Technical Diploma of College Studies (DCS)

An interior designer shapes a room's functionality, along with the wellness and safety of the people who use it, which demands both technical and creative knowledge. This DCS in Interior Design at LaSalle College Montréal builds your command of design trends and architecture to design unique, purposeful, modern interiors.

Our unique approach incorporates real-world experience with classroom learning for hands-on, practical education.

• Collaborate with active industry professionals;
• Sharpen skills in a practical setting;
• Familiarize yourself with the software used by today's professionals; 
• Create a portfolio tailored to your career objectives;
• Practice AI tools in classes and projects and internships.

Accelerate your career!

LaSalle College has three annual start dates: fall, winter, and summer.

We accept applications at any time. Registration is open year-round.

Processing time:

• Canadian applicants: up to two weeks,
• International applicants: up to six months.

Submit your application as soon as possible to ensure a spot in your desired semester.

Note that applications are not processed until all required, validated documents and admission fees are received.

Exceptions to these admission criteria may be applied.

Every application is reviewed by the College.

To be eligible for acceptance into this program, applicants are generally required to meet one of the following criteria:

Diploma of College Studies (DCS) programs consist of:

• General education courses common to all programs,
• General education courses specific to the program,
• Complementary general education courses.

Concentration Courses

• Materials and Finishes (45 h)
• Execution Plan 1: CAD (45 h)
• Applied Color (45 h)
• Artistic Trends (60 h)
• Technical Drawing Standards (45 h)
• Sketching (45 h)
• Creativity 1 (45 h)
• Color and Drawing (60 h)
• Workshop 1: Residential Design (75 h)
• Furniture and Accessories (45 h)
• Business Communication (45 h)
• History of Styles 1 (45 h)
• Workshop 2: Commercial, Industrial and Public Design (90 h)
• Lighting Concepts (45 h)
• 3D Modeling 1 (45 h)
• Execution Plan 2: CAD (45 h)
• Architectural Drawing 1 (45 h)
• Furniture Design 1 (45 h)
• Workshop 3: Commercial, Industrial and Public Design (120 h)
• Creativity 2 (60 h)
• Execution Plan 3: BIM (45 h)
• Architectural Drawing 2 (45 h)
• Furniture Design 2 (45 h)
• Workshop 4: Commercial, Industrial and Public Design (150 h)
• History of Styles 2 (45 h)
• 3D Modeling 2 (45 h)
• Architectural Drawing 3 (45 h)
• Certification and Innovation (45 h)
• Workshop 5: Commercial, Industrial and Public Design (150 h)
• 3D Modeling 3 (60 h)
• Portfolio (45 h)
• Internship (60 h)
• Final Project (45 h)

*The College reserves the right to substitute some courses.

General Education Courses

College-level institutions emphasize general education that focuses on core cultural knowledge, skill development, responsible citizenship, and shared cultural heritage.

Alumni have a well-rounded skill set and general knowledge that is valued in the workplace.

• 3 physical education courses (90 h)
• 3 philosophy courses (150 h)
• 4 language and literature courses (140 h)
• 2 second language courses (90 h)
• 2 complementary courses (90 h)