Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

This course is designed to introduce and develop perceptual skills and abilities. Students will learn drawing techniques and materials used to explore objects, figures and illusions of space through observation. An awareness and understanding of observed form will be developed through a rigorous exploration of proportion, line and shading. Drawing assignments are intended to increase the students' level of perception and to record aspects of their environment.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

This course provides the basic design foundations required to organize and execute two-dimensional creative work. Design elements and principles will be explored through various media. Art projects will be developed using a creative and critical approach with an emphasis on research methods.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

This course is an introduction to basic material categories commonly used in interior environments, and their common industry sources and resource persons. Students are introduced to basic materials’ properties, characteristics and sustainability; their construction, manufacturing and installation techniques; their availability and costs; their aesthetics; and their selection criteria and applications in residential and commercial projects, including environmentally responsible choices.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

The objective of this studio course is to have students identify and use the creative process to develop their design abilities with an emphasis on creative and critical thinking. They will learn to develop creative and functional spatial solutions to design problems. This is an introductory design studio course, foundational to Interior Design II to VI, where students are introduced to the profession and related ethical issues and responsibilities.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

This course introduces students to drawing as a tool for documenting observed environments, ideation, and communication. Graphic standards specific to interior design and architecture will be analyzed and applied to 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional drawings at a foundational level. A variety of media will be explored to produce drawings and students will learn how to assemble sets of visual information to communicate in the language of design.

Language of instruction: English

Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the Physical Education Department's website for their offering course for the following:

• 109-101-MQ - Physical Activity and Health
• 109-102-MQ - Physical Activity and Effectiveness

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the Humanities Department's website for their offering of 345-101-MQ - Knowledge courses.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the English Department's website for their offering course for the following:

• 603-101-MQ - Introduction to College English

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

This course will consider how cultural heritage and inhabited spaces shape and reflect societies. We will explore the connections between art, architecture, interiors and furnishings with an emphasis on domestic and public life. Artistic mediums, genres, and movements will be considered within sociopolitical contexts, where relevant. Art historical approaches and perspectives will be introduced through class presentations, exhibition visits, group discussions, and other learning activities.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

This course elaborates and builds upon the Materials and Furnishings I course with specifications of materials, furnishings, and finishes commonly, historically and sustainably used in the residential and commercial interior environments. The students will learn to research products and materials, compare products from various manufacturers, specify and calculate quantities for materials in residential and commercial spaces, and study materials (wood, plastic, metal, textiles, glass, composites) that were not covered in Materials and Furnishings I.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Pre-requisites and/or Co-requisites:

Course Description:

This design studio course continues from Interior Design I and leads to further design development in future studio courses. Students will explore the profession as related to residential design, special needs, ethical issues, sustainability, and professional responsibilities.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

This course continues to explore drawing as a tool for documenting observed environments, ideation, and communication. Building upon knowledge and skills developed in the Visual Language of Design course, graphic standards specific to the design disciplines will be applied to 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional drawings. Digital modelling will be introduced as a conceptualization and visualization tool. Both traditional and digital media will be applied to communicate and generate design ideas. Students will learn how to assemble more complex sets of visual information to communicate in the language of design (in alignment with Interior Design II residential).

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

This is a foundational course to CAD (Computer Assisted Drawing) software and introduces students to its application and integration into design and construction documentation. Students will learn methodologies to efficiently draft designs to communicate them effectively. The students will learn to use notes and dimensions to fully explain their work and ideas. Students will learn to output their work at proper scale through digital and print media.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

The objective of this course is to provide students with an introductory understanding of both colour and lighting as important design elements of the built environment. Students will learn how to use and apply colour theories, colour harmonies, create moods and spatial emphasis. Students will learn the importance of lighting (both natural and artificial) and how it plays a key role in interior spaces. The course will demonstrate how colour and lighting are explicitly interrelated and can be combined to psychologically impact users. Students will be introduced to basic lighting systems, daylighting components and equipment, relevant terminology and conventions, drawings, and documentation. The colour and lighting knowledge acquired from this course will guide students to develop viable residential concepts aligning with Interior Design II.

