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Level 1
Course details
Colour Theory
ARTS1185
Interior Materials and Finishes I
ARTS1870
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085
Digital Applications - Interior Decorating
COMP1074
Conestoga 101
CON0101
Design Fundamentals
DSGN1275
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 2
Course details
Space Planning and Drafting
ARTS1205
Illustrative Techniques
ARTS1210
Fabrics and Textiles
ARTS1220
Interior Materials and Finishes II
ARTS1235
History of Design and Decorating
HIST1015
Staging and Composition
PHOT1330
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 3
Course details
Computer Aided Drafting and Design I
COMP2060
Studio I - Interior Decorating
DSGN2140
Introduction to Sustainable Design
DSGN2350
Residential Construction and Design
MECH2045
Lighting-Methods and Fixtures
MECH2390
Safety in the Workplace
OHS1320
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 4
Course details
Computer Aided Drafting and Design II
COMP2095
Studio II Interior Decorating
DSGN2150
Built Environment
DSGN2340
Business and Sales Strategies
ENTR2065
Field Placement (Interior Decorating)
FPLT2125
Project Management - Interior Decorating
MGMT2215
Please note:
Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs are based on the most recent available data through the Conestoga Campus Store.
Program outcomes
- Analyze client's needs and goals to create a decorating solution.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the completed decorating project based on the specific requirements of the client.
- Communicate using a variety of formats (such as verbal, written, visual, and digital) to describe the decorating concept to the client and contractors.
- Assess and select materials and finishes to be used in the decorating project, to meet the needs of the client.
- Prepare technical documents as necessary for the implementation of the final decorating solution.
- Collaborate with a variety of design and decorating professionals and other industry specialists for the implementation of the decorating solution.
- Employ customer relationship management practices to maintain a positive reputation as an interior decorator that will encourage repeat business or referrals.
- Employ project management to manage the time, resources and costs required to implement the decorating solution to meet the needs of the client.
- Adhere to industry standard codes, regulations and by-laws when creating a decorating solution.
- Employ environmentally responsible and sustainable practices in the selection of materials and products used in the decorating solution.