Residential Decorating Extension Certificate
E-mail: cearts@mtroyal.ca
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Location: Lincoln Park Campus, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
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| RESIDENTIAL DECORATING SCHEDULE |
| Required Courses |
Spring '10
(May-June) |
Fall '10
(Sept.-Dec.) |
Winter '11
(Jan.-April) |
| Introduction to Residential Decorating |
• |
• |
• |
Interiors Past & Present -
The Western Tradition |
BL |
• |
• |
| Using Colour & Light in Your Home |
|
• |
• |
| Perspective Drawing |
• |
• |
• |
Materials for Window Treatments &
Soft Furnishings |
|
• |
• |
| Materials for Surface Finishes |
|
• |
• |
| The Role of the Residential Decorator |
|
• |
• |
| Residential Decorating - Advanced Topics |
|
• |
• |
The above schedule is subject to change. Courses start on various dates within each semester.
BL = Blended Learning |
Develop practical hands-on decorating skills. Create the desired ambience in an interior by applying the basics of good home decorating. Explore the fundamentals of design and decorate with style and confidence any room in your home.
Requirements
We strongly recommend that the Residential Decorating courses be completed in the sequence listed in the schedule chart above in order to receive the most benefit from each individual course.
Earning Your Certificate
Complete the eight required courses (136 hours) plus a portfolio assessment.
Career Outlook
Completion of the Residential Decorating Certificate may lead to an entry-level position in retail sales or interior decorating depending on personal and professional suitability for the field.
Required Courses
Blended Delivery Offering - Online plus Classroom
Introduction to Residential Decorating
(See course description below)
| Subject code: XIDA 10001 |
This course will be offered in Fall 2010. |
Interiors Past & Present: The Western Tradition
(See course description below)
| Subject code: XIDA 10009 |
Fee: $195 |
| CRN 70254 |
Online +
2 classes |
July 5-Aug. 16 &
July 10, Aug. 14 |
9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Sat. |
The Role of the Residential Decorator
(See course description below)
| Subject code: XIDA 10014 |
This course will be offered in Fall 2010. |
Classroom Offering
Introduction to Residential Decorating
Gain an overview of residential decorating. Explore the basics of design and how these apply to home decorating. Practical application of the design process is used to create a desired mood or theme.
| Subject code: XIDA 10001 |
20 Hours. Fee: $235 |
| CRN 50136 |
8 classes |
May 3-June 28 |
7-9:30 p.m. |
Mon. |
Interiors Past & Present: The Western Tradition
Discover some of the most influential interior decorating styles throughout Western history. Various time periods are explored with a focus on key furniture pieces, art and architecture.
| Subject code: XIDA 10009 |
This course will be offered in Fall 2010. |
Using Colour & Light in Your Home
Colour can be one of the most important and expressive elements in creating a successful residential design. Explore colour theory, composition and lighting through practical application.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Residential Decorating
| Subject code: XIDA 10011 |
This course will be offered in Fall 2010. |
Perspective Drawing
Expand your interior decorating skills by improving your ability to visually represent objects and furnishings realistically within an interior space. Draw one-point and two-point perspectives.
Supplies: List provided upon registration.
| Subject code: XIDA 10002 |
20 Hours. Fee: $235 |
| CRN 50137 |
8 classes |
May 4-June 22 |
7-9:30 p.m. |
Tue. |
Materials for Window Treatments & Soft Furnishings
Learn to effectively select window treatments based on function, aesthetics and budget requirements. Find out about window types, different window treatments, and their relative advantages and disadvantages. Be exposed to popular styles, the properties of fabrics, and estimating techniques for window treatments and other soft furnishings.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Residential Decorating
| Subject code: XIDA 10012 |
This course will be offered in Fall 2010.
