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Fundamentals of Interior Design

Portland, Oregon

COURSE OVERVIEW


Students receive a Certification in Interior Custom 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 trips 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 State of Oregon Department of Education.

COURSE OUTLINE


    • Introduction To Interior Design
    • Drawing Tools & Techniques
    • Construction Documents
    • 3D Modeling
    • Color Theory
    • Materials Terminology & Specification
    • Design History & Styles
    • Lighting
    • Design Process
    • Business Process
    • Presentation & Critique Guidelines
    • Socially Responsible/Universal/Green Design
    • Architectural Terminology & Construction Teams
    • Installation

REQUIRED MATERIALS


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

Estimated materials cost: $300 (not including laptop)

FINAL PROJECT EXAMPLE


Click on an image below to see the entire portfolio!

Project 1: © Design by Candice Coulson
Project 2: © Design by Sarah Weldon
Project 3: © Design by Tionna Petramalo

COURSE TUITION


$8,995

Additional Textbook & Materials Fee: $389

COURSE SCHEDULE


Day Program

WINTER 2023
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: January 10 – April 6 (No class March 28 – 30)

SPRING 2023
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: April 18 – July 13 (No class July 4-6)

FALL 2023
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: September 12 – December 7 (No class Nov. 21-23)

Saturday Program

WINTER/SPRING 2023
Day: 
Saturday 
Time: 
9am – 5pm
Date: 
February 25 – July 8 (No class Apr. 1, Apr. 8)

FALL 2023
Day: Saturday 
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: September 16 – February 3 (No class Nov. 21-23)

APPLY NOW
“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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