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CE050 Credits: 0	$690.00	Introduction to Interior Design Online Sections Available \|show schedule\|	Interior design projects may involve totally new construction or the renovation, modernization, or refurbishment of an existing facility, space, or room. This course is intended for people who are considering a career in interior design. It provides more.. a broad introduction to the profession and an overview of the education and requisite skills. The emphasis of this course is residential, a branch of interior design that typically includes specialties such as kitchens, bathrooms, home offices and custom furniture. Through class discussions and select residential projects, students explore a variety of essential design topics such as; the principles and elements of design, the use and application of color, space planning standards, and assembling furniture, materials, surfaces, textures, and color schemes. Key residential design resources such as manufacturers, showrooms, and suppliers are explored. Students shall be provided with details regarding the purchase of required drawing materials and supplies at the beginning of the course. Online learning students will participate in active discussions with their fellow students and the instructor. Online learning students will need access to a computer (with audio capability such as speakers or headphones), scanner, and digital camera. Student projects are assembled in either PowerPoint (Windows operating system) or Keynote (Mac operating system) format. less..

CE053 Credits: 0, 21.00 CEU, 21.00 LU	$805.00	Space Planning Concepts \|show schedule\|	The role of an interior designer is multifaceted, requiring skills related to understanding color, lighting, furniture and materials selection, etc. But, there are also broader professional skills required in order to create a balanced floor plan, in more.. cluding an understanding of room characteristics, view and focal points, circulation, and functional furniture arrangements. This course focuses on tools and techniques used by designers to address questions of principles and elements of interior design, including as used to consciously create spatial experiences, and requires no prior drafting or professional experience. Students will prepare hand drawings to scale and gain a thorough understanding for how to quickly test options as part of an iterative process to improve the design. This course requires 21 contact hours of student work. less..

CE054 Credits: 0	$275.00	Billing for Interior Design Service \|show schedule\|	Knowing how to bill for Interior Design Services can be challenging. There are multifarious billing models and choosing the one that is the best for you can feel overwhelming. In this course, we will look at different billing models and will work on more.. several exercises to help determine what is the best billing model for your own design practice. Students should come prepared with a calculator. By the end of the course, you will feel more confident in knowing how to choose and implement the right billing model for your next design project. less..

CE055 Credits: 0	$690.00	Business Side of Interior Design Designer \|show schedule\|	In this course, students will gain insight into all aspects of life as an interior designer. We will review in broad strokes what transpires from the moment a project commences until the finished work is photographed. Topics covered include: managing more.. clients expectations, creating project budgets and schedules, managing trades, vendors and other professionals. Each lecture will be complimented by a research assignment for you to deepen your understanding of the week’s topic. Whether you may want to run your own business one day or to work for a design firm, this course will further you on your journey toward becoming an interior design professional. Recommended Reading: Dorst, Kees., and Phyllis. Crabill. Understanding Design. New, rev. and enl. ed., Gingko Press, 2006. less..

CE111 Credits: 0	$165.00	Guided Tours \|show schedule\|	This is a series of guided tours to specified museums, art galleries, showroom and exhibitions hosted by varied design professional, art historians, museum curators and more. Each session will be different, featuring locations throughout the city and more.. highlighting special events and exhibits. es to present her analysis. less..

CE155 Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU	$165.00	Tour the Decoration and Design Building \|show schedule\|	The Decoration and Design Building, familiarly known as “The D&D”, has been the hub of New York’s Interior Design world for more than 40 years. Located in the heart of Manhattan, 979 Third Avenue between 58th and 59th Streets, it is known nationally more.. and internationally as the world’s most glamorous home with over 130 exceptional furniture and textile showrooms. In “The D&D” you will find the finest examples of furniture craftsmanship and luxurious fabrics as well as down-to-earth resources to suit any client’s budget. Spend the afternoon with Judy Sheridan, ASID, CID, the distinguished Interior Designer and author as she introduces you to the showrooms that are legend, explaining how best to approach client shopping, reviewing upholstery details and terminology, and helping you find your comfort level in this building. The tour will highlight the Romo, Dakota Jackson, Lee Jofa, Kravet, Armani / Casa, John Rosselli showrooms, and many more. Students meet in “The D&D” main lobby at the concierge desk, 15 minutes before the course is scheduled to begin. less..

CE205 Credits: 0, 6.00 CEU, 6.00 LU	$225.00	Decorative Objects for Interiors \|show schedule\|	This course and museum visit provides students with a fascinating survey of decorative objects for interiors from many cultures and geographic areas that are currently in collections at museums. The focus of the course is on objects which demonstrate more.. the history of design, and the role of the decorative arts in interior design. Students will discuss the origin of these objects, their histories, and their use in present day interior design applications. During this three week course, students will visit a museum through guided tour by the instructor. The course will conclude with a student project to utilize some of or all the discussed decorative objects within an interior design scheme that will be presented to the class. less..

