Interior Design & Decoration

You will learn to plan every stage of a design project, including professional presentations! For those wanting to gain skills for a business venture, concentrate on courses in the Certificate Program. For the homeowner or the person considering a career in Interior Design & Decoration, start with one of the Seminars for the Homeowner.

Certificate Program

Interior Design & Decoration Required Certificate Courses

Interior Design and Decoration I

This course provides valuable insight into the design industry as you learn basic drafting, space planning, traffic flow, color theory and design concepts. Students must purchase supplies (approximately $100) after the first class session in order to complete course project and other courses in the certificate program. One field trip will be scheduled. Textbook included.

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Interior Design and Decoration II

This continuation of IDD Î builds on the fundamentals of design and interior space planning. Learn presentation techniques including sketching, rendering and drafting. Explore how space planning, dimensioning, textiles and finishes, furniture, lighting and ceiling plans can help solve a more complex design problem. One field trip will be scheduled.

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Business of Interior Design

Make the dream of owning your own business a reality! Get started by learning the different types of business formations. Learn the nuances of accounting and legal issues, retainer agreements, lien waivers, networking, marketing and promotion, and fee structures.

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Fabrics and Materials

In this hand-on course, you’ll learn the difference between fabrics and materials that you can use to design beautiful interior spaces. Wear washable clothing for working with paints, adhesives and other materials. Prerequisite: Interior Design and Decoration I. One field trip will be scheduled.

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Kitchens & Baths

Sooner or later, everyone wants a new kitchen or bathroom.  Learn the special considerations and requirements of these spaces through lectures, demonstrations, and a field trip to a design showroom. Develop space plans and design presentations for actual kitchen and bath projects. This course is formatted for the student planning to enter the interior design field. 24 classroom hours plus field trip to be arranged by instructor. Date to be determined. Prerequisite: Interior Design & Decoration I.

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Window Fashions/Window Cornices

Window treatments really finish a room. Learn about the proper specification, measuring, and installation of soft and hard window fashions with special emphasis on the popular multi-layered treatments. Understand the use of draperies, valances, cornices, swags and jabots, blinds, shutters, shades, and trimmings. Learn how to treat special challenge windows, such as bay, angle-top, and palladian. Valuable to those considering entering this profitable and competitive branch of the interior design profession as well as those seeking personal enrichment. Prereq: Interior Design & Decoration I.

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Electives for Certificate

Accessories

Details make the difference. Learn how accessories can enrich, embellish, personalize, refine, and complete an interior. Topics include color and its effects, accent pieces, artwork, flowers, collectibles, and pillows.

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AutoCAD 2006 & Architectural Desktop

Hands-on introduction to drawing on a computer. Learn to use the commands of AutoCad..

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AutoCAD 2006 & Architectural Desktop–Intermediate

Produce a complete set of AutoCad drawings for your own project including 3d models.

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Design through the Ages

Learn about the stylistic development and traits of a variety of furniture periods. The influence of historic forms and styles on those of more modern times will be discussed and illustrated. One field trip will clarify and deepen your knowledge of this subject. No prerequisites.

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Feng Shui for Interior Design

In this introduction to the ancient Chinese art, science and philosophy of Feng Shui, you will learn to create calm, comfortable interiors that encourage the positive flow of chi and deflect negative energy. Learn color alchemy and how to incorporate the five natural elements into your design concepts. Use the meditative arts of collage and sketching to complete a design project.

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LEED Green Associate Exam Prep.

Take the first step to becoming a LEED accredited professional by passing the Green Associate exam.

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LEED Accredited Pro Exam Prep.

Be more competitive in the emerging green building industry by becoming a LEED accredited professional.

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Interior Design Seminars for the Homeowner

Home Staging

Whether you plan to sell your home or you want to make your home more appealing, come learn how to use color, light and accessories to bring out your home’s best features. Clear the clutter as you learn the aesthetic of what works and what doesn’t. Find out how Feng Shui can help you achieve the results you want.

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How to Dress a Problem Window

Whether you have an arch, a bay, a bow or a corner window, we can help you find a decorative solution. Learn what types of treatments work best with each window.

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Accessories

Details make the difference. Learn how accessories can enrich, embellish, personalize, refine, and complete an interior. Topics covered include: color and its effects, accent pieces, artwork, flowers, collectibles, and pillows. No prerequisites.

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New Kitchen Now?

Get maximum “bang for your buck” and avoid aggravation by learning how to avoid many common obstacles in buying a new kitchen. Come learn what Home Improvement shows don’t tell you! Learn who to go to for design help; what to look for in cabinet construction, fit and finish; how to find the best contractors; how to create a timeline for the project; how to create and stay on a budget; and, most importantly, how to make sure your contractors stay on the agreed timeline.

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Feng Shui Your Home and Life

Introduce a sense of calm to your life through the ancient Chinese techniques of Feng Shui. Learn simple techniques of furniture arrangement and incorporating natural elements in your home to deflect negative energy and encourage positive energy flow in your home.

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