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51 Dockside Drive,Toronto,Ontario (ON)

Interior Design Technology Program at George Brown College

Interior Design Technology Program at George Brown College
Course Duration 3 Years
Course Intake September, January
Course Details Website Link Visit Website 
Course Level Postgraduate Diploma
Tution Fees $ 14,600
English Language Requirment
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 88
PTE 60

FULL DESCRIPTION

The three-year Interior Design Technology advanced diploma program prepares you to be an Interior Design Technologist. You will be a valuable member of the design team for building retrofits, renovations and new construction, contributing to the technical design of building interiors by design development of plans, elevations, renderings and 3D models.

Learning in state-of-the-art interior design studios with the most up-to-date equipment and software, you will develop a thorough knowledge of interior design and technical design skills.

Through the application of interior design theory, you will learn how to effectively communicate the applied and technical principles of interior design. As a graduate, your area of specialization might include, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Bathroom and kitchen design/build
  • Commercial, retail or manufacturing technical sales
  • Fitments, colour or texture finishes selection and consultations
  • 2D and 3D computer drawing, design, rendering and modeling
  • Sustainable interior design practices for commercial, retail and residential

Note: If you enrol in the program in January, you are required to complete semester 2 in the summer (May to August) of the same year in order to continue into semester 3 in the fall.

PROGRAM STANDARDS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  • Analyze a client's needs and goals by using research methodology and techniques.
  • Prepare a design proposal.
  • Analyze design components by using the creative process.
  • Prepare an appropriate design concept of three-dimensional form which meets the criteria of a given design project by using the creative process.
  • Execute appropriate presentation techniques to communicate the design concept.
  • Prepare a design which reflects the concept by using current and relevant information.
  • Communicate to the client the proposed design solution for approval.
  • Prepare documentation needed for the implementation of the design.
  • Collaborate as part of the management team, as the client's agent, in the implementation of a design project to ensure that the project reflects the design solution.
  • Evaluate completed design solutions.

CAREER OPTIONS

Opportunities for Interior Design Technologists vary within the AEC industry. Career options available to graduates of this program may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Project Coordinator
  • Technical Representative for building/equipment suppliers
  • Production of computer-aided technical drawings and modeling
  • Specification Writer
  • Technologist with builders, architectural and interior design firms
  • Design and Colour Consultant for builders and retail outlets
  • Staging for real estate and film industry

George Brown College Highlights

Type of College Public
Campus Setting Urban
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Number of Campuses 3 + 3 (location/centers)
Type of programs Certifications, Diploma, Degree, and Continuing Education
Number of full-time students 32,000 +
Number of part-time students 3,000 +
%age of International Students 17%
Official Website www.georgebrown.ca

George Brown College The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Student Type Tuition Fee
Canadian students 2780 - 15310 USD(two semesters)
International Students 11,320 - 23,900 USD(two semesters)

Tuition fees for some of the popular programs offered by George Brown College are mentioned below

Course Name Tuition Fee(USD)
B.Com 6,052
B.Tech 7,272
BSN 5,430
Wireless Network(Postgraduate) 4,365
Construction Management(Postgraduate) 6,183
Marketing Management(Postgraduate) 4,176

Residence Fees

Although rents may vary depending on quality and location, most rents listed by the Housing Service are within the following ranges:

Accommodation Type Rent
Shared Accommodation 500 - 700 USD per month
One - Bedroom Apartment 900 - 1,200 USD per month
Two - Bedroom Apartment 1,100 - 1,500 USD per month
Three - Bedroom Apartment 1,300 - 1,800 USD per month

Meal Plans

The college provide three types of meal plan options its students, the details of which are mentioned below:

Plan Name Cost
Annual Swipe & Save Plan 1700 USD
Semester Swipe & Save Plan 850 USD
Swipe & Save Reloadable Card 400 USD
George Brown College Average Tuition Fee Per Year
Undergraduate $ 17,205
Postgraduate  18,298
George Brown College Cost Per Year
Overall cost of living $ 19,000
Campus accommodation $ 9,575
* Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.
George Brown College English score required
IELTS Undergraduate 6.5
IELTS Postgraduate 6.5
TOEFL Undergraduate 84
TOEFL Postgraduate 88
* Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme.
George Brown College University Contact Details
George Brown College Address
51 Dockside Drive,Toronto 51 Dockside Drive M5A 0B6
George Brown College Email
intladmissions@georgebrown.ca
George Brown College Phone
+1 416-415-2000