Programs & Courses
Beginning in September plus one paid work term.
CIDA Accredited
With more than half of the membership of the Interior Designers of Canada based in this province, Ontario is the place to establish your career in interior design. As an emerging designer with leading edge skills and knowledge, you will contribute to the well being of society by creating built environments that are functional, holistically developed, and aesthetically pleasing. Today's designers integrate diverse cultural needs, are accountable for accessible, sustainable and environmental decisions, and are sensitive to issues of taste, gender and perception.
There are a wide variety of excellent employment opportunities with Greater Toronto Area firms specializing in corporate, healthcare, retail, commercial, hospitality, and residential design projects.
Humber's Interior Design degree curriculum balances creative problem solving with research, practical skills, and technology. A focus on sustainable design is integrated throughout the program in many subject areas, emphasized in interior design studios. Professional courses are enhanced by a breadth of liberal arts and applied science courses. Collaborative and stimulating interior design studios enable you to master the design process and your presentation abilities, and later to acquire vital professional practice skills.
You will participate each semester in relevant design projects. Interdisciplinary design class with related design disciplines and involvement with community-based projects enrich classroom learning. Observational field trips and a major off-site tutorial abroad allow students to observe and reflect on such theoretical contexts as the perception of space and human interaction with built environments. In the fourth year thesis courses, students interact with industry mentors as they select, research, develop, and document a large-scale project from initial concept to construction documentation.
Note: For information regarding faculty credentials for this program, visit humber.ca/faculty.
Polish your hands-on, job-ready capabilities with a 14-week paid work term after semester six. Students must find their own placement, and are encouraged to take career management workshops to develop effective job search skills. The school provides support, such as working with business and industry to identify employment opportunities.
In 2000, the Humber Interior Design diploma program was first to receive professional accreditation by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (formerly FIDER). In 2007, CIDA granted the degree professional accreditation for a six-year period. The program is also recognized by the Association for Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO).
Note: Refer to the Selection Procedures for more information
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
Mature students (applicants 21 years of age or over) and/or transfer students (applicants with postsecondary education) should refer to the Mature and Transfer Student Admissions Regulations in this publication for admission criteria.
Advanced Standing
Three-year Interior Design Advanced Diploma graduates are eligible for advanced standing in the Bachelor of Applied Arts - Interior Design degree. Graduates may complete the degree with the equivalent of four semesters of full-time study plus a paid work term. To apply, please complete and submit the electronic application form.
To be considered for admission, college graduates must possess the following:
The 2009/2010 fee for two semesters was
- domestic $6,108.98
- international $11,730.
For further information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance in this publication.
$1,500 per year for materials and books; field trip travel expenses; $2,500 for site tutorial abroad; safety boots and hard hat; access to a computer with Internet, word processing/presentation software; additional software (also available to students in computer labs on campus).
For information regarding fees for work terms, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance in this publication.
Humber also offers a two-year Interior Decorating diploma program 31511 and a one-year Design Foundation program 09151. (These programs are not formal foundations for the Interior Design degree program.)
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BINT 100 | Interior Design Studio 1 (Degree) | 3 | |
| BINT 101 | Design Communications 1 (Degree) | 6 | |
| BINT 102 | Design Theory 1 (Degree) | 3 | |
| BINT 103 | Sustainable Practices 1 (Degree) | 3 | |
| LASE 000 | Liberal Arts Breadth Elective | 3 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BINT 150 | Interior Design Studio 2 (Degree) | 6 | |
| BINT 151 | Design Communications 2 (Degree) | 3 | |
| BINT 152 | Human Factors (Degree) | 3 | |
| BINT 154 | Interior Detailing 1 (Degree) | 3 | |
| BINT 155 | Contemporary Design (Degree) | 3 | |
| LASE 000 | Liberal Arts Breadth Elective | 3 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BINT 200 | Interior Design Studio 3 (Degree) | 6 | |
| BINT 201 | Design Communications 3 (Degree) | 3 | |
| BINT 204 | Interior Detailing 2 (Degree) | 3 | |
| BINT 205 | Design and Material Culture (Degree) | 3 | |
| STAT 251 | Quantitative Methods and Statistics (Degree) | 3 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BINT 250 | Interior Design Studio 4 (Degree) | 6 | |
| BINT 251 | Design Communications 4 (Degree) | 3 | |
| BINT 252 | Case Studies in Design (Degree) | 3 | |
| BINT 257 | Building Technology 1 – Lighting (Degree) | 3 | |
| LASE 000 | Liberal Arts Breadth Elective | 3 | |
| RSMT 201 | Research Methods | 3 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BINT 202 | Design Theory 2 (Degree) | 3 | |
| BINT 300 | Interior Design Studio 5 (Degree) | 6 | |
| BINT 303 | Sustainable Practices 2 (Degree) | 2 | |
| BINT 304 | Interior Detailing 3 (Degree) | 3 | |
| BINT 307 | Building Technology 2 – Mechanical and Safety Systems (Degree) | 3 | |
| LASE 000 | Liberal Arts Breadth Elective | 3 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BINT 350 | Interior Design Studio 6 - Cross Partnership Project (Degree) | 6 | |
| BINT 351 | Design Communications 5 (Degree) | 3 | |
| BINT 352 | Site Studies (Degree) | 3 | |
| BINT 356 | Professional Practices 1 (Degree) | 2 | |
| BINT 358 | Interdisciplinary Practice (Degree) | 3 | |
| LASE 000 | Liberal Arts Breadth Elective | 3 | |
| ~BINT 550 | Paid Work Term |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BINT 400 | Interior Design Advanced Studio 1 (Degree) | 6 | |
| BINT 401 | Design Communications 6 (Degree) | 3 | |
| BINT 404 | Interior Detailing 4 (Degree) | 3 | |
| BINT 409 | Senior Level Thesis Project 1 (Degree) | 3 | |
| LASE 000 | Liberal Arts Breadth Elective | 3 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BINT 450 | Senior Level Thesis Project 2 (Degree) | 9 | |
| BINT 456 | Professional Practices 2 (Degree) | 2 | |
| BINT 458 | Independent Study Project (Degree) | 2 | |
| LASE 000 | Liberal Arts Breadth Elective | 3 | |
| LASE 000 | Liberal Arts Breadth Elective | 3 |
Curriculum is reviewed and updated on a continuous basis.
Humber has been granted a consent by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting March 3, 2005. Humber shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.
