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BUSA-1154Success and Professionalism
More InformationThis 40-hours course develops your knowledge, skills and attitudes to be successful in the workplace. It begins by outlining practical business issues and assessing essential professional skills and strategies. Topics that build success include both interpersonal and business communication, teamwork and collaboration, employee rights and respectful workplaces, customer/client service, work standards, presentation skills, project management, planning, organizing and time management, negotiating skills, influencing and managing up.
COMM-1000Business Communication 1RPL
More InformationThis course will guide students through the techniques and processes involved in writing, speaking, and listening effectively for business. Students will be taught skills for networking, meetings, and working in teams. Students will apply a direct approach to create professional emails and letters. Students will learn strategies for competent information report writing. Students will be taught how to create and deliver a memorable oral presentation. The proper use of business writing rules, grammar, and etiquette will be emphasized throughout the course.
COMM-1023Basic Business CommunicationsRPL
More InformationDevelop the basic principles of business writing and discuss topics such as: standard business formats, the ability to write clear, readable letters and memos. It also reviews correct grammar and usage and how to improve effectiveness as a speaker.
PDEV-1024Residential Decorating 1A
More InformationLearn to decorate homes professionally in Residential Decorating Level 1 -- Parts A & B. Topics covered in Level 1A will include: colour psychology, colour schemes, elements and principles of design, furniture quality and construction, the upholstery process, decorating styles -- living rooms,family rooms and dining rooms, wall and ceiling finishes, flooring and types of wood.
PDEV-1025Residential Decorating 1B
More InformationLearn to decorate homes professionally in Residential Decorating Level 1 B.
Topics covered in Level 1B will include: design, space planning, furniture layout, scaled room elevations, client programming and analysis, room function, space and furniture layout, scaled floor plans, scaled elevations, window treatments, fabrics, coordinating patterns and textures, bedrooms, dens/offices, accessorizing and outdoor décor.
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PDEV-1047Decorating Software Apps
More InformationLearn to make any residential decorating project easier using new software applications products. In this course, you’ll gain computer skills to create 3D spaces, draw floor plans, arrange furniture, and decorate rooms with ease.
PDEV-1058Human-Centred Interior Environments
More InformationExpand your knowledge and skills to successfully design interior environments that focus on environmentally responsible and human-centred strategies, methods, products, and materials. Learn theory, design principles and implementation methods that are environmentally responsible and centred around our physical, psychological, and emotional well being.
PDEV-2010Residential Decorating 2A
More InformationContinue to explore the character of home décor in level 2 (Part A & B). Learn to use colour and fabric to decorate spaces, select appropriate furniture, alter the exterior look of your home, draft floor plans and elevations for basement rooms and utility spaces (kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms), and arrange accessories.
Topics covered in Level 2A will include: colour psychology, fabric selection, furniture history and style, home exteriors, basement floor plans and elevations, and basement colour and furniture collages. Tours of suppliers and galleries may be included.
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PDEV-2011Residential Decorating 2B
More InformationContinue to explore the character of home décor in Residential Decorating 2A and 2B. Learn to use colour and fabric to decorate spaces, select appropriate furniture, alter the exterior look of your home, draft floor plans and elevations for basement rooms and utility spaces (kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms), and arrange accessories. Tours of suppliers and galleries may be included.
Topics covered in Level 2B will include lighting placement and plans, paint selection, accessory arrangement, utility space floor plans and elevations (kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms), and colour and furniture collages for utility spaces.
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PDEV-3001Residential Decorating 3A
More InformationEmploy your decorating skills gained in earlier courses (Level 1 & 2), as you design your final project in Level 3. Learn to present specifications and cost estimates to clients, develop a resume and portfolio applicable to the industry, and apply related building codes.
Topics include: drafting basic space plans; construction and interior clearance codes; project management and communications, working with clients, vendors, contractors, and tradespeople; paperwork requirements for projects; writing up of specs for cost estimates. Tours of homes and décor suppliers, and guest speakers may be included.
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PDEV-3002Residential Decorating 3B
More InformationPut your decorating skills gained in Level 1 & 2 courses to use as you design your final project in Level 3. Learn to present specifications and cost estimates to clients, develop a resume and portfolio applicable to the industry, and apply related building codes.
Topics covered include: career information and promotion, and a final project based on the cumulative skills gained in Levels 1 to 3. Throughout most of this course, you will develop a final program residential decorating project which will be presented to the class and other professionals.
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PRAC-1055Residential Decorating Practicum
More InformationThe Residential Decorating Practicum will place you in a one-on-one learning relationship in the workplace with an experienced Residential Decorator.
The 150 hour practicum experience will help students establish direct ties to the Residential Decorating and Design profession.