CE337 Credits: 0, 2.00 CEU, 2.00 LU	$100.00	Styling the Interiors Photoshoot \|show schedule\|	In this workshop, Photo Stylist and Set Designer, Robin Del Pino will discuss what it's like to work on a PhotoShoot. Students will learn how a Professional Photo Stylist prepares an interior for a photoshoot, what props to bring, what objects to rem more.. ove or rearrange, how color and light impacts an image, etc. A variety of published interiors will be presented and analyzed. This lecture and slideshow (documenting Robin's published interiors), will illustrate, how to discern what works when an interior is to be photographed and what to avoid. Props, textiles and placement of furnishings will be discussed, with an emphasis on understanding camera angle, ambient light, color and composition. By reviewing and studying images from these published interior photoshoots, students will be able to apply these principles to their own work, creating dynamic results. less..

CE403 Credits: 0, 18.00 CEU, 18.00 LU	$575.00	Sketching Techniques for Interior Designers: Level 1 \|show schedule\|	Do not let a lack of confidence in your ability to draw prevent you from expressing your ideas quickly and successfully. Give yourself the freedom to scrawl your concepts on paper or on the back of a napkin and you will reach a new level of spontaneo more.. us creativity. Even in the age of digital drawing, the ability to sketch will enable you to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues. Either on the spur of the moment or by routine, learn to embrace your pen and paper and you will be surprised at how sketching can save time, improve work flow, enhance communication, boost creativity, and be enjoyable. To create informative diagrams quickly and with minimum effort this course will instruct you on the use of basic drawing materials with simple shapes and composition, and the use of one-point perspective. less..

CE410 Credits: 0, 21.00 CEU, 21.00 LU	$690.00	2D-Drafting with Auto CAD- Level 1 \|show schedule\|	Take advantage of the functionality and productivity found in AutoCAD. Learn the fundamentals of AutoCAD in this hands-on course and discover how to efficiently prepare 2D digital drawings. Specifically designed for interior designers and using the M more.. icrosoft operating system, this course will cover the basics of AutoCAD drawing software. Topics include drawing commands, drawing set-up and edit, layers, dimensioning, and text. Save, save-as, printing and plotting functions are also covered. An elementary knowledge of both basic hand drafting and computer use is recommended. Students are encouraged to bring a flash drive for saving their work throughout the course. less..

CE411 Credits: 0, 21.00 CEU, 21.00 LU	$690.00	2D-Drafting with AutoCAD- Level 2 \|show schedule\|	This course is specifically designed for those who have a working knowledge of basic AutoCAD 2D drafting using the Microsoft operating system. Build on the fundamentals of AutoCAD through hands-on exercises that explore the creation of 2D constructio more.. n drawings using more advanced drawing production and management commands such as edit, annotate, block, layer, style, properties, and hatch. Work with drawing collaboration techniques such as publishing and plotting. Students are encouraged to bring a flash drive for saving their work throughout the course. As a prerequisite, working knowledge of the basics of 2D Drafting with AutoCAD or have completed CE410. less..

CE430 Credits: 0, 21.00 CEU, 21.00 LU	$690.00	Revit for Interior Design- Level 1 Online Sections Available \|show schedule\|	CE430 Revit for Interior Design - Level 1 This course will cover the basics of Revit, a powerful 3D modeling and visualization computer program for interior designers, architects, engineers, and contractors. Explore the concept of BIM (Building In more.. formation Modeling), placing emphasis on the process of interior design by using parametric models—components with real world behavior. Experience the Revit interface as it updates the drawing set, rendered perspective views, and schedules. Learn the skills to generate various design studies and investigations within a single model using the design options tool. Students are encouraged to bring a flash drive for the duration of the course for saving their work. For online students: Windows Operating System is required to take this course in order to run the Revit application. For onsite students: computers provided have the software installed. less..

CE431 Credits: 0, 21.00 CEU, 21.00 LU	$690.00	Adobe Photoshop- Level 1 Online Sections Available \|show schedule\|	Learn the basic tools and techniques of Adobe Photoshop, the premiere imaging editing program used by professionals in all design disciplines. Gain the confidence to start using this versatile program. Topics include workspace and navigation, tools, more.. selections, layers, color and contrast adjustment, retouching and image compositing. This workshop is designed for people with little or no experience in Photoshop. less..

