Honours Bachelor of Interior Design

The Honours Bachelor of Interior Design degree program at Fanshawe College prepares students to encompass analysis, space planning, design, documentation and management of interior construction and alteration projects in compliance with regional and national building codes, life-safety standards and regulations. With emphasis on creativity and design thinking, students prepare for a distinct profession with specialized knowledge related to human behaviour theories, research, technical and project-specific design solutions.
If you are passionate about designing spaces that nurture the physical, social and psychological needs of a changing society, this four-year, CIDA accredited program prepares students for an in-demand career in commercial and residential design with professional interior design organizations.
Study problem analysis, concept development, design communication, lighting, acoustics, wayfinding, ergonomics, anthropometrics, technical working drawings and specifications, and cutting-edge design technology within a nurturing, collaborative environment where you can share and test your ideas. You’ll learn how to utilize innovative digital fabrication equipment to conceptualize (their) design parti, such as 3D printing, CNC fabrication, laser cutting and more. You’ll also experience your designs using virtual reality technologies, and learn to communicate and share your ideas with future clients by practicing verbal and visual presentation methods.
Interior designers focus on the planning, design and detailing of interior space to improve the quality of people's physical environment. The four-year Honours Bachelor of Interior Design program covers both commercial and residential design, providing comprehensive treatment of all facets of interior design including research, problem analysis, concept development, design communication, drawings and specifications, technology, verbal and visual presentation methods, construction, and business practice. The courses develop students' skills as creative designers who can formulate, propose and execute creative design solutions for the physical, social and psychological needs of a changing society. Principles of environmental sustainability and socially responsible design are embedded throughout the courses.
The Bachelor of Interior Design program offers a cooperative education component, which provides students the opportunity to gain invaluable first-hand workplace experience in their chosen field. Here are some co-op jobs that have kick-started the careers of some Bachelor of Interior Design students before even graduating

OSSD with courses from the University (U) or University/College (M) stream WITH:
- Grade 12 English (U)
(Note: Minimum final grade required is 65)
- Any Grade 11 Mathematics* (U) or (M) OR Grade 12 Mathematics (U)
- Plus four additional Grade 12 University (U) or University/College (M) courses; *applicants applying with the Grade 11 Mathematics (U) or (M) must have five additional Grade 12 University (U) or University/College (M) courses
- Final minimum average of 65.0% based on the highest six Grade 12 University (U) or University/College (M) courses
OR
Mature Applicant with standing in the required courses and grades stated above
OR
Post-Secondary Standing (if applicable)
AND
Completion of a Digital Portfolio and Writing Sample

English Language Requirements:

• TOEFL: 88 internet-based test
• IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands
• CAEL: Overall score of 70 with no score less than 60 in any of the four bands
• PTE Academic: Minimum score of 59
• Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE): with an overall score on the Cambridge English Scale of 176 with no language skill less than 169