Graduate Certificate Programs in Interior Design

Interior designers make it look effortless, but their work leverages a whole host of technical abilities alongside their natural eye for details.

Obtain a residential interior design certificate to gain the qualifications needed to specialize in residential spaces.

Completion time: 24 months (residential interior design certificate) or 36 months (professional interior design certificate).

Completing the professional interior design certificate prepares students to become Allied Members of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).

Gain practical interior design training as a student.

Further your understanding of design fundamentals and develop technical abilities, such as drafting architectural drawings and delivering persuasive presentations, while completing an interior design certificate program online. Your coursework will provide numerous opportunities for gaining hands-on experience and creating a professional portfolio. Students pursuing the professional interior design certificate will delve into even complex topics, which will prepare them to become an Allied Member of ASID.

All courses are held in real time, which allows students to receive real-time feedback and learn from one another. Students can attend these once-per-week classes at convenient times during the day or evening.

Those pursuing a residential interior design certificate can also apply their credits toward the professional interior design certificate, if they wish.

As a certified interior designer, Rob Hardy has specialized in residential design, construction and renovation.

Our rigorous coursework and commitment to lifelong learning can help give new meaning to your chosen field. Experience our intimate academic community that challenges you to tackle real-world problems.

Discover your calling as an interior designer. Earn your interior design certificate online.

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A professional resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and education history (submit online).

A potential interview. Applicants may be required to participate in an interview as part of the admission process.

Additionally, the Albert M. Loch Scholarship is awarded to one graduate student who has a GPA of 3.5 or higher and demonstrates financial need.

Earn an online graduate certificate that fits your life and your goals.

Bachelor of Science in Design Communication Design.

Bachelor of Science in Design Fashion Design.

Bachelor of Science in Design Industrial Design.

Historical preservation is concerned with the maintenance and repair of historic objects. This program is designed to develop an appreciation for and a working knowledge of the issues and techniques involved in historic preservation.

The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning and the College of Arts and Sciences collaborate in offering this special program of studies in historic preservation. The program is open to degree candidates in any program in either college. The certificate is awarded concurrently with a master degree.

Most students applying to this program are already matriculated into one of the University graduate programs. Individuals who wish to apply as a non-matriculated student will need to submit a certified transcript demonstrating their achievement of a baccalaureate degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 and submit one letter of recommendation that discusses the applicant potential to succeed in a historic preservation program.

Students should have an interest in history, an eye for design, and the ability to multi-task and work with people.

The city of Cincinnati, once called the Queen City of the West by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, provides an excellent array of cultural resources for students who intend to pursue a degree in the visual arts. It offers the energy and assets of a larger city, along with quiet neighborhoods steeped in rich traditions. Cincinnati offers live music venues that range from top-notch symphony and opera companies to a growing pop and rock community. Cincinnati is situated within driving distance of Chicago, Pittsburgh, Atlanta and New York City, allowing DAAP students to take advantage of the rich cultural resources of these cities as well.

UC College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) is one of the most comprehensive colleges of its type in the country. A collection of nationally respected design and art programs is housed in a unique and educationally stimulating architectural setting. Students have opportunities to enroll in courses in a range of related disciplines and to participate in interdisciplinary studios or special projects.

Other educational opportunities include organized travel semesters, foreign study semesters and student exchange programs in England, Germany and Denmark. Many architecture students also pursue joint degrees and certificate programs within the college and the university.

The DAAP college library has an outstanding collection of books, periodicals and visual resources supporting architecture, planning, design, art history and related subjects.

Using CAD (computer-aided design) models, students are able to create physical models using three basic methods: 3-D printing, large format laser-cutting and CNC (computer numeric control) devices, including a Kuomo CNC Router. This facility is intended for all DAAP students to use in creating large-scale design.

This includes completion of an approved internship. Students enrolled in the professional practice program will coordinate internship with one professional practice semester.

The program has rolling admissions. Those already matriculated into a graduate program at UC can apply as late as the beginning of any given semester. Those enrolling as a non-matriculated student should apply at least six weeks before the beginning of the semester in which they wish to begin course work.

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program is accredited by the National Council for Preservation Education, NCPE.

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Berkeley College’s Interior Design Certificate Program focuses on the fundamental skills and knowledge needed in the interior design and architectural fields. These include drafting techniques, sketching, color, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), materials, textiles, and finishes.

The Interior Design Certificate Program is offered at our Paramus and Woodland Park campuses, and Online.

The Interior Design Certificate Program can be completed in two semesters taking two 15-week courses (six credits) each semester.

Students may register now for the Interior Design Certificate programs that begin in the Fall or Winter Semesters.

The 12 credits earned in the Interior Design Certificate Program will count toward the A.A.S. and B.F.A. programs after students apply and are accepted into either one of the degree programs.

The noncredit certificate in Interior Design emphasizes the study of interior architecture. The program also exposes students to contemporary design concepts, trends, and applications. While interior decor will be addressed, it is not the primary focus.

