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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..

CE051 Credits: 0, 12.00 CEU, 12.00 LU	$690.00	Introduction to Commercial Design \|show schedule\|	As a profession, interior design is typically divided into categories with the most obvious distinction being residential and commercial. While most designers work in both areas, many also specialize in one. This course is a broad overview of commerc more.. ial design, which includes hospitality, workplace, retail and institutional design. Through lectures, class discussions and a simple project, students develop a basic understanding of the design process for no-residential projects, the key design and planning elements of a typical commercial design, materials and resources, and the different “players,” from client to contractors. A basic knowledge of drafting is recommended, but not required. Students will be provided with a supply list in the first class session. less..

CE055 Credits: 0	$690.00	A Day in the Life of an Interior 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..

CE149 Credits: 0, 2.00 CEU, 2.00 LU	$85.00	Insider's Guide:Collecting Fine Paintings \|show schedule\|	A History and Practical Guide Why do we create Museums and endeavor to have our own art collections? What are the historical precedents? This course traces the emergence of paintings and drawings as art forms along with the emergence of the art col more.. lector with a particular emphasis on this history as it pertains to New York. The course is designed as a practical guide to curating a collection of fine works, including selection, placement, budgeting and installing. The discussion showcases a multitude of works that are available for purchase, together with an insiders guide to the appropriate galleries and dealers, art fairs and auctions. Other courses in this series include: CE165 Insider's Guide: Collecting Works on Paper CE166 Insider's Guide: Collecting Fine Art Prints CE194 Insider's Guide: Collecting Sculpture CE196 Insider's Guide: Ceramics 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..

CE435 Credits: 0, 21.00 CEU, 21.00 LU	$690.00	SketchUp - Level 1 \|show schedule\|	SketchUp is synonymous with pleasant and intuitive 3D modeling software. This is the first part of a three level course sequence that will introduce students to the SketchUp interface. Begin by drawing lines and shapes then push, pull, stretch, copy, more.. rotate, and paint to make anything you like. Explore how to import and edit components from Google warehouse. SketchUp is compatible with CAD files, different types of image files, and other file formats designed for sharing 3D modeling data between applications. 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..

CE523 Credits: 0	$690.00	The Form and Function of Window Treatments \|show schedule\|	Most people are familiar with simple window treatments, but can also be unaware of the vast resources and myriad design choices that are available. Over this course, we will review the types of window treatments categorically; various systems, both a more.. utomated and manual for their installation and operation; and discuss materials and fabrication. We will also review window treatments of all types, such as blinds, shades, and drapery as well as installation and mounting systems. Familiarity with textiles and AutoCAD is helpful, but not required. less..

CE529 Credits: 0, 12.00 CEU, 12.00 LU	$690.00	Universal Design: Perfecting Your Home for Comfortable Living \|show schedule\|	With advancing technologies, improved evidence-based design practices, and better understanding of individual needs (as opposed to an imaginary “standard” person), it is possible to create not only a design that is appealing to a great number of peop more.. le, but that is also tailored for the (ever-changing) individual using the space. Accessibility is not a hurdle to be overcome, but an opportunity to reassess how we design our homes and improve our lives. This course is an introduction to the concepts of universal design. From accessibility, to planning, to efficient layout; this course explores how truly thorough design creates a long-lasting experience of ease, comfort, and beauty. You will learn about design choices that create an effective use of space; beautiful and sustainable material choices; opportunities to integrate technology; and you’ll put aspects of that new knowledge into practice with a design project. 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..

--		Credit Courses	Courses listed below earn academic credit that can be used towards degree, after enrolling into one of the programs offered by the New York School of Interior Design. more.. less..

101 Credits: 2	$2,190.00 regist. fee.	Historical Styles I Online Sections Available \|show schedule\|	This course is an introductory overview of design in furniture, interiors and architecture from the ancient world through 1820. Students will be introduced to the development of major forms, furniture styles and ornament from ancient Egypt, Greece an more.. d Rome through the Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical eras. The onsite section of the course uses a blended format of online lectures combined with group discussions and field trips to major collections. The online section combines video lectures with fully online discussions; students will be required to independently visit cultural sites and museums within their geographical region. less..

114 Credits: 2	$2,190.00 regist. fee.	Introduction to Sustainability and the Built Environment Online Sections Available \|show schedule\|	This survey course introduces students to the principles and concepts of sustainability and provides the context for design decisions for the 21st century. Students will develop an understanding of why current and future makers of the built environme more.. nt must think differently than in the past and the reasons for both historical and current concerns about resource limitations. Class lectures will explore differing interpretations of the concept of sustainability and the broad range of factors contributing to a sustainable society, including, health, productivity, biomimicry, passive design strategy, material re-use and resource conservation. Guest lecturers will include experts in the field of sustainable softgoods, hardgoods, lighting, daylighting, environmental systems, LEED, and BIM. less..

119 Credits: 2	$2,190.00 regist. fee.	Textiles for Interiors Online Sections Available \|show schedule\|	This course is a survey of the history and science of fabrics through lectures on major decorative arts periods as well as textile design, fibers, methods of weaving, dyeing, flammability, finishes and trims. Properties, code requirements, and mainte more.. nance of contract and residential fabrics and their application are covered as well as estimating yardage. Also included in the course are lectures on the history of wallpaper and carpeting and their application to today's interiors. less..

128 Credits: 3	$3,285.00 regist. fee.	Basic Drafting Online Sections Available \|show schedule\|	Using both hand and computer-aided drawing methods, students are introduced to the tools, techniques, and principles of architectural drafting, graphic conventions, and lettering. Students will measure actual sites and study the use of dimensional or more.. thographic and three-dimensional paraline drawing types. less..

141 Credits: 2	$2,190.00 regist. fee.	Color for Interiors Online Sections Available \|show schedule\|	This studio course concentrates on the study of color and color schemes for interiors. Compilation of the Munsell Color Charts is the basis for a series of projects which lead to the development of complete color schemes. Psychological and practical more.. influences affecting the choice of color are studied. Using gouache paints, colors for walls, floor coverings, window treatments, upholstery, accessories, and accent areas are selected and applied to a variety of room settings. less..

157 Credits: 2	$2,190.00 regist. fee.	Hand Drawing and Rendering I Online Sections Available \|show schedule\|	In this course, sketching and rendering skills will be developed as tools for design and graphic communication. Students will draw freehand from observation, in situ, and master quick perspective sketching techniques, using various media. more.. less..

180 Credits: 2	$2,190.00 regist. fee.	Visual Concepts Online Sections Available \|show schedule\|	Students are introduced to the language common to all visual activity. Through freehand drawing exercises and study models, the abstract elements of design - point, line, plane, shape, form, value, color and texture - are examined, along with the pri more.. nciples which unify these elements in a clear, visual and conceptual organization. Discussion and critique of assigned projects enable students to develop an understanding of the elements and principles of design composition. less..

217 Credits: 1	$1,095.00 regist. fee.	Psychology of Well-Being \|show schedule\|	Students will examine current trends and research in the fields of psychology and education that focus on the what, why, and how of living a meaningful, happy and productive life within the context of both society and one’s own feelings, behaviors, a more.. nd priorities. Through discussion, readings, and personal reflection, the course will explore research-supported topics such as, achieving happiness, errors in thinking, optimal work experience, resilience, motivation, social media, mindfulness, and meditation. less..