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Interior decorating touches the lives of all of us in a very direct way. We all live in interiors, and most of us work, study, shop, and travel inside buildings, vehicles, and other enclosures. At one time or another, almost everyone has been an interior designer or decorator on a limited scale when choosing a painting color or a rug, when buying furniture, or when arranging furniture in a new living place.
Our course incorporates non-Western design and dynamic color illustrations that flesh out technical concepts. Also included are current trends in sustainability and green design, building codes, universal design and building information models, amplifying the already invaluable interior design tricks of the trade.
Our Interior Decorating course will help you understand the basic principles of interior design and decorating to both improve your life and set you in a new direction for your career!
Prerequisite(s): None
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Define the historical and theoretical bases of design
- Identify the space planning of residential and commercial interiors
- Recognize the planning of exterior and interior environments
- List the various interior materials, architectural systems, finishes and components of design
- Recall project management and the aspects of professional practice
Interior Decorating and Design Module 1
The Historical and Theoretical Bases of Design
- Current Issues in Design
- Historical Overview
- The Origins of Design
- The Meaning and Essence of Design
- The Evolution of Modern Design
- New Technology and Innovative Design
- The Basic Theories of Design Composition
- The Principles of Design
Interior Decorating and Design Module 2
The Process of Design
- Light Sources
- Modifiers of Light
- Color Theory and Systems
- Design Process
- Programming Interior Spaces
Interior Decorating and Design Module 3
Space Planning of Residential and Commercial Interiors
- Planning Residential Spaces
- Space Organization
- Interior Zoning
- Special Housing Needs
- Office Design
- Financial Institutions
- Retail Design
- Hospitality Design
- Institutional, Public, and Government Spaces
Interior Decorating and Design Module 4
Environmental Codes, Regulations, Control and Support Systems
- Influences on Interiors
- Sustainability and Green Certification Programs
- Land Use and Development
- Building Codes
- Barrier-Free Access
- Historic Preservation, Restoration and Adaptive Reuse
- Energy Conservation and Climate Control
Interior Decorating and Design Module 5
Lighting and Material Characteristics
- Natural and Artificial Light
- Lighting Needs and Applications
- Lighting Fixtures and Techniques
- Lighting Codes and Regulations
- Selecting Building Materials
- Wood and Masonry
- Concrete
- Ceramics and Glass
- Metals and Plastics
- Textiles
Interior Decorating and Design Module 6
Architectural Systems and Interior Components
- Sustainable Architecture and Engineering
- Building Shell and Structural Systems
- Floor Systems
- Floor Finishes
- Wall and Ceiling Systems
- Stairs and Doors
- Windows
- Cabinetry
- Fireplaces
Interior Decorating and Design Module 7
Furnishings
- Designing with Furniture
- Selection Criteria for Furniture
- Furniture Materials and Construction
- Furniture Types
- Furnishings and Equipment
Interior Decorating and Design Module 8
Communication, Business and Management
- Drawing as Design Communication
- Digital Media for Design Communication
- Materials, Techniques and Reproduction
- Oral and Written Communication
- Interior Design as a Business
- Business Operations
- Marketing, Public Relations, Ethics
- Project Management
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Ed4Career is committed to being both environmentally conscious and making it easier for you to study! We’re making your education mobile! All of our textbooks are now provided as eTextbooks. You can access them on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and can study anytime, anywhere.
The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!
Upon successful completion of our Interior Decorating & Design course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position in the field and to sit for the NCCB national certification exam to become a Certified Interior Decorating Specialist (CIDS).
**Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player
