Interior Design

O.S.S.D. with six Grade 12 U/M courses including Grade 12 U English and Grade 11 U or M or Grade 12 U Mathematics (one of MCF3M, MCR3U, MHF4U, MCV4U, MDM4U).

Notes:

1. ENG4U/EAE4U is the preferred English.
2. A grade of 70 percent or higher is required in Grade 12 U English and a grade of 60 percent or higher is required in the Mathematics prerequisite.
3. A creative project submission including written and visual elements will be required and will be used along with the applicant’s academic performance in the admission process. The exact details of the creative project are subject to change from year to year. As part of the admission selection process, applicants must visit the Program page for details about the non-academic requirements. 
4. A non-academic assessment fee of $50 CAD (non-refundable and subject to change) is required.
   
5. Subject to competition, candidates may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum.

This program prepares graduates for a career as an Interior Designer or in related design fields such as set design or exhibition design. Most graduates enter directly into their design career on graduation, although a growing number go on to graduate education in Interior Design or in related fields such as Architecture. Many graduates go on to become registered members of A.R.I.D.O. (Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario) or of the Interior Design Associations in other provinces.

Our teaching is grounded in a commitment to experiential and hands-on learning using critical thinking complemented by making. An internship requirement is an integral part of the preparation for entering the profession and is completed before graduation.

The first year concentrates on giving all students a common base of theory, knowledge and skills. In the second year, Interior Design is a key professional course conducted in conjunction with other supportive and developmental courses. From the beginning students are encouraged to become self-sufficient with the guidance and assistance of the faculty.

The third and fourth years are very open, allowing students to obtain a broad range of design experience or to focus in an area of specialization.

The program is centred on the Interior Design Studios, a series of courses that involve the application and synthesis of all accumulated understanding and capabilities to develop competency in creative problem-solving.

Courses in Liberal Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and the History and Theory of Design provide intellectual depth and breadth and prepare the graduate for the legal, social and ethical responsibilities of professional practice. Communication skills, emphasized throughout the program, develop a high level of mastery in a wide range of professional visualization techniques as well as in writing and oral presentation. Technology studies cover principles and practice, regulations and standards of interior construction, material finishes, building services, sustainable design, barrier-free access and environmental health.

The optional co-op program assists students in becoming career-ready through direct engagement in professional design offices. This program begins after the second year of study. Students who do not elect the co-op option are required to complete 400 hours of a monitored and documented internship. Typically, this internship is undertaken by students in the summer between third and fourth years.

Interior Design Co-operative Program Overview

An optional co-operative education program is available which provides students with 12 months of work experience which will complement their classroom studies and support the development of essential employability skills required for the workforce, including communication, collaboration and problem-solving.

Although the Career & Co-op Centre cannot guarantee placements, it provides assistance in locating suitable positions and counselling students in their search for suitable jobs. This co-op program enables students to earn competitive wages to offset the costs of a university education.

Students who have completed the first semester of the regular program must apply through the department for admission to the co-operative program before the end of the first year. Enrolment in the co-op program is limited. Admission will be based on a student's cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and an application portfolio.

Sequencing of Academic and Work terms

The sequencing of academic and work terms is shown below:

Work terms are graded on a pass/fail basis. Each work term is assessed by the Co-op Faculty Advisor on the basis of the student's comprehensive written report and the employer's evaluation of the student's performance on the job.

Students are expected to follow the sequence prescribed for their program. Graduation with the co-op designation requires successful completion of a minimum of 3 work terms.

Students must take three lower level liberal studies courses and three upper level liberal studies courses to graduate. Students must not choose courses that are restricted for their program or major.

Please refer to the liberal studies chapter of this calendar for more information on the Liberal Studies Policy. Further information on liberal studies can also be found at the Faculty of Arts' Liberal Studies website (opens in new window) .

Table B - Upper Level Restrictions

Students may pursue any Minor offered by Toronto Met (with some exceptions). Please refer to the Minors chapter of this calendar for further information on individual Minor requirements and exclusions.

Undergraduate students wishing to pursue a continuing education certificate program should be aware of possible program exclusions. Please refer to the Certificate Registration section of the Curriculum Advising website (opens in new window)  for complete details.

Last offered 2024-2025 to students admitted Fall 2023. Students admitted Fall 2024 and after see revised curriculum.

Last offered 2025-2026 to students admitted Fall 2023 and earlier. Students admitted Fall 2024 and after see revised curriculum.

* IRN 501 and IRN 601 have a GPA Weight of 2.00.

Last offered 2026-2027 to students admitted Fall 2023 and earlier. Students admitted Fall 2024 and after see revised curriculum.

* IRN 701 and IRN 801 have a GPA Weight of 2.00.

Revised curriculum begins 2024-2025 for students admitted Fall 2024 and after.

Revised curriculum begins 2025-2026 for students admitted Fall 2024 and after.

Revised curriculum begins 2026-2027 for students admitted Fall 2024 and after.

† Students must complete at least one (1) of either IDN 911, IDN 912, IDN 913, and IDN 914 in order to graduate.

Revised curriculum begins 2027-2028 for students admitted Fall 2024 and after.

† Students must complete at least one (1) of either IDN 911, IDN 912, IDN 913, and IDN 914 in order to graduate.

Revised curriculum begins 2024-2025 for students admitted Fall 2024 and after.

Revised curriculum begins 2025-2026 for students admitted Fall 2024 and after.

† Students must complete at least one (1) of either IDN 911, IDN 912, IDN 913, and IDN 914 in order to graduate.

Revised curriculum begins 2028-2029 for students admitted Fall 2024 and after.

† Students must complete at least one (1) of either IDN 911, IDN 912, IDN 913, and IDN 914 in order to graduate.

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Annie Bergeron
Gensler

Diego Burdi
Burdifilek

Bryan Chartier
IA Interior Architects

Valerie Gow
Gow Hastings Architects

Camille Mitchell
SvN Architects + Planners

Glenn Pushelberg
Yabu Pushelberg

Ashley Rumsey
Mason Studio

Stanley Sun
Mason Studio

Jeremy Vandermeij
Design TO

George Yabu
Yabu Pushelberg