College for Arts and Technology is pleased to announce that an articulation agreement has been reached with Yorkville University in Concord, Ontario. Articulation is the process of comparing course content between post-secondary institutions. This agreement will provide a simple and guaranteed transfer of course credits for Interior Design students looking to pursue a Bachelor of Interior Design (BID) once they have completed the Diploma of Interior Design (DID) from the College for Arts and Technology.

“We are very excited to offer this opportunity to our students and graduates as it allows them the power to shape and pursue their individual goals within the Interior Design Profession, at their own pace,” says Jennifer Yeo, Interior Design Department Head,  College for Arts and Technology.

The Yorkville University’s BID program is an online program which enables students to pursue further education at any time and from any location, thus allowing them to work and “earn while they learn”. 

The College for Arts and Technology Diploma of Interior Design program offers students an opportunity to prepare themselves for a multitude of career options within the field of Interior Design. This 24 month program covers a variety of design topics, including but not limited to: design theory + practice, 2D + 3D Spatial planning, technical drafting in AutoCAD + Revit, building technology,  universal design, human behaviour, millwork design + detailing,  the business of interior design, the history of architecture and interior design as well as building codes and sustainable design methods. Design Studio projects focus on both residential and commercial spaces such as hospitality, retail, health services, and office design.

Upon graduation, and after the required work experience, graduates from the College’s Interior Design program, are eligible to write the Council of Interior Design Qualification’s NCIDQ Exam and/or take advantage of this new articulation agreement.  The articulation agreement allows a pre-approved credit transfer from the College’s Diploma of Interior Design program to Yorkville Bachelor of Interior Design program. In compliance with Ontario regulations, a maximum of 72-course credits (roughly 40% of Yorkville’s BID program) is transferable to Yorkville University, however, more credits are likely to be awarded on an individual basis following acceptance into the Yorkville’s BID program. Yorkville is the only private educational institute in Ontario approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities to grant bachelor degrees.

This agreement is fully active as of June 3, 2014. The articulation offer is available to any graduate from the College’s DID program, including past grads, with the caveat that only current program content is eligible for articulation, so differences in past program content will require re-evaluation by Yorkville.

Choosing the Diploma of Interior Design program at College for Arts and Technology is a great way for students to prepare for entry-level positions in the Interior Design field, without committing to a full four-year program.

“Our program focuses on providing students with solid industry knowledge and the technical and design tools to become employable Interior Designers and our low student to instructor ratio helps to reinforce our students’ educational experience,” says Yeo. “This new articulation agreement enhances opportunities and allows for flexibility if students want future education and career options. “