Courses
Open Courses: Spring 2019
Registration begins Monday, November 12: Registration Form / Credit Card Authorization
Costs/Early Registration Discount
In addition to the tuition, there is a $25 nonrefundable registration fee paid once per semester. The early registration discount applies to registrations received (paid in full) by Friday, January 11.
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Interior Design I - starts Feb. 26 |
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Delve into the art of planning interior spaces. Develop the conceptual approaches that solve interior design problems. Understand the design process, elements of design, concepts, and drawings, as well as basic styles in residential interiors. Explore the use of color, fabric, and lighting in successful interior space design. |
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Interior Design II - starts Apr. 9 |
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Explore the design process from concept to the finished commercial or residential project. Review spatial layout and significance, materials and finishes, and furniture. Learn ways to solve design problems and analyze design styles and needs. Students present their final projects, complete with rendered drawings and presentation boards. IDC 1010 / noncredit / $325 Discount: $300 (Purchase College matriculated students, employees, and alumni; and early registration discount) Instructor: Margaret Wilson April 9—May 7 Tues., 6:30—9:30pm Music Building, room 0089A |
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Basic Drafting/Graphics and Rendering I - starts Feb. 28 |
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Acquire the necessary skills to express interior design concepts. Learn to draw and create architectural and three-dimensional drawings using the correct tools and techniques. Basic rendered pencil drawings emphasize methods for correct visual clarity and representation of interior spaces. IDC 1020 / noncredit / $360 Discount: $335 (Purchase College matriculated students, employees, and alumni; and early registration discount) Instructor: George Gasper Feb. 28—March 28 Thurs., 6:30—9:30pm Music Building, room 0089A |
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*CLOSED*Local and Digital Trade Sources - starts Apr. 11 |
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Learn about diverse products and services available locally to the interior designer and their use in home décor. Gain an understanding of trade pricing structures, discounts, insider tips, and market shows, along with digital and online trade resources. IDC 1026 / noncredit / $260 Discount: $235 (Purchase College matriculated students, employees, and alumni; and early registration discount) Instructor: Margaret Wilson April 11—April 25 Thurs., 6:30—9:30pm Music Building, room 0089A |
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Introduction to SketchUp - starts Apr. 10 |
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Learn the basics of creating digital 3-D models for the purpose of producing and communicating real world designs. Acquire the skills to make a model from hand-drawn or CAD-generated plans. Review the fundamentals of this software program, plus numerous short cuts and “tricks of the trade” to become efficient in its use. IDC 1075 / noncredit / $360 Discount: $335 (Purchase College matriculated students, employees, and alumni; and early registration discount) Instructor: John Rousso April 10—May 8 Wed., 6:30—9:30pm Humanities Building, Room 2033 |
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Business Practices for Interior Designers - starts Apr. 8 |
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Learn how to establish your own design firm; create a portfolio; read a client’s taste, personality, and opinion; charge for services; develop a company logo; and address routine issues associated with the design profession. Explore marketing tools that enable you to reach prospective clients. Develop a business plan to capture your goals and make plans to maximize profits. Note: The last session is held in the New York Design Center; participants are responsible for their transportation to and from the Center. IDC 1110 / noncredit / $325 Discount: $300 (Purchase College matriculated students, employees, and alumni; and early registration discount) Instructor: Dennis Noskin April 8—May 6 Mon., 6:30—9:30pm Music Building, Room 0089A |
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Lighting Design - starts Feb. 27 |
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Learn the principles of good lighting design and practical information on lamps, fixtures, controls, and how to utilize them in an interior design. Develop lighting plans and specifications and resolve specific residential lighting challenges for bath, kitchens, home offices, and multistory foyers. Work in small groups to solve the various lighting issues. IDC 1130 / noncredit / $325 Discount: $300 (Purchase College matriculated students, employees, and alumni; and early registration discount) Instructor: Esther Dederichs Feb. 27—March 27 Wed., 6:30—9:30pm Music Building, Room 0089A (room changed Feb. 22, 2019) |
