Our interior design school, located in Portland, Oregon’s Interior Design District, provides aspiring designers the opportunity to cultivate their natural design talents through hands-on learning programs in a supportive classroom environment. Our curriculum enables students to transform their passion into an extraordinary design portfolio. Students build confidence as they acquire the knowledge and skills required to succeed professionally in the industry.
PORTLAND INTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAMS
- CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
- COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
- FALL 2024 COURSE SCHEDULE
- WINTER 2025 COURSE SCHEDULE
- SPRING 2025 COURSE SCHEDULE
Fundamentals of Interior Design
Students receive a Certificate in Interior Custom Design once they complete the Fundamentals of Interior Design Certification. 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.
Master Certification Program
Students receive a Professional Certificate in Interior Design once they complete the Master of Interior Design Certification Program. The Master of Interior Design Certification Program combines the Fundamentals of Interior Design Program with 9 electives as well as a final portfolio presentation to give students a well-rounded education and competitive portfolio.
The Master’s Certification Program requires completion of the following courses:
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- Fundamentals of Interior Design
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
- Advanced 3D Modeling (Choose 1): Revit or Chief Architect – New!
- Commercial Design
- Construction Basics – New!
- Business & Entrepreneurship
- Kitchen & Bath Design
- Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Advanced Master Certification Program
Students who complete the Advanced Master of Interior Design Certification Program gain strong skills in both 3D rendering and hand rendering. This comprehensive program provides students with a Professional Certificate in Interior Design upon completion.
The Advanced Master of Interior Design Certification Program combines the foundational Fundamentals of Interior Design Program with an additional 11 elective courses. This well-rounded curriculum, along with a final portfolio presentation, ensures students develop a competitive and impressive portfolio.
The Advanced Master’s Certification Program requires completion of the following courses:
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- Fundamentals of Interior Design
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Hand Rendering
- Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
- Chief Architect – New!
- Kitchen & Bath Design
- Revit
- Commercial Design
- Construction Basics – New!
- Business & Entrepreneurship
- Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Individual courses may also be taken by students not enrolled in the Master Certification Program, and by industry professionals with relevant design education or work experience. Read more about all of our courses on the Course Descriptions tab.
Course Details
To view the overview and schedule for each course, please click on the links in the list to the right. Courses are listed in the recommended order of completion.
Fall 2024 Course Schedule
The format of Fall 2024 classes (virtual or in-person) will be confirmed prior to the start of the term. Please note that course dates and times are subject to change.
Elective Course Registration Dates:
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, June 3, 2024
Registration for All Students: Monday, June 10, 2024
Fundamentals of Interior Design
Students have two options for taking the Fundamentals of Interior Design.
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Day)
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Date: September 10 – December 5 (No class Nov. 26-28)
Instructor: Dani Christine
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Saturday)
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Date: September 28 – February 8 (No class Nov. 30, Dec. 28)
Instructor: Janis Howard
Virtual Electives
AutoCAD
Virtual and Hybrid classes. AutoCAD is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD (Evening)
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: September 16 – December 16 (No class Sept. 30, Nov. 11)
Instructor: Abigail West
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD (Day) – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Monday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: September 23 – November 18 (No class Sept. 30)
Instructor: Amy Hayes
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD (Evening)
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: October 10 – December 12 (No class Oct. 31, Nov. 28)
Instructor: Dani Christine
SketchUp
Virtual classes. SketchUp is a Master’s Certification requirement.
SketchUp (Day)
Day: Thursday
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Date: September 26 – November 7
Instructor: Severin Villiger
SketchUp (Evening)
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: November 5 – December 17 (No class Nov. 26)
Instructor: Abigail West
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
Virtual classes. Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign (Day)
Day: Monday
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: September 23 – November 4
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign (Evening)
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: September 17 – October 29
Instructor: Abigail West
Revit
Hybrid class. Revit is optional for the Master’s Certification Program but required for the Advanced Master’s Certification.
