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CE050 Credits: 0	$690.00	Introduction to Interior Design Online Sections Available \|show schedule\|	Interior design projects may involve totally new construction or the renovation, modernization, or refurbishment of an existing facility, space, or room. This course is intended for people who are considering a career in interior design. It provides more.. a broad introduction to the profession and an overview of the education and requisite skills. The emphasis of this course is residential, a branch of interior design that typically includes specialties such as kitchens, bathrooms, home offices and custom furniture. Through class discussions and select residential projects, students explore a variety of essential design topics such as; the principles and elements of design, the use and application of color, space planning standards, and assembling furniture, materials, surfaces, textures, and color schemes. Key residential design resources such as manufacturers, showrooms, and suppliers are explored. Students shall be provided with details regarding the purchase of required drawing materials and supplies at the beginning of the course. Online learning students will participate in active discussions with their fellow students and the instructor. Online learning students will need access to a computer (with audio capability such as speakers or headphones), scanner, and digital camera. Student projects are assembled in either PowerPoint (Windows operating system) or Keynote (Mac operating system) format. less..

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

CE056 Credits: 0	$445.00 see sched. for other fees.	NCIDQ Exam Preparation Online Sections Available \|show schedule\|	The NCIDQ exam is the qualifying exam for certification of Interior Designers. The exam consists of 3 sections to be completed following the approval of eligible educational requirements. The three sections are: IDFX: Interior Design Fundamental more.. s Exam - A 125 question multiple choice exam encompassing the topics of: building systems and construction, programming and site analysis, human behavior and the designed environment, construction drawing and specifications. IDPX: Interior Design Professional Exam - A 150 question multiple choice exam covering topics of: codes and standards, building systems and integration, project coordination, professional and business practices. PRAC 2.0: Practicum Exam - An examination of 3 case studies: large commercial, small commercial, and residential. This exam will have candidates answer questions covering project scenarios, universal codes, lighting design, life safety, egress, systems integration, restroom design, millwork design and space planning. This course, in both its on-site and online formats is designed to provide an overview and simulation of the NCIDQ exam including: exam format, study tips, helpful handouts, exam writing strategies and exam simulation. This course will break down test taking strategies for all three sections of the exam, with a focus on the new digital PRAC 2.0. It will provide an understanding of the test objectives and examine questions to identify the logical reasoning behind a correct answer. Participants will complete exercises that simulate the PRAC 2.0, IDFX and IDPX exams followed by review, analysis and explanation. Participants should review the suggested reading materials prior to the sessions and be prepared to write a mock NCIDQ PRAC 2.0 exam along with IDFX and IDPX quizzes. Suggested Reading Materials: Interior Design Reference Manual, 6th Edition by David Kent Ballast AIA Forms and Agreements: AIA Document B101–2017 Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Designer AIA Document A251-2007 General Conditions to the Contract for Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment AIA Form G70-2017 Forms for change orders AIA Document A310-2010 Bid Bond AIA Document 312-2010 Performance Bond and Payment Bond NCIDQ Code Requirements: https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/0784c1_08fb2b4c8f9f4ab1893f3d74407873da.pdf Universal Design / Accessibility Guidelines: Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) less..

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

CE154 Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU	$165.00	Tour the New York Design Center with Judy Sheridan \|show schedule\|	The New York Design Center has become the go-to source for today’s working professionals. Located in midtown Manhattan at 200 Lexington Avenue, it is the country’s oldest furniture and design building filled with a dynamic assortment of residential a more.. nd contract sources. Today with nearly 100 showrooms, the NYDC offers designers and architects an almost one-stop shopping experience, visits include Aero, Dennis Miller, Lorin Marsh, Circa Lighting and Kravet. Come explore the variety and excitement of 200 Lex (as the building is known in the trade) with Judy Sheridan, ASID, CID, the distinguished Interior Designer and author, as she fills you in on the ins and outs of professional shopping and how to be good at it. Topics covered include when and when not to shop with a client, showroom pricing, sources for inspiration and special insider tours. Students meet in the NYDC main lobby at the concierge desk, 15 minutes before the course is scheduled to begin. less..

