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Fundamentals of Interior Design

ARCH X474

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Delivery Options Online
Explore the world of residential and commercial interior design in this introductory course. Gain exposure to resources, design theory, history, vocabulary and the process of design. For those contemplating registering for the certificate, this course provides a good overview of future coursework.

Course Outline

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Course Objectives

You should gain a broad view of the interior design profession and the different specialties you might pursue as a career.

What You’ll Learn

  • Certification and licensing requirements
  • Trade associations
  • Career choices
  • Design triangle
  • Space
  • Harmony
  • Color
  • Design history
  • Design process
  • Personality styles

How You’ll Learn

  • Homework assignments
  • Online Q&A forum
  • Discussion assignments
  • VoiceThreads
  • Final presentation

Is This Course Right for You?

This course is ideal for those who want to know about the varieties and realities of the interior design professions.

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Sections

Section 041

Canceled

Type: Online, Fixed Date

Instructor:

  • Salvatore Leonardi

Cost: $650.00

See section 041 Details

Type Online, Fixed Date

Dates

Oct 21, 2022 to Nov 18, 2022

Instructional Hours

15.00

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

1 semester units

Section Notes

Course runs from October 21 to December 02. 

Fixed-Date Online Courses

Fixed-Date online courses have specific start and end dates. Your access to the course content begins on the course start date. You will complete assignments within the specific dates posted in your online classroom, and as set by your instructor in the course syllabus.

Section Materials

  • Textbook

    (Mandatory)

    Interior Design by John F. Pile

    © 2008 Pearson 4th edition ISBN 0132408902 Textbook ISBN: 9780132408905
  • Reader

    (Mandatory)

    Purchase this reader via a link in the online classroom.

Section 043

Oct 21 to Dec 02

Type: Online, Fixed Date

Instructor:

  • Salvatore Leonardi

Cost: $650.00

See section 043 Details

Type Online, Fixed Date

Dates

Oct 21, 2022 to Dec 02, 2022

Instructional Hours

15.00

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

1 semester units

Section Notes

Course runs from October 21 to December 02. 

Fixed-Date Online Courses

Fixed-Date online courses have specific start and end dates. Your access to the course content begins on the course start date. You will complete assignments within the specific dates posted in your online classroom, and as set by your instructor in the course syllabus.

Section Materials

  • Textbook

    (Mandatory)

    Interior Design by John F. Pile

    © 2008 Pearson 4th edition ISBN 0132408902 Textbook ISBN: 9780132408905
  • Reader

    (Mandatory)

    Purchase this reader via a link in the online classroom.

Spring enrollment opens on October 17!

This course applies to the following programs:

Certificate Program in Interior Design and Interior Architecture

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Required Courses (Phase I)

  • Design Principles and Elements
  • Design Communication I
  • Color Theory and Application for Interiors
  • AutoCAD
  • Design Communication II
  • Design Communication III
  • History of Architecture, Interiors and Decorative Arts I
  • Digital Presentation Techniques

Required Courses (Phase II)

  • Design Studio I
  • Interior Finishes and Materials
  • History of Architecture, Interiors and Decorative Arts II
  • Revit
  • Space Planning
  • Fundamentals of Lighting Design
  • Design Studio II

Required Courses (Phase III)

  • Building Components and Systems for Interior Architecture
  • Design Studio III
  • Construction Documents
  • Business Practices for Interior Designers
  • Design Studio IV
  • Portfolio and Professional Presentation

Electives

  • Communication Design Graphics With the iPad
  • Lighting Design Studio
  • Internship in Interior Design
  • Design Theory and Process
  • Kitchen and Bath Design
  • Fundamentals of Interior Design
  • Principles of Sustainability
  • Origins of Influence: Asian Architecture
  • Advanced Revit

Learn More About this Program

Notes

This course is appropriate for personal enrichment; no previous training is required.

Departmental contact: extension-interiordesign@berkeley.edu | (510) 664-7824

Instructional Types

Live Online
Live Online courses provide an interactive learning experience with scheduled synchronous online sessions held via Zoom video conferencing (Pacific Time). Learn more about the Live Online format.
Online, Start Anytime
Continuous enrollment course begins when you enroll. You have a minimum of 90 days and a maximum of 180 days to complete the course.
Online, Fixed Date
Enroll in this course by its start date and complete it by its specified end date. There are no live sessions, but plenty of opportunities to collaborate with your classmates and instructor.
Classroom
Take classes in-person at one of our buildings or partner locations.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

All of our courses are taught in English. If English is not your first language, please use the following test scores as guides in order to be successful:

  • TOEFL: 90
  • IELTS Academic Format: 7
  • DAAD: C1
  • TEM-4 or TEM-8: Level 70
  • Duolingo: 115

Note: You do not need to submit test scores.

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Salvatore Leonardi

Mr. Leonardi has a BA in Architecture from Polytechnic of Milan, Italy and a MA in Architecture from Polytechnic of Turin, Italy. He was a researcher for the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ardhi Institute of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania conducting conservation projects of historic architecture. Currently, Mr. Leonardi is heading his own independent practice as a licensed architect and designer with more than 20 years of experience specializing in interior architecture, surface materials, historic conservation, scenography, commercial and industrial design. He has taught interior design and architecture at UCLA Extension and Otis College of Art & Design, Los Angeles.

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Course Fee

Salvatore Leonardi

Mr. Leonardi has a BA in Architecture from Polytechnic of Milan, Italy and a MA in Architecture from Polytechnic of Turin, Italy. He was a researcher for the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ardhi Institute of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania conducting conservation projects of historic architecture. Currently, Mr. Leonardi is heading his own independent practice as a licensed architect and designer with more than 20 years of experience specializing in interior architecture, surface materials, historic conservation, scenography, commercial and industrial design. He has taught interior design and architecture at UCLA Extension and Otis College of Art & Design, Los Angeles.
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