Interior Design (350 hours)

Course Overview/Description

 

In this new and exciting Interior Design interactive online program, you will learn how to create spaces for living, working, and enjoyment. The program focuses on Design Theory, Design Process methods and Design Studio Work. The learning sequence study included are the design elements and principles, color theory, programming, space planning and the design of residential, commercial, and retail spaces.

The online learning method is “learner centered" so students can set the pace, sequencing and style of learning according to what works best for them. The environment is stimulating and interactive. Communication and design software is used extensively in design practice today. The online delivery of the Interior Design program mimics a real-world professional design experience. The modules incorporate communication and delivery of concepts via the same electronic mediums used by professionals. This program will prepare design students for entry level employment in the booming design industry.

Upon registering, you are given an initial six months to complete the program. Should you need more time, you may request a 6-month extension at no additional charge.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the Interior Design program, students will be able to:

• Apply diverse ideas, approaches, imaginative concepts, and rationalization to interior design projects.
• Understand a design vocabulary of visual terms.
• Understand color symbolism, perception and psychology: the effects of light on color and space relative to creating color harmony, and its link to the interior environment.
• Identify the characteristics of various color systems and interior color schemes, and their practical applications.
• Research, analysis, evaluation, and programming skills.
• Develop design programs and concepts that solve spatial problems.
• Apply basic interior programming requirements.
• Apply spatial organization, within project guidelines.
• Work within architectural and functional requirements.
• Present interior projects using verbal and graphic communication skills.
• Evaluate the interior of living and work spaces as it impacts orientation, circulation, interior zoning, and furniture arrangement
• Apply the principles of design as they relate to residential and workplace interior planning
• Understand human factors affecting residential and office design
• Prepare and present design solutions
• Evaluate the retail spaces as it impacts orientation, circulation, interior zoning, and furniture arrangement
• Apply the principles of design as they relate to retail interior planning
• Understand human factors affecting retail design
• Prepare and present creative design solutions

Course Outline

I. Introduction to Interior Design: Design Theory
a. Design Concepts
b. Elements and Principles
c. Color Concepts

II. Design Process
a. Programming
b. Research
c. Government Regulations
d. Analysis
e. Evaluate
f. Planning
g. Types
h. Spatial Relationships
i. Spatial Arrangements
j. Furniture Arrangements
k. Design
l. Shaping Space
m. Selecting Materials
n. Selecting Furniture
o. Refining Ideas
p. Presentation
q. Graphic Communication
r. Elements
s. Techniques

III. Design Studio
a. Design Studio I: Residential
b. Theory and Practice of Residential Spaces
c. Planning and Design
d. Design Studio II: Commercial
e. Theory and Practice of Commercial Spaces
f. Planning and Design
g. Design Studio III: Retail
h. Planning and Design
i. Theory and Practice of Retail Spaces

IV. Design Library
a. Trade Resources
b. Government Resources
c. Manufacturer Library

Prerequisites/Audience

Students should have basic computer skills and be comfortable navigating the Internet. An Internet connection and emailing capabilities are also required. While not required, it is strongly recommended that students have basic architectural drafting and/or AutoCAD basics, a basic drawing class that includes perspective drawing, and a basic design class is encouraged. Students should also know how to use Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, and PowerPoint.

This program is designed for individuals who are interested in starting a new career as an interior designer.

PC Requirements/Materials Included

This course should be taken from a PC. Students should have an Internet connection, an email account, Windows Media Player (available as a free download), Microsoft PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Reader (also available as a free download). Students will also need access to a scanner and a printer. It is recommended that the student use the latest version of Internet Explorer in place of other web browsers.

GES will provide the following required textbooks:
• Interior Planning and Design, by Christina M. Scalise
• Designing Interiors, by Rosemary and Otie Kilmer
• Interior Design Illustrated, by Francis D. K. Ching
• Sketching Interiors at the Speed of Thought, by Jill Pable.
• AutoSketch 9

Minimum System Requirements for AutoSketch software:
-Pentium III Processor or later, 300MHz
-Windows XP or Windows 2000 Professional
-128 MB RAM
-180 MB free disk space for installation
-800x600 VGA monitor with true color
-CD-ROM drive

Instructor Bio

Christina M. Scalise, principal of her own firm, is a professional interior designer whose interior and product design work has been published often in trade magazines and international publications. In practice since 1975, her hospitality and retail design work has won numerous awards and honors. While employed with Cole Martinez Curtis & Associates, she served as vice president, design director of the retail division and as a member of the Executive Management Group. She was also the design director of the interior Design division of MCG Architects, before starting her own practice in Newport Beach, California, Florida, and Pennsylvania. As a part-time interior design educator, Scalise taught design studio, professional practice, and rendering courses at Woodbury University, Seton Hill University, Brooks College, and the Art Institutes beginning in 1982. She has also served on the board of the Institute of Store Planners and as the director of its National Student Competition. Scalise is a graduate of Syracuse University where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She is certified by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification and is affiliated with several professional organizations.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How do I register?
Click on the register button at the top of the page and follow the directions. It is important that you type all your information in the boxes, then print it out to sign.  Payment and sending instructions are in the bottom right corner of the form.

2. How much do the courses cost?
The fee is in the pink box at the top of the page.

3. Can I register for courses if I live outside the United States?
Yes you can!

4. Do I ever have go to the school I register with?
All of our courses are delivered entirely online, so you never have to go to a class or travel to the school.

5. How long does it take to complete a course?
All of our courses are self-paced and open enrollment. You can start and finish the course at your own pace. When you register for a course, you are given 180 days (6 months) to complete the course. If you need more time, extensions are available.

6. Do I have to buy additional materials?
All materials are included. The cost of materials is covered by your tuition. GES ships all materials via UPS ground service upon registration.

7. Can I get financial aid?
GES courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal aid. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses.

• GES provides a loan opportunity for students. Simply go to www.collegeloanapplication.com to apply for an easier qualifying loan at a slightly higher rate. Click here for more information on this loan program.

8. What happens when I complete the course?
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school with which you registered. You must obtain a final passing grade of 70% or greater to be awarded a certificate.

9. Am I guaranteed a job?
GES courses will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. We do not provide direct job placement services, but our instructors will help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding your first job. Instructors will also be available to use as a professional reference upon completion of the course. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

10. Who will be my instructor?
Instant Mentoring enables 24x7 access to certified instructors and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Instructors are Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs), all possessing instructional backgrounds. In addition to providing content expertise, our Mentors facilitate interaction and enhance the overall learning experience.

11. What do I have to have in order to take an online course, and what are the system requirements?
In order to take our online courses, you must have access to a computer and the Internet (a normal dial-up connection is fine). You can access the course contents from any Web-enabled computer. There are no necessary plug-ins. You do not have to use the same computer to log-in to the course every time. We recommend that you have a word-processing program (Microsoft Word is best) and the latest version of Internet Explorer.

12. Can this course be taken on a Mac?
Yes

13. How can I get more information on the course?
All of the information we have is available online under our course catalog (www.gatlineducation.com). If you have questions that are not answered online, please feel free to email us at courseinfo@gatlineducation.com or call 817-870-2870. We will answer your questions promptly.