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This course covers the basic principles and elements of design, the importance of room decor and the major categories of style types. We review the types of career options in the field of design, the components of a professional portfolio and the assessment of client needs. Basic knowledge of floor plans, window treatments, lighting, colour schemes and styles will be examined and implemented in a...

This course will cover the details required to plan and design kitchens and bathrooms for today's homes. The history of these two rooms will be reviewed and how they have changed in importance in our homes. The student will learn the basics of cabinet styles, lighting requirements, appliances and current trends in kitchen and bathroom design. Through learning minimum space requirements, counter...

In this course, students use methods, concepts and theories to understand and develop floor plans and read blueprints. Students use drawing room dimensions and wall elevations to scale and learn to identify blueprint symbols. Through hands-on assignments and practice, students experiment with furniture layouts, room settings and presentation boards, enhancing their knowledge of standard industry...

Learn about the most influential elements of design, through the use of colour and its application. Study the principles of colour in relation to psychology and design communications and learn how this theory relates to physical space and the world around them. Cover an historical period of colour trends, interior space, pop culture and its political influences, colour is studied from a practical...

In this course, students will integrate and apply the knowledge and skills they have learned from previous courses to create a final project that will enhance their portfolio. Tips to hone professional and business relationships that are critical to grow in the field of interior decorating are discussed. Students will apply the profession's code of ethics and learn how to analyze a variety of...

This course covers electrical units, Ohm's Law, circuits, magnetism and electromagnetism, relays and contactors as it relates to multi-skilling of trades and related workers. Fundamentals of AC/DC and an overview of transformer principles will be covered. The course will also introduce the students to Electric Motor Controls.

This course applies vector algebra and trigonometry to the analysis of statically determinate structures for civil, architectural and mechanical studies. Students will utilize Newtonian physics and mechanics of rigid bodies to apply the concepts of static equilibrium and free body diagrams in the analysis of two-dimensional structural elements and the loads applied on them. The structural elements...

The world's oceans are spectacular in their beauty, majestic in their power and domineering in terms of their effects on climate. Oceans are a source of bountiful food and are home to tremendous numbers and varieties of species. It is very important to possess a good understanding of how the oceans work. Our future as a species depends upon the oceans that surround each and every continent. This...

This course discusses Food preparation and service procedures required for an efficient and effective food service operation. Students are introduced to the basic principles of menu planning, standardized recipes, purchasing and receiving procedures, food production systems, and food delivery systems.Note: final exam proctored

The average life expectancy of Canadians has increased exponentially over the decades and as such, estate planning and risk management are also moving to the forefront of overall financial planning. This online course will provide learners with an in-depth understanding of risk management issues including; disability, death, property and liability. It will also prepare learners in respect to...