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Fundamentals of Interior Design

Denver, Colorado

COURSE OVERVIEW


Students receive a Certification in Fundamentals of Interior Design once they complete the Fundamentals of Interior Design Program. In this program, students develop a competitive portfolio and expansive knowledge base which empowers them to work in the Interior Design industry. Projects include the full design and presentation of two residential spaces, including an entire home as the final project. Additional client-specific and concept-based activities are incorporated throughout the course to enforce learning and presentation skills. This program puts equal focus toward core design knowledge, design expression and business practices that together enable students to become successful industry professionals. Students attend weekly field visits that connect them to the people, places and processes within the local industry and are visited in class by guest speakers who are recognized professionals in the industry. A general overview of program topics is outlined below and subject to change. A detailed syllabus is provided upon enrollment. This is the first course and prerequisite to our Master Certification Program. Heritage School of Interior Design is licensed through the Colorado Department of Higher Education.

COURSE OUTLINE


    • Principles & Elements of Design
    • Drawing Tools & Techniques
    • Construction Documents
    • Color Theory
    • Design Materials & Specification
    • Design History & Styles
    • Lighting
    • Design Process
    • Presentation & Critique Guidelines
    • Socially Responsible/Universal/Green Design
    • Architectural Terminology & Construction Teams
    • Professional Practice

REQUIRED MATERIALS


    • Laptop Computer
    • Foundations of Interior Design, 3rd ed. by Susan J Slotkis
    • A full list of materials will be provided upon enrollment

FINAL PROJECT EXAMPLE


Claudia Folk Wright Fundamentals - Heritage DenverFundamentals Ann Tristani - Heritage Denver
Design 1: © Claudia Folk Wright
Design 2: © Ann Tristani
Design 3: © Juliana Fargnoli

COURSE TUITION


$8,790

COURSE SCHEDULE


12-Week Program (Full-time)

WINTER 2023
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 4:30pm
Date: January 3 – March 23

SPRING 2023
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 4:30pm
Date: April 11 – June 29

FALL 2023
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 4:30pm
Date: September 12 – December 7 (No class Nov. 21 – 23)

24-Week Program (Part-time)

WINTER/SPRING 2023
Day: Saturday
Time: 9am – 5:30pm
Date: January 7 – June 24 (No class on Feb. 18, April 8, May 27)

FALL 2023/WINTER 2024
Day: Saturday
Time: 9am – 4:30pm
Date: September 16 – March 23

 

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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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  • ABOUT
    • OWNER & CEO
      • Memoir: American Daughter
    • HERITAGE TEAM
    • SUCCESS STORIES
    • DESIGN ASSOCIATIONS
    • CAREER SERVICES
    • STUDENT WORK GALLERY
  • CAMPUSES
    • PORTLAND
      • RISING STAR SCHOLARSHIP
    • DENVER
    • SEATTLE
    • AUSTIN – NEW!
    • DALLAS – NEW!
    • VIRTUAL
  • ADMISSIONS
  • BLOG
  • CONTACT US
  • PRESS
    • HERITAGE PUBLISHING
  • FRANCHISE
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