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CE050
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Introduction to Interior Design
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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
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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.
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CE051
Credits: 0, 12.00 CEU, 12.00 LU
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$690.00
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Introduction to Commercial Design
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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
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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.
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CE149
Credits: 0, 2.00 CEU, 2.00 LU
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$85.00
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Insider's Guide:Collecting Fine Paintings
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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
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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
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CE326
Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU
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$185.00
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Instagram for the Interior Designer
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The power of Instagram today plays a vital role in any design firm or individual practice. Communicating and curating your studio's individual aesthetic-vision and brand is critical.
This course will guide you to build and or expand your exist
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ing road map for success by defining your marketing initiatives and interpreting the metrics for this specific application.
Katy Diamond Hamer, Founding Editor of the art and culture website Eyes-Towards-The-Dove. will unravel how she has built a following and a readership.
As a journalist, Ms. Diamond has contributed to several contemporary art, design and fashion magazines including Cultured, Galerie , Flash Art International, W, New York Magazine (Vulture), and SLEEK.
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CE337
Credits: 0, 2.00 CEU, 2.00 LU
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$100.00
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Styling the Interiors Photoshoot
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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
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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.
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CE403
Credits: 0, 18.00 CEU, 18.00 LU
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$575.00
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Sketching Techniques for Interior Designers
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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
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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.
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CE410
Credits: 0, 21.00 CEU, 21.00 LU
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$690.00
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2D-Drafting with Auto CAD- Level 1
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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
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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.
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CE430
Credits: 0, 21.00 CEU, 21.00 LU
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$690.00
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Revit for Interior Design- Level 1
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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
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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.
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CE431
Credits: 0, 21.00 CEU, 21.00 LU
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$690.00
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Adobe Photoshop- Level 1
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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,
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selections, layers, color and contrast adjustment, retouching and image compositing. This workshop is designed for people with little or no experience in Photoshop.
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CE433
Credits: 0, 21.00 CEU, 21.00 LU
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$690.00
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Adobe InDesign- Level 1
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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
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s, paragraph and character styles, master pages, how to create files for print or web, and integration with other Adobe Creative Suite programs.
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CE435
Credits: 0, 21.00 CEU, 21.00 LU
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$690.00
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SketchUp - Level 1
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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,
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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.
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CE436
Credits: 0, 21.00 CEU, 21.00 LU
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$690.00
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SketchUp -Level 2
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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
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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.
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CE438
Credits: 0, 21.00 CEU, 21.00 LU
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$690.00
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Revit for Interior Design- Level 2
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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
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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.
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CE447
Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU
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$185.00
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Residential Bathroom Design Materials and Surfaces
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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
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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.
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CE448
Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU
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$185.00
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Residential Bathroom Design Fixtures and Fittings
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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.
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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?
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CE449
Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU
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$185.00
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Residential Bathroom Design Planning and Layout
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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
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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.
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CE539
Credits: 0, 21.00 CEU, 21.00 LU
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$690.00
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Revit for Lighting Design
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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
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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.
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CE543
Credits: 0, 6.00 CEU, 6.00 LU
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$185.00
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Non Western Textiles
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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
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how textiles from this area of the world, their constructions, and motifs influence design today.
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CE544
Credits: 0, 6.00 CEU, 6.00 LU
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$185.00
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Design Essentials: Creating a Textiles Scheme
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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
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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.
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CE545
Credits: 0, 6.00 CEU, 6.00 LU
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$225.00
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Design Essentials:How to Accesorize Room
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Learn how to add the final touches to a room through the addition of art and accessories. Through the lens of basic design principles such as rhythm and proportion, students will be introduced to the basic principles of how to successfully accessor
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ies a room. Explore a variety of product types and learn how to arrange artwork, ceramics and soft goods to complete your interior design vision.
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CE804
Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU
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$185.00
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The Art of Choosing Paint Color
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Color is the foundation of an inviting, attractive space. Choosing colors, however, can be a daunting and time-consuming experience. This course provides a straightforward yet personal system for selecting the appropriate colors for your residential
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project. Using primarily paint colors, learn to compose with neutral undertones, bring in a “punch” color, and establish an overall mood-setting hue. This course involves visual examples and in-class color selection activities.
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CE805
Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU
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$185.00
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Creating a Successful Color Scheme
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A successful color scheme will pull together the look and feel of a space. This course goes beyond paint and walks you through effective and unique methods for creating a perfect scheme of colors, patterns, and surfaces. Color relationships and the p
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sychology of color are examined. Using a variety of NYSID supplied paint, fabric, and surface swatches, students work in class to develop a mood board.
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CE806
Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU
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$185.00
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Transform an Existing Space with Color
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Discover how to turn a space that is less than optimal into an inviting oasis. This course provides students with a practical method to assess and improve an existing interior by applying a new color palette. Learn why and how specific colors can aff
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ect an environment and create a desired mood. The relationship between light and color will be addressed. Students work in class to develop a transformative color solution using a “before and after” approach with NYSID supplied images and swatches.
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CE909
Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU
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$185.00
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Marketing Your Design Practice: The Vision
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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
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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.
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CE910
Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU
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$185.00
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Marketing Your Design Practice: The Plan
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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
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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.
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CE911
Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU
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$185.00
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Marketing Your Design Practice: The Brand
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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,
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learn how to develop your brand. What are the components of your brand? How can you stand out in a competitive market?
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CE912
Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU
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$185.00
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Marketing Your Design Practice: Go to Market
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Familiarize yourself with a few basic concepts of marketing. Have you heard of the 4Ps? The 5Cs? This discussion will allow you to choose how you position your business in the market, now and in the future, in a way consistent with the vision you hav
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e already articulated for your business. Additionally, the instructor will introduce you to the 4Ds of marketing, a new approach that connects design thinking with business management. Learn to distinguish between clients you should or should not keep and devise mechanisms that will rid your business of disadvantageous assignments.
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CE913
Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU
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$185.00
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Marketing Your Design Practice: Manage
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Learn about processes and operations that will make your business life easier and your clientele very happy. Topics to be covered include letters of agreement, licenses and administrative documents that stem from your firm’s value proposition and pri
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cing structure. What type of infrastructure do you need to keep track of all these documents? Should you execute or delegate? Streamline your own operations for accuracy, efficiency, and profit maximization.
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CE914
Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU
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$185.00
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Marketing Your Design Practice: Grow
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Planning for growth is essential both for the survival of your business and for your own development. How does a brand grow? How can you manage your practice from the beginning to set it up for future growth that will develop organically? Several sce
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narios will be discussed and will cover partnerships, scale of projects and/or business as well as development of different revenue streams. Businesses should be groomed to grow in alignment with the business owner’s goals and ambitions. Learn how to prepare yourself and your business and for which type of growth.
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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.
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Psychology of Well-Being
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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
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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.
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