Fundamentals of Interior Design Certification Program
INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERIOR DESIGN PROFESSION
– Inception of Interior Design
– Industry Organizations
– Career Options
FOUNDATION TOOLS/SKILLS FOR INTERIOR DESIGN
– Drawing Tools
– Drafting
– Scale, Measuring, Presentation
DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND ELEMENTS
– Principles and Elements of Interior Design
– Color Theory/Color Schemes/Color Psychology/Color Placement
– Lighting Design
HISTORY OF FURNITURE
– Furniture from Classic to Modern
– Design Styles/Trends
– Interior Architectural Elements
DESIGN PROCESS
– Project Validation
– Overview of Project Phases
– Project Closeout
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF DESIGNING
– Environmental Considerations and Design (Sustainable Practices)
– Universal Design
– Psychology of Space
– Products and Material
MATERIALS FOR INTERIOR DESIGN
Product Knowledge for Materials:
– Terminology, Product Construction, Application and Specification
– Fabrics, Furniture, Case Goods, Window Treatments and Hardware
– Artwork & Mirrors: Designing/Placement
– Accessorizing: The Definitive Touches: What? Where? How?
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS
– Business Start-up Requirements
– Business Formations and Advice Counsel
– Starting a Business: Image, Designer Profile and Marketing Strategies
– Contracts, Fee Schedules, Forms
– Presentation and Public Speaking Skills
– Industry Organizations, Resources and Partners
Call or Text: 503.539.5585
COURSE SCHEDULE | Portland
12 WEEK DAY PROGRAM
Day classes are Tues, Wed and Thurs from 9:00am – 4/4:30pm / $6,996
| Term | Start Date | Grad Date |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2019 | 1/8/2019 | 4/4/2019** |
| Spring 2019 | 4/9/2019 | 6/27/2019 |
*No class Nov. 20-22, 2018
**No class March 26-28, 2019
18 WEEK EXECUTIVE PROGRAM
The Executive Program is Saturdays from 9:00am – 5:00pm / $6,996
| Term | Start Date | Grad Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fall/Winter | 9/22/2018 | 2/2/2019* |
| Winter/Spring | 2/9/2019 | 6/22/2019** |
*No class Nov. 24, Dec. 22, 2018
**No class March 30, 2019
18 WEEK EVENING PROGRAM
The Evening Program is Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5:30pm – 9:00pm. This program will be on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:30pm – 9:00pm starting Fall 2018. / $6,996
| Term | Start Date | Grad Date |
|---|---|---|
| Spring/Summer | 2/6/2018 | 6/6/2018 |
| Fall/Winter | 10/3/2018 | 2/7/2019* |
| Winter/Spring | 2/20/2019 | 6/27/2019** |
*No class Nov. 21-22, Dec. 26-27, 2018
**No class March 27-28, 2019
REQUIRED READING
Foundations of Interior Design, 3rd ed. by Susan J Slotkis; ISBN: 978-1501315909
CERTIFICATION
Heritage School of Interior Design is licensed and accredited through the State of Oregon Department of Education as a Private Career School. Upon completion of the Certification program, students receive a Certificate in Interior Custom Design.
