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3dsMax
- 10%: CE416 - Basic 3ds Max; CE417 - 3ds Max + V-Ray
Adobe Applications
- 10%: CE431 - Basic Adobe Photoshop; CE432 - Basic Adobe Illustrator; CE433 - Basic Adobe InDesign
AutoCAD (PC)
- 10%: CE410 - Basic 2D Drafting Using AutoCAD; CE411 - Intermediate 2D Drafting Using AutoCAD
Computer Graphics Modeling and Rendering
- 10%: CE416 - Basic 3ds Max; CE417 - 3ds Max + V-Ray; CE418 - SketchUp + V-Ray
Design Business Practices
- 10%: CE338 - Working with a Photographer to Capture Your Designs; CE200 - Telling Your Story: How to Catch an Editor's Eye; CE202 - Telling Your Story: Writing Skills for Designers; CE350 - Run Your Design Business Efficiently with StudioWebware
Design Center Tours
- 10%: CE157 - Tour the Interior Design Building with Judy Sheridan; CE154 - Tour the New York Design Center with Judy Sheridan; CE155 - Tour the Decoration & Design Building with Judy Sheridan; CE156 - Tour the Architects & Designers Building with Judy Sheridan
Design Entrepreneurship
- 10%: CE909 - The Business of Design: From Vision to Design Practice; CE910 - Business Planning for Your Design Practice; CE911 - Brand Building for Your Design Practice
In the Trade
- 10%: CE147 - Insider’s Guide: Sourcing Historic Textiles and Wallcoverings; CE148 - Insider's Guide: Sourcing Rugs
Residential Bathroom Design
- 10%: CE447 - Residential Bathroom Design Materials and Surfaces; CE448 - Residential Bathroom Design Fixtures and Fittings; CE449 - Residential Bathroom Design Planning and Layout
Revit
- 10%: CE430 - Basic Revit; CE438 - Intermediate Revit
SketchUp
- 10%: CE435 - Basic SketchUp; CE436 - Intermediate SketchUp; CE437 - Advanced SketchUp

142 Credits: 1	$940.00 regist. fee. see sched. for other fees.	SketchUp \|show schedule\|	This course provides students with the ability to explore and express design ideas in three dimensions using SketchUp, a quick, easy-to-learn 3D image modeling program that is compatible with AutoCAD. Students will learn how to enhance their drawings more.. with shadow, light, textures, and other advanced digital rendering techniques. less..

145 Credits: 1	$940.00 regist. fee. see sched. for other fees.	Introduction to Adobe InDesign \|show schedule\|	Adobe InDesign is the design industry's standard layout program. This course will introduce fundamental tools and techniques including basic layout, text and graphics manipulation, drawing tools (Bezier curves), color creation and application, maste more.. r pages, multiple pages and integration with other Adobe Creative Cloud programs. less..

148 Credits: 1	$940.00 regist. fee. see sched. for other fees.	Introduction to Adobe Illustrator \|show schedule\|	Adobe Illustrator is a vector-based image creation program used in illustrations, technical drawings, animations, special effects, logo design, and motion graphics. Topics covered in class include Bezier curves, the pen tool, color and gradients, typ more.. e vs. rasterized type, gradient mesh tool, live trace, and integration with other Adobe Creative Cloud programs. less..

190 Credits: 1	$965.00 regist. fee. see sched. for other fees.	Decorative Painting II Stencils & Pattern \|show schedule\|	A further exploration of the techniques and history of decorative painting with an emphasis on painted pattern and stenciling for interior embellishment. Students will develop hand-painted project boards based on historical or contemporary designs. more.. less..

195 Credits: 1	$965.00 regist. fee. see sched. for other fees.	Decorative Painting III Murals & Graphics \|show schedule\|	An exploration of the history and techniques of decorative painting as it relates to large-scale murals and graphics for contemporary interior embellishment. Students will develop their ideas on canvas, scaling and transferring their designs while le more.. arning the basic methods of mural painting. less..

