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Adobe Application
- 10%: CE431 - Basic Adobe Photoshop; CE432 - Basic Adobe Illustrator; CE433 - Basic Adobe InDesign
Basic CAD and BIM
- 10%: CE410 - Basic 2D Drafting Using AutoCAD; CE430 - Basic Revit
Basic Computer Modeling and Visualization
- 10%: CE416 - Basic 3ds Max; CE435 - Basic SketchUp
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; CE912 - Strategies in Marketing Your Design Practice; CE913 - Strategies in Managing Your Design Practice; CE914 - Future Planning: Scaling Your Design Practice for Growth
Design with Color
- 10%: CE804 - The Not-So-Secret Art of Choosing Color; CE805 - Unveiling the Color Scheme Mystery; CE806 - Transform Any Residential Space with Color
Disconnect and Draw
- 10%: CE169 - Timeless Interiors for Today's Modern World; CE403 - Sketching Techniques for Interior Designers; CE407 - Technical Drawing 1: Linking the Hand to the Mind
In the Trade
- 10%: CE147 - Insider’s Guide: Sourcing Historic Textiles and Wallcoverings; CE148 - Insider's Guide: Sourcing Rugs; CE149 - Strategies for the Selection and Placement of Art
Planning and Design
- 10%: CE447 - Residential Bathroom Design Materials and Surfaces; CE448 - Residential Bathroom Design Fixtures and Fittings; CE449 - Residential Bathroom Design Planning and Layout

101 Credits: 2	$1,950.00 regist. fee. see sched. for other fees.	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..

128 Credits: 3	$2,850.00 regist. fee.	Basic Drafting \|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	$1,900.00 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..

145 Credits: 1	$975.00 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..

180 Credits: 2	$1,900.00 regist. fee.	Visual Concepts \|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..

244 Credits: 2	$1,925.00 regist. fee. see sched. for other fees.	Basics of Photography \|show schedule\|	This course will cover the basic technical skills necessary to take photographs with either a digital or film camera. Equipment demonstrations, hands-on shooting assignments and class critiques will focus on getting students comfortable with using th more.. e manual controls on a camera, and unraveling the mysteries of the digital point-n-shoot. Such topics as exposure controls, ISO, selective focus, composition and basic digital post production will be covered. This course is relevant to beginners and students with some experience in photography, and is designed to build a groundwork of skills for more advanced pursuits in photography. less..

368 Credits: 1	$965.00 regist. fee. see sched. for other fees.	Watercolor Rendering Techniques \|show schedule\|	For centuries watercolor was the medium of choice in capturing the essence of a design, and creating luminous architectural and interior design renderings. In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of watercolor rendering, and the effects more.. of various brushes, papers, and paints. 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..

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..

CE149 Credits: 0, 0.20 CEU, 2.00 LU	$100.00	Strategies for the Selection and Placement of Art \|show schedule\|	Why do we create museums or endeavor to have our own art collection? Is there a difference between buying art and collecting art? This course examines the skills and techniques needed not to merely buy art – which is a random activity based on likes, more.. preferences or attractions at any given moment, but to select art – which is more of a purposeful directed long term commitment. Explore the historic precedence behind selecting art and how to make informed choices that fit your taste and budget. Topics include; how to effectively research, evaluate and decide whether or not to purchase the art attracts you, how to choose each individual work in such a way as to form a meaningful grouping or collection, light and shadow and its impact on art, and the placement of furniture and furnishings adjacent to the art. Sourcing vendors, attending art fairs, and understanding different mediums such as prints and paintings are also presented. less..

