Make your vision a reality with a career as an interior decorator
Interior Decorating program
Experience what it’s like to work with real clients and top suppliers through studio classes, trade connections, field placement and more!
Downtown location update
This program is currently offered at the Barrie Campus and will transition to Georgian’s downtown location in a phased approach beginning winter 2027 to align with the opening of the new facility.Program information
Program description
Intake information
| Start date | Campus |
|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Barrie |
Tuition and fees
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- You can afford this! Explore OSAP as well as awards, scholarships and bursaries to help you pay your way to graduation.
Work-integrated learning
- This program includes a field placement component where you’ll gain hands-on experience in a setting relevant to your program.
- Learn about types of work-integrated learning at Georgian.
What are the admission requirements for the Interior Decorating program?
Interior Decorating admission requirements
Why take the Interior Decorating program at Georgian College?
Graduated with an Interior Decorating diploma from an Ontario college?
You may be eligible for advanced standing in Georgian’s Honours Bachelor of Interior Design degree at the Barrie Campus. Submit your portfolio and meet the minimum GPA of 70 percent to apply.
What career paths can I take as an interior decorator or designer?
Your Interior Decorating diploma gives you many career opportunities
Graduates may find employment with large decorating firms offering a full range of consultancy services, building contractors, real estate agents, retailers, and specialty decorating centers. Graduates may also use their entrepreneurial skills to become a freelance interior decorator. Possible positions include interior decorating consultant, kitchen and bathroom designer, colour consultant, model home/condo finishes specifier, real estate staging consultant, lighting, flooring, furniture, window treatment and paint consultant/specialist/salesperson.
Flex MORE. Study Interior Decorating part-time
Benefits of studying part-time:
What you need to know:
Next steps:
What courses are included in the Interior Decorating diploma program?
Course overview
19 Program Courses
2 Communications Courses
3 General Education Courses
1 Field Placement
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Interior Decorating program outline.
- DRFT 1017 – Hand Drafting and Design Technology
- DRWG 1012 – Drawing and Rendering
- HSTY 2002 – Early Design History
- IDEC 1000 – Studio Basics
- IDEC 1001 – Sustainable Materials, Finishes and Furnishings
- Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
Your course delivery method(s)
Hybrid
This program has a hybrid delivery method. Some parts are online and other parts are delivered in person. You’ll need to come to campus for part of your program.
Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.
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