197 Credits: 1	$940.00 regist. fee. see sched. for other fees.	The Golden Mean as a Design Tool \|show schedule\|	The Golden Mean stands alone among mathematical expressions of proportion. Its appearance in nature, design, and architecture is universally recognized, from Egyptian pyramids and the Greek Parthenon to Le Corbusier, and from sunflowers to spiral she more.. lls from the sea. The Golden Mean principle is explored in lectures, and practical studio workshops teach students how to draw the Golden Mean proportion and use it as a design tool. less..

CE050 Credits: 0	$675.00	Introduction to Interior Design Online Sections Available \|show schedule\|	This course is intended for people who are considering a career in interior design. It provides a broad introduction to the profession and an overview of the education required. Through class discussions and a short design assignment, students will b more.. e exposed to a range of topics including basic design elements, the use and application of color, space planning, selection of furniture, finishes and textiles, and design resources. Students shall refer to the syllabus for details regarding the purchase of required drawing materials and supplies. 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 a scanner and a camera. less..

CE139 Credits: 0, 0.75 CEU, 7.50 LU	$250.00	History of the Modern Interior \|show schedule\|	This course examines the history of the modern interior, its taste and furnishings. It illuminates concepts and approaches to the interior space, from the advent of the Victorian home, through Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, the Modernist home, Postmod more.. ernism, and Minimalism. This course illustrates some legendary interiors, some of which have left their marks on the history of Modern design, created by talented artists, designers, architects, and tastemakers, often commissioned by patrons of progressive taste. While considering major design movements, the course aims to move beyond a formal analysis to a discussion of key notions in interior design, such as modernity, hygiene, gender, class, sustainability, and identities. less..

CE143 Credits: 0, 1.00 CEU, 10.00 LU	$350.00	Collecting Design: History, Collections, Highlights \|show schedule\|	This course on collecting modern and contemporary design will educate architects, interior designers, decorators, and art collectors in one of the most fascinating territories - the international marketplace. Lectures will address furniture, styles, more.. and modes in the history of Modern design that have a strong presence in the market. Featured guests include experts, curators, collectors, dealers, and scholars such as Alberto Aquilino, director of Delorenzo 1950; Suzanne Demisch of Demisch Danant; Evan Snyderman, co-founder of R 20th Century Gallery; Banoist Drut of Maison Gerard. Those who register for the program receive free access to the annual report of the design market conducted by DeTnk.com (valued at $375). The program is presented by Cultured Magazine and co-sponsored by DeTnk. CE courses are subject to cancellation if the minimum enrollment is not satisfied 3 business days in advance of the first session. less..

CE147 Credits: 0, 0.30 CEU	$165.00	Insider’s Guide: Sourcing Historic Textiles and Wallcoverings \|show schedule\|	Join Marina Case from the Red Shutters on a tour of the Decoration & Design Building (DDB) highlighting showrooms rich in historic wallpaper and textile designs including Brunschwig & Fils, Schumacher, and Pierre Frey. Students will meet in the main more.. lobby of the DDB (979 Third Avenue) at the concierge desk, 15 minutes before the course is scheduled to begin. less..

CE148 Credits: 0, 0.15 CEU, 1.50 LU	$75.00	Insider's Guide: Sourcing Rugs \|show schedule\|	Learn how to source a rug for your residential or commercial project starting from measuring the room correctly to determining proper size and placement. Find out what questions to ask when purchasing a custom rug including discerning the quality and more.. texture of a rug and what materials create the desired look, feel, and durability. Starting with a brief historical background on the significance of textiles and rugs in varying ancient cultures since the 16th and 17th centuries, participants will learn about trends in manufacturing technology, innovation, aesthetics, and how to select rugs based upon the social, environmental, and economic components of sustainability. less..