Interior Design is ideal for those interested in developing a portfolio to accompany college admissions applications, and individuals wishing to undertake personal projects. Students interested in making a career change may opt to pursue the noncredit certificate for the purpose of learning the field or in preparation for pursuing a degree.

Students enrolled in the Interior Design Certificate should have access to a Mac or PC computer.

Elective (1): All 30-hour Adult Continuing Education courses are eligible electives for all certificates, including 1-week and 2-weekend intensives.

Keep track of your certificate requirements as you move through your individualized program using our Interior Design Certificate Curriculum Guide.

Scheduled courses may not be offered in the student preferred instructional mode (online or in-person).

Completion of the Interior Design Certificate requires a portfolio review, fulfilled by participation in Portfolio Review Days offered in the fall and spring. Final portfolio reviews are taken during or after the student final coursework term. Students will also need to complete the certificate program completion form, submit high-quality digital images of their work, and take part in a brief exit interview to receive their digital certificate.

Select Certificate Programs under the heading Adult Continuing Education in the left column and pay the nonrefundable $100 fee.

Interior Designers Institute offers online and in-person classes that have actual teachers you can engage and interact with as well as other design students. Online classes are live classes with personalized attention and are not just self-taught programs like many other online design schools. After completion of all of the sections of the 12 week course you will receive a Certificate of Interior Design.

Guest speakers offer first-hand knowledge with inside tips and personal experience. The Course introduces the student to the planning of interiors through drafting the space on paper and final concepts. The Course takes 11-12 weeks to complete and is avocational. The Course totals 72 class hours and is taken on a pass not pass basis. Although many students completing the Certificate Course have obtained jobs and have started their own interior design businesses, students should not expect to become employed as interior designers. An option that students enrolled in the Certificate Course have is to take the course to see how they like the subject and how well they do.

Upon successful completion of the Avocational Certificate Course, comprising of both lectures and the Studio Workshop, students may choose to continue to the career oriented Associate of Arts Degree in Interior Design. Student is officially enrolled in the career-oriented Associate of Arts Degree Program in Interior Design.

The Avocational Certificate Course is comprised of both the Lectures and the Studio Workshops listed as follows:.

Materials used in kitchen design from wallcoverings to laminates are reviewed. Included in the discussion are work with a kitchen design consultant and the costs involved.

Remodeling and designing of both new and old bathrooms are reviewed. Materials, costs, estimates and spaceplanning are also discussed. A discussion of the pros and cons of using a bathroom design consultant is included.

Tour the Pacific Design Center to study sources of purchase. Students will tour sources for furniture, floorcoverings, wallcoverings, etc. Tour will be outside regular class time with date to be announced.

Tour the design center in Laguna Niguel to study sources of purchase. Students will tour sources for furniture, floorcoverings, wall-coverings, etc. Tour will be outside regular class time with date to be announced.

Study the basic principles used in design. A lecture class utilizing photographs so students may visualize practical applications of design elements.

Students learn the fundamentals of judging a space through the use of the principles and elements of design.

Study the psychological and emotional impact of color, as well as future color trends and the use of color in an interior. Selections of fabrics and materials are used to demonstrate color theory and application. The main goal is to teach the student all possible color schemes and systems used in interior design.

Emphasis of this class is on textile selection based on appropriate fiber content and cost and the many types of textiles on the market today. The student will begin to specify materials for furniture pieces and windows in the spaceplan previously drafted and designed. These textiles will then be prepared and mounted on final presentation boards.

Students are taught many different design styles and required to focus on one for their project.

Students will be taught material board selections and construction. Students will complete a set of material boards representing their final design solutions.

Students share their design solutions using their material boards.

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You're invited to experience the creative fulfillment of a professional pathway in Interior Design! In this program, you'll learn the core curriculum while receiving professional training in Perspectival Drawing, Materials and Color, AutoCAD, Revit and SketchUp in 1-2 years! Plus, you'll build your portfolio while earning your first 16 credits toward the NCIDQ Examination in our convenient quarterly and fully-online evening classes built for working adults. No application, prior experience, or portfolio is needed to get started.

Our popular Interior Design Studies certificate program will help you develop professional competencies for creating and implementing all aspects of an interior design project, as well as the discipline and organizational skills that are the foundation of a successful business. You will learn create a range of residential and commercial spaces that are functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Based on the average student course load of 1-2 classes per quarter.

Master the space that surrounds you. Our in-depth studios, taught by industry professionals, focus on important fundamentals for entering the field. Be prepared for a range of business possibilities, including starting your own business.

This introductory course is designed for aspiring or professional enthusiasts drawn to interior design and architecture who want to refresh or improve their foundational perspective drawing skills for the purpose of interior planning.

In this course, you will learn traditional drafting and rendering techniques, including space planning, elevation drawings, 1 and 2-point perspective and depicting finish materials. With your classmates, you will explore a variety of media for representing light, texture, color, value and form while developing an understanding of spatial relationships intrinsic to interior design. Throughout this course, you will gain the skills necessary to draw key portfolio pieces and commissioned works for interior designers, design magazines and architectural firms.

