Vancouver Community College - Introduction to Revit Revit software is a powerful design and documentation platform with applications in Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems, which includes architecture, construction, and structural engineering. In this training, students will be introduced to the basics of Revit and the process of creating architectural plans. Students will produce a set…  Read more

Vancouver Community College - History of Furniture Through slide presentations, discussion, research and lectures students will learn the essential information and background required to identify and distinguish a variety of furniture styles. Beginning with the Classics through to the 21st century the periods studied include: Egyptian, Classical, Romanesque,Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, Georgian, Empire Arts…  Read more

Vancouver Community College - Design Drawing Students will develop drawing abilities and skills through the practice of specific drawing exercises. These drawing exercises encourage discovery and analysis of the built environment, especially as it applies to Interior spaces. Drawing is both a tool of understanding and of communicating. Focus will be upon developing skills in…  Read more

Vancouver Community College - Textiles Students will learn to recognize and distinguish various textiles used in Interior spaces. Draperies, fabric shades and upholstery fabrics will be analyzed, compared and assessed. Students will learn to read and evaluate various specifications of textiles and the impact these variables may have on an interior project. The class will…  Read more

Vancouver Community College - Materials and Finishes Students are introduced to a variety of interior finishes including: wood, furniture, flooring, carpet, tile, stone, glass metal and plastics. Through lecture, in class discussion, field visits and research, students will learn origin, characteristics, installation procedures, maintenance and typical usage of these interior design materials. Date: Tuesdays, from…  Read more

Vancouver Community College - Design Basics Introduction to the practice of Interior design. Through lecture, research, in class discussion and assignments students will be exposed to: Design Theory, Process, Concept development, Principles and Elements of Design (and the practical application of these principles and elements). Students will predict and discover design challenges and develop design…  Read more

Vancouver Community College - Colour Theory and Application During this course, students will develop a greater awareness of the role of colour in our lives. Emphasis will be primarily on the built environment both interior and exterior, but also will include products, fixtures and furnishings. Students will learn to recognize colour undertones and predict &…  Read more

Vancouver Community College - SketchUp Level 1 This introduction to SketchUp Make teaches students to integrate 2D and 3D design and explores tools and functions including layers, adding textures and materials, components, and the 3D warehouse. Required supplies: Textbook available at downtown bookstore. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows. Date: Saturday, September 15, 2018 Time: 9…  Read more

Vancouver Community College - AutoCAD Level 1 Designed for students pursuing careers in design-related disciplines, this course teaches new users how to create professional 2D drawings using AutoCAD. Starting with a thorough overview of AutoCAD’s basic commands and features, this Level 1 hands-on course covers drawing basic objects (ie. lines, circles, arcs, polygons, blocks), modifying…  Read more

Rick Hansen Foundation - Accessibility Certification Accessibility Assessor Training (Accelerated) The Rick Hansen Foundation has created the Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) program to help improve the accessibility of the built environment – the places where we live, work, learn and play. The RHFAC is a comprehensive rating system that helps both owners and tenants measure the…  Read more