Our interior design school, located in the heart of Portland, provides aspiring designers the opportunity to cultivate their natural design talents through hands-on learning programs in a supportive classroom environment. Our curriculum enables students to transform their passion into an extraordinary design portfolio. Students build confidence as they acquire the knowledge and skills required to succeed professionally in the industry.
PORTLAND INTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAMS
Fundamentals of Interior Design
Students receive a Certificate in Interior Custom Design once they complete the Fundamentals of Interior Design Certification. 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.
Master Certification Program
Students receive a Professional Certificate in Interior Custom Design once they complete the Master Certification Program. This program combines the Fundamentals of Interior Design Program with a series of required courses that provide students with a comprehensive, business-minded interior design education. The Master Certification Program requires completion of the following courses:
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- AutoCAD
- Hand Rendering
- Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
- SketchUp
- Kitchen & Bath Design
- Home Staging
- Intro to Commercial Design
- Business & Entrepreneurship
- Master’s Portfolio Studio
Individual courses may also be taken by students not enrolled in the Master Certification Program, and by industry professionals with relevant design education or work experience. Read more about all of our courses on the Course Descriptions tab.
Course Details
To view the overview and schedule for each course, please click on the links in the list to the right. Courses are listed in the recommended order of completion.
Note: All courses are included in the Master Certification Program except the courses with an asterisk (*), which means they are optional electives.
Fall 2021 Course Schedule
The format of Fall 2021 classes (virtual or in-person) will be confirmed prior to the start of the term. Please note that course dates and times are subject to change.
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Day)
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: September 14 – December 9 (No class Nov. 23 – Nov. 25)
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Saturday)
Day: Saturday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: September 25 – February 12 (No class Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Jan. 1)
VIRTUAL AutoCAD
Day: Monday
Time: 9am – 12pm
Date: September 13 – November 1
VIRTUAL Evening AutoCAD
Day: Thursday
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Date: September 16 – November 4
VIRTUAL Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
Day: Monday
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Date: September 13 – October 25
VIRTUAL SketchUp
Day: Monday
Time: 1pm – 3:30pm
Date: October 25 – December 13 (No class Nov 22)
OR
Day: Friday
Time: 9am – 11:30am
Date: October 29 – December 17 (No class Nov 26)
VIRTUAL Revit
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5pm – 7:30pm
Date: September 22 – November 3
VIRTUAL Hand Rendering
Day: Thursday
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Date: September 23 – November 18 (No class Nov. 11)
Kitchen & Bath Design
Day: Friday
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Date: October 8 – November 19
VIRTUAL Business & Entrepreneurship
Day: Monday
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Date: October 25 – December 13 (No class Nov. 22)
VIRTUAL Intro to Commercial Design
Day: Friday
Time: 1pm – 5pm
Date: October 8 – December 17 (No class Nov. 26)
Master’s Portfolio Studio – NEW!
Day: Monday
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Date: November 1 – December 6 (No class Nov. 22)
Home Staging
Day: Saturday – Monday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: October 9 – 11
Winter 2022 Course Schedule
The format of Winter 2022 classes (virtual or in-person) will be confirmed prior to the start of the term. Please note that course dates and times are subject to change.
Registration Dates:
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, November 8, 2021
Registration for All Students: Monday, November 15, 2021
COVID-19 vaccination documentation will be required for all in-person classes beginning Winter Term 2022.
Heritage will continue to follow COVID-19 guidance from:
- Center for Disease Control (CDC)
- State & County Authorities
- Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Day)
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: January 11 – April 7 (No class Mar. 22 – 24)
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Saturday)
Day: Saturday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: February 26 – July 2 (No class Mar. 26)
VIRTUAL AutoCAD
Day: Monday
Time: 9am – 12pm
Date: February 7 – March 21
VIRTUAL Evening AutoCAD
Day: Thursday
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Date: February 10 – March 24
VIRTUAL Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
Day: Monday
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Date: January 17 – February 28
VIRTUAL SketchUp
Day: Monday
Time: 1pm – 3:30pm
Date: February 28 – April 18 (No class Mar. 21)
OR
Day: Friday
Time: 9am – 11:30am
Date: February 25 – April 15 (No class Mar. 25)
VIRTUAL Revit
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5pm – 7:30pm
Date: January 12 – February 23
VIRTUAL Hand Rendering
Day: Thursday
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Date: February 24 – April 21 (No class Mar. 24)
Kitchen & Bath Design
Day: Friday
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Date: January 14 – February 25
THIS CLASS IS IN-PERSON FOR WINTER 2022
VIRTUAL Business & Entrepreneurship
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: February 21 – April 11 (No class Mar. 21)
VIRTUAL Business & Entrepreneurship
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Date: February 23 – April 6
VIRTUAL Intro to Commercial Design
Day: Friday
Time: 1pm – 5pm
Date: January 21 – April 1 (No class Mar. 25)
Master’s Portfolio Studio – NEW!
Day: Monday
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Date: TBD
Home Staging
Day: Saturday – Monday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: February 26 – 28
TUITION
Master Certification Program
Fundamentals of Interior Design*
AutoCAD
Hand Rendering*
SketchUp*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign*
Kitchen & Bath Design
Home Staging
Business & Entrepreneurship
Intro to Commercial Design*
Master’s Portfolio Studio
Total Tuition: $14,685 (a value of $16,079)
*These courses have additional fees for materials. Please see each individual course page for more information.
Individual Courses
Fundamentals of Interior Design: $7,995*
AutoCAD: $1,198
Hand Rendering: $799*
SketchUp: $699*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign: $699*
Kitchen & Bath Design: $799
Home Staging: $1,995
Business & Entrepreneurship: $699
Intro to Commercial Design: $1,995*
Revit: $799
*These courses have additional fees for materials. Please see each individual course page for more information.
Financing Options
Students can make monthly payments for the Fundamentals Program and Master Certification Program.
APPLICATION PROCESS
COVID-19 vaccination documentation will be required for all in-person classes beginning Winter Term 2022.
Heritage will continue to follow COVID-19 guidance from:
- Center for Disease Control (CDC)
- State & County Authorities
- Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission
OUR PORTLAND TEAM
Stephanie Thornton Plymale
Chief Executive Officer
Jim Plymale
President
Amy White
Director of Communications
Nicole Hawkins
Student Relations Manager
Janis Howard
Fundamentals of Interior Design Instructor
Angie Morse
Fundamentals of Interior Design & Home Staging Instructor
Ida York
Hand Rendering & Commercial Design Instructor
Angela Garvin
Kitchen & Bath Instructor
Anna Wheaton
AutoCAD & SketchUp Instructor
Severin Villiger
Technical Rendering Instructor
Amy Troute
Advisory Board Member
Brandon Gaston
Advisory Board Member
Michael Reper
Advisory Board Member
Nathanael Chown
Advisory Board Member
Hannah Hacker
Advisory Board Member
Kristen Siefkin
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How to Reach Us:
877.726.1158
4039 N Mississippi, Suite 208
Portland, OR 97227