CE155 Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU	$165.00	Tour the Decoration and Design Building \|show schedule\|	The Decoration and Design Building, familiarly known as “The D&D”, has been the hub of New York’s Interior Design world for more than 40 years. Located in the heart of Manhattan, 979 Third Avenue between 58th and 59th Streets, it is known nationally more.. and internationally as the world’s most glamorous home with over 130 exceptional furniture and textile showrooms. In “The D&D” you will find the finest examples of furniture craftsmanship and luxurious fabrics as well as down-to-earth resources to suit any client’s budget. Spend the afternoon with Judy Sheridan, ASID, CID, the distinguished Interior Designer and author as she introduces you to the showrooms that are legend, explaining how best to approach client shopping, reviewing upholstery details and terminology, and helping you find your comfort level in this building. The tour will highlight the Romo, Dakota Jackson, Lee Jofa, Kravet, Armani / Casa, John Rosselli showrooms, and many 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, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU	$165.00	Tour of A&D Building \|show schedule\|	The Architects and Designers Building, “The A&D” located at 150 East 58th Street, is home the New York's largest collection of luxury showrooms for kitchens, baths, appliances, tile, stone, and furniture. With 35 magnificent showrooms spanning more t more.. han 200,000 square feet and featuring thousands of distinctive products, “The A&D “ building offers discerning trade professionals and homeowners the opportunity to visualize their shopping desires in a truly custom designed world.This course is a comprehensive tour of the famed venue with Interior Designer and author, Judy Sheridan ASID, CID. You’ll have the opportunity to experience the very best products the design world has to offer, 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 Holly Hunt, Hastings Tile and Bath, B+B Italia, Eggersmann Kitchens, Edward Fields Carpets, Poliform, Artistic Tile, Paris Ceramics, and more. Students meet in “The A&D“ building’s main lobby at the concierge desk, 15 minutes before the course is scheduled to begin. less..

CE157 Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU	$165.00	Tour the Interior Design and Fine Arts Buildings \|show schedule\|	Located at 306 East 61st Street, between 1st and 2nd Avenues, 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 individually-owned more.. art and antique galleries, and furniture shops, each specializing in their particular field and offering a wealth of historically diverse products. The Interior Design Building situates itself perfectly to cater to those who demand the highest quality and originality in their interior design selections. Stops will include John Rosselli Antiques, Newell, Objets Plus, Balsamo and Liz O’Brien.The Fine Arts Building, located at 232 East 59th Street, is another undiscovered gem of specialized showrooms and superb antique shops. This tour focuses on the uniqueness of the individually owned shops and their top of the line merchandise. Our visits will include the Italian textile company: C & C; one of the New York’s finest antique shops:The Chinese Porcelain Company; Lowy Fine Frames; Bunny Williams Home; Chelsea Textiles, Janus et Cie, and more. Students meet at the ID main entrance in the lobby, 306 East 61st Street, 15 minutes before the course is scheduled to begin. less..

CE203 Credits: 0, 15.00 CEU, 15.00 LU	$700.00	The Story of Modern Design \|show schedule\|	This two-part course provides an introduction to the major historical styles, evolutions, and movements that came to shape the story of modern design from 1800 to 2000. By examining objects, interiors, designers, makers, methods of production, and ma more.. terial culture, students will develop an understanding in the history of design and its visual vocabulary. • Empire – the style of Napoleon and Monumental Neoclassicism; Biedermeier; the Victorian Revolution; the Aesthetic Movement; the Reformers; Arts and Crafts; Art Nouveau; Vienna 1900; Jugendstil; Mackintosh and Barcelona. • German Modernism; Art Deco; French Modernism and Russian Constructivism; American Modernism; Mid-Century design in America; Mid-Century Design in France; Scandinavian Design and Craft; Postmodernism in Italy; Postmodernism and Pop design in the USA; Minimalism. less..