Revit
Day: Thursday
Time: 11:30am – 2:30pm
Date: October 17 – December 12 (No class Oct. 31, Nov. 28)
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Chief Architect
Hybrid class. Chief Architect is optional for the Master’s Certification Program but required for the Advanced Master’s Certification.
Chief Architect – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Monday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Dates: October 14 – December 9 (No class Nov. 25)
Instructor: Heather Van Etten
Kitchen & Bath Design
Virtual class. Kitchen & Bath is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Kitchen & Bath Design
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Date: October 22 – December 10 (No class Nov. 26)
Instructor: J.D. Nesbitt
Business & Entrepreneurship
Virtual class. Business & Entrepreneurship is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Business & Entrepreneurship
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: September 9 – October 21
Instructor: Jim Plymale
Commercial Design
Virtual Class. Intro to Commercial Design is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Commercial Design
Day: Friday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: September 27 – December 6 (No class Nov. 29)
Instructor: Ida York
Construction Basics
This class is in-person at the Portland HSID Campus and is a Master’s Certificate requirement.
Construction Basics – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Friday
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Date: October 18 – November 22
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Virtual and self-directed. This class is a Master’s Certificate requirement.
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Start Date: Wednesday, September 25
Final Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON):
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Instructor: Abigail West
Portland In-Person Electives
Kitchen & Bath Design
This class is in-person at the Portland HSID Campus and is a Master’s Certificate requirement.
Kitchen & Bath Design
Day: Friday
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Date: October 18 – December 6 (No class Nov. 29)
Instructor: Angela Garvin
Winter 2025 Course Schedule
All classes are in Pacific Standard Time (PST)
The format of Winter 2025 classes (virtual or in-person) will be confirmed prior to the start of the term. Please note that course dates and times are subject to change.
Elective Course Registration Dates:
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, November 4, 2024
Registration for All Students: Monday, November 11, 2024
Fundamentals of Interior Design
Students have two options for taking the Fundamentals of Interior Design.
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Day)
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Date: January 14 – April 10 (No class Mar. 25 – 27)
Instructor: Dani Christine
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Saturday)
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Date: February 22 – July 5 (No class Mar. 29, June 28)
Instructor: Janis Howard
Elective Courses
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD – Virtual
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: January 6 – March 31 (No class March 24)
Instructor: Abigail West
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Monday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: January 27 – March 17
Instructor: Amy Hayes
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD – Virtual
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: March 20 – May 15 (No class March 27)
Instructor: Dani Christine
SketchUp – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Friday
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Date: February 14 – April 4 (No class March 28)
Instructor: Severin Villiger
SketchUp – Virtual
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: March 4 – April 22 (No class Mar. 25)
Instructor: Abigail West
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Monday
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: January 6 – February 17
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign – Virtual
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: January 7 – February 25
Instructor: Abigail West
Chief Architect – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Monday
Time: 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Dates: February 24 – April 21 (No class March 24)
Instructor: Heather Van Etten
Construction Basics – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Friday
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Date: January 10 – February 14
Instructor: Anna Berrios
Kitchen & Bath Design – Virtual
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Date: January 21 – March 11 (No class Feb. 25)
Instructor: J.D. Nesbitt
Business & Entrepreneurship – Virtual
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: January 13 – February 24
Instructor: Jim Plymale
Commercial Design – Virtual
Day: Friday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: January 10 – March 21 (No class Feb. 21)
Instructor: Ida York
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Virtual and self-directed. This class is a Master’s Certificate requirement.
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Start Date: Monday, January 20
Final Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON):
April 18, 2025
Instructor: Abigail West
Spring 2025 Course Schedule
All classes are in Pacific Standard Time (PST)
The format of Spring 2025 classes (virtual or in-person) will be confirmed prior to the start of the term. Please note that course dates and times are subject to change.
Elective Course Registration Dates:
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, March 3, 2025
Registration for All Students: Monday, March 10, 2025
Fundamentals of Interior Design
Students have two options for taking the Fundamentals of Interior Design.
