Foundations of Interior Design
Professional Certificate
Put Your Innovative Vision to Work
Interior design can be a demanding field that requires both creativity and business sense to succeed. Choosing a concise but extensive program to immerse yourself in, can allow you to quickly adopt the skills needed to progress or balance your current professional life. Use this single-quarter program to give yourself an advantage with a certificate to prove your merit.
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Est. Tuition $2,200
Learning Format Online
Duration 6 months *
* Duration times can vary talk to your student success coach for more information.Total Units 12 Units
- Best practices and principles in interior design with an emphasis on business skills
- Methods for working with various materials and resources, such as furniture and lighting
- The breadth of topics related to color theory, including color mixing, color psychology, and symbolism
- Two special topics of your choice to focus your area of concentration, including history of architectural interiors, space planning, business practices, residential interior design, and using CAD for interior design
- Those interested in pursuing a degree or career in interior design
- Those with an art or design background wanting to pursue an interest in interior design
- Those who already have experience in interior design or related field, and want to reinforce their foundational knowledge
Required Courses
In-Person
Online
Hybrid
Online with Live Sessions
Course Schedules are Subject to Change
Required (6 Units )
WinterSpringSummerFall
Introduction to Interior DesignA practical introduction to the basic principles of interior design and an overview of the requirements for a comfortable, functioning and aesthetically pleasing environment.
3 Units
Color Theory and Its ApplicationThis course covers all aspects of Color Theory in order to show students how to create harmonious color schemes in art and design.
3 Units
Choose your Favorite from Elective, One is Required
Elective (6 Units )
WinterSpringSummerFall
History of Architectural Interiors ISurvey historical interiors from antiquity through the 17th century including ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome; the Middle Ages; the Renaissance; and Europe.
3 Units
Kitchen and Bath DesignLearn how to coordinate, plan, and implement designs for kitchen and bath areas.
3 Units
History of Architectural Interiors and Furniture IISurvey of historical interiors from the 17th century to the present, including English, American and contemporary periods, with focus on styles.
3 Units
Materials and Resources for Interior DesignA basic problem-solving course on locating and selecting interior components.
3 Units
Drafting IAn introduction to basic architectural drawing techniques and skills.
3 Units
Drafting IIThis course expands upon topics covered in Drafting I.
3 Units
Building CodesThis class introduces various building codes that the professional designer must comply with for all building types.
3 Units
Space PlanningThis course introduces students to the methodology used by interior designers to plan and creatively organize residential and commercial space.
3 Units
Perspective DrawingLearn how to draw both one-point and two-point perspective drawings of interiors.
3 Units
Business Practices for Interior DesignersSurvey of business principles and practices for interior design professionals.
3 Units
Decorating and Designing for the Home: The BasicsDecorating a home, condo, loft or apartment can be expensive and exhausting if you don't have the resources to pay a professional decorator.
1 Units
Designing With LightThis course covers lighting systems in both residential and commercial spaces, with emphasis on residential lighting.
3 Units
Home Decorating for the HolidaysSearching for new decorating ideas for the holidays? This workshop gives you a fresh outlook for Thanksgiving and Christmas decor, and teaches you how to use your imagination and create your own unique decorating style.
1 Units
Introduction to Design SketchingLearn how to put ideas to paper quickly and convincingly.
3 Units
Residential Interior DesignStudy of residential interior design projects from conceptualization to installation.
3 Units
Window Treatments -- Draperies, Shades, Blinds and ShuttersA basic study of various aspects of window coverings--designing, measuring, materials, pricing and sources.
2 Units
CAD for Interior DesignThis course introduces basic computer-aided design, drafting skills and techniques within interior design applications.
4 Units