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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; CE417 - Basic V-Ray for 3ds Max & SketchUp
Design Business Practices
- 10%: CE338 - Working with a Photographer to Capture Your Designs; CE350 - Run Your Design Business Efficiently with StudioWebware
Design Center Tours
- 10%: 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; CE157 - Tour the Interior Design 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; 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; CE427 - Technical Drawing I: Linking the Hand to the Mind; CE428 - Technical Drawing II: Construction Drawing Fundamentals
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
Interior Design: An Essential Profession
- 10%: CE050 - Introduction to Interior Design; CE051 - Commercial Interior Design Fundamentals; CE052 - Beauty and the Bold Mission of the Interior Designer; CE139 - History of the Modern Interior
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; CE455 - PreDesign Services I Fundamentals: Developing a Program; CE456 - PreDesign Services II: Workplace Design Strategy; CE457 - PreDesign Services III: Healthcare Facilities
SketchUp
- 10%: CE435 - Basic SketchUp; CE436 - Intermediate SketchUp; CE437 - Advanced SketchUp

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..

190 Credits: 1	$1,000.00 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..

196 Credits: 1	$1,000.00 regist. fee. see sched. for other fees.	Decorative Painting IV Decorative Objects \|show schedule\|	The focus of this course is painted finishes for decorative objects. Centuries of craftsmanship in the decorative arts will be explored in the course including the preparation of surfaces and the basic tools, techniques, and methods used in creating more.. the painted finish. Students will apply this knowledge to create samples of tortoise shell, bamboo, malachite, and patina for leaf. less..

197 Credits: 1	$975.00 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..

207 Credits: 1	$965.00 regist. fee. see sched. for other fees.	Applied Ethics \|show schedule\|	Acting ethically is a foundation of professional design practice. In this course, students will examine from a moral standpoint important issues in design, and will discuss the morally correct course of action using common dilemmas in design practice more.. as topics. Topics may include theft of services, intellectual property and ownership of designs, and how the “good” may be embodied in the idea of what is beautiful. less..

CE050 Credits: 0	$690.00	Introduction to Interior Design Online Sections Available \|show schedule\|	nterior 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 a more.. 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..

CE052 Credits: 0	$85.00	Beauty and the Bold Mission of the Interior Designer \|show schedule\|	The nature of beauty is one of the most enduring and controversial themes in Western philosophy. The classical notion of beauty is that it consists of an arrangement of integral parts into a coherent whole based on principles such as proportion, scal more.. e, balance, harmony, emphasis, rhythm, and variety. But have you ever considered the role that beauty plays in life? Not vanity, but authentic beauty? To what degree does the appearance of our environment influence our behavior and shape our experience. Can aesthetics be combined with functionality in order to reduce stress and assist us in living well? This seminar explores the nuances of authentic beauty including how it can be recognized and communicated through a designer’s vision and creativity so it can, in turn, be experienced by others. Sensitize your inner camera and become keenly aware of the items that surround us in our daily lives such as the texture and pattern of fabrics, or the grain and luster of wood, or the veins and sparkle in the stone on a building’s facade. Boost your ability to recognize craftsmanship and products that are forged with passion and commitment. Hone your talent to appreciate and promote authentic beauty as an emerging interior designer. less..

CE139 Credits: 0, 0.75 CEU, 7.50 LU	$275.00	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..

CE149 Credits: 0, 0.20 CEU, 2.00 LU	$85.00	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..

CE154 Credits: 0, 0.30 CEU, 3.00 LU	$165.00	Tour the New York Design Center with Judy Sheridan \|show schedule\|	Located in midtown Manhattan at 200 Lexington Avenue, the New York Design Center (NYDC) is an essential resource for designers and architects. The country's oldest furniture and design building, the NYDC houses a variety of residential and contract s more.. howrooms, a diversity of product lines, and on-going support of design trade associations that make it an invaluable resource to the design trade. Today, the NYDC houses nearly 100 showrooms representing over 300 lines of fine, traditional, contemporary, and contract furniture, fabrics, floorcoverings, wallcoverings and decorative accessories. 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 NYDC as you explore its great variety of showrooms, including Brueton, Gibson Interior Products, Dennis Miller Associates, Baker Knapp & Tubbs, and more. Students meet in the NYDC main lobby at the concierge desk, 15 minutes before the course is scheduled to begin. 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..

CE169 Credits: 0, 1.80 CEU, 18.00 LU	$475.00	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 unique course, intended for design enthusiasts at all skill more.. levels, allows students to design, in class, a formal room of their choice drawing from the classical Tuscan, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite orders and the Golden Section. It is an in-depth introduction to the language of classical orders and 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..

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	$690.00	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..

CE417 Credits: 0, 2.10 CEU, 21.00 LU	$690.00	Basic V-Ray for 3ds Max & SketchUp \|show schedule\|	Create compelling visual representations with V-Ray, a popular third party commercial rendering plug-in for 3D computer graphics software applications. It is used in media, entertainment, and design industries such as film and video game production, more.. industrial design, product design, architecture and interior design. Learn how to take a single 3ds Max and SketchUp 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, materials, and lighting types to achieve specific effects that will take your renderings to the next level. Students will use NYSID computers (Windows operating system) but are encouraged to save the work on their own portable drives. less..

CE427 Credits: 0	$375.00	Technical Drawing I: 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 intended to develop spatial visualization skills, students employ technical drawing techniques such as orthographic projection, isometric drawing, hidden views, sectional views, line types, line weights, and scale to depict abstract forms and objects. 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..