CE300 Credits: 0, 6.00 CEU, 6.00 LU	$325.00	Introduction to Interior Lighting \|show schedule\|	One of the most striking properties about life is that it has color. As the application of electric lighting technology moves from incandescent to LED, interior designers encounter unique challenges in connection with the appearance of color. Through more.. demonstrations in NYSID’s new state of the art lighting educational facility, this program examines color as experienced by the light from LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) and it provides the basics for understanding the relationship between light quality and its effect on color schemes and palettes. Key color metrics including color rendering, correlated color temperature, and spectral power are presented in an easily understandable manner. Students are invited to bring their own favorite light bulb - medium screw base - for added experimentation. Part 1: Lecture: History, Identification, Typology, Manufacturing, and Materials Part 2: Field trip: Visit a NYC "to-the-trade" lighting showroom in Manhattan Part 3: In-class exercise: Concepts discussed will be architectural and decorative lighting, including task lighting applications. Included in the discussions will be the visual and the sensory impact of designing with light. less..

CE316 Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	Designer Tour of the Chelsea Art Galleries \|show schedule\|	During this course, Hamer will take students to galleries in Chelsea relevant to the design experience. We will look at and discuss installation art and also walk the Highline as it relates to art in the public sphere. Galleries of particular interes more.. t include, David Zwirner, Gagosian Gallery, Marianne Boesky, Lisson Gallery and several others. We will also visit Lehmann Maupin gallery whose new flagship opened in September 2017, designed by architect and art collector Peter Marino. The tour will provide a launching point for critical discussion as well as lend ideas to the designer, looking at ways to incorporate art into interiors. Katy Diamond Hamer, Founding Editor of the art and culture website Eyes-Towards-The-Dove and has contributed to several contemporary art, design and fashion magazines including Cultured, Galerie, Flash Art International, W, New York Magazine (Vulture), and SLEEK. www.instagram.com/katyhamer www.katyhamer.com Attendees will meet at David Zwirner Gallery, 525 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011 15 minutes before the tour is scheduled to begin. less..

CE324 Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	Designing Interiors with an Art Collection \|show schedule\|	A large part of the design of interiors are the pieces of art that make up the visual and visceral impact of the space. This course will focus on integrating art into the design of the environment. The role of art can be the focal point of a room, o more.. r something that is well-suited for the background —something so subtle it merges into the environment seamlessly. This two-part course will look at varied fine art installations, sculpture, photography and painting allowing for the student to discover: 1. Who is the viewer: whether in the private residential realm or corporate public space. 2. What is the intention of the works installed 3. Working with a budget 4. How to research art and artists utilizing galleries, dealers and art advisors. 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. www.instagram.com/katyhamer www.katyhamer.com less..

CE326 Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	Instagram for the Interior Designer \|show schedule\|	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 more.. 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. www.instagram.com/katyhamer www.katyhamer.com less..

CE337 Credits: 0, 2.00 CEU, 2.00 LU	$100.00	Styling the Interiors Photoshoot \|show schedule\|	In this workshop, interiors photographer Mark LaRosa will discuss tips for preparing interiors, with special attention to residential, for a photographic shoot. This lecture and slideshow will cover different approaches to styling, what to bring to t more.. he shoot, and how to use the objects and furniture in a space to your best advantage and to suit your photographic needs. less..

CE338 Credits: 0, 2.00 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..

