Description
Acquire the skills to successfully manage decorating projects. You will learn to apply design principles to enhance the function and quality of both interior and exterior living environments. You will gain the skills to analyze your clients' decorating needs and develop furniture floor plans, recommend product purchases, and facilitate installation arrangements.
You can also complete this program through full-time studies. To learn how, visit Residential Decorating
Regular Admission Requirements
Mature Student Admission Requirements
If you are 19 years of age or older and have been out of high school for a minimum of one year at time of application, and you do not meet the regular admission requirements, you may apply under the Mature Student admission requirements.
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You must successfully complete nine core courses to earn a certificate.
Core Courses (required):
PDEV-1024 Residential Decorating 1A - C
PDEV-1025 Residential Decorating 1B - C
PDEV-2010 Residential Decorating 2A - C
PDEV-2011 Residential Decorating 2B - C
PDEV-3001 Residential Decorating 3A - C
PDEV-3002 Residential Decorating 3B - C
PDEV-1047 Decorating Software Applications - C
BUSA-1154 Success and Professionalism - C
COMM-1023 Business Communications 1 - C or Basic Business Communications - C/D
Related Courses:
PDEV-1035 Decorating for the Seasons - C
PDEV-1038 Eco-Friendly Décor - C
PDEV-1036 Kitchen Decor - C
PDEV-1041 Outdoor Living Room Decor - C
PDEV-1032 Residential Exterior Décor - C
PDEV-1030 Staging your Home - C
PDEV-1031 Window Treatments - C
PDEV-1049 Design Business Basics - C
PRAC-1055 Residential Practicum - C
Legend:
This 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.
This 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.
Develop 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.
Learn 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.
Learn to decorate homes professionally in Residential Decorating Level 1 B.
Learn to transform your home into a welcoming, appealing and attractive property. Before you sell your residence, use staging skills to increase its impact in the real estate marketplace. Gain the skills to stage a home for results, enhance appeal, minimize flaws, depersonalize and de-clutter, and lay out “inviting” furniture and accessories.
>The workshop will be held in 5 consecutive sessions.
Topics:
• Staging for Results (4 hours)
• Enhancing A Home’s Appeal(4 hours)
• Minimizing A Home’s Flaws (4 hours)
• Depersonalizing and De-cluttering(4 hours)
• “Inviting” Furniture/Accessories (4 hours)
Enhance your home’s window appeal using professional decorating skills in this 20-hour workshop. Learn how to select blinds, shades, shutters and drapes; choose window treatment hardware and “soft”ware; measure and estimate; select appropriate treatments; and check out window décor trends.
Topics:
• Blinds/Shades, Shutters and Drapes (4 hours)
• Window Treatment Hardware/“Soft”ware (4 hours)
• Measuring and Estimating (4 hours)
• Choosing The Right Treatment (4 hours)
• Window Treatment Trends (4 hours)
Residential Exterior Decor is a 20-hour course that takes a general look at the exteriors of homes, including styles and trends. Learn how to update the exterior of an existing home using products that are environmentally, aesthetically, and budget- friendly. Topics covered will include use of stone (cultured and real), brick, stucco, siding, roofing (types and styles), soffits and facias, windows, doors, awnings and aesthetic touches, including how to design appealing entrance ways.
This overview course will include a look at the history of residential exterior decor in Winnipeg, through lectures, class participation and guest speakers. The outcome project will rework the exterior of an existing home to add curb appeal and the use of the best products to achieve that design.
In this 20-hour short course, create stylish decor using colour, texture and pattern in accessories. Learn to generate different looks throughout the home using the four distinct seasons as the marker. Incorporate colour theory and furniture placement with accessorizing to implement decorating changes that can be as dramatic and varied as the seasons themselves.
Learn to develop basic kitchen floor plans by analyzing spaces and integrating clients’ preferences for decorating. Using elements and principles of design, prepare elevations/sections, write specifications for cabinetry, countertops, backsplashes, and lighting, and create presentation collages. Basic construction and layout for kitchens will also be covered in this 20-hour short course.
Learn to integrate sustainable and eco-friendly décor in your residential projects. Find stylish ways to include “green” and environmentally-friendly products which are socially responsible. From floors to ceilings, students will begin to consider using local, recycled and renewable design products. Tour local eco-friendly buildings including the downtown RRC Roblin Campus as part of your course.
Outdoor Living Room Decor is a 20-hour course that takes a general look at how to use the yard as the other “living room”. Topics discussed will include: decks and patios, fences and privacy structures, pergolas and gazebos, walkways, water features, including ponds and waterfalls, gardens, including an overview of perennials and annuals, lawn furniture and play structures.