CE428 Credits: 0, 2.10 CEU, 21.00 LU	$475.00	Technical Drawing II: Construction Drawing Fundamentals \|show schedule\|	The main purpose of construction drawings (also called plans, blueprints, or working drawings) is to show what is to be built. When a design professional or tradesman looks at a set of drawings, every line, arrow, squiggle, and symbol has significanc more.. e. Together they provide a detailed guide to how the project goes together and what it will look like. This course introduces students to the mechanical hand drafting tools, techniques and principles necessary to prepare and assemble construction drawings. Students will learn how to use mechanical drafting equipment to produce architectural lettered and dimensioned drawings such as floor plans, lighting plans, power and signal plans, elevations, and sections. In addition to drafting skills, students will develop the ability to read, understand and interpret technical drawings. The following supplies are required: 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. As a prerequisite, the successful completion of Technical Drawing I: Linking the Hand to the Mind (CE427) is required. less..

CE430 Credits: 0, 2.10 CEU, 21.00 LU	$690.00	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	$395.00	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	$395.00	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	$395.00	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	$295.00	Basic SketchUp \|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, 0.90 CEU, 9.00 LU	$295.00	Intermediate SketchUp \|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, the successful completion of Basic SketchUp (CE435) is required. less..

CE437 Credits: 0, 0.90 CEU, 9.00 LU	$295.00	Advanced SketchUp \|show schedule\|	This course is designed for advanced SketchUp users who are familiar with all of SketchUp's basic commands. Students are introduced to advanced modeling and tool techniques and material and texture editing. Topics include using CAD files for referenc more.. e, organizing the model by using layers, creating sections, using SketchUp layout for presentations, creating walk through and animations and exporting SketchUp models to AutoCAD and Google Layout. As a prerequisite, the successful completion of Intermediate SketchUp (CE436) is required. less..

CE447 Credits: 0, 0.30 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. 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	$185.00	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	$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'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..

CE455 Credits: 0	$285.00	PreDesign Services I Fundamentals: Developing a Program \|show schedule\|	Gathering information is a basic human activity. We use information to learn, to help us solve problems, to aid our decision making processes and to understand each other more clearly. During the PreDesign phase of a project, the interior designer al more.. ong with key stakeholders, take part in PreDesign services, the purpose of which is to map the project including identifying the goals and anticipating the challenges. This service produces clearly crafted program documents that serve as a road map to the entire planning and design process and helps bridge between theories, ideas, drawings, construction, and occupancy. Many consider this phase as potentially the most important of all and the resulting decisions shape the scope of work, identifies desired functions of spaces and their probable sizes, describes the relationships of the spaces to each other, and influences both the budget and the schedule. Questioning is the key to gaining more information and it is fundamental to successful communication. This course outlines the essential definitions, tasks, skills and inquiry techniques required to establish the strategic, functional, and programmatic objectives that guide every aspect of a project from start to finish. less..

CE456 Credits: 0	$185.00	PreDesign Services II: Workplace Design Strategy \|show schedule\|	Escalating business expense along with increased competition has made attracting and retaining quality employees more important than ever before. An effectively designed workplace can be the key to successful branding, staff engagement, job satisfact more.. ion, well-being, and productivity. Your client wants new office space but they want to work differently, to change their culture to reflect trending values, work styles, and technology. They are looking to you, the interior designer, to facilitate that discussion and shepherd them on how to proceed with thinking outside the box. What are the tools you need to lead this process and help them develop their workplace design strategy? This course presents the skills needed to conduct a visioning session and how to determine the necessity of performing on-site observations and time/use studies. Topics include decision making using benchmarking, workplace design trends, and shaping an office design philosophy that best suits your client’s objectives, expectations and culture. The required prerequisite of this course is CE455 PreDesign Services I: Fundamentals of Developing a Program. less..

CE457 Credits: 0	$185.00	PreDesign Services III: Healthcare Facilities \|show schedule\|	Health care facilities encompass a wide range of types, from small and relatively simple medical clinics to large, complex, and costly, teaching and research hospitals. The design of health care facilities is governed by many regulations and technica more.. l requirements. It is also affected by many less defined needs and influences. Healthcare facilities convey messages to patients, visitors, volunteers, vendors, and staff. Effectively designed interior healthcare environments have been found to significantly promote a sense of well-being, reduce stress, support employee safety, and potentially mitigate error. This course focuses on best practice program development for medical office and outpatient facilities. Topics include identifying the functional requirements and factors unique to healthcare design, code compliance, and the nuances of preparing detailed programmatic analysis. The required prerequisite of this course is CE455 PreDesign Services I: Fundamentals of Developing a Program. less..

CE459 Credits: 0	$495.00	Fantastic Furniture II: \|show schedule\|	Furniture design typically follows an organized and systematic process that begins with initial fact finding and conceptualization then proceeds to sketching, refinement, and then modeling. Through discussions and in-class assignments, this studio co more.. urse leads each student to develop an original and fantastic furniture prototype. Students are required to have manual sketching and technical drawing or graphic computer skills (Windows operating system) such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, or 3Ds Max. Each desk is equipped with a parallel straight edge for manual sketching and drafting and a computer for digital drawing. The following supplies (at a minimum) are required for students who will be producing hand drawings: 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. The classroom computers will be equipped with the following programs for the students who will be producing digital drawings: AutoCAD, SketchUp, and 3Ds Max. As a prerequisite, the successful completion of Fantastic Furniture I: Trends and Technology (CE458) is required. 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..