CE399 Credits: 0, 17.50 CEU, 17.50 LU	$650.00 see sched. for other fees.	Interior Representation I Hand Drawing and Rendering \|show schedule\|	Interior designers and architects develop and communicate their ideas through drawings. This course will explore different hand drawing and rendering techniques for the design and representation of interior spaces. You will learn the fundamentals of more.. representation for interior design: drawing and rendering perspectives (one point, two point perspectives); sketching plans, elevations, and sections; and fast sketching techniques as well as skills to execute production-quality drawings. You will also learn to observe and compose space through form, light, material, shadow, color, tonal value, layer,texture, and objects. This course will build your techniques to represent interior spaces through various media, such as pen, pencil, colored pencil, pastel, watercolor, marker and collage. The course will also help to develop “the eye” of the designer by examining successful visual compositions of interior spaces from different disciplines such as paintings, scenography, set design, film and opera. less..

CE403 Credits: 0, 18.00 CEU, 18.00 LU	$575.00	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, 21.00 CEU, 21.00 LU	$690.00	2D-Drafting with Auto CAD- Level 1 \|show schedule\|	Take advantage of the functionality and productivity found in AutoCAD. Learn the fundamentals of AutoCAD in this hands-on course and discover how to efficiently prepare 2D digital drawings. Specifically designed for interior designers and using the M more.. icrosoft operating system, this course will cover the basics of AutoCAD drawing software. Topics include drawing commands, drawing set-up and edit, layers, dimensioning, and text. Save, save-as, printing and plotting functions are also covered. An elementary knowledge of both basic hand drafting and computer use is recommended. Students are encouraged to bring a flash drive for saving their work throughout the course. less..

CE411 Credits: 0, 21.00 CEU, 21.00 LU	$690.00	2D-Drafting with AutoCAD- Level 2 \|show schedule\|	This course is specifically designed for those who have a working knowledge of basic AutoCAD 2D drafting using the Microsoft operating system. Build on the fundamentals of AutoCAD through hands-on exercises that explore the creation of 2D constructio more.. n drawings using more advanced drawing production and management commands such as edit, annotate, block, layer, style, properties, and hatch. Work with drawing collaboration techniques such as publishing and plotting. Students are encouraged to bring a flash drive for saving their work throughout the course. As a prerequisite, working knowledge of the basics of 2D Drafting with AutoCAD or have completed CE410. less..

CE417 Credits: 0, 21.00 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. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of 3ds Max and SketchUp less..

CE427 Credits: 0, 12.00 CEU, 12.00 LU	$425.00	Technical Drawing I: Linking the Hand to the Mind \|show schedule\|	Words are good descriptors and Computer-Aided Drafting (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 purp more.. ose. This different purpose is in connection with spatial visualization and the ability to transfer that visualization between paper and 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. As a prerequisite, working knowledge of Intermediate level AutoCAD and or has completed CE411. less..

CE430 Credits: 0, 21.00 CEU, 21.00 LU	$690.00	Revit for Interior Design- Level 1 Online Sections Available \|show schedule\|	CE430 Revit for Interior Design - Level 1 This course will cover the basics of Revit, a powerful 3D modeling and visualization computer program for interior designers, architects, engineers, and contractors. Explore the concept of BIM (Building In more.. formation Modeling), placing emphasis on the process of interior design by using parametric models—components with real world behavior. Experience the Revit interface as it updates the drawing set, rendered perspective views, and schedules. Learn the skills to generate various design studies and investigations within a single model using the design options tool. Students are encouraged to bring a flash drive for the duration of the course for saving their work. For online students: Windows Operating System is required to take this course in order to run the Revit application. For onsite students: computers provided have the software installed. less..

CE431 Credits: 0, 21.00 CEU, 21.00 LU	$690.00	Adobe Photoshop- Level 1 Online Sections Available \|show schedule\|	Learn the basic tools and techniques of Adobe Photoshop, the premiere imaging editing program used by professionals in all design disciplines. Gain the confidence to start using this versatile program. Topics include workspace and navigation, tools, more.. selections, layers, color and contrast adjustment, retouching and image compositing. This workshop is designed for people with little or no experience in Photoshop. less..

