This four-year Bachelor of Applied Arts (Interior Design) program prepares students to pursue a professional career related to the design of the built environment. The curriculum integrates professional and general studies with an emphasis on critical thinking and applied research, and is enriched with an additional focus on international perspectives in interior design.

The program contains a strong experiential component that includes simulated studio experiences, community-based design initiatives, and a 14-week co-op work term. In the fourth year, students have the opportunity to specialize in an area of interest specific to the profession and are required to complete an applied research paper. The integration of theory, analysis and practice prepare graduates to assume leadership roles within the profession. Graduates of the BAA (Interior Design) are able to apply strategic thinking and a research orientation to their responsibilities as professional interior designers, and can contribute to the development and evolution of the field of design.

This program meets the eligibility requirements of the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) at the first professional degree level. The program also qualifies graduates to meet industry standards as established by interior design professional bodies including the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC), the National Council of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ), and the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO).

This is a mandatory laptop program and in their third year students are required to own a laptop computer that meets minimum hardware and software specifications. For more information, visit the website algonquincollege.com/its/laptop.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Are curious about the space in which they live, work and play.
• Want to combine aesthics, technology and human need into a highly-marketable career choice.
• Enjoy using creative, strategic and critical thinking to solve problems.
• Are interested in examining sustainable and global design issues.
• Would like to take part in a paid co-op program and graduate with a baccalaureate credential.
• Enjoy collaborative and innovative environment for learning.