CE155 Credits: 0, 0.30 CEU, 3.00 LU	$165.00	Tour the Decoration & Design Building with Judy Sheridan \|show schedule\|	The Decoration & Design Building (D&D Building) has been a part of New York’s decorative world for more than 40 years. It is located in Manhattan, on Third Avenue between 58th and 59th Streets, diagonally across from the flagship Bloomingdale’s depar more.. tment store. Known nationally and internationally as the world’s most important home to over 130 showrooms, the D&D Building represents over 3,000 leading manufacturers dedicated to the very best in residential and business interior furnishings, educational opportunities, and resource information. This course is a comprehensive tour of the famed venue with published interior designer Judy Sheridan ASID, CID. You’ll get the opportunity to find unexpected treasures, learn about design techniques, and see how she approaches the subject of sourcing. Get to know the D&D Building as you explore its great variety of showrooms, including Dakota Jackson, Lee Jofa, Houles, Kravet, Robert Allen, Lorin Marsh, Armani / Casa, J. Robert Scott, and more. Students meet in the D&D main lobby at the concierge desk, 15 minutes before the course is scheduled to begin. less..

CE156 Credits: 0, 0.30 CEU, 3.00 LU	$165.00	Tour the Architects & Designers Building with Judy Sheridan \|show schedule\|	The Architects & Designers Building (A&D Building), located at 150 East 58th Street, is home to the New York's largest collection of luxury showrooms for kitchens, baths, appliances, tile, stone, and home furnishings. With 35 showrooms spanning more more.. than 200,000 square feet and featuring thousands of distinctive products, the A&D Building offers discerning trade professionals and homeowners the convenience of one-stop shopping. This course is a comprehensive tour of the famed venue with published interior designer Judy Sheridan ASID, CID. You’ll get the opportunity to find unexpected treasures, learn about design techniques, and how she approaches the subject of sourcing. Get to know the A&D Building as you explore its great variety of showrooms including Hastings Tile and Bath, Poggenpohl, B&B Italia, SieMatic, Poliform, Sub Zero / Wolf, Artistic Tile, Paris Ceramics, and more. Students meet in the A&D main lobby at the concierge desk, 15 minutes before the course is scheduled to begin. less..

CE157 Credits: 0, 0.30 CEU, 3.00 LU	$165.00	Tour the Interior Design Building with Judy Sheridan \|show schedule\|	Located at 306 East 61st Street, between 1st and 2nd Avenue, the 110 year-old Interior Design Building (IDB) houses some of the finest interior design merchants in New York City. The seven floor structure supports a wide array of art and antique gal more.. leries, furniture and lighting stores, each specializing in their particular field and offering a wealth of historically diverse interior design products. The Interior Design Building situates itself perfectly to cater to those who demand the highest quality and greatest scope in interior design antiques. This course is a comprehensive tour of the famed venue with published interior designer Judy Sheridan ASID, CID. You’ll get the opportunity to find unexpected treasures, learn about design techniques, and see how she approaches the subject of sourcing. Get to know the IDB as you explore its great variety of showrooms. Students meet at the ID main entrance, 15 minutes before the course is scheduled to begin. less..

CE202 Credits: 0, 0.80 CEU, 8.00 LU	$225.00	Telling Your Story: Writing Skills for Designers \|show schedule\|	In today's fast-paced, globalized world of 140 character messages and sound bites, many of us rely on texting and email to communicate our professionalism, personality, thoughts, and concerns. Every word carries meaning and every sentence we send int more.. o the world -- either electronically or print -- needs to be an effective and compelling blend of fact, detail, color, and emotion. Through structured in-class exercises, this course will give students the opportunity to develop and refine communication skills by writing and revising narratives, and reading and analyzing published work. Caitlin Kelly has been a regular contributor to The New York Times for decades and she will share her secrets for finding, developing, and writing compelling copy for a variety of applications including blog posts and tweets. Students should bring a tablet or notebook computer to each session. less..

CE338 Credits: 0, 0.20 CEU, 2.00 LU	$100.00	Working with a Photographer to Capture Your Designs \|show schedule\|	Having your finished projects photographed for your portfolio, website, or publication is essential to getting your design work out into the world with the best face possible. Architectural and design photographer Mark La Rosa will walk you through t more.. he most important aspects of working with a professional photographer to visually capture your work. The course will cover different types of spaces and will focus on practical aspects of doing the shoot, including the designer’s role in working on the photos. Other topics such as finding a photographer, cost, time allotment, and usage rights will be covered. less..