Language of instruction: English

Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the Physical Education Department's website for their offering course for the following:

• 109-101-MQ - Physical Activity and Health
• 109-102-MQ - Physical Activity and Effectiveness

Language of instruction: French

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the French Department's offering of courses.

Language of instruction: French

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the French Department's offering of courses.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the English Department's website for their offering course for the following:

• 603-102-MQ - Literary Genres
• 603-103-MQ - Literary Themes

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

The objective of this course is to broaden students’ conceptual and technical skills in 3D design and art. Students will develop visual acuity through the analysis and implementation of fundamental elements and principles of 3D design. Ideation and creative thought will be developed by the students into fully realized physical forms. Through hands-on projects, students will gain insight into the properties of various materials with a specific focus on wood. Techniques of layout, construction, assembly and finishing will be explored through creative experimentation. Students will learn to comment on and evaluate their creative projects, applying the compositional principles, vocabulary and concepts taught in the course.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Pre-requisites and/or Co-requisites:

Course Description:

Building upon the skills and knowledge attained in Terms 1 and 2, this studio course will introduce students to the process of designing spaces for small scale mercantile and hospitality commercial use, addressing both client and end-user needs. Parameters for commercial design will be developed, formalized, and integrated into increasingly complex spaces including an introduction to building code, health, safety, welfare, and sustainability. Students will explore the process of conceptualizing, developing, and validating ideas into viable design solutions both individually and as part of a team. Materials, fixtures, furnishings, and equipment (FF&E) will be specified to meet the needs of commercial spaces. Students will learn to prepare documents that effectively explain and communicate the comprehensive aspects of a design solution.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Pre-requisites and/or Co-requisites:

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Pre-requisites and/or Co-requisites:

Course Description:

Building upon knowledge acquired in Visual Communication I, drawing and modelling skills will continue to be refined and applied. Presentation techniques, both digital and traditional, will be explored and applied to more complex presentation documents. Students will learn how to adapt and apply their visual and written communication skills to address a variety of audiences. Course content will be aligned with the Interior Design III studio.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Pre-requisites and/or Co-requisites:

Course Description:

This course builds and expands upon CAD 1 to explore the application of CAD software at an intermediate/higher level. Students will continue to learn methodologies to efficiently draft designs and to produce more complex interior design documentation. An emphasis will be on the organization of complex objects, plans, elevations, sections, and details. Students will learn to integrate CAD conventions associated with interior designers/other professionals and to verify the quality, and accuracy of their work. Students will learn to output drawings through a variety of media (both traditional printing and digital) for their intended purpose.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Pre-requisites and/or Co-requisites:

Course Description:

This course is a scaffolded continuation of Colour and Lighting I (residential). Course objectives provide students with a more in-depth understanding of both colour and lighting as important design elements applied to commercial and public spaces. Students will develop lighting concepts with both natural and artificial light sources. Students will apply creative processes, technical knowledge, and assemble hands-on lighting models and prototypes. This course will put emphasis on user psychological perceptions, user needs and complement spatial qualities. Students will be introduced to commercial lighting systems, daylighting components, equipment, sustainable lighting concepts, and relevant terminology. With the acquired knowledge, students will be able to apply communication conventions, specifications and create various lighting proposal documentations for a variety of built environments (related to Studios, IDIII-Retail/Restaurant, and subsequent IDIV, IDV, and IDVI).

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

Continuing from foundational studies in Art and the Built Environment, this course will focus more specifically on architecture and the applied arts, with an emphasis on interiors. In order to understand the built environment, students will explore the history of Western design movements from the late 19th Century to the contemporary. Ideas from Europe will also be observed in local examples. Meaning, significance and evolution of historic design strategies will be used as a basis for understanding contemporary contexts.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the English Department's website for their offering course for the following:

• 603-102-MQ - Literary Genres
• 603-103-MQ - Literary Themes

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Pre-requisites and/or Co-requisites:

Course Description:

This studio course introduces students to the process of designing workspaces for commercial use, addressing organizational and end-user needs, and representing the clients’ corporate mission. FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment) and materials are selected to meet end-user needs, in collaboration with interdisciplinary professionals. In alignment with the Building Systems Environmental Design course, students explore parameters for workplace design by developing spaces that apply and integrate building code, HSW (Health Safety & Welfare) and sustainability standards. Students apply skills from earlier studio classes in the process of conceptualizing, developing, and validating ideas into viable design solutions. Effectively conveying the design intent through researched documentation, sketch and digital presentation materials.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

