Course Category – Certificate
Mode – Online
Course – Interior Design
Duration – 8 Weeks
Classes – 20
Fee – 120 $
Course Outline
Week 1: Introduction to Interior Design
– Overview of Interior Design
– History and Evolution of Interior Design
– Key Design Principles and Elements
– Understanding Space Planning
Week 2: Design Styles and Themes
– Popular Interior Design Styles (Modern, Traditional, Contemporary, etc.)
– Mixing and Matching Styles
– Creating Mood Boards
– Case Studies of Iconic Designs
Week 3: Color Theory and Application
– Basics of Color Theory
– Psychological Effects of Colors
– Choosing Color Schemes
– Practical Exercises in Color Application
Week 4: Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E)
– Types of Furniture and Their Uses
– Selecting Appropriate Fixtures and Equipment
– Space Planning with FF&E
– FF&E Trends and Innovation
Week 5: Textiles and Materials
– Understanding Different Textiles and Materials
– Applications and Durability
– Sustainable and Eco-friendly Materials
– Textile and Material Selection for Different Spaces
Week 6: Lighting Design
– Fundamentals of Lighting
– Types of Lighting (Ambient, Task, Accent)
– Creating Lighting Plans
– Impact of Lighting on Mood and Functionality
Week 7: Manual Drafting Tools
– Introduction to Manual Drafting Tools (T-squares, compasses, drafting boards, etc.)
– Basic Drafting Techniques
– Creating Hand-drawn Floor Plans and Elevations
– Practical Exercises in Manual Drafting
Week 8: Final Project and Presentation
– Developing a Complete Interior Design Project
– From Concept to Execution
– Preparing and Presenting Your Design
– Receiving and Implementing Feedback
Course Outcome
By the end of this course, students will:
– Understand fundamental principles and elements of interior design.
– Be familiar with different interior design styles and how to apply them.
– Have a solid grasp of color theory and its practical applications.
– Know how to select and arrange furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
– Be proficient in choosing textiles and materials for various design needs.
– Understand the basics of lighting design and its impact on interior spaces.
– Be capable of using manual drafting tools to create detailed floor plans and elevations.
– Have completed a comprehensive interior design project, demonstrating their ability to plan, design, and present a space effectively.