Please note: this course is intended for students with no previous drawing experience and should be taken as the first or second course in the Interior Design Studies Certificate sequence.

This studio course focuses on the fundamental principles of interior design, as well as the responsibilities and business aspects of the profession. Throughout the course, students will engage in hands-on projects for both residential and commercial spaces and develop visual design skills, such as integrating color, materials, and textures into their designs. Topics in this course include using core interior design elements, such as scale, proportion, light, space, and form, to create functional and expressive spaces with creative design solutions.

This course provides an of the styles, movements, and major figures in the history of interior design and furniture. Participants explore important interiors as they trace stylistic developments in furniture, furnishings, and decorative materials through slide-illustrated discussion. Topics include the influence of technology, as well as cultural and social factors. Emphasis is on major contributions to shaping architecture and interior design today. This course may be taken at any point in the program. No prerequisites.

This course surveys surface materials, finishes, products, the dimensions of color and the principles of color relationships that are fundamental for creating interior design solutions. Participants explore characteristics of a wide range of fabrics, wall coverings, paints, wood, ceramic, metal, glass, plastics, carpet and to learn their suitability for specific applications and their economic and ecological impact. Materials topics include availability, installation, transition, substructure and code considerations. Additionally, students will design comprehensive color schemes for residential and commercial settings, participants explore how the effective use of color is integral to purpose.

Prerequisites: Drawing for Interiors and Interior Design Principles or equivalent experience.

NOTICE: A non-Mac PC (ex: Microsoft) is required for all students registered in this course.

Designed for participants with no or minimal previous AutoCAD or SketchUp experience, this intensive course introduces the general concepts and applications of 2 and 3-dimensional computer-aided drafting (CAD). Using the most flexible and intuitive industry-standard programs, you will develop proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp commands, mode settings, drawing aids, shortcuts, drawing basic and complex shapes, dimension drawings, plotting and printing. Basic modeling and modification tools will be taught, along with organizing and controlling your model for easy design revisions and client presentations.

Digital Visualization students will learn the process for drafting interior rooms, elevations, floor plans, furniture plans, sections and details with step-by-step instruction. Gaining experience with AutoCAD and SketchUp is an important step towards a future career as an interior designer, engineer, architect, 3D visualizer or project manager. This course will give you the tools to design in 3D with creativity and confidence.

Prerequisites: Drawing for Interiors and Interior Design Principles or equivalent experience. Intermediate PC and internet navigation skills are a must for this course.

Digital Visualization II: Revit students will learn the process for drafting interior rooms, elevations, floor plans, furniture plans, sections and details with step-by-step instruction. Gaining experience with Revit is an important step towards a future career as an interior designer, engineer, architect, 3D visualizer or project manager. This course will give you the tools to design in 3D with creativity and confidence.

Prerequisites: Digital Visualization I: AutoCAD SketchUp or equivalent experience. Intermediate PC and internet navigation skills are a must for this course.

Good lighting is everything. While sometimes overlooked, thoughtful, creative lighting design can make a portfolio shine. In this comprehensive course, aspiring and professional Interior Designers will learn varied lighting techniques to strike the balance between artificial and natural illumination.

Throughout this course, students will investigate materials, color, lighting fixtures, lighting selection, layout, and systems for establishing function and atmosphere. Specific topics include lamping, beam spread, color effects, illumination and calculation, and light manipulation.

Prerequisites: Drawing for Interiors, Interior Design Principles, History of Furniture Decorative Arts, Interior Design: Materials Color, Digital Visualization I: AutoCAD SketchUp and Digital Visualization II: Revit or equivalent experience. Intermediate computer and internet navigation skills are a must for this course.

Projects incorporate the full range of interior design components and processes from needs assessment and concept development to professional presentation techniques and review. Business methods, budgeting and client record-keeping systems are included. Topics include professional standards and practices, including client relationships and marketing.

Prerequisites: 6 or courses in Interior Design Studies or equivalent professional experience. Intermediate design and computer skills are required for this course.

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Our convenient, fully-online evening classes alternate quarterly and most students complete their certificate within 1-2 years. The easiest way to register is online! Head over to our Upcoming Courses page for registration and payment instructions.

ACE students 62 years of age or older are entitled to a 10% discount with age verification. Discounted registrations cannot be made online.

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All courses offer Pennsylvania-certified art educators the option to earn Act 48 credit in addition to credit.

Graduate Certificate in Planning and Design of Healthcare Environments.

Our program provides resilient, sustainable, and adaptive design solutions that enhance the function, safety, and aesthetic quality of indoor environments as a professional interior designer. Our bachelor’s degree in interior design will prepare you for an exciting and challenging career in a variety of settings like commercial offices, health care facilities, hospitality (restaurant and hotel), store planning, and much .

Our curriculum also includes six interior design studio courses (18 credits) and at least two approved electives (6 credits) in areas such as art, architecture, construction management, or marketing.

Our degree program also requires an internship component that provides students with the necessary skills to launch successful careers. These learning opportunities will help build skills for your future in interior design.