Hospitality & Tourism Studies
Interior Design
Course Outline
Upon completion of this course you will be able to answer questions and solve problems about the use of aesthetic principles of scale, proportion, rhythm, balance, harmony, and emphasis to merit the design goals of functionality, economy, beauty and character. This course contains the essential knowledge used daily on the job by assistants and professionals in the field of interior design. This is a single stream course.
Topics of study covered within this course include the following:
• Understanding Interior Design
• Health, Safety and Welfare
• Pictorial Essay: History of Style
• Elements and Principles of Design
• Color
• Construction Systems and Codes
• Lighting, Electrical and Communications
• Space Planning: Furnishings to Rooms
• Space Planning: Rooms to Buildings
• Furniture and Accessories
• Textiles
• Backgrounds: Floors
• Backgrounds: Ceilings and Walls
• Backgrounds: Doors, Windows and Fireplaces
• Interior Design as a Career
Duration
Approximately 20 hours
Text Books
The text book required for this course is outlined below and can be purchased through any online book supplier:
ISBN#: 978-0-13-500814-0
Prerequisites
None
Cost
$699.00