Relevant training
- High-quality training with rich media content.
- Continuous evaluation of your understanding of the material.
- An E-learning program based on the original LaSalle College program
- A variety of courses available remotely.
- A combination of virtual classes, self-guided training, and homework for a minimum amount of class hours and a maximum amount of freedom.
- Virtual evening classes.
- Length of program: 16 months;
- 24 hours/ week of work (includes self-guided training, virtual classes and individual study time).
Skills
If you have these qualities or skills, then a career in Interior Design may be for you!
- Creativity.
- Aesthetic sensibility.
- Team spirit.
- Artistic abilities.
- Passion for the visual arts, design and computer science.
- The ability to work with precision.
- Basic technical knowledge.
- The ability to adapt to a varied schedule and meet tight deadlines.
Required materials and software
• Basic drawing tools and accessories
• AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft
Office PowerPoin
Minimum recommended equipment
- Microcomputer with 1.6MHz Pentium IV or Mac Intel *
- Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 or Mac OS 10.2 *
- Minimum 1GB of RAM
- High-speed Internet access
- Firefox Internet browser
- Minimum 1024 x 768 monitor resolution
- Sound card, headphones and microphone
- Application software and peripherals required for the course **
- Burner, blank CDs and DVDs
- Flat scanner
- Colour printer
* Please note that the online courseware and virtual class platform are compatible with both Mac and PC systems, but some of the software taught is compatible only with the Windows platform. Students are responsible for ensuring compatibility with the software.
** The software and material required for the course is compulsory and can be purchased online or at special student rates at LaSalle College’s supply store, located at 2020 Sainte-Catherine Street West, Montreal.
Tel: 514 939-4442, ext. 242.
Employment prospects
After completing the Interior Design E-learning program, you will have earned your diploma from LaSalle College, and gain access to the following fields of employment:
- Design
- Project manager
- Technical drawing
- Consulting
Courses list
- Three-Dimensional Design
- Drawing Techniques I
- AutoCad I
- Colours & Effects
- Computer Operating System
- Materials & Finishes
- Interior Design I
- Applied Colour I
- Interior Architecture I
- AutoCad II
- Interior Layout Planing II
- The History of Interior Design & Styles I
- Furniture Design & Manufacture I
- Interior Layout Planing III
Follow this link for a detailed course list.
Note: Take advantage of preferential rates offered upon purchase for most of these computer programs, as they are used for educational purposes.
This training program is available in English and French.
Consult our self-guided training catalogue if you want to take any of these courses individually (without earning a diploma).
Contact us by email.