Description

The Interior Design Online Training Program will give you a broad understanding of the interior design field. You’ll learn the terms, principles, theories, and skills to prepare and present professional, creative design solutions. Because the program is online, you’ll be able to set the pace, sequencing, and style of learning according to what works best for you. The modules incorporate communication and delivery of concepts via the same electronic mediums used by professionals.

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

Outline

1. Design Theory
   1. Perception
   2. Design Concepts and Methods
   3. Elements and Principles
   4. Color Concepts
2. Design Process
   1. Programming
      1. Research
      2. Analysis
      3. Evaluation
   2. Planning
      1. Ideation
      2. Decision Methods
      3. Spatial Concepts
      4. Planning Development
   3. Design
      1. Ideation
      2. Concept Development
      3. Spatial Refinement
      4. Expression and Articulation
   4. Presentation
      1. Characteristics
      2. Drawings
      3. Poche and Entourage
      4. Sample Boards
      5. Illustration
      6. Marker Techniques
3. Design Studio
   1. Design Studio I: Retail
   2. Design Studio II: Commercial
   3. Design Studio III: Residential
4. Design Library
   1. Trade Resources
   2. Government Resources
   3. Manufacturer Library

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Additional Info

Languages

English

Course Length

350.00 hours

Duration of Access

All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. Most programs allow you 180 days after you register to complete them. If you need more time, extensions are available.

Instructor

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, Christina taught design studio, professional practice, and rendering programs 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. Christina is a graduate of Syracuse University where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She’s certified by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification and is affiliated with several professional organizations.

Prerequisites/Audience

To enroll in this program, you should have basic computer skills and be comfortable navigating the Internet and using e-mail. While not required, it’s strongly recommended that you have skills or education in basic architectural drafting or AutoCAD, basic drawing, including perspective drawing, and basic design. You should also know how to use Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, and PowerPoint.

This program is for you if you’re interested in starting a new career as an interior designer.

Requirements/Materials Included

This program should be taken from a PC. You’ll need an Internet connection, an e-mail account, Windows Media Player (available as a free download), and Microsoft PowerPoint. You’ll also need access to a scanner and a printer. We recommend that you use the latest version of Internet Explorer in place of other Web browsers.

Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Acrobat Reader are required for this program.
Click here to download the Acrobat Reader.
Click here to download the Flash Player.

 Gatlin International will provide the following required textbooks:

• Interior Planning and Design, by Christina M. Scalise
• Interior Design Illustrated: Marker and Watercolor Techniques, 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

Gatlin International will also provide AutoSketch 9 software. The minimum system requirements for AutoSketch software are:

• 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