Are you able to look at a space and visualize its potential? Do you enjoy designing and seeing a project through from start to finish? If so, the Interior Design Technology program might be right for you. The two-year program, offered both through fully online and in-person delivery methods, is structured around the professional standards of the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.
In the classroom, our experienced instructors will stimulate your imagination while showing you how to develop creative yet practical solutions to create healthy, productive and exciting living and working environments. With our hands-on approach to training, you’ll use laptops loaded with industry-standard software, put classroom theory into practice during group projects and gain valuable experience working on real-world design projects.
Unique Program Feature
Students who have graduated from the two-year Interior Design Technology program will only require one additional year to complete the Architectural Animation Technology program. Graduates of the Architectural Animation Technology program will only require one additional year to complete the Interior Design Technology program.
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Our diploma program in Interior Design Technology will prepare you to work with design teams in a wide variety of fields.
- Interior Design Technologist
- Home Stager and Decorator
- Kitchen and Bath Designer
- Product Sales Representative
- Residential and Commercial Space Planner
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120 hours
dedicated to an interior design practicum
2 student-designed homes
have been recognized with industry awards
Numerous opportunities
for Interior Design students to work with clients on real-world projects
At-a-Glance
Starts-in
September
Credential / Accreditation
Diploma
Duration
2 years
Dates and Deadlines
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Program Availability
Admissions
This program is available for International Students.
New applicants are accepted into the Interior Design Technology program for the Fall (September) term.
General Admissions Requirements
All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Lethbridge College programs, as indicated in the Admission section of this calendar.
Academic Requirements
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements indicated in the Admission section of this calendar, applicants to this program must also satisfy the following specific course requirements (or equivalencies):
- Grade 12 Math (equivalent to Alberta’s Math 30-2 or a higher level Math)
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students are awarded an Interior Design Technology diploma.
Royal Roads University
Graduates of Lethbridge College's Interior Design Technology diploma program who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and complete an additional 3-credit university level accounting or business math course are eligible to be admitted into the third year of the Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management at Royal Roads University. For more information, please visit https://www.royalroads.ca
Yorkville University
Graduates of Lethbridge College's Interior Design Technology diploma program are eligible to receive up to 72 credits towards the Bachelor of Interior Design (BID) at Yorkville University.
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Delivery Formats
The Interior Design Technology program is available through the following delivery methods.
Hyflex – AAT, IDT, VR Programs
All lectures for this program occur in a digital environment while labs are divided into face-to-face and online learning cohorts. Face-to-face labs are delivered through video conference to online learning cohorts.
Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| Term I | ||
| IDM-1158 | Representations I | 3 |
| IDM-1163 | Design History I | 3 |
| IDM-1170 | Colour and Lighting | 3 |
| IDM-1179 | Design Fundamentals | 3 |
| IDM-1190 | Digital Drafting | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term II | ||
| IDM-1159 | Digital Ideation | 3 |
| IDM-1167 | Interior Detailing I | 3 |
| IDM-1173 | Design History II | 3 |
| IDM-1181 | Residential Design Studio | 3 |
| IDM-2255 | Materials and Finishes | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Term I | ||
| Select 1 of the following: | 3 | |
| Composition | ||
| Writing for the Workplace | ||
| IDM-1155 | Professional Practice | 3 |
| IDM-2267 | Interior Detailing II | 3 |
| IDM-2278 | Corporate Design Studio | 3 |
| IDM-2290 | Bldg Information Modeling | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term II | ||
| IDM-2275 | Digital Modelling and Animation | 3 |
| IDM-2276 | Professional Portfolio | 3 |
| IDM-2277 | Practicum | 3 |
| IDM-2279 | Global Design Trends | 3 |
| IDM-2287 | Hospitality Design Studio | 6 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 63 | |
Practicum Experience Requirements
There is a required practicum component to this program. The College dictates the legal terms and conditions governing the practicum experience.
Tuition and Fees
| Title | Tuition | Fees | Books/Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1
|
$3,720.00
|
$1,243.00
|
$2,905.00
|
| Year 2
|
$4,092.00
|
$1,249.00
|
$900.00
|
| Title | Tuition | Fees | Books/Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1
|
$13,320.00
|
$1,243.00
|
$2,905.00
|
| Year 2
|
$15,061.00
|
$1,249.00
|
$900.00
|
Costs for supplies may vary considerably depending on what students already have or where they purchased their supplies; cost provided is on the moderately high end.
Students will be charged a medical/dental benefit fee unless they opt out by demonstrating alternative coverage prior to the end of the first week of class.
A personal computer and a tablet/IPad and pencil bundle will be required to complete the Interior Design diploma program.
Email the Interior Design department for more information on specific costs.
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Featured Graduates
Jeanine Taleon
“I’ve always loved floorplans and creating beautiful spaces, so I chose the Interior Design Technology program. My instructors are very supportive and passionate and I’ve learned a lot about the industry and actual work situations.”
Lina Wiebe
“It was an incredible honour to have my design be nominated for the BILD awards. The Emberly is the first home I have ever designed and having it come so far is a testament to the wonderful support Lethbridge College gives its students. It also reaffirms that I have made the right decision by returning to school to take Interior Design Technology.”
Rebekah Van Hell
“I chose Lethbridge College because it was close to home, had great recommendations from family and friends, and it was exactly the program I was looking for.”
Scholarships
With just one online application, you can apply for all the Lethbridge College awards and scholarships for which you qualify, including these featured scholarships: