Adrian Burke Zeller

No aspect of surface design has remained immune to the advances brought about by the introduction of digital technology. Not only do digital tools allow for great time savings in surface design, but even more important, they facilitate the more creative aspects of this artistic process, allowing for experimentation with color, pattern, texture and product simulation. This course widens the scope of and deepens your familiarity with the digital toolbox, and helps you understand how to better integrate Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator into your work. We focus on creating decorative prints and fabric structures such as knits and wovens, as well as facilitate other texture simulations and promote product concept development.
Prerequisite: Surface Design: Digital Tools or equivalent professional experience per instructor's approval.
Applies to the following certificate program (18 contact hours): ID-E

Anne Emlein

This course teaches pattern drafting and finishing techniques for knitwear, including machine and hand knits. Participants begin by drafting a basic pattern to their measurements (a sloper) from which they learn how to design and draft their own knit garments. We explore the importance of garment shape, material choices, gauge and stitch selection, while focusing on the inherent properties of knits, the ability to shape garment pieces during the process of knitting and the flexibility of knit fabrics. A range of finishing techniques -- including seams, blocking and edgings -- are also covered. Note: Students should have basic knowledge of knitting techniques, be prepared to work between classes, and expect to purchase a variety of materials.

Leonore Alaniz

Truly collaborating with nature, the technique of botanical printing allows us to capture the structural and textural wonders of the natural world and to transfer them directly onto textiles. Unlike botanical illustration, reliant on drawing and painting skills to depict what is seen, botanical prints record the physical appearance of a plant specimen by "inking" the actual surface and then imprinting it on fabrics. The results can range from exquisitely detailed to boldly expressionistic, depending on the interaction of plant and fabric properties, and the printer's dexterity. Class begins with an introduction to nature printing techniques, using acid and fiber-reactive dyes and methods of fixation. Fabric choices, ranging from plain silks to linen damask, composition and pattern are also covered. Ultimately, students print many samples which may be incorporated into beautiful art pieces.

Beverly Ferguson

This introductory course teaches students how to blend elements such as color, pattern and furniture styles to achieve seamless decorative effects. Explore the myriad possibilities available to the interior designer through the use of fabrics, lighting, and wall and floor coverings. Learn to use accessories, art and personal treasures to give a room unique character. Classroom discussions and critiques offer insights into the design process as students complete projects in decorating and room arrangement.

Applies to the following certificate program (18 contact hours): ID-E

Barbara Capalbo

Nancy Laurienzo

The materials that engage our senses play an integral role in defining our interior spaces. Indeed, understanding the unique characteristics of various materials is an important aspect of selecting and designing with them. This survey course explores a variety of materials used in interior design, including fabrics, wall coverings, paints, wood, stone, metal, glass, laminates, solid surfacing, tile, carpet, resilient flooring and more. The course covers appropriate and creative uses of these materials in commercial and residential applications, in addition to code considerations, specification writing and identification of sources.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all ID Required Foundation Level courses
Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): HP-E, ID-R

Cathy Wilkerson

Interesting and practical textiles are indispensable to an interior designer. This course fully acquaints students with the vast range of textiles used in the field of interiors. From cotton jacquards to silk stries, we cover various constructions, designs, fibers, dying and printing processes, and loom types used to produce many of today's home furnishing textiles. Students learn how to select the proper designs, fiber contents, qualities and suitable applications, and learn what is considered traditional, transitional, or contemporary based on fiber content, construction and color. We also review what is appropriate for residential vs. commercial applications. Last, but not least, students learn to properly measure windows and furniture in order to calculate yardages for workrooms and upholsterers.

Applies to the following certificate program (9 contact hours): ID-E

Shane Wood

The successful interior designer relies on graphic skills to conceptualize and communicate a wide range of interior design ideas and solutions. This studio course introduces students to architectural drafting and its tools and standards. We cover topics and techniques that apply to most projects, such as construction drawings and layouts with dimensions and notations. Also introduced are orthographic drawing (used in custom furniture work), bubble diagrams, and layout sketches that begin the design process. Assignments focus on developing drawing skills as problem-solving tools so that students can turn freehand sketches into scaled dimensional drawings. We also discuss the use of traditional drafting tools and conventions, including architectural lettering, scale, proper line weight, dimensioning, perspective, detailing and elevation.

Applies to the following certificate program: ID-R

Karen Triedman

When product development requires 12 to 18 months' advance planning, designers rely on forecasts to determine which colors will be "hot" next year. This course explores the origins of color trends, and how they impact all types of design solutions. Participants examine the process behind trendsetters' color initiatives, including the evolution and development of concept palettes and their use for specific industry applications. Color concepts and terminology essential for trend identification and understanding color schemes are discussed, as well as consumer behavior and the psychological and social responses to color. Participants learn to effectively communicate their understanding of color trends in both visual and written form and prepare professional-quality graphic presentations. Coursework culminates in a final project that evaluates and utilizes a seasonal color story for a home-goods product line or interior design. Note: This course satisfies the Applied Color for Interior Design requirement for certificate students.