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Day)
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Date: April 22 – July 9
Instructor: Dani Christine
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Saturday)
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Date: February 22 – July 5 (No class Mar. 29, June 28)
Instructor: Janis Howard
Elective Courses
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD – Virtual
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: April 21 – July 14 (No class May 26)
Instructor: Abigail West
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Monday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: May 5 – June 30 (No class May 26)
Instructor: Amy Hayes
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD – Virtual
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: March 20 – May 15 (No class March 27)
Instructor: Dani Christine
SketchUp – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Friday
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Date: May 16 – June 27
Instructor: Severin Villiger
SketchUp – Virtual
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: July 8 – August 19
Instructor: Abigail West
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Monday
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: May 5 – June 23 (No class May 26)
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign – Virtual
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: May 6 – June 24
Instructor: Abigail West
Chief Architect – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Monday
Time: 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Dates: May 19 – July 14 (No class May 26)
Instructor: Heather Van Etten
Construction Basics – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Friday
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Date: April 4 – May 23
Instructor: Anna Berrios
Kitchen & Bath Design – In-Person
Day: Friday
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Date: April 4 – May 23
Instructor: Angela Garvin
Kitchen & Bath Design – Virtual
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: TBA
Instructor: J.D. Nesbitt
Business & Entrepreneurship – Virtual
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: April 21 – June 9 (No class May 26)
Instructor: Jim Plymale
Commercial Design – Virtual
Day: Friday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: TBA
Instructor: Ida York
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Virtual and self-directed. This class is a Master’s Certificate requirement.
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Start Date: TBA
Final Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON):
TBA
Instructor: Abigail West
Please note: All course dates are subject to change and availability is based on enrollment.
TUITION
Master Certification Program
Fundamentals of Interior Design*
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD
SketchUp*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign*
Advanced 3D Modeling (Revit OR Chief Architect) – New!
Commercial Design*
Construction Basics – New!
Kitchen & Bath Design
Business & Entrepreneurship
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Total Tuition: $17,999
*These courses have additional fees for materials. Please see each individual course page for more information.
Advanced Master Certification Program
Fundamentals of Interior Design*
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD
SketchUp*
Hand Rendering*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign*
Chief Architect – New!
Kitchen & Bath Design
Revit
Commercial Design*
Construction Basics – New!
Business & Entrepreneurship
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Total Tuition: $19,599
*These courses have additional fees for materials. Please see each individual course page for more information.
Individual Courses
Fundamentals of Interior Design: $8,995*
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD: $1,199*
SketchUp: $799*
Hand Rendering: 999*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign: $699*
Chief Architect: $999 – New!
Kitchen & Bath Design: $799
Revit: $999
Commercial Design: $2,999*
Construction Basics: $799* – New!
Business & Entrepreneurship: $699
Master’s Portfolio Capstone: $699
*These courses have additional fees for materials. Please see each individual course page for more information.
Financing Options
HSID offers flexible payment plan options to ensure everyone has the opportunity to receive an education. For more information please contact your Student Relations Manager.
APPLICATION PROCESS
OUR PORTLAND TEAM
Stephanie Thornton Plymale
Chief Executive Officer
Jim Plymale
President
Angie Morse
Executive Director of HSID Portland
Amy White
Director of Operations
Abigail West
Corporate Trainer & Instructor for Technical Rendering, Master's Portfolio and Set Design
Janis Howard
Fundamentals of Interior Design Instructor
Heather Van Etten
Chief Architect Instructor
Anna Berrios
Construction Basics Instructor
Angela Garvin
Kitchen & Bath Instructor
Amy Hayes
AutoCAD Instructor
Severin Villiger
Technical Rendering Instructor
Dani Christine
AutoCAD Instructor
Ida York
Hand Rendering Instructor
Rick Campos
Advisory Board Member
Amy Pearson
Advisory Board Member
Alexandra Morris
Advisory Board Member
Gordon Bass
Advisory Board MemberSTUDENT SUCCESS STORIES
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