Interior Decorating Diploma at Bow Valley College in Calgary, Canada is a diploma in Interior Design programme. The programme runs for 4 semesters. Tuition for international students is CAD 28,932 per total (CAD 11,161 per total for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Interior Design
Duration: 4 semesters
Local tuition: CAD 11,161 / total
International tuition: CAD 28,932 / total
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Bow Valley College's Interior Decorating Diploma is a two-year, four-term program in the Chiu School of Business that prepares students to plan and execute residential and commercial interior spaces. Coursework covers colour theory, textiles, lighting, and the principles of form and function, alongside space planning, materials selection, and client presentation skills. The program is recognized by the Decorators & Designers Association of Canada (DDA), supporting graduates' eligibility for professional association membership. Courses are delivered both in person and online, though not every course is offered in every semester. Graduates are prepared for roles such as interior decorator, colour consultant, furniture consultant, lighting consultant, interior draft person, stylist, and stager, as well as positions in the kitchen and bath industry. The diploma combines design theory with practical studio work, building a portfolio students can use when entering the residential and commercial decorating field.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires credit in English Language Arts 30-1, or a minimum of 65% in English Language Arts 30-2, or equivalent, together with a minimum of 60% in Math 10C or equivalent. Applicants may alternatively qualify through successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test with minimum scores of 520 in Interpreting Literature and Art, 520 in Writing Skills, and 450 in the Math Test, or through satisfactory results on the Bow Valley College Admission and Placement Test. Applicants whose first language is not English must also meet the college's English language proficiency requirements.
