After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify the basic elements of interior design and concept development
- Recall the building blocks of color and differentiate between types of flooring materials
- Recognize types of textiles and what makes for good lighting
- List ways to market and grow your green interior design business
Discover a Career as an Interior Designer Module 1
Concepts for an Interior Designer
This week we will cover the basic day to day elements of interior design and you will be introduced to various roles and responsibilities that interior designers play. Types of careers such as residential and career design are explained, as well as how computer based drafting and design have helped the profession evolve and aid in concept development.
- A Day in the Life of an Interior Designer
- Careers for Interior Designers
- Concept Development
- Elements of Design
- Computer Based Drafting and Design
Discover a Career as an Interior Designer Module 2
Colors and Flooring
Color isn’t just something that happens to us as we move through the day. There is a regular science behind color and how humans interpret color. In this module, we will discuss the building blocks behind color and color associations. We will also introduce types of natural and synthetic materials for flooring such as laminate, wood and carpet.
- Building Blocks of Color
- Choosing the Right Colors
- Color Association
- Natural and Synthetic Materials
- Carpeting
Discover a Career as an Interior Designer Module 3
Textiles and Lighting
When creating your plan for a client’s interior design, one of the major decisions facing you is what types of textiles and lighting you want to use within a space. What will blend together nicely and create a warm, inviting atmosphere? In this module we will describe what makes for good lighting and we will discover various types of textiles and fabrics.
- Types of Textiles
- Fabrics
- What Makes for Good Lighting?
- Light Fixture Designs
- Types of Lighting
Discover a Career as an Interior Designer Module 4
Green Design, Business and Marketing
In this final module, we will discuss the aspects of how to plan for an overall design and ways to keep your interior design “green” and environmentally friendly. Finally, ways to create an interior design business model, price your services accordingly and market your interior design business are provided.
- Planning for a Design
- Environmental Implications
- Green Certification
- Business Model and Pricing
- Marketing Your Interior Design Business
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You will earn 2.4 IACET continuing education credits by completing this Ed4Online course. This course is 24 contact hours which equals 2.4 CEUs based on the IACET standard. The International Association of Continuing Education and Training is the highest quality worldwide standard for Continuing Education Unit.
The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) was created by IACET as a measurement of continuing education. One (1) IACET CEU is equal to ten (10) contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction. Under IACET's care, the IACET CEU has evolved from a quantitative measure to a hallmark of quality training and instruction.
