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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
INTERIOR DESIGN

The Certificate Program may be taken for personal enrichment, to learn to design one’s own home or as the prerequisite for the A.A. Degree Program in Interior Design. You’ll tour Southern California’s hottest design centers with people in the know as your guides. Guest speakers offer first-hand knowledge with inside tips and personal experience. This fun and exciting program is one you won’t want to miss.

The Program introduces the student to the planning of interiors through drafting the space on paper and portfolio presentation. The student is taken through the steps of designing a home from initial spaceplanning, furniture selection, window treatments, fabrics and flooring materials to budget preparation and client presentation. The program takes three months to complete.

Upon successful completion of the Certificate Program, the student will receive a Certificate in Interior Design. The Program totals 100 class hours and 10 quarter credit units and is a prerequisite for the Associate of Arts Degree in Interior Design. The 10 credit units earned apply toward the credit units required for the A.A. Degree in Interior Design.

A student must have at least a 2.0 grade point (C) in both the lecture and studio portions of the Program to graduate and receive a Certificate.

The Certificate Program is comprised of both the Lectures and the Studio Workshops listed as follows.

LECTURES (5 Units total)

BUSINESS AND MATERIALS I
Business aspects of interior design, such as sources for products, pricing, purchase orders, client contracts and liability.

BUSINESS AND MATERIALS II
Introduction to communications with the carpet installer, wallpaper hanger, contractor and client. Client relations and fees are also reviewed.

TEXTILES
Types of textiles used in the interior design field. Fiber contents, durability, source information and pricing are discussed.

WINDOW COVERINGS
Study both modern and traditional window treatments. This class includes drapery workroom and individual window analysis. Both architectural and fabric window treatments are discussed.

WALL COVERINGS
Exploration of the vast variety of wallcoverings available on the market. Papers, upholstered walls, reflective surfaces and other architectural wall surfaces are included. Estimating of wallpaper and installation costs are part of this class.

ACCESSORIES FOR RESIDENTIAL INTERIORS
Instruction on accessorizing in the home through use of lamps, pillows, linen and tableware, area rugs, mirrors, garden ornaments and antique accessories. Class will concentrate on style, appropriateness and sources for these accessories.

RESOURCE TOUR I
Tour the Pacific Design Center to study wholesale sources of purchase for the interior designer. Students will tour sources for furniture, floor coverings, wall coverings, etc. Also, time is allocated for students to visit showrooms of their choice.

RESOURCE TOUR II
Tour the L.A. Mart to study wholesale sources of purchase for the interior designer. Students will tour sources for furniture, floor coverings, wall coverings, etc. Also, time is allocated for students to visit showrooms of their choice.

PSYCHOLOGY OF COLOR
Study various color schemes and color psychology used in designing a home. Color trends in the market and materials used are discussed.

HISTORY OF FURNITURE I
Slide presentation and discussion of historical styles of furniture from Egyptian to the 1900’s. Emphasis is placed on the primary furniture styles used in today’s interior design.

HISTORY OF FURNITURE II
Slide presentation and discussion of historical and contemporary styles of furniture from the 1900’s to current. Emphasis is placed on the primary furniture styles used in today’s interior design.

FUTURISTIC INTERIORS
Study interiors of the future. The student is encouraged to use his or her imagination in creating interiors he or she feels will be seen in tomorrow’s design.

KITCHEN DESIGN
Instruction in the steps to remodeling a kitchen or the designing of a kitchen in a new home. Materials used in kitchen design from wallpapers to laminates are reviewed. Included in the discussion are how to work with a kitchen design consultant and the costs involved.

BATHROOM DESIGN
Remodeling and designing of both new and old bathrooms are reviewed. Materials, costs, estimates and spaceplanning are also discussed. A discussion of the pros and cons of using a bathroom design consultant is included.

 

DESIGN RESOURCES
Students learn about wholesale resources in Southern California for purchasing all types of residential products from wholesale floor coverings and lighting to accessories and furniture.

UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE
Lecture on the methods of judging the quality of upholstered pieces and their construction. Materials and labor estimates are discussed.

FLOOR COVERINGS
Study the various types of floor coverings available and the costs involved. Calculation of floor covering estimates also is taught.

FLORAL ARRANGING
Instruction on arranging flowers for the home or office. In this class, several arrangements are completed in class by the professor.

MODEL HOME CRITIQUE
Students visit model homes in the area prior to this class. Model home design and the profession are studied.

PRINCIPLES & ELEMENTS OF DESIGN
Study the basic principles used in design. A lecture class utilizing slides so students may visualize practical applications of design elements.

PLANNING THE SPACE
Students learn the fundamentals of judging a space through the use of the principles and elements of design.

EXAMINATION REVIEW
Review of the material studied in the Lectures will be given prior to the final examination. Students will be given the opportunity to ask questions and practice with sample test questions.

EXAMINATION
After the student has taken all classes, a final exam is given on the important elements of each class. The student must achieve a "C" or better to successfully pass the program.

STUDIOS (5 Units total)

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Introduction to the drafting tools and materials used in spaceplanning. Techniques of sketching and measuring are taught.

DRAFTING AND SPACEPLANNING
A residential blueprint is assigned as the spaceplan problem. The student is given a set of requirements for this spaceplan and taught the procedures for meeting these requirements. Blueprint symbols and blueprint reading are reviewed. The student is taught drafting and spaceplanning, including traffic patterns and allowances. Students will draft the floorplan to include their spaceplan solutions and will have this spaceplan blueprinted as part of their portfolios.

COLOR SYSTEMS AND SOLUTIONS
Study the psychological and emotional impact of color, as well as future color trends and the use of color in an interior. Selections of fabrics and materials are used to demonstrate color theory and application. The main goal is to teach the student all possible color schemes and systems used in interior design.

FURNITURE SPECIFICATIONS
Students will commence specifying furniture for the spaceplan they have completed in “Drafting and Spaceplanning”. Methods of furniture selection, development of furniture sources and methods of furniture budgeting are key topics to be covered.

TEXTILE SPECIFICATIONS
Emphasis of this class is on textile selection based on appropriate fiber content and cost and the many types of textiles on the market today. The student will begin to specify materials for furniture pieces and windows in the spaceplan previously drafted and designed. These textiles will then be prepared and mounted on final presentation boards.

BUDGET PREPARATION
Students will be taught how to prepare and budget for the designs they have created. Included in this budget will be specified furniture and textiles. Emphasis is placed on proper format and client presentation techniques.

PORTFOLIO METHODS
Portfolio presentation methods are illustrated through in-class demonstration. Students are taught blueprinting methods, portfolio window layouts, material board selections and final portfolio construction. Students will complete a portfolio consisting of their final design solutions.

CLIENT PRESENTATION
Students present their design solutions to the class accompanied by their portfolio boards. The purpose is to give students experience in presenting design solutions to clients.

The student must have at least a 2.0 grade point (C) in each of the lecture and studio portions of the program to graduate and receive a Cerfificate.

Course content may be changed at any time by Interior Designers Institute.

The tuition does not include the supply kit purchased from the school for $200 and payable with the first payment. Additional miscellaneous supplies to be purchased outside of school are estimated at $100.

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