Our interior design school, located in the heart of Seattle, 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.
SEATTLE 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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- Fundamentals of Interior Design
- Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
- Intro to AutoCAD
- Advanced AutoCAD
- Hand Rendering
- SketchUp
- Kitchen & Bath Design
- Business & Entrepreneurship
- Intro to Commercial Design
- Master’s Portfolio Capstone
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.
Spring 2022 Course Schedule
The format of Spring 2022 classes (virtual or in-person) will be confirmed prior to the start of the term.
COVID-19 vaccination documentation will be required for all in-person classes beginning Spring Term 2022.
Heritage will continue to follow COVID-19 guidance from:
- Center for Disease Control (CDC)
- State & County Authorities
- Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Day)
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: April 19 – July 13 (No class May 31 – June 2)
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Saturday)
Day: Saturday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: February 26 – July 9 (No class Apr. 16 or May 28)
VIRTUAL AutoCAD
Day: Monday
Time: 9am – 11am
Date: April 18 – July 18 (No class May 30 or July 4)
VIRTUAL Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
Day: Monday
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Date: April 18 – May 23
VIRTUAL Business & Entrepreneurship
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Date: April 20 – June 1 (Note: Hours on April 27th will be 6pm – 8pm)
Commercial Design
Day: Tuesday
Time: 1pm – 5pm
Date: April 19 – June 28 (No class May 31)
VIRTUAL SketchUp
Day: Monday
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Date: June 6 – July 25 (No class July 4)
VIRTUAL Kitchen & Bath Design
Day: Friday
Time: 10am – 12pm
Date: April 22 – June 3
VIRTUAL Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Day: Friday
Time: 9am – 11am
Date: June 17 – July 29
OR
Day: Friday
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Date: June 17 – July 29
HYBRID Home Staging
Day: Friday – Sunday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: June 10 – 12
*Offered through Heritage Portland
VIRTUAL Revit
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5pm – 7:30pm
Date: April 20 – June 1
Fall 2022 Course Schedule
The format of Fall 2022 classes (virtual or in-person) will be confirmed prior to the start of the term.
Registration Dates:
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, June 6, 2022
Registration for All Students: Monday, June 13, 2022
Heritage will continue to follow COVID-19 guidance from:
- Center for Disease Control (CDC)
- State & County Authorities
- Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Day)
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: September 13 – December 8 (No class Nov. 22 – 24)
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Saturday)
Day: Saturday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: September 17 – February 4 (No class Nov. 26, Dec. 24, Dec. 31)
VIRTUAL Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
Day: Monday
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Date: September 19 – October 31
VIRTUAL Intro to AutoCAD
Day: Monday
Time: 9am – 11am
Date: October 10 – November 14
VIRTUAL Intro to AutoCAD – Evening
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: November 3 – January 5 (No class Nov. 24, Dec. 22, Dec. 29)
HYBRID Home Staging
Day: Friday – Sunday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: October 14 – 16
*Offered through Heritage Portland
VIRTUAL Hand Rendering
Day: Thursday
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Date: September 29 – November 17
VIRTUAL SketchUp
Day: Monday
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Date: November 7 – December 19
VIRTUAL Kitchen & Bath Design
Day: Friday
Time: 10am – 12pm
Date: September 30 – November 18 (No class Nov. 4)
VIRTUAL Business & Entrepreneurship
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: September 12 – October 24
Commercial Design
Day: Tuesday
Time: 1pm – 5pm
Date: September 20 – November 22
VIRTUAL Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Day: Friday
Time: 9am – 11am
Date: October 28 – December 9 (No class Nov. 11, Nov. 25)
OR
Day: Friday
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Date: October 28 – December 9 (No class Nov. 11, Nov. 25)
VIRTUAL Revit
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5pm – 7:30pm
Date: October 19 – December 7 (No class Nov. 23)
TUITION
Master Certification Program
Fundamentals of Interior Design
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
Intro to AutoCAD
Advanced AutoCAD
Hand Rendering
SketchUp
Kitchen & Bath Design
Business & Entrepreneurship
Intro to Commercial Design
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Total Tuition: $15,182
Individual Courses
Fundamentals of Interior Design: $8,995*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign: $699*
Intro to AutoCAD:$599
Advanced AutoCAD:$599
Hand Rendering: $799*
SketchUp: $699*
Kitchen & Bath Design: $799
Business & Entrepreneurship: $699
Intro to Commercial Design: $1,995*
Revit: $799
Home Staging: $1,995
Financing Options
Students can make monthly payments for the Fundamentals Program and Master Certification Program.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1: Student Information
Upon completion of an informational interview, you will be sent an Admissions Application.
Complete the Application FormStep 3: Enroll
Upon acceptance to Heritage, complete and submit the online Enrollment Agreement and additional paperwork.
Complete the Enrollment PaperworkOUR SEATTLE TEAM
Stephanie Thornton Plymale
Chief Executive Officer
Jim Plymale
President
Amy White
Director of Communications
Laura Bowman
Director of Operations
Gwen Williams
Fundamentals of Interior Design Instructor
Summer Sterling
Fundamentals of Interior Design Instructor
Jill Hornbeck
Business & Entrepreneurship Instructor
Abigail West
AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe Suite Instructor
Paula Kennedy
Kitchen & Bath Instructor
Peter Benarcik
Commercial Design Instructor
Katie Largent
Advisory Board Member
Rebecca West
Advisory Board Member
Leslie Eiler
Advisory Board Member
Elizabeth Teel
Advisory Board MemberSTUDENT SUCCESS STORIES
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How to Reach Us:
206.485.5799
5701 6th Ave S #204
Seattle, WA 98108
