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Fundamentals of Interior Design

ARCH X474

40000
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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Thank you for your interest in this course. Unfortunately, the course you have selected is currently not open for enrollment. Please contact the academic department at the email or phone number listed in the Notes section for more information.

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

  • Internship in Interior Design
  • Design Theory and Process
  • Kitchen and Bath Design
  • Fundamentals of Interior Design
  • Sketching for Interiors
  • Principles of Sustainability
  • Exploring the World of Textiles
  • Origins of Influence: Asian Architecture

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

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