CE433 Credits: 0, 21.00 CEU, 21.00 LU	$690.00	Adobe InDesign- Level 1 Online Sections Available \|show schedule\|	Adobe InDesign is the design industry’s standard layout program. Learn how to layout pages for presentations, magazines, and ads. Topics covered include layout grids, styling text, importing photos, colors, adding multiple pages, threading text frame more.. s, paragraph and character styles, master pages, how to create files for print or web, and integration with other Adobe Creative Suite programs. less..

CE436 Credits: 0, 21.00 CEU, 21.00 LU	$690.00	SketchUp -Level 2 \|show schedule\|	Building on the fundamental skills learned in Basic SketchUp, students will experiment with the use of shadows, light, textures, and other digital rendering techniques to give visual appeal to their 3D SketchUp drawings. Topics include managing 3D ge more.. ometry by creating and manipulating groups and components, importing information into SketchUp, using PhotoMatch to add photographs to a model, and creating, editing, mixing, and applying styles. As a prerequisite: Basic working knowledge of SketchUp or have taken CE435. less..

CE438 Credits: 0, 21.00 CEU, 21.00 LU	$690.00	Revit for Interior Design- Level 2 Online Sections Available \|show schedule\|	This course builds on the fundamentals of basic Revit through hands-on exercises that further explore the production of BIM (Building Information Modeling) based drawings. Students learn efficient work habits and become familiar with a work-share too more.. l that allows collaboration of multiple users to build and modify a single model. Students are encouraged to bring a flash drive for the duration of the course for saving their work. less..

CE447 Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	Residential Bathroom Design Materials and Surfaces \|show schedule\|	Bathroom design has changed dramatically in recent decades. Bathrooms, especially master bathrooms, have become far more than the simple, utilitarian room they once were. They have evolved from simple, white tiled, sanitized spaces into personal retr more.. eats and at-home spas. Designing a bathroom requires planning, good information, and careful thought. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, surfaces need to be hardworking and impervious to water and harsh cleaning products. This course is intended for interior designers, architects, contractors, or those in sales and marketing of bathroom products looking for specialist knowledge in bathroom design to complement their existing skills and qualifications. less..

CE448 Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	Residential Bathroom Design Fixtures and Fittings \|show schedule\|	Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings – From toilets to shower systems: Present types of Plumbing fixtures and fitting required and used in today’s bathrooms, with an emphasis on residential bath applications, some commercial applications will be explored. more.. Examples will be given to illustrate the choices faced when designing a bathroom from functional uses to aesthetic considerations. Fixtures and Fittings control the flow of water into the bathroom – learn how your choices not only impact the functionality of the space, but the drainage and plumbing issues. Explore the different types of sinks, toilets and tubs on the market today. Various finish choices from polished nickel to lacquered brass will be discussed. • Toilets and bidets – elongated vs. round fronts • Learn the difference between a 10” rough and 12” rough toilet • Water Efficiency • Vitreous China vs. Cast iron fixtures. • Acrylic vs. Cast enamel tubs. • Trendy sinks from Vessel types to stone. • What is an overflow? • Do I need shut off values? What is a shut off value? • Wall mounted faucets vs. deck mounted • Wide Spread vs. Centerset Faucets • Explore different options for Faucet Handles – levers, cross handles and single handle. • Shower controls: Learn the difference between a balance pressure system and thermostatic. • Can I replace my old tub with a shower stall? How is the plumbing affected? • ADA and elder-care considerations will be reviewed. • When is a hand-held shower head useful? less..

