Bachelor of Interior Design

Program Overview

This four-year program in Interior Design provides students with a comprehensive foundation in design principles, technical skills, and industry knowledge. Through a combination of coursework, internships, and hands-on projects, students develop the skills necessary for a successful career in interior design. The program emphasizes sustainability, contemporary design issues, and professional practice, preparing graduates for a wide range of roles in the field.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Year 1
• ARTI 105 - Applied Drafting I (3 credits)
• ARTI 107 - CAD for Interior Designers (3 credits)
• ARTI 109 - History of Art and Design I (3 credits)
• ARTI 128 - Design Process (3 credits)
• ARTI 130 - Interior Design: An Introduction (3 credits)
• ARTI 132 - Interior Design Materials (3 credits)
• ARTI 134 - Illustration and Communication I (3 credits)
• ARTI 154 - Illustration and Communication II (3 credits)
• ENGL 115 - University Writing and Research (3 credits)
• ENGL 204 - Business and Technical Writing (3 credits)
• Year 2
• ARTI 203 - CAD for Interior Designers II (3 credits)
• ARTI 210 - History of Art and Design II (3 credits)
• ARTI 212 - Research Methodology (3 credits)
• ARTI 221 - Three-Dimensional Design Issues I (3 credits)
• ARTI 223 - Building Construction for Interior Designers (3 credits)
• ARTI 225 - Building Codes and Specifications (3 credits)
• ARTI 232 - Concept to Production II (3 credits)
• ARTI 242 - Concept to Production I (3 credits)
• ARTI 270 - Interior Design II (1.5 credits)
• ARTI 271 - Interior Design I (1.5 credits)
• Two general electives (6 credits)
• Year 3
• ARTI 304 - Interior Design Detailing I (3 credits)
• ARTI 307 - CAD for Interior Designers III (3 credits)
• ARTI 308 - Sustainability and the Climate Crisis (3 credits)
• ARTI 315 - Interior Design Internship Preparation (1 credit)
• ARTI 320 - Design Theory: Contemporary Issues (3 credits)
• ARTI 342 - Concept to Production III (3 credits)
• ARTI 352 - Concept to Production IV (3 credits)
• ARTI 360 - Three-Dimensional Design Issues II (3 credits)
• ARTI 370 - Interior Design III (1.5 credits)
• ARTI 371 - Interior Design IV (1.5 credits)
• Two general electives (6 credits)

Year 3 - Intersession

• ARTI 350 - Summer Internship/Seminar (3 credits)
• Approved Field School program (3 credits)
• Year 4
• ARTI 405 - Major Project Construction Documentation & Detailing (3 credits)
• ARTI 420 - Building Systems: Related Professions (3 credits)
• ARTI 429 - Professional Practice for Interior Designers (3 credits)
• ARTI 440 - Major Project: Research Stage (6 credits)
• ARTI 442 - Major Project Presentation (6 credits)
• ARTI 454 - Professional Presentation Skills (3 credits)

Careers:

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Domestic Fees

• Tuition (30 credits x $163.14 per credit): $4,894.20
• Student Activity fee (4% of tuition): $195.77
• Student Services fee (30 credits x $7.21 per credit): $216.30
• VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $26.59 per month): $212.72
• Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year): $265.00
• Books and supplies per year (approximate costs): $2,700.00
• Cost for field trips per year (approximate costs): $500.00

International Fees

• Tuition (2 semesters x $10870.72 per semester): $21,741.44
• Ancillary Fee (2 semesters x $463.40 per semester): $926.80
• VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $26.59 per month): $212.72
• Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year): $265.00
• Books and supplies per year (approximate costs): $2,700.00
• Cost for field trips per year (approximate costs): $500.00