Bachelor of Interior Design (Co-op Optional) British Columbia Institute of Technology - Burnaby Campus, Canada

The purpose of the Bachelor of Interior Design program is to develop graduates who combine research and critical thinking to generate creative solutions that support human behaviour within the interior environment.

Students will work on studio projects that include healthcare environments, ageing in place, multi-use designs, and public spaces. Aspects of cultural histories, socioeconomics, human behaviour, sustainability and global citizenship will be explored and incorporated into their design solutions. Students will expand their knowledge of related fields through discussions with building specialists in electrical, carpentry, plumbing and HVAC trades. The program includes a field study component where students will explore a location of interest for 8 – 10 days as part of the program. In addition, students will take business and communications courses to develop leadership, marketing and professional written and oral communication skills. Students will also choose several general education electives to complete their Bachelor’s Degree.

The Program

The Goals of the Bachelor of Interior Design Program:

• Generate creative solutions to complex design problems that support human factors within the interior environment.
• Apply creative, critical, analytical, and strategic thinking skills in all phases of the design process.
• Use current industry-specific software to communicate ideas and documents digitally.
• Apply current sustainable practices to the built interior environment, including indoor air quality and sustainable circular economy.
• Incorporate evidence-based research techniques into design solutions.
• Engage in multi-disciplinary collaboration, teamwork and consensus building.
• Demonstrate the attitudes, traits, and values of professional responsibility, accountability, and ethics within the context of the interior design field.
• Incorporate a global perspective, with consideration to socio-economic, cultural, environmental, design, organizational and societal structures.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and effective business practices.
• Apply theories of human behaviour and factors, including psychology, ergonomic and anthropometric principles, and be cognizant of diverse social and cultural norms.
• Apply appropriate codes, standards, and guidelines to creative design solutions.
• Design the interior environment to enhance the health, safety, welfare, and performance for the building occupants.
• Apply a variety of communication techniques and technologies appropriate to a range of purposes &   audiences.
• Prepare in-depth written reports using appropriate terminology, research, graphics, and supporting documents.