CE350 Credits: 0, 0.30 CEU, 3.00 LU	$165.00	Run Your Design Business Efficiently with StudioWebware \|show schedule\|	Are you operating your business efficiently? Are you maximizing profit? Studio Designer by StudioWebware is the premier web-based project management and accounting application tool for interior design professionals. It is accessible from any comput more.. er or mobile device anywhere and at anytime. Through structured hands-on exercises, students will be introduced to key software features including; managing every detail of a design project from the initial presentation to the final invoice, controlling the bottom line and maximizing profit with accounting procedures customized for the complexities of interior design, and sharing design project information with clients. In addition, students will be able to further their knowledge through individual experimentation with the sandbox version of the software on their own time and free of charge. less..

CE403 Credits: 0, 1.20 CEU, 12.00 LU	$425.00	Sketching Techniques for Interior Designers \|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. This course will instruct you on the use of basic drawing materials, simple shapes and composition for creating informative diagrams quickly and with minimum effort. less..

CE410 Credits: 0, 2.10 CEU, 21.00 LU	$675.00	Basic 2D Drafting Using AutoCAD \|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, 2.10 CEU, 21.00 LU	$675.00	Intermediate 2D Drafting Using AutoCAD \|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. less..

CE414 Credits: 0, 2.10 CEU, 21.00 LU	$675.00	Mac Users: Intermediate 2D Drafting Using AutoCAD \|show schedule\|	Now that you've conquered the preliminaries, it’s time to become proficient in intermediate level 2D drafting using AutoCAD for Mac. This course will build upon the basic drafting of plans, elevations, and details, and cover the next level of skills. more.. Small class size and in-class practice time with the instructor will allow students to master intermediate AutoCAD. less..

CE417 Credits: 0, 2.10 CEU, 21.00 LU	$675.00	3ds Max + V-Ray \|show schedule\|	This course builds upon Basic 3ds Max by combining higher levels of 3ds Max modeling, texturing and UV mapping with fast and accurate photo-realistic rendering using V-Ray to produce compelling computer graphic representations. Emphasis is placed on more.. maximum visual impact through the creation of properly composited images complete with lighting, shading and rendering. Built--in camera mapping functions and organic shapes within 3ds Max are also explored. less..

CE418 Credits: 0, 1.20 CEU, 12.00 LU	$675.00	SketchUp + V-Ray \|show schedule\|	This course builds upon the SketchUp suite of courses - allowing students to visualize their computer models with V-Ray, a state of the art computer program. Create compelling 3D architectural drawings with this popular third-party renderer. Learn ho more.. w to take a single scene with interior elements and add lights, move cameras, and enhance objects by adding translucent and reflective surface qualities. Leverage each of the V-Ray tools and its material and lighting types to achieve specific effects that will take your renderings to the next level. less..

CE429 Credits: 0, 2.10 CEU, 21.00 LU	$675.00	Design Management Using AutoCAD \|show schedule\|	Do you collaborate with a variety of trade sources including contractors and vendors? Does your practice engage in design fee plus percentage? Are you looking to improve contractor bidding accuracy and your bottom line? On residential and select cont more.. ract projects, many interior designers work for a fee plus a percentage of supervised or purchased items. This percentage applies to construction, furniture, and accessories. Interior designers typically resell these items to their clients at a price that is less than retail but more than the designer’s cost from the contractor or trade source. Work smart by combining the 2D drawing functionality of AutoCAD with the spreadsheet power of Excel. Learn to publish fee and cost estimates, product schedules, and detailed BoMs (Bill of Materials) by exporting data into Excel from intelligent 2D drawings created in AutoCAD. Use technology to avoid costly errors, increase productivity, improve profit, and work across project team boundaries. This course requires either the successful completion of CE410 (Basic 2D Drafting using AutoCAD) or proficiency in basic AutoCAD. The polyline, hatch, block and property commands will be reviewed and the layer manager interface will be revisited. less..