This course develops design projects into construction methodologies outlined in Construction Documents I with a focus on commercial construction, which is further applied in subsequent Construction Documents courses. The preparation of construction drawings and specifications will address sustainability, ergonomics and conformity to the National Building Code (NBC). This course correlates with the term 4 course, Building Systems Environmental Design. Construction drawing conventions will include both standard construction techniques, detail elements and millwork with clear organization of information and specifications.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Pre-requisites and/or Co-requisites:

Course Description:

As the culminating Visual Communication course, a variety of rendering and visualization platforms will be explored to express design intent in relation to complex presentation documents. Digital modelling skills will be further developed while integrating industry-sourced components. Lighting will be selected, specified, and integrated into digital models to address user needs, design concepts, and creative expression. Rendered outputs will simulate the effects of lighting on materials and finishes to evaluate and refine the design proposal for an interior space. Students will continue to advance their visual and written communication skills to address different audiences and project needs; including clients, stakeholders, consultants, and promotional material for the public. Course content is aligned with the Interior Design IV studio.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

This course explores the structural, electrical, and mechanical systems required for various interior environments. The role of the interior designer will be defined in relation to the responsibilities, skills, tasks, and interactions with other interdisciplinary professionals (architects, engineers, and consultant specialists). Throughout the course, students will be introduced to sustainability concepts, industry standards and ecological strategies which will be integrated with various building systems, that make up a healthy, safe, comfortable, and sustainable human interior environment. This course will introduce students to professional building systems documentation and terminology. From residential examples to large commercial or public projects, students will learn about the environmental impact of buildings. This course relates to course content in Construction Documents II, Interior Design IV and other course material.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the Physical Education Department's website for their offering course for the following:

• 109-103-MQ - Physical Activity and Autonomy

Language of instruction: French

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the French Department's offering of courses.

Language of instruction: French

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the French Department's offering of courses.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the English Department's website for their offering course for the following:

• 603-BXE-MQ - Applied Themes in English

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

This course teaches the basics of custom furniture design processes from concept through to fabrication. Essential elements of the process will include durability, sustainability, ergonomics, material properties, and fabrication techniques. Through the analysis of historical design and case studies of existing furniture, students will see the evolution from past to current design periods and trends, and evolving construction, joinery, and assembly techniques. New concepts, innovative materials, and evolving technologies are introduced. Students will develop custom furniture concepts, create scaled prototype models, and produce relevant presentation and construction drawings. Fabrication shop and showroom visits are integral elements of the course. Students will prepare comprehensive construction drawings and specifications using proper terminology while adhering to industry fabrication standards.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

This design studio course explores the design of public spaces, in the context of both small-scale community and large-scale mixed-use recreational and leisure projects. Individual and team projects explore building site and neighbourhood issues, adaptive reuse of building and structure types, and sustainable design approaches. Course emphasis is on applied research of more complex, mixed-use programs and creating innovative, 3-dimensional design ideas and solutions responding to mixed-use design criteria in particular building types for diverse public projects, such as a community organization and a recreational facility.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Pre-requisites and/or Co-requisites:

Course Description:

This course expands on Construction Documents II and continues through subsequent Construction Documents courses to Construction Documents IV. Students will translate a design proposal for a commercial project into a construction drawing set: drawings, documentation and specifications. Construction drawing conventions will include standard construction techniques, detail elements, and millwork standards, with clear organization of construction information, specifications and overall drawing exactitude. The course will also entail research to complement, solidify and achieve compatibility with the design directives while addressing sustainability, appropriate materials choice and use, ergonomics, and conformity with the National Building Code (NBC).

