Interior Design - BFA
Interior Design - BFA
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Faculty: The Creative School
Requirements: Grades-Plus
Grade range: Mid 70s1
Experiential learning: Co-op available | Internship mandatory
Full-time format: 4 Year | 5-Year Co-op
Is this degree for you?
The Interior Design degree program combines professional development and applied learning to prepare you to become a leader in the design industry. Gain an understanding of all aspects of the interior environment for corporate, residential, retail and hospitality, with a focus on health, wellness, inclusion and sustainability.
In this leading program, you will have the option of completing an internship or taking a deep dive into the industry by completing co-operative education placements.
After graduation and work experience, pursue professional membership with the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO), if desired.
Accreditations:
- The BFA in Interior Design combined with TMU’s Master of Interior Design (MID) form a program of study recognized by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)
“We get to showcase our final products along with our hard work, passion and dedication at the year-end show.”
- Olivia Bailey, Class of 2023, Junior Designer, Westgrove Design Ltd.
After you graduate with this degree
Career possibilities:
- Interior designer
- Museum exhibit designer
- Set designer
- Sustainability designer
- Visual merchandiser
💼 Employer possibilities:
- Bullock & Wood Design
- Dialog
- FORREC
- Mason Studios
- Yabu Pushelberg
Tuition and fees range 2024-2025
For detailed fees information, visit tuition and fees by program.
Full-time format:
Ontario students: $7,305 - $7,798
Out-of-province students: $8,481 - $8,995
International students: $35,102 - $35,521
First-year courses
Here is a preview of first-year courses based on the available undergraduate calendar information.
1st & 2nd Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2024-2025 for students admitted Fall 2024 and after.
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
The Creative School
The Creative School stands as a beacon of innovation. Here, creativity isn't just a skill—it's the core of everything we do, transforming learning and expanding the boundaries of what’s possible. We offer a truly transdisciplinary education that immerses students in a creative ecosystem and encourages collaboration across faculties and around the globe.
The Creative School degree programs
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Academic requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses including the following program specific requirements.
- English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred, minimum grade 70%)
- Grade 11 U or M or Grade 12 U mathematics (one of MCF3M, MCR3U, MHF4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, minimum grade 60%)
- Subject to competition, candidates may be required to present subject prerequisite grades above the minimums
- Typically, a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration; subject to competition, a higher overall average may be required
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page.
This is a Grades-Plus program. Admission decisions for Grades-Plus programs are based on academic performance plus non-academic criteria such as interviews, auditions, essays and portfolios. Your ability to follow and adhere to the requirements is part of the assessment of your application.
Fall 2025 non-academic requirement due date:
February 1, 2025 or 10 business days from your application submission date, whichever comes later.
Create a new collection of three to five (3-5) photographs of interior spaces. In 100-150 words, explain why these spaces are interesting. When taking these photographs, avoid personal locations and travel, such as family homes and vacations.
The evaluators are looking for:
- Originality—your unique perspective or approach,
- Composition—how you arrange the elements within the frame,
- Creativity/passion—evidence of emotive connection or personal expression.
The evaluation weight is 50% for images and 50% for text.
- Photographs must be original and taken by the applicant in the current year.
- Photographs taken with a camera or mobile phone are acceptable formats.
- AI image and text generators are not permitted.
- Please ensure the photos and your written response are saved and submitted as a single .pdf file.
- Applicants should not include or refer to their names in the submitted images and text.
Submissions will be evaluated on originality, composition, and creativity/passion. Inquiries about non-academic requirements can be directed to Jeanine Webster (jeanine.webster@torontomu.ca).
The non-academic requirements assessment fee is $50 CAD and must be paid in order for your submission to be reviewed. Here’s how to pay:
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Access your ChooseTMU Applicant Portal account (instructions to access the portal can be found below under Submission Instructions).
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Click on the button to link to the eForms Centre.
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Next, click on the eForms Center tile.
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Then click on the Non-Academic Fee Form link.
Applicants are required to submit all components of their non-academic requirements via the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal. Due to the volume of applications received and our system performance, we strongly encourage you to submit your documents well in advance of the noted deadlines.
Here’s how to access your ChooseTMU Applicant Portal account:
- Get your TMU Student Number in the email acknowledgement of your application
- Activate your TMU Online Identity. Fill in the Activation Form on the Accounts website. When asked for your Student/Applicant ID, enter your nine-digit TMU Student Number. Keep a record of your user name and password
- 24 hours after activating your TMU Online Identity, visit the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal
If you are applying for readmission or reinstatement, you are not required to submit non-academic requirements.
You must inform the program department of your intentions by February 1, 2025, or 10 business days from your application submission date (whichever comes later).
Student spotlight
Interior Design and Fashion collaborate with JennAir and Tridel on ‘Drag is Art’ event
The School of Interior Design and School of Fashion, in partnership with JennAir and Tridel, hosted ‘Drag is Art’ to celebrate self-expression and identity. Presented by Drag Academy, the event included a costume showcase, panel discussion, and performances from esteemed drag artists.
Read more: Interior Design and Fashion collaborate with JennAir and Tridel on ‘Drag is Art’ event
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Notes:
- Actual minimum grade ranges required for fall 2025 admission/wait list consideration will be determined based on grades and qualifications presented by the applicant pool as they become available. Required grade ranges may fluctuate from year to year (up or down) as a result of competition. Applicants not educated in Ontario may present the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Disclaimer:
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, TMU's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.