CE169 Credits: 0, 1.80 CEU, 18.00 LU	$465.00	Timeless Interiors for Today's Modern World \|show schedule\|	Whether you’re decorating one room or hiring a professional designer, the most beautiful rooms of any style can be traced to the orderly arrangement of form, line, mass, and proportion. This course is an in-depth introduction to the language of class more.. ical orders and is intended for design enthusiasts at all skill levels. Students design, in class, a formal room of their choice drawing from the classical Tuscan, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite orders and the Golden Section. Topics include the guiding principles of design and proportion and the application of the basic elements of classical architecture. Through lectures and informative in-class drawing exercises, students will be guided step-by-step through the exciting process of applying the basic elements needed to create a timeless interior. The following supplies are required: 11”x17” unlined drawing paper, drawing pencils (HB, H or F weight), red and/or blue colored pencils, 12" roll of tracing paper, eraser, 12" architect's scale ruler, 8” 30 degree / 60 degree triangle, 6” 45 degree triangle, drafting tape or dots, and pencil sharpener (not electric). These items can be purchased at the NYSID art supply store. Drawing boards with parallel straight edges will be provided. 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..

CE407 Credits: 0, 1.20 CEU, 12.00 LU	$425.00	Technical Drawing 1: Linking the Hand to the Mind \|show schedule\|	Words are good descriptors and CAD programs represent a revolutionary drafting tool, but drawing is the creative link between the imagination and the realization of an idea. Today, technical drawing takes on a different purpose. This different purpos more.. e is in connection with spatial visualization and the ability to transfer that visualization to paper or computer, directly and fluently. Through structured in-class hand drafting exercises, students explore critical technical drawing topics such as orthographic projection, isometric drawing, hidden views, sectional views, line types, line weights, and scale. To some degree, CAD has made hand drawing obsolete but only those with a profound understanding of geometry and spatial skills can make the best use of CAD systems. Students are required to bring the following supplies: 11”x17” unlined drawing vellum, drawing pencils (HB, H or F weight), 12" roll of tracing paper, eraser, 12" architect's scale ruler, 8” 30 degree / 60 degree triangle, 6” 45 degree triangle, 6” protractor, drafting tape or dots, and pencil sharpener (not electric). These items can be purchased at the NYSID art supply store. Drawing boards with parallel straight edges will be provided. 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..

CE416 Credits: 0, 2.10 CEU, 21.00 LU	$675.00	Basic 3ds Max \|show schedule\|	Originally known as 3D Studio Max, this popular software seamlessly works with AutoCAD and enables interior designers and architects to create artistic and realistic three dimensional visualizations of concepts and designs. Students will be taught th more.. e basics of 3D modeling, creating and applying realistic textures, lighting principles and rendering techniques. Learn the capabilities of the interface, how to work efficiently, and how to apply the right tools to accomplish specific tasks. less..

CE430 Credits: 0, 2.10 CEU, 21.00 LU	$675.00	Basic Revit \|show schedule\|	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 Information Modeling), placing emphasis on the more.. 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. less..

CE431 Credits: 0, 1.20 CEU, 12.00 LU	$385.00	Basic Adobe Photoshop \|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..

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..

CE435 Credits: 0, 0.90 CEU, 9.00 LU	$285.00	Basic SketchUp \|show schedule\|	Part I of this three course sequence will introduce students to SketchUp, a powerful and free downloadable program that offers designers a quick and easy way to learn a 3D image modeling program that is compatible with AutoCAD. Completion of this int more.. roductory class will enable students to use SketchUp effectively to create three-dimensional presentation drawings. 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..

CE804 Credits: 0, 0.30 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	The Not-So-Secret Art of Choosing Color \|show schedule\|	Color is the foundation of an inviting, attractive space. Choosing colors, however, can be a daunting and time-consuming experience. This course provides you with a straightforward yet personal system for selecting the appropriate colors for your res more.. idential 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. less..

CE805 Credits: 0, 0.30 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	Unveiling the Color Scheme Mystery \|show schedule\|	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 more.. 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. less..

CE806 Credits: 0, 0.30 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	Transform Any Residential Space with Color \|show schedule\|	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 a more.. ffect 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. 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..

CE912 Credits: 0, 0.30 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	Strategies in Marketing Your Design Practice \|show schedule\|	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 more.. 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. less..

CE913 Credits: 0, 0.30 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	Strategies in Managing Your Design Practice \|show schedule\|	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 more.. 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. less..

CE914 Credits: 0, 0.30 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	Future Planning: Scaling Your Design Practice for Growth \|show schedule\|	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 more.. 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. less..