CE433 Credits: 0, 21.00 CEU, 21.00 LU	$690.00	Adobe InDesign- Level 1 Online Sections Available \|show schedule\|	Adobe InDesign is the design industry’s standard layout program. Learn how to layout pages for presentations, magazines, and ads. Topics covered include layout grids, styling text, importing photos, colors, adding multiple pages, threading text frame more.. s, paragraph and character styles, master pages, how to create files for print or web, and integration with other Adobe Creative Suite programs. less..

CE436 Credits: 0, 21.00 CEU, 21.00 LU	$690.00	SketchUp -Level 2 \|show schedule\|	Building on the fundamental skills learned in Basic SketchUp, students will experiment with the use of shadows, light, textures, and other digital rendering techniques to give visual appeal to their 3D SketchUp drawings. Topics include managing 3D ge more.. ometry by creating and manipulating groups and components, importing information into SketchUp, using PhotoMatch to add photographs to a model, and creating, editing, mixing, and applying styles. As a prerequisite: Basic working knowledge of SketchUp or have taken CE435. less..

CE438 Credits: 0, 21.00 CEU, 21.00 LU	$690.00	Revit for Interior Design- Level 2 Online Sections Available \|show schedule\|	This course builds on the fundamentals of basic Revit through hands-on exercises that further explore the production of BIM (Building Information Modeling) based drawings. Students learn efficient work habits and become familiar with a work-share too more.. l that allows collaboration of multiple users to build and modify a single model. Students are encouraged to bring a flash drive for the duration of the course for saving their work. less..

CE447 Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	Residential Bathroom Design Materials and Surfaces \|show schedule\|	Bathroom design has changed dramatically in recent decades. Bathrooms, especially master bathrooms, have become far more than the simple, utilitarian room they once were. They have evolved from simple, white tiled, sanitized spaces into personal retr more.. eats and at-home spas. Designing a bathroom requires planning, good information, and careful thought. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, surfaces need to be hardworking and impervious to water and harsh cleaning products. This course is intended for interior designers, architects, contractors, or those in sales and marketing of bathroom products looking for specialist knowledge in bathroom design to complement their existing skills and qualifications. less..

CE448 Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	Residential Bathroom Design Fixtures and Fittings \|show schedule\|	Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings – From toilets to shower systems: Present types of Plumbing fixtures and fitting required and used in today’s bathrooms, with an emphasis on residential bath applications, some commercial applications will be explored. more.. Examples will be given to illustrate the choices faced when designing a bathroom from functional uses to aesthetic considerations. Fixtures and Fittings control the flow of water into the bathroom – learn how your choices not only impact the functionality of the space, but the drainage and plumbing issues. Explore the different types of sinks, toilets and tubs on the market today. Various finish choices from polished nickel to lacquered brass will be discussed. • Toilets and bidets – elongated vs. round fronts • Learn the difference between a 10” rough and 12” rough toilet • Water Efficiency • Vitreous China vs. Cast iron fixtures. • Acrylic vs. Cast enamel tubs. • Trendy sinks from Vessel types to stone. • What is an overflow? • Do I need shut off values? What is a shut off value? • Wall mounted faucets vs. deck mounted • Wide Spread vs. Centerset Faucets • Explore different options for Faucet Handles – levers, cross handles and single handle. • Shower controls: Learn the difference between a balance pressure system and thermostatic. • Can I replace my old tub with a shower stall? How is the plumbing affected? • ADA and elder-care considerations will be reviewed. • When is a hand-held shower head useful? less..

CE449 Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	Residential Bathroom Design Planning and Layout \|show schedule\|	In terms of square footage, a bathroom - in most houses - is one of the smallest spaces but it tends to be one of the most complex to plan, design, and construct. It is a multi-purpose space that must include plenty of storage, easy-care surfaces, an more.. d durable fixtures. There are many different levels of 'wow factor' that can be incorporated into this room to showcase personal style. Planning a bathroom, trying to make everything fit in the available space, is like doing a giant crossword puzzle. Among the challenges: configuring the toilet and sink to code, allowing enough clearance for a shower and, of course, where to put the towels and sundries. This course is intended for interior designers, architects, contractors, or those in sales and marketing of bathroom products looking for specialist knowledge in bathroom design to complement their existing skills and qualifications. Be equipped to excel in the design of the room that consumers are most particular about, and in which they invest heavily and demand top results for their investment. less..

CE515 Credits: 0, 6.00 CEU, 6.00 LU	$325.00	Basics of Garden Design \|show schedule\|	The success or failure of any landscape design mostly hinges on hardscape decisions. Hardscape is essentially, everything except the plants. Plants are the stars but hardscape is the stage on which they perform. In this course you will learn how prof more.. essionals build grade elevations and use soil composition to create the most compelling landscape designs. Thereafter we'll study current design trends and compare these with conventional practices. Why are native plants all the rage in today's hort world? What are core plantings, foundation plantings? You'll learn how to boil down thousands of cultivar choices into a manageable list of proven winners. Success as a landscape designer is measured by the degree to which people inhabit the landscapes we create. Students are provided videos of actual garden design / build projects as well as a host of dramatic before and after transformations from which to draw inspiration. less..

