Summer Springboard
Interior Design I
ACADEMIC COURSE
DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF INTERIOR DESIGN WITH HANDS-ON DESIGN PROJECTS AND EXCLUSIVE VISITS TO NYC SHOWROOMS AND STUDIOS
Course Highlights
- Explore the opportunities and challenges inherent in deciphering floor plans and learn how to use an architect’s scale.
- Begin your journey into basic drafting skills and hone your ability to develop unique and compelling design concepts.
- Learn the art of putting together dynamic and aesthetically pleasing color schemes.
Gain expertise in choosing the right furniture and materials to achieve the desired look for a space.
Embark on virtual or onsite visits to showrooms and design shops in NYC, the nation’s design capital.
- Designing a Small Apartment: Engage in interactive sessions to design a small apartment as part of your experience.
Summer Springboard
Interior Design I
Course Overview
Students will learn the fundamentals of interior design such as drafting, color theory and materials. The course takes a practical approach by starting with a topic close to everyone’s heart – home. Through hands-on projects focused on apartment/home design, students will gain insights into furniture dynamics, spatial flow, and the psychology of interior spaces.
Participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of furniture and fabric, along with the ability to strategically layout a room.
Earn College Credits: Seize the chance to earn one college credit applicable towards an undergraduate degree at NYSID or for inclusion in your future college applications.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Outcome #1
Acquire fundamental interior design skills while completing a residential design project.
Outcome #2
Develop drafting skills, interpret floor plans, and create design concepts, color schemes, and furniture/material selections.
Outcome #3
Experience the real-world aspect by visiting design showrooms and the offices of professional interior designers in New York.
Outcome #4
Apply your newfound knowledge to design a New York City apartment.
