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Fundamentals of Interior Design

Denver, Colorado

COURSE OVERVIEW


Step into a dynamic program designed to nourish your creativity and launch your future career in interior design. This immersive, hands-on experience invites you to build a solid foundation in design principles & elements, color theory, space planning & construction documents, lighting, socially responsible design and so much more.

Design concepts are brought to life through engaging, project-based learning that translates into impactful, real-world designs. Student projects will include the design and presentation of residential spaces, culminating in the creation of an entire home renovation. You’ll learn how to successfully communicate your vision and present your ideas with confidence.

Through exclusive weekly field visits, you’ll step inside showrooms, design studios, and manufacturing space, connecting with industry experts and gaining valuable networking opportunities.

You’ll be encouraged to work with cutting-edge AI tools to enhance your creative process and prepare you for the future of the industry.

Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Fundamentals of Interior Design Certification.

Fundamentals of Interior Design Certification + Technical Course (Fast-Track)

Advance your design skills and gain professional expertise in just three months with this accelerated program. Combine our comprehensive Fundamentals of Interior Design Certification with one technical course of your choice to learn an industry-standard tool such as Intro to AutoCAD, SketchUp, InDesign/Photoshop (Digital Presentation).

This program provides you with the creative and technical skills to bring your design vision to life and position yourself for success in the interior design industry at a reduced tuition rate. This provides you with the opportunity to further specialize and enhance your skills while keeping your education within reach.

COURSE OUTLINE


    • Intro to the Interior Design Profession
    • Principles & Elements of Design
    • Space Planning
    • Drafting & Drawing
    • Color Theory & Rendering
    • Professional Design Process
    • Design Materials
    • Design History & Styles
    • Lighting
    • Furniture Construction
    • Construction Management
    • Socially Responsible/Universal/Green Design
    • Professional Practice
    • Student Presentations & Testing

REQUIRED MATERIALS


    • Laptop Computer
    • Foundations of Interior Design, 4th ed. by Susan J Slotkis; Fairchild Books
    • A full list of materials will be provided upon enrollment

COURSE TUITION


Fundamentals of Interior Design Certification: $8,490

Fundamentals of Interior Design Certification + Technical Course (Fast-Track): $8,990 (up to $9,405 value)

COURSE SCHEDULE


12-Week Program (Full-time)

FALL 2026
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9:00am – 2:30pm (course delivery) and 2:30pm – 4:30pm (studio time)
Date: September 15 – December 10 (No class Nov. 24 – 26)

24-Week Program (Part-time)

FALL 2026/WINTER 2027
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00am – 3:30pm (course delivery), and 3:30pm – 5:30pm (studio time)
Date: September 19 – March 27 (No class Nov. 28, Dec. 26, Jan. 2, Feb. 13)

FINAL PROJECT EXAMPLE


Click on an image below to see the entire portfolio!

Design 1: © Cara Crouch
Design 2: © Sivan Fernandez
Design 3: © Brei Miller
Design 4: © Kimberly Morris
Design 5: © Torrey Menachof
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“There was not a single minute wasted during the Fundamentals program. It was practical information that I now use every day in my design business.”
Rachel Anderson
Harper Rae Design Co.
RACHEL ANDERSON, HARPER RAE DESIGN CO.

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