AEC in Interior Design

On-campus

• At the Montréal and Laval campuses

Blended e-learning

• Distance learning combining self-study at your own pace (asynchronous) and guided sessions with a live tutor (synchronous)

This program leads to an Attestation of College Studies (AEC).

You have access to career development tools, mentors, internships or positions such as the following after being trained by renowned teachers:

• Interior design project manager
• Kitchen design specialist
• Interior designer
• Interior designer for aircraft
• Planner of functional office space
• Planner of functional retail space
• Technician in interior design

• Create beautiful aesthetic spaces and designs
• Respect the residential and/or commercial needs of the client
• Learn how to select the right materials that meet the industry standard
• Develop visual & vocal presentation techniques to help you express your ideas

What differentiates our Interior Design program (AEC):

• Condensed 3-year program in one year and a half or 2 years (including summer sessions)
• Program providing integrative courses and cross-course practice
• Integration of new technologies including a 3D printer and a hybrid classroom for remote projects
• Possibility of international student exchange between the schools of the LCI Education network
• Courses built around industry requirements
• Organization of conferences by professionals in Interior Design
• Teachers of outstanding reputation in the design and architecture community

• Visual Language (60 h)
• Materials & Finishings (45 h)
• Technical Drawing (45 h)
• Perspective Drawing (60 h)
• Interior Design I: Residential (75 h)
• Applied Colour (45 h)
• History of Styles I: Antiquity to Neoclassicism (60 h)
• Computer-Aided Design I (45 h)
• Presentation Drawing (60 h)
• Interior Design II: Corporate Office (90 h)
• History of Styles II: 19^th to 21^st Century (60 h)
• Lighting (45 h)
• Architectural Drawing I: Wooden Structures (60 h)
• 3D Organization (60 h)
• Certification and Innovation (45 h)
• Furniture Drawing (60 h)
• Architectural Drawing II: Metallic Structures (60 h)
• Computer-Aided Design II (45 h)
• Computer Modeling (45 h)
• Portfolio and Curriculum Vitae (45 h)
• Interior Design III: Salon and Spa (90 h)
• Furniture Drawing and Design (45 h)
• Architectural Drawing III: Building Code and Details (60 h)
• Building Information Model (45 h)
• Synthesis Image I (60 h)
• Interior Design IV: Restaurant (180 h)
• Professional Practice: Internship (45 h)
• Furniture & Accessories (45 h)
• Architectural Drawing IV: Building Code and Advanced Details (45 h)
• Synthesis Image II (60 h)
• Interior Design V: Hotel and Social Club (180 h)
• Professional Practice: Entrepreneur (45 h)

* The College reserves the right to substitute certain courses.

• Have a Diploma of Secondary School Studies following a year of interrupted studies
• Have a training deemed sufficient and meet the admission criteria set for college studies

• Artistically driven
• Great communication skills
• Passionate about design and ability to think outside-the-box
• Attention to detail and ability to work quickly and efficiently

The use of a laptop computer is mandatory (learn more). Therefore, the student must obtain or own a laptop computer before beginning his or her studies. Standard or student license software must be installed when requested by teachers.

The following features are required for MAC or PCs:

• iOS (MAC) or Windows 10 (PC) operating system in the language of instruction (French or English)
• Processor: Intel I5 or higher (PC) or its MAC equivalent with virtualization support
• Memory: 16 GB
• Hard disk: 500 GB or more
• Monitor: 13" or larger
• Connectivity: WIFI and LAN
• Ports: 1 or more USB 3.0 ports
• Headphones and microphone
• Graphic tablet (see teacher’s specification)
• Digital camera (see teacher’s specification)

Required software: Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, AutoCAD, 3Ds Max, Revit, SketchUp, Chrome Browser and Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) or equivalent on MAC.

• Autodesk (AutoCAD, 3ds Max, Revit)
• Adobe CS suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Sketchup

This training is offered in English or French.

• Two years or one year and a half (five or six 15-week semesters)
• Total of 1965 hours

Please note that some courses are offered online synchronously using the Adobe Connect platform.