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Fundamentals of Interior Design

Denver, Colorado

COURSE OVERVIEW


Students receive a Certification in Fundamentals of Interior Design once they complete the Fundamentals of Interior Design Program. In this program, students develop a competitive portfolio and expansive knowledge base which empowers them to work in the Interior Design industry. Projects include the full design and presentation of two residential spaces, including an entire home as the final project. Additional client-specific and concept-based activities are incorporated throughout the course to enforce learning and presentation skills. This program puts equal focus toward core design knowledge, design expression and business practices that together enable students to become successful industry professionals. Students attend weekly field visits that connect them to the people, places and processes within the local industry and are visited in class by guest speakers who are recognized professionals in the industry. A general overview of program topics is outlined below and subject to change. A detailed syllabus is provided upon enrollment. This is the first course and prerequisite to our Master Certification Program. Heritage School of Interior Design is licensed through the Colorado Department of Higher Education.

COURSE OUTLINE


    • Intro to the Interior Design Profession
    • Principles & Elements of Design
    • Space Planning
    • Drafting & Drawing
    • Color Theory & Rendering
    • Professional Design Process
    • Design Materials
    • Design History & Styles
    • Lighting
    • Furniture Construction
    • Construction Management
    • Socially Responsible/Universal/Green Design
    • Professional Practice
    • Student Presentations & Testing

REQUIRED MATERIALS


    • Laptop Computer
    • Foundations of Interior Design, 3rd ed. by Susan J Slotkis
    • A full list of materials will be provided upon enrollment

FINAL PROJECT EXAMPLE


Click on an image below to see the entire portfolio!

Design 1: © Carlie Tracey
Design 2: © Kate King

COURSE TUITION


$8,990

COURSE SCHEDULE


12-Week Program (Full-time)

SPRING 2025
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 4:30pm
Date: April 8 – June 26

FALL 2025
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 4:30pm
Date: September 16 – December 11 (No class Nov. 25 – 27)

WINTER 2026
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 4:30pm
Date: January 6 – March 26

24-Week Program (Part-time)

FALL 2025/WINTER 2026
Day: Saturday
Time: 9am – 5:30pm
Date: September 20 – March 28 (No class Nov. 29, Dec. 20 or 27th, or Feb. 14)

 

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“There was not a single minute wasted during the Fundamentals program. It was practical information that I now use every day in my design business.”
Rachel Anderson
Harper Rae Design Co.
RACHEL ANDERSON, HARPER RAE DESIGN CO.

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    • OWNER & CEO
    • HERITAGE TEAM
    • SUCCESS STORIES
    • RIDQC CERTIFICATION
    • STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
    • DESIGN ASSOCIATIONS
    • CAREER SERVICES
  • CAMPUSES
    • PORTLAND
    • DENVER
    • SEATTLE
    • DALLAS – NEW!
    • SALT LAKE CITY – NEW!
    • LOS ANGELES – COMING SOON!
    • VIRTUAL
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  • EDITORIAL
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