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History of Interiors and Furniture INTD 2375

Interior Design Course

International Fees

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

Course details

​This course surveys the historically significant furnishings, decorative arts and interiors from antiquity to the present day, focusing primarily on Western Civilization. Key stylistic periods of architecture and furniture will be examined within the historical parameters of society, culture, economy, and technology. Presentations, discussions, and projects (team and individual) will familiarize students with the key stylistic periods as they are applied to furnishings, decorative arts and interiors.​

Prerequisite(s)

Credits

3.0

Domestic fees

$619.53 - $660.39 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below are two offerings of INTD 2375 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 68788

Duration

Tue Apr 16 - Tue Jul 02 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 68788
  • Domestic fees $619.53
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 16 - Jul 02 Tue 18:00 - 21:00 Online
Instructor

Alison Bell

Course outline

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Domestic fees

$619.53

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. *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 back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 68790

Duration

Fri Apr 19 - Fri Jul 05 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 68790
  • Domestic fees $660.39
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 19 - Jul 05 Fri 09:00 - 12:00 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 351
Instructor

Joanne Crozier

Course outline

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Domestic fees

$660.39

Important information
  1. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. 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 back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

Learning Outcomes

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

  • Identify the similarities/differences of the components (motifs, colours, materials, etc.) of the key stylistic periods of architecture and furniture as they are applied to furnishings, decorative arts and interiors.
  • Recognize the historical, sociocultural, and economic drivers that influenced the stylistic development of the concepts and components of furnishings, decorative arts and interiors.
  • Identify the components of furniture.
  • Apply knowledge of the elements and principles of design to differentiate between the key stylistic periods of architecture and furniture.
  • Identify iconic examples of furnishings, decorative arts and interiors.
  • Apply knowledge of the identifying characteristics of a key stylistic period to a residential project.

Effective as of Fall 2022

Related Programs

History of Interiors and Furniture (INTD 2375) 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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