Applies to the following certificate program: ID-R

Victoria Dryden

This course provides students with a working process for managing a design project. Students are asked to bring to class a design they've completed previously for either a residential or commercial project. After dividing the design into schedules for various elements of the design project -- such as furniture, mill work, lighting, paint, floor coverings, fabric and trim, window treatments, accessories and artwork -- each item is specified and priced, taking into consideration net/list costs, as well as mark-up standards and time billing. Students are responsible for satisfying the program, resourcing all items on the plan, drafting a proposal to clients, preparing purchase orders for vendors and contractors and tracking the progress of the project. Students leave the course prepared to invoice their client, knowing they are able to meet the client's budget and, ultimately, make a profit.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all ID Required Foundation Level courses
Applies to the following certificate program: ID-R

Matt Grigsby

Can designers and architects create a truly sustainable future, and can we conceive and develop products with minimal harm to the environment and even create a positive impact? These questions and more are addressed in this timely course taught by the CEO and co-founder of Ecolect, a team of designers, writers, entrepreneurs, educators and researchers who wish to make a positive impact on the world through the materials they use. Students in this course learn why many products have become so harmful and what makes them problematic, brainstorming to discover new solutions to our current challenges. This course is certain to equip designers with the core tools to design with the environment in mind. We cover eco-design, green materials, good manufacturing practices, life-cycle analysis, case studies of successful implementation and more.

Applies to the following certificate program (18 contact hours): HP-E

David Paolino

This introductory course focuses on the process of design as it applies to the formation of interior space. Students build an acute awareness of core elements -- scale, proportion, light, circulation and progression -- and the interdependence of space and form. Functional, utilitarian, economic and safety requirements of interior spaces in an architectural framework are examined. Armed with a visual lexicon to define interior space and explore its characteristics, students begin to integrate color, materials and texture as a means to convey their original intent. Through project assignments, students learn to apply the basic principles of visual design to interiors, and how functional, aesthetic and expressive needs can be translated into design decisions to develop 3D space.

Applies to the following certificate program: ID-R

David Paolino

Strong drawing skills enable designers to communicate effectively and sell interior design concepts. Indeed, the better a designer's drawings are, the better a client -- or potential client -- can comprehend and visualize the designer's ideas. This course assists students in expanding their skills beyond the fundamentals of drafting floor plans and interior wall elevations. Students use 2D and 3D drawings and then apply color, light, pattern and entourage to expand their line drawings into a professional presentation. Demonstrations show how the creative use of tools and materials such as pens, drawing leads, watercolors, colored markers and pencils, as well as the inventive use of printed, copied and computer-generated materials, can help visual presentations transcend the ordinary. Upon completion of the course, students will have improved their ability to attract and satisfy clients using presentation drawings that bring their ideas to life!
Prerequisite: Drafting for Interior Design
Applies to the following certificate program: ID-R

Michael Veracka

The crunching of gravel underfoot, the sound of a wind chime or a fountain splashing, the color of blossoms against a wall: these are the details of a successful home landscape design. To achieve a sense of completeness and satisfaction, we must integrate plantings with the structures that support, enhance and guide our experience of the outdoor environment. Students in this course -- even those with no previous drawing skills -- begin by sketching a base plan or scheme of their property using simple conventional landscape drafting methods. The class then explores such variables as plant materials, pavement, decks, fences, walls, furniture, lighting and pools. Through brief assignments and in-class work, students ultimately develop their own home landscape designs. Note: Bring photos of your property's exterior to the first class.

Michael Veracka

What is "style" in garden design, and how is it created? This lecture addresses sound design principles and other issues critical to the success of any landscape garden design. Focusing on residential and small-scale design, discussion covers reading a site and understanding its potentials and constraints, deciphering existing plant communities, combining landscape design elements to create style, and matching style to architecture and site. Slides are used to demonstrate both good and bad examples of the design principles discussed. Beginning gardeners should find the information presented invaluable to helping them get their ideas off the ground, while more experienced gardeners and designers can use the many visual examples to modify existing projects.

Elena M. Pascarella

The success of a residential landscape begins with a design plan that organizes the outdoor spaces around the home. This course examines such elements as plant materials, pavement, decks, fences, walls, garden furniture, outdoor lighting and pools. In section 1, The Essentials + Sustainability, we discuss sustainable approaches both in design and plant selection, resulting in a property that is more ecologically sound and adaptable to nature's whims. In section 2, The Plant Palette, we take a more in-depth look at suitable plant materials and review the three basic levels of every planting design: the upper story (trees), the middle story (shrubs) and the lower story (lawns, ground covers, vines, annuals and perennials). In both sections, participants draw upon techniques learned to complete individual design projects for their own residences and develop a working knowledge of landscape styles through the ages.