CE539 Credits: 0, 21.00 CEU, 21.00 LU	$690.00	Revit for Lighting Design Online Sections Available \|show schedule\|	Digital practice is essential in the architecture, engineering and construction industries. Technology is changing how we design, document and construct our buildings. This class is meant to introduce individuals in the lighting design fields to Revi more.. t workflows as applied in the field. After completing this course, you will be able to: collaborate with multiple users in the same model and with multiple discipline models. Design options and phasing and create advances 3D geometric families. You will also learn scheduling, detailing and publishing of your work. less..

CE543 Credits: 0, 6.00 CEU, 6.00 LU	$185.00	Non Western Textiles \|show schedule\|	This course will explore textiles from Southeast Asia. Learn how this region which includes Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, and Malaysia developed its rich textile history while discovering the symbolism behind some of their designs. Learn more.. how textiles from this area of the world, their constructions, and motifs influence design today. less..

CE544 Credits: 0, 6.00 CEU, 6.00 LU	$185.00	Design Essentials: Creating a Textiles Scheme \|show schedule\|	In this interactive course, learn how to assemble a color-coordinated collection of fabrics, rugs and trimmings. Explore natural and man-made fibers and a variety of textile construction from printed fabrics to hand knotted rugs. Experiment with mixi more.. ng patterns, textures and colors to create a rich interior environment. Learn how to choose an appropriate upholstery fabric as well as fabrics for window treatments. During this course students are encouraged to visit industry showrooms and create a fabric scheme of their own. less..

CE546 Credits: 0	$185.00	A Guide to Upholstered Furniture \|show schedule\|	Upholstered furniture is a major component in decorating, and one of the most important elements of comfortable living. This course examines all aspects of upholstered furniture as an integral part of an interior. Learn the components of upholstered more.. seating and how famous interior designers have combined these features to create classic styles. Examine the inner workings of upholstered furniture to see how the construction impacts comfort and longevity. Explore a range of upholstery materials, cushion and frame shapes, all about finishing touches such as trimming and decorative pillows. less..

CE741 Credits: 0, 5.00 CEU, 5.00 LU, Qualifies for HSW	$400.00	Lighting for Residential Workspaces \|show schedule\|	Lighting for Residential Workspaces addresses lighting the key task-oriented spaces in the home: kitchens, baths, home offices, laundry and utility rooms. Participants learn the recommended quantity and quality of light for different tasks, spaces, a more.. nd users, as well as how to deliver lighting in different interior design schemes. Lighting layouts for different spaces and electing and locating appropriate equipment are part of exercises in the presentations. This course provides a focused approach to the practical side of residential lighting for designers and others interested in improving the luminous experience in the home. All courses in the series can be taken independently, but CE740 Fundamentals of Residential Lighting provides a necessary foundation for the other lighting courses. less..

CE742 Credits: 0, 4.00 CEU, 4.00 LU, Qualifies for HSW	$400.00	Lighting for Social Spaces \|show schedule\|	“Lighting for Social Spaces” addresses lighting for interpersonal interaction in living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and family rooms. Students learn about lighting that sets the mood, flatters faces, and supports both intimate and active gathering more.. s, and how to integrate the equipment into different interior design schemes. Lighting layouts for different spaces and electing and locating appropriate equipment are part of exercises in the presentations. The course provides a focused approach to the social side of residential lighting for designers and others interested in improving the luminous experience in the home. All courses in the series may be taken independently, but it is recommended that students take CE740 Fundamentals of Residential Lighting first, since it provides a solid foundation for the other lighting courses. less..

CE743 Credits: 0, 5.00 CEU, 5.00 LU	$400.00	Lighting to Beautify the Home \|show schedule\|	“Lighting to Beautify the Home” shows how light reveals form and texture, transforming a mundane impression into a captivating experience. The results can be striking or subtle, but good lighting can bring out the elegance, originality, and compositi more.. on of architectural features, art, and other valued possessions. Students learn about different lighting effects and the lighting equipment and arrangements that produce the desired outcome. The use of both white and colored light is also covered. This course provides a focused approach to the aesthetics of residential lighting for designers and others interested in improving the luminous experience in the home. All courses in the series may be taken independently, but it is recommended that students take CE740 Fundamentals of Residential Lighting first, since it provides a solid foundation for the other lighting courses. less..