CE449 Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	Residential Bathroom Design Planning and Layout \|show schedule\|	In terms of square footage, a bathroom - in most houses - is one of the smallest spaces but it tends to be one of the most complex to plan, design, and construct. It is a multi-purpose space that must include plenty of storage, easy-care surfaces, an more.. d durable fixtures. There are many different levels of 'wow factor' that can be incorporated into this room to showcase personal style. Planning a bathroom, trying to make everything fit in the available space, is like doing a giant crossword puzzle. Among the challenges: configuring the toilet and sink to code, allowing enough clearance for a shower and, of course, where to put the towels and sundries. This course is intended for interior designers, architects, contractors, or those in sales and marketing of bathroom products looking for specialist knowledge in bathroom design to complement their existing skills and qualifications. Be equipped to excel in the design of the room that consumers are most particular about, and in which they invest heavily and demand top results for their investment. less..

CE455 Credits: 0, 6.00 CEU, 6.00 LU	$285.00	PreDesign Service 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 the other 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..

CE515 Credits: 0, 6.00 CEU, 6.00 LU	$325.00	Basics of Garden Design \|show schedule\|	This foundation course will give you the tools to begin to create and realize your garden and landscaping ideas. From the initial sketch to a unified garden design, this course will include the indoor-outdoor connection. The course will review the more.. elements within the garden design typology. A review of the "softs-cape" comprising the animate (living), horticultural elements of the landscape design. Simply put, "soft-scape" refers to the plantings within the garden. How the softs-cape elements are complemented and balanced by "hard-scape" components, such as wooden pergolas, stone walls, paver, water features, furniture, tile, brick-walkways, and other exterior decorative or architectural elements. less..

CE539 Credits: 0, 21.00 CEU, 21.00 LU	$690.00	Revit for Lighting Design Online Sections Available \|show schedule\|	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 more.. 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. less..

CE543 Credits: 0, 2.00 CEU, 2.00 LU	$85.00	Textiles of Southeast Asia \|show schedule\|	This course will explore textiles from Southeast Asia. Learn how this region which includes Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, and Malaysia developed its rich textile history while discovering the symbolism behind some of their designs. Lear more.. n how textiles from this area of the world, their constructions, and motifs influence design today. less..

CE544 Credits: 0, 4.00 CEU, 4.00 LU	$185.00	Design Essentials: Creating a Textiles Scheme \|show schedule\|	In this interactive course, learn how to assemble a color-coordinated collection of fabrics, rugs and trimmings. Explore natural and man-made fibers and a variety of textile construction from printed fabrics to hand knotted rugs. Experiment with mixi more.. ng patterns, textures and colors to create a rich interior environment. Learn how to choose an appropriate upholstery fabric as well as fabrics for window treatments. During this course students are encouraged to visit industry showrooms and create a fabric scheme of their own. less..

CE545 Credits: 0, 6.00 CEU, 6.00 LU	$225.00	Design Essentials:How to Accesorize Room \|show schedule\|	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 more.. 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. less..

CE741 Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU, Qualifies for HSW	$185.00	Electric Light Technology: Revisiting LEDs \|show schedule\|	Many design professionals and consumers have become overwhelmed by the rapidly changing selection of electric sources of light. The trend of manufacturers revising and refining their vast menu of lamp ( light bulb ) product types in response to incr more.. eased energy legislation shows no signs of slowing down. Attendees of this course will receive a comprehensive overview of electric light technologies, from the traditional incandescent lamp to the LED ( light emitting diode ). Established guidelines for measuring color, intensity, and efficiency are presented along with recommendations on how to specify electric sources of light. less..

CE804 Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	The Art of Choosing Paint 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 a straightforward yet personal system for selecting the appropriate colors for your residential more.. 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, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	Creating a Successful Color Scheme \|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, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	Transform an Existing 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 aff more.. 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. less..

CE909 Credits: 0, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	Marketing Your Design Practice The Vision \|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, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	Marketing Your Design Practice: The Plan \|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, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	Marketing Your Design Practice: The Brand \|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, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	Marketing Your Design Practice: Go to Market \|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, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	Marketing Your Design Practice: Manage \|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, 3.00 CEU, 3.00 LU	$185.00	Marketing Your Design Practice: Grow \|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..