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Advantages of our program
Work in a professional studio setting with top-tier software (CAD, SketchUp 2020, Photoshop), specializing in both 2D and 3D visualizations.
Unlimited access to materials, color swatches, and samples in our design resource center, organized visits to nearby design showrooms, and a three-week professional internship.
Sheridan's two-year Interior Decorating diploma fosters creative growth.
Experts from the field — including material suppliers, decorators, and designers — regularly share insights as guest speakers. Students also learn about Ontario's Building Code requirements.
Graduates enter the industry with refined design skills and the business savvy needed to attract clients and operate a successful practice.
Career opportunities for Sheridan's Interior Decorating graduates span diverse creative roles.
Potential career paths include: Design and Materials Advisor for residential developers, Home Furnishings Visual Merchandiser
Property Stylist, Interior Design Consultant, Specialist in Kitchen/Bath/Spa Design, Media Professional: content creation for publications/TV
Retail Sales Advisor: home decor outlets
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U) plus
One Visual Arts credit (Grade 11 or 12 U, M or O level or postsecondary credit course) with a minimum grade of 65% or a portfolio* or
Mature student status.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS - overall score 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition (DI Code: 9117) - overall score 80 with no individual section below 20
iTEP Academic - overall score 3.7
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) online or in person - overall score 58 with no individual section below 49
Duolingo English Language Test - overall score of 105 with no individual subscore lower than 85
Cambridge English Test Exams (B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency score) - overall Cambridge English Scale score 169 with no individual score below 162
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) online or in person - overall score 60 with no individual section below 50
Sheridan EPA test - Listening Band - 4.0 Reading Combined Band - 4.0 Writing - CLB 7
Sheridan's ESL program EAP level - A minimum score of 70% in listening and speaking and 70% in reading and writing. General Education courses and Navigating Digital Environments (INFO) minimum required grade of 50%.