About the course

Learn how you can make an impact. Interior decorators affect our daily lives through colours, textiles, lighting, form, and function. You'll learn to interact with trades and other professionals to create the spaces where we live and work. This two-year (4-term) diploma program is recognized by the Decorators & Designers Association of Canada (DDA). You'll learn the practical skills and techniques to successfully manage interior decorating projects and work effectively in business environments in a variety of roles related to interior decorating. When you graduate from the Interior Decorating program, you can expect many job opportunities. Look for careers as an interior decorator, colour, furniture, or lighting consultant, interior draft person, stylist, stager, or in the kitchen and bath industry. The skills you learn in this program open opportunities for advancement in many different areas. After graduation, you can give your career a further edge with a Kitchen and Bath Design Post-Diploma Certificate. Decorate a new home or office, or redecorate an existing one with style and confidence. Get the skills you need for an exciting career in interior decorating. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: CA$27,070

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Calgary
Winter (January), 2025	Calgary
Fall (September), 2025	Calgary

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Bow Valley College

Credit in English 30-1 or 65% in English 30-2 or equivalent

　　Minimum final mark of 60% in Math 10C or equivalent

　　Or

　　Successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test that consists of five tests with a minimum score in the following sections:

　　Interpreting Literature and Art: 520 minimum standard score

　　Writing Skills: 520 minimum standard score

　　Math Test: 450 minimum

　　Or

　　Satisfactory results on the Bow Valley College Admissions Test

　　Copies of your official transcripts with translations from your high study. IELTS Academic - 6.0 with minimum band score of 5.5. TOEFL - 83.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 83.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Bow Valley College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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