Program Overview

Interior Design Program

Overview

The Interior Design program at Herzing College is an 18-month diploma program that prepares students for a career in interior design. The program focuses on practical, hands-on design projects, combined with real work experience.

Program Details

• Duration: 18 months
• Diploma: Diploma in Interior Design
• Language: English and French
• Format: Online
• Internship: 8-week internship

Admission Requirements

• Minimum Education: Canadian high school grade 12 or equivalent, or a mature student
• Entrance Test: Pass an entrance test administered by Herzing College
• Interview: Be interviewed in detail regarding interest in the field
• Additional Requirements: Note that admission to some programs may include additional requirements

Program Outline

The program includes the following courses:

• Interior Design & Decoration
• Interior Design Sketch Techniques and Observational Drawing
• Digital Imaging for Interior Design & Decorating
• Colour
• Space Planning
• CAD for Interior Designers & Decorators
• Textiles and Interior Materials
• Furniture and Accessories
• 3D Application Software for Interior Designers
• Architectural Drawing
• Kitchens and Bathrooms
• Lighting
• Rendered Perspectives
• Interior Design I
• Interior Design II
• Internship
• Project I – Residential Interior Perspectives and Renders
• Project II Commercial Interior Perspectives and Renders

Instructors

The program is taught by experienced instructors, including:

• Laura Garner: Instructor, Interior Design
• Matthew Salmaso: Instructor, Interior Design
• Sonia Yeara: Instructor, Interior Design

Career Outlook

Graduates of the Interior Design program have a range of career options, including:

• Interior Design Firms
• Architectural Firms
• Retail Establishments
• Construction Companies
• Airlines
• Hotels
• Restaurant Chains
• Your Own Interior Design Company (Self-Employed)

Areas of specialty and job options include:

• Kitchen Design
• Office Space Planner
• Interior Designer
• Retail Space Planner
• Interior Design Technician
• Interior Design Project Manager

Why Choose This Program?

• Accelerated 18-month program gets you to work faster
• Learn the practical design skills employers want
• Get real work experience with an intensive 8-week internship
• Learn from expert instructors with years of professional interior design experience
• Study in small classes where every student gets step-by-step support
• Do a wide range of design projects using AutoCAD and Adobe
• Develop a portfolio to showcase your skills
• Enjoy the Herzing Open Education Program (HOEP), which lets you take additional courses after you graduate, tuition-free!
• We have an amazing career development team that can help you create your resume, prepare for interviews, and apply for interior design jobs
• Herzing has a 60-year track record of successful career training

Related Design Programs

• 3D Animation
• 3D Printing
• Building Design Technician
• Computer Graphic Design
• Computer-Aided Design and Drafting
• Industrial Drafting
• Interior Decoration and Visual Display
• Sustainable Architecture