CE432 Credits: 0, 1.20 CEU, 12.00 LU	$385.00	Basic Adobe Illustrator \|show schedule\|	Adobe Illustrator is a vector based image creation program used in illustrations, technical drawings, animations, special effects, logo design, and motion graphics. Topics covered include drawing tools, the pen tool, color and gradients, gradient mes more.. h tool, patterns, effects, image trace, vector vs. rasterized artwork, CMYK vs. RGB color, and integration with other Adobe Creative Suite programs. less..

CE433 Credits: 0, 1.20 CEU, 12.00 LU	$385.00	Basic Adobe InDesign \|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, 0.90 CEU, 9.00 LU	$285.00	Intermediate SketchUp \|show schedule\|	Building on the fundamental skills learned in Basic SketchUp, students will learn how to use shadows, light, textures, and other advanced digital rendering techniques to give visual appeal to their 3D SketchUp drawings. Students will understand how t more.. o: manage 3D geometry by creating and manipulating groups and components, import information into SketchUp from Google Earth, use PhotoMatch to add photographs to a model, create, edit, mix, and apply styles. less..

CE437 Credits: 0, 0.90 CEU, 9.00 LU	$285.00	Advanced SketchUp \|show schedule\|	This course is designed for advanced SketchUp users who are already familiar with most or all of SketchUp's basic commands. Students are introduced to advanced modeling techniques, tool techniques, and project management. At the completion of this co more.. urse, students will understand how to: use existing CAD files for reference, organize your model using Layers, create sections and animated scenes for presentations, export SketchUp models to AutoCAD and Google Layout. less..

CE438 Credits: 0, 2.10 CEU, 21.00 LU	$675.00	Intermediate Revit \|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 t more.. ool 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, 0.30 CEU, 3.00 LU	$165.00	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. Like everything you might design in your house, designing a good 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. 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..

CE448 Credits: 0, 0.30 CEU, 3.00 LU	$165.00	Residential Bathroom Design Fixtures and Fittings \|show schedule\|	Bathrooms, whether big or small, should always be well thought out, carefully located, and should function with multiple users in mind. We're long past the era where there was one bathroom for every three bedrooms in the house, and everyone had all t more.. he time needed to use it. Today's bathrooms need to be beautiful, use space efficiently and serve the users functionally. Fixtures can provide a focal point of a bathroom and have a powerful impact on the decorating style and fittings control the direction, flow, temperature, and texture of water. 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..

CE449 Credits: 0, 0.30 CEU, 3.00 LU	$165.00	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's a multi-purpose space that must include plenty of storage, easy-care surfaces, and more.. durable fixtures. There are many different levels of 'wow factor' that can be incorporated into this room to showcase your 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..

CE909 Credits: 0, 0.30 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	The Business of Design: From Vision to Design Practice \|show schedule\|	Change begins with the flow of information: about yourself, your skills, goals and intended audience. Successful change stems from experimenting with ways to organize the information you already have and new information that will be coming in through more.. this series of seminars. Find out how to personalize principles of business planning to incorporate your creativity and approach to design. Discover the elements that will lead you to a clear business vision and work with your own strengths to build your practice. The goal is to articulate the unique vision of your own design business with clarity and precision and to build a plan that will help your business grow. less..

CE910 Credits: 0, 0.30 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	Business Planning for Your Design Practice \|show schedule\|	Having covered the basics of business planning, the focus shifts to connecting those components that are unique to your business and finding a way to market them to your current and prospective clients. In other words, how do you move from articulati more.. ng your vision to implementing your business mission? What is the value you bring to your clients? How can you deliver your value? As a one-time project, a recurring service, or a long-term commitment? Are all these methods applicable to your business? Learn how to be profitable without looking greedy. less..

CE911 Credits: 0, 0.30 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	Brand Building for Your Design Practice \|show schedule\|	Marketing a service or product implies a transactional relationship with your client. Learn how to build a system--business name, logo, product/service--that consistently, constantly, and clearly expresses who you are and what you do. In other words, more.. learn how to develop your brand. What are the components of your brand? How can you stand out in a competitive market? less..