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Pre-requisites and/or Co-requisites:

Course Description:

This course introduces students to Building Information Management (BIM) software and methodologies. Basic modelling will be used to create interior spaces with integrated data, in the context of a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. Students will create construction drawings, with various views, schedules, and annotations generated from a 3D model, using the selected BIM software to generate quantity and cost calculations for various materials and equipment. Students will leverage and integrate external design resources to create new models and begin to use third party software to apply material and lighting effects for basic interior visualizations. This course is offered in tandem with Professional Practice 1 and Construction Drawings 3.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

The aim of this course is to study the relationship between individual users and the built environment. Students will be introduced to the study of behavioural psychology in design, ergonomics, universal design, life-safety issues as well as ethical and social responsibilities. Building empathy skills, students will learn how interior spaces are designed with the health, safety, and psychological wellbeing (HSW) of its occupants/users in mind and how professionals in these related fields interact with interior designers. Behavioural patterns of diverse users will be observed. The course will emphasize the phases of design that deal most directly with human interaction in spaces. Course work will be related to the Interior Design V studio course.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Pre-requisites and/or Co-requisites:

Course Description:

Professional Practice 1 is the first of two courses that explores roles, responsibilities, procedures, and administrative tasks that are part of the practice of interior design. Students will learn about contract administration and project management as it relates to interdisciplinary collaboration in the built environment. Students will begin the process of developing their portfolio in preparation for the job market and/or the continuing of education. Finally, students will begin to plan and organize the graduate exhibition, which forms part of their comprehensive examination in Term 6.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the Humanities Department's website for their offering of 345-102-MQ - World Views courses.

Language of instruction: French

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the French Department's offering of courses.

Language of instruction: French

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the French Department's offering of courses.

Language of instruction: French

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

Most programs include two complementary courses. These courses give you an opportunity to build a new skill or explore other areas of knowledge unrelated to your program. You can choose your complementary courses from the following domains (access to domains varies by program):

• Arts and Aesthetics
• Computer Science
• Contemporary Issues
• Mathematics Literacy
• Modern Languages
• Science and Technology
• Social Sciences

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Pre-requisites and/or Co-requisites:

Course Description:

This final studio course is designed to fully synthesize and apply the knowledge acquired from all previous theory, design, and technical courses. Students will individually develop and present a comprehensive design proposal for a project of particular interest to them, implementing a complex design program in an adaptive reuse of a local building. Communication and presentation techniques are further refined to bridge academic and professional environments. A higher level of autonomy and critical thinking will be expected by students in the development of their project. Students will apply design process and methodology as part of their project development, while mentored by two instructors for the duration of the course. Course work forms part of the Graduate Exhibition and the Comprehensive Examination.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Pre-requisites and/or Co-requisites:

Course Description:

This course expands on Construction Documents III, concluding this four-course series of Construction Documents. Students will develop a further understanding of typical interior construction methods and materials through drawings, documentation, specifications, and cost-estimation with an emphasis on interior-assembly detailing and custom millwork. Accurate illustration and application of drafting conventions will cover standard construction techniques, detail elements, and millwork standards related to the built-interior environment. This course focuses on detailing and research necessary for compatibility with design directives that address acoustics, ergonomics, sustainability, appropriate material choices for performance and use, Health-Safety-Welfare (HSW), and conformity with the National Building Code (NBC). Course content will be aligned with the Interior Design VI Studio course.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Pre-requisites and/or Co-requisites:

Course Description:

Professional Practice 2 is the final in a trio of courses that explores roles, responsibilities, procedures, and administrative tasks that are part of the practice of interior design. Students will apply their knowledge of contract administration and project management as it relates to interdisciplinary collaboration in the built environment, including ethical and legal responsibilities. Student CVs and portfolios will be finalized in preparation for the job market and/or continuing education, and they will begin to develop a professional network. As part of their Comprehensive Examination, students will plan and organize a Graduate Exhibition of their work open to industry professionals and the public.

Language of instruction: English

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the Humanities Department's website for their offering of 345-BXH-MQ - Applied Ethics courses.

Language of instruction: French

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the French Department's offering of courses.

Language of instruction: French

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the French Department's offering of courses.

Language of instruction: French

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

Most programs include two complementary courses. These courses give you an opportunity to build a new skill or explore other areas of knowledge unrelated to your program. You can choose your complementary courses from the following domains (access to domains varies by program):

• Arts and Aesthetics
• Computer Science
• Contemporary Issues
• Mathematics Literacy
• Modern Languages
• Science and Technology
• Social Sciences