Program Overview

Interior Decorating Ontario College Diploma program

Program description

Interior decorating is the art of creating distinctive interior spaces that respond to functional needs and address aesthetic perceptions. As a student, you focus on the use of space, beautification and furnishing of interiors, and the documentation of design concepts resulting in an overall package that conveys a sense of place. Using a variety of formats including lecture, studio and lab, you complete projects to interpret client requirements and create innovative interiors. You gain professional and entrepreneurial skills for industry and self-employment, as well as real life experience through participation in a field placement in the decorating field.

Intake information

• Start date: Fall 2025
• Campus: Barrie

Tuition and fees

• Visit our tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.
• Review additional program-specific fees for this program.
• You can afford this! Explore OSAP as well as awards, scholarships and bursaries to help you pay your way to graduation.

Work-integrated learning

• This program includes a field placement component where you’ll gain hands-on experience in a setting relevant to your program.
• Learn about types of work-integrated learning at Georgian.

Admission requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
• Grade 12 English (C or U)

Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to:

Pathways

Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:

Career opportunities

Graduates may find employment with large decorating firms offering a full range of consultancy services, building contractors, real estate agents, retailers, and specialty decorating centers. Graduates may also use their entrepreneurial skills to become a freelance interior decorator. Possible positions include interior decorating consultant, kitchen and bathroom designer, colour consultant, model home/condo finishes specifier, real estate staging consultant, lighting, flooring, furniture, window treatment and paint consultant/specialist/salesperson.

Course information

• 19 Program Courses
• 2 Communications Courses
• 3 General Education Courses
• 1 Field Placement

Program-specific courses

• DRFT 1017 – Hand Drafting and Design Technology
• DRWG 1012 – Drawing and Rendering
• HSTY 2002 – Early Design History
• IDEC 1000 – Studio Basics
• IDEC 1001 – Sustainable Materials, Finishes and Furnishings
• Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.

Program delivery method

• Hybrid: This program has a hybrid delivery method. Some parts are online and other parts are delivered in person. You’ll need to come to campus for part of your program.

Related programs

• Architectural Technician
• Esthetician – Spa Management
• Hairstyling
• Honours Bachelor of Interior Design

Program code

• INDC

Duration

• 2 Years

Credential

• Ontario College Diploma

Program delivery

• Full-time
• Part-time

Study part-time

• Register on a course-by-course basis, paying as you go!
• MORE choices. We are always adding more flexible delivery programs and courses.

Recommended course sequence

• Visit the part-time program page for more information.

Next steps

• Apply to the part-time program

Why take the Interior Decorating program at Georgian College?

• Experience what it’s like to work with real clients and top suppliers through studio classes, trade connections, field placement and more!