In year three, the emphasis shifts to solving design problems for large-scale commercial interior spaces. In the fourth year, you'll focus on a major in-depth project that includes formal research into a specific area of design. Throughout the program, you'll be encouraged to develop a professional attitude to your work. In addition to lab and classroom work, you'll participate in field trips, weekend projects and seminars, all designed to approximate the kind of work situations you'll face as a professional. As a graduate, you'll find employment in independent consulting firms specializing in the areas of corporate office design, retail, hospitality, and residence.
Opportunities also exist in the support areas, including marketing, promotion, and development.
Many large organizations, such as department stores and insurance companies, also employ interior designers. Following experience with larger firms, you may start your own consulting business. Bachelor of Applied Arts awarded. Design Education Research - the recognized accrediting body in North America for interior design schools. Preference may be given to students who have included History or Art History in their OAC studies.