design field.
  • Create a journal/sketchbook to record information, showing design awareness.
  • Use relevant design vocabulary in their work.
  • Analyse examples of concept development in interior design solutions/projects.
  • Explain the steps in the design process.
  • Explain human factors theories as they apply to interior design solutions.

Effective as of Fall 2019

Related Programs

Design Theory 1 (INTD 1100) is offered as a part of the following programs:

  • Indicates programs accepting international students.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Construction and the Environment

  1. Interior Design Fundamentals
    Certificate Full-time/Part-time

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