INT 101 - Interior Design - Residential

Delivery Options Online Asynchronous

UCalgary Continuing Education

Course Description

Fundamental principles of composition, functional relationships of spaces, finishing materials, and furniture and fixture selection are discussed and supported by a field trip. We will look at current and historical interior design trends as well as the basics of reading interior spaces from drawings and photographs. The design principles taught rely mainly on residential examples.

Course Details

Course Learning Outcomes

By completion of the course, successful students will be able to:

Define fundamental terminology and key concepts of interior design and supporting disciplines
Identify the process of design work
Describe the differences between ‘interior design’ and ‘interior decoration’
Identify principle design considerations including: ergonomics, functionality, environmental and ethical concerns, and aesthetic composition principles
Apply the principle design concepts described above to your own projects as well as those viewed in publications
Read basic design drawings (plans, sections, elevations)
Apply interior design principles in selecting products, materials, colours, and lighting
Determine if a career in Interior Design suits you and start investigating further education options

Applies Towards the Following Program(s)

Certificate in Visual Design : Optional Courses
Certificate in Visual Design specializing in Art Theory and Practice : Optional Courses
Certificate in Visual Design specializing in Interior Design : Optional Interior Design Courses

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INT 101 - 038

Sep 23, 2025

Online Asynchronous

Available

Online Asynchronous

Sep 23, 2025 to Nov 11, 2025

20.0

Online Asynchronous

Flat Fee non-credit

$379.00

CE 5% Bundle Discount

Reading List / Textbook

No Required Textbook

Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.