|
Materials for Surface Finishes
Determine how to select effective materials based on function, aesthetics and budget. Gain practical experience while learning about the selection, installation and cost of residential surface treatments.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Residential Decorating
| Subject code: XIDA 10013 |
This course will be offered in Fall 2010. |
The Role of the Residential Decorator
Find out about the career opportunities within the residential decorating field. Review contract styles and agreements, sales and presentation skills, and practical business tips.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Residential Decorating
Note: We strongly recommend completion of the previous six courses before registering in this Residential Decorating course.
| Subject code: XIDA 10014 |
This course will be offered in Fall 2010. |
Residential Decorating: Advanced Topics
Apply your residential decorating skills and knowledge gained throughout the program. Further your understanding of paper drawings, documentation and developing an overall concept. You are required to apply the concepts and practical skills attained in previous courses to accurately develop and present your final project.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the previous seven Residential Decorating courses.
| Subject code: XIDA 10015 |
21 Hours. Fee: $245 |
| CRN 30236 |
9 classes |
April 21-June 16 |
7-9:30 p.m. |
Wed. |
| CRN 30450 |
9 classes |
April 22-June 17 |
7-9:30 p.m. |
Thu. |
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Related Courses & Professional Development
Designs for Your Kitchen
Looking to create a new kitchen? Whether you are building new or remodelling, explore the fundamentals of designing your own kitchen. Become familiar with popular kitchen designs, cabinets, appliances, colours, materials, surface finishes and lighting schemes. Discuss working with a budget, cost estimates and design professionals. Bring a notepad and your imagination.
| Subject code: XIDA 10019 |
3.5 Hours. Fee: $65+GST |
| CRN 50459 |
1 class |
May 15 |
1-4:30 p.m. |
Sat. |
Perspective Drawing: A Continuation
Further develop your perspective drawing abilities for interiors and soft furnishings. Explore expressive line quality, weight variation and value. Continue working on one-point and two-point perspective using colour pencil crayons, felts and conte sticks. An off-campus field trip will be announced at the first class.
Note: We strongly recommend you complete Perspective Drawing before registering in this Residential Decorating course.
| Subject code: XIDA 10016 |
20 Hours. Fee: $225+GST |
| CRN 30954 |
8 classes |
April 13-June 1 |
7-9:30 p.m. |
Tue. |
| CRN 50458 |
8 classes |
May 6-June 24 |
7-9:30 p.m. |
Thu. |
Professional Design Presentation
Enhance your residential and interior design skills by learning how to present your design ideas with powerful visual impact. Discover how to lay out your drawings and explore professional presentation methods. Gain practical how-to information on creating a presentation board to market yourself professionally.
| Subject code: XIDA 10023 |
4 Hours. Fee: $69+GST |
| CRN 30953 |
1 class |
April 10 |
1-5 p.m. |
Sat. |
| CRN 50460 |
1 class |
June 12 |
1-5 p.m. |
Sat. |
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Student Testimonials
“Our instructors … were very knowledgeable in the course subject and were able to answer very satisfactorily all questions asked. I liked having the perspective of two different instructors.”
Jennifer Tomkin, Introduction to Residential Decorating student
“Great program, very informative and useful for my future endeavours.”
Heidi Teets
“I love the whole concept of transforming a space. I sew a lot and wanted to get into a new, more creative career, and I decided this was the program for me.”
Robin Strom
“I have a general interest in decorating so I took the first couple of classes for fun and got hooked, so I completed the series.”
Jeannie Kezama
“I wanted to be certified, most employers in the decorating industry recognize the Mount Royal Program, which gives me a better chance at employment in the decorating industry.”
Kelly Gaboury
“I went into the program as a professional interior painter, a lot of my clients would ask my opinion on their decorating, now I feel I can answer their questions with confidence and I like using the decorating terms [words] to help them.”
Kelly Gaboury
“Improved my credibility as a decorator.”
Shawn Richardson
“Currently I am renovating/decorating my own house, but I also help out my family with their decorating.”
Susan Walters
“I am presently doing colour consultations for a Benjamin Moore store and run my own decorating business along with my carpenter husband.”
Laurel Pasishnik
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