- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Students will find placements with industry sponsors which may include a kitchen/bath cabinetry company, residential materials/fixture supplier or a residential design firm. To avoid duplications of requests to industry, students must wait for emailed directions from the instructor prior to contacting practicum sponsors. Students will perform work-related tasks at the industry sponsor’s place of business during office hours, for a total of 120 hours. Throughout the course students will also prepare a resume, cover letter, thank you letter and portfolio. On the first day of class students will be exposed to a variety of design portfolio layouts and formats intended to best market their design work. Students will be encouraged to prepare their own portfolio and marketing materials for the second day of the course, when they will receive a one-on-one personal critique of their work. Students will be required to submit weekly assignments and present their experience to peers during the final week of class.
Credits
5.0
Domestic fees
$1,033.79
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Research and report on the organizational structure, design philosophy, work environment and design specialty of a residential design firm, kitchen/bath cabinetry company or residential materials/fixture supplier.
- Develop interview and interpersonal skills for successful entry into the workplace.
- Clarify expectations of performance with the sponsor.
- Prepare a professional quality resume and portfolio for job interviews.
- Assess various options for employment opportunities within the design field locally.
- Attend a Vancouver Chapter NKBA meeting.
Effective as of Winter 2016
Related Programs
Practicum (INTR 4130) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Residential Interiors
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below is one offering of INTR 4130 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 64709
Dates
Wed Jul 10 - Wed Aug 28
- 8 weeks
- CRN 64709
- Domestic fees $1033.79
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Instructor
Lori Burns
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Mandatory Requirements: Must have completed Term 1 and Term 2 of the Diploma in Residential Interiors with a 65% or higher in all courses. Students should only register for this practicum if they are not planning on completing the Diploma in Residential Interiors. Students who plan to complete the Diploma will take the practicum in the Winter term. Please note - students are required to find their own placement. If you have questions, please contact the Program Head, Lori Burns, at lburns15@bcit.ca. Course registration will end on June 20th, 2023. Students are required to have an updated complete resume for the first class to review.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.