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Ontario College Diploma

Program Code: PINDE
Full-time | Hazel McCallion Campus | 2 yrs
FACULTY OF ANIMATION, ARTS & DESIGN (4 semesters)

Interior Decorating
Sheridan offers the comprehensive, industry-specific training
you need to launch your career in interior decorating.

Develop your creativity while

you build your career.

Benefits of our program
• Work in a professional studio
environment.
• Get trained on industry-
standard software.
• Have full access to finishes, paints and
samples in our decorating and design
resource room.
• Take periodic excursions to local design
and product showrooms.
• Participate in a three-week
work placement.
A full professional skill set
• Plan and decorate residential and small
commercial environments, from programming
to final presentation drawings.
• Draft using professional standards to visually
communicate details and design concepts.
• Freehand draw, sketch and apply mixed media
to presentations.
• Design and implement marketing and
sales strategies.
Flexible and
collaborative learning
Using your own laptop, you’ll work
collaboratively with faculty and classmates
while enjoying 24/7 access to coursework,
lecture notes, assignments, presentations
and other resources. Because it mimics the
structure of the workplace, this learning
model gives Sheridan graduates a significant
advantage in the job market.

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satisfaction across all Sheridan programs over the last five years.
Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or
equivalent, including these required courses:
• One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)
Career Opportunities
Sheridan Interior Decorating graduates may gain employment in a variety of creative
plus and exciting positions.
• One Grade 11 or 12 visual arts credit at the (M) or
(Open) level with a minimum 65%* SAMPLE JOB TITLES FOR OUR GRADUATES INCLUDE:
or Decor and Finish Consultant: for Kitchen, Bath or Spa Design Specialist
• A portfolio* builder/model homes
Media Consultant: writing/styling
or Home Fashion Display/Merchandiser for print, TV
Mature student status.
Home Stager Sales Consultant: home
*Applicants who are unable to complete a visual arts furnishings retailer
credit or who achieved less than 65% in their visual Interior Decorating Consultant
arts credit will be required to submit a portfolio. A
portfolio assessment fee will be charged.
Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants are selected on the assessment
of their previous academic achievement (the
average of their six highest senior-level credits,
including required courses), and the results of their
portfolio assessment, if required.
Applicants who do not meet the admission
requirements for this program will be assessed
and advised individually and may be considered for
other, related programs.
*Course duration for September starts is two
academic years. Course duration for January starts
is 16 months continuous.
Courses
English Language Proficiency
SOME OF THE COURSES YOU CAN EXPECT TO TAKE IN YOUR PROGRAM
All applicants whose first language is not English
must meet Sheridan’s English proficiency Colour and Textile Applications Fundamentals of Design
requirements.
Digital Communications Interior Environments - Space
Refer to the website for full admission Planning Basics
requirements. Drawing Techniques
Principles of Drafting

Note: See website for specific terms and course listings.

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