The course will take an overview of yard design using lectures, class participation and guest speakers. The outcome will include doing a project using one's yard, working out the spaces based on two budgets, and presenting the project.
Learn 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.
Learn how to operate a small Design Business with confidence in a workshop created especially for Design Professionals. You will learn the critical five steps to getting a great contract including: getting the call, presenting your plan, cost estimates, writing the contract and presentations. Templates for various processes will be included.
Learn how to manage your decorating business in this one day seminar. How to present to a client, how to get the job, how to price your services and what to include in designing a contract will be presented and discussed. Learn how managing the business of decorating will help you succeed in today's residential decorating world.
Continue 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.
Students enrolling in Part-Time and Online Education courses may be required to purchase textbooks and materials at participating Campus Store locations or online at bookstore.rrc.ca. Student booklists will be available approximately 3 weeks prior to scheduled course start dates. Please ensure materials are purchased in advance, to be available for the start date.
Note: Courses requiring a textbook will show "TR" in the Delivery field.
Click the "More Info" link beside the course's name to view the description of the course.
| Location: Online | |||||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Nov 01, 21 - Jan 31, 22 | W. Algera | 218539 | $475 | ||
| Dec 01, 21 - Feb 28, 22 | W. Algera | 218542 | $475 | ||
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| Dates | Class Days | Time | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 10, 22 - Mar 21, 22 | M | 6:00PM - 10:00PM | S. Solomon | 220086 | $525 | ||
| Location: Notre Dame Campus | |||||||
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| Dates | Class Days | Time | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 12, 22 - Mar 16, 22 | W | 6:00PM - 10:00PM | TBA | 224117 | $455 | ||
| Location: Notre Dame Campus | |||||||
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| Dates | Class Days | Time | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 13, 22 - Mar 17, 22 | Th | 6:00PM - 10:00PM | TBA | 220053 | $455 | ||
| Location: Online | |||||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 05, 22 - Jul 05, 22 | M. Kitz | 219663 | $655 | ||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 05, 22 - Apr 05, 22 | TBA | 219502 | $479 | ||
| Feb 01, 22 - Apr 30, 22 | TBA | 219503 | $479 | ||
| Mar 01, 22 - May 31, 22 | TBA | 219504 | $479 | ||
Online learning is a critical component of course delivery in all Red River College programs. To ensure each student has the tools they need to achieve their academic goals, all Red River College students require, at minimum:
1. Off-campus access to a current computer with a webcam
2. A high speed internet connection
• Recommended minimum speed: 10 mbps for download, 3 mbps for upload
• Slower internet connection speeds may result in audio and video issues. Please keep in mind that if others in your home are using the same internet connection at the same time as you are, you may also experience audio and video issues.
• Please refer to https://www.rrc.ca/future-students/computer-requirements/ for further information on Computer Requirements for Students.
Please note that any anticipated costs are not included in Books and Supplies estimates.
After successfully completing this program, you should be able to:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.
As a residential decorator, you will benefit from professional development and from keeping up to date on current industry trends, standards, ethics, and regulations.
The related industry association is the Canadian Decorators’ Association (CDECA), which has a local Manitoba Chapter.
Red River College Polytechnic surveys its graduates on an annual basis to collect data related to the graduates’ employment status, salary, occupation and skill use. In addition, graduates are asked to indicate their level of satisfaction regarding the education they received at Red River College Polytechnic.
Visit www.rrc.ca/numbers/reports/graduate-satisfaction for graduate satisfaction and employment reports.
You must complete your part-time program within four years from the start of the first course in the program, unless otherwise stated in the program outline.
A program GPA of 2.0 (60%) is required to graduate.
You will not be granted more than 75% of your credit requirements for graduation through transfer of credit.
When you have successfully completed all the required courses in this program, be sure to apply for your certificate. For complete details on applying to graduate and convocation, see rrc.ca/convocation.
Questions about graduation? Please call 204-694-1789 or 1-866-242-7073 for assistance.
Graduation with Honours
If you obtain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.8 or better for the program, you will graduate with honours. If you fail any course in the program, you will not be eligible for this honours designation.
Graduates may begin working as entry-level sales consultants in home improvement retail stores or as decorating consultants with retailers and distributors of products such as:
With additional business skills, you may be able to build a consulting business with homeowners and/or homebuilders, or work with other companies that specialize in residential decorating services.
Visit Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (Manitoba Region) to see employment opportunities and statistics.
For more information, contact:
School of Continuing Education
E113 - 2055 Notre Dame Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0J9
Phone: 204-694-1789 or 1-866-242-7073
Fax: 204-633-6489
Email: cde@rrc.ca
Red River College Polytechnic is committed to student success and provides valuable support services to assist in helping students make the most of their time at RRC Polytech.
Visit www.rrc.ca/supports for more information.