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Window Treatments and Upholstery - starts Feb. 25 |
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Enhance your knowledge of all aspects of window treatments and upholstery use, design, and fabrication. Work on various stages of window treatments and upholstery projects, including measuring, estimating materials, and line drawings for workroom. Increase your confidence in selecting appropriate fabrics for specific uses. IDC 1140 / noncredit / $325 Discount: $300 (Purchase College matriculated students, employees, and alumni; and early registration discount) Instructor: Penny Howell Feb. 25—March 25 Mon., 6:30—9:30pm Location: Music Building, Room 0089A |
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*CLOSED* AutoCAD for Interior Designers II - starts Feb. 2 |
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Continue to develop basic AutoCAD skills with this introduction to Autodesk’s Revit Architecture and the world of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Expand your basic knowledge and learn the tools and techniques associated with creating 3-D models and views in Revit Architecture. Previous AutoCAD knowledge required. IDC 1200 / noncredit / $550 Discount: $525 (Purchase College matriculated students, employees, and alumni; and early registration discount) Prerequisite: IDC1100 Instructor: Robert Fendler Feb. 2— March 23 Sat., 10:00am—1:00pm Humanities Building, Room 2033 |
You may also be interested in the NEW Collecting Fine Arts Certificate Program:
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*CLOSED* Introduction to Collecting Fine Art - starts Mar. 18 |
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Discuss the ways in which collecting fine art can fulfill a passion and/or enrich interior design. Understand why research into important styles and artists can enhance starting or adding to a fine art collection. Gain an overview of the program and recognize the significant aspects to consider when collecting fine art.
CFA 1000 / noncredit / $75 |
| Understanding Auctions - starts May 6 |
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Gain an insider’s guide to the auction process. Learn to research auctions via internet sites hosted by Auction Houses. Explore the vital aspects of visiting the previews and attending auctions. Understand estimated prices, reserve prices, and final sale prices. Explore the process of purchasing at auction including registering for a paddle and bidding at auction.
CFA 1002 / noncredit / $75 |
| *CLOSED* Collecting Paintings: A History and Practical Guide - starts Mar. 25 |
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Take a journey from the emergence of paintings as an art form to the arrival of the first art collectors in Ancient Rome, to the history of art collecting in New York. Showcasing a multitude of works that are available for purchase today, this course is a practical guide to curating a collection, including selection, placement, budgeting and installing. |
| *CLOSED* Collecting Works on Paper - starts Apr. 8 |
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Trace the history of drawing as a preliminary study for a work in a different medium to the acceptance of drawing as a work in its own right. Examine all works on paper, including pastel, watercolor, and collage including discussion of the major collections, institutions, galleries and art fairs that specialize in this medium and examples of works available today. CFA 1004 / noncredit / $145 Discount: $120 (Purchase College matriculated students, employees, and alumni; and early registration discount)
Instructor: Diana Erdos |
| Collecting Fine Prints - starts Apr. 15 |
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Trace the history of the printing press and the demand it created for playing cards and icons in 15th century Germany; social changes that lead to imagery of all kinds in 19th-20th century France; and development of major print ateliers in the U.S. The discussion emphasizes works available today and descriptions of different print techniques and an edition numbering explanation. |
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Collecting Sculpture - starts Apr. 22 |
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Review Ancient Egyptian works establishing the figure in stone as the beginning of recorded artistic expression. Follow the tradition through Ancient Greece to the Roman Empire; examine the classical influence and artists that broke with tradition in the 20th century. Observe multiple examples of figurative and abstract sculpture, focusing on current availability and finding them in galleries and art fairs. CFA 1006 / noncredit / $145 Discount: $120 (Purchase College matriculated students, employees, and alumni; and early registration discount)
Instructor: Diana Erdos |
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Collecting Ceramics - starts Apr. 29 |
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Historically, clay has been a primary material used for functional objects. Those objects developed into an art form providing important narrative histories and becoming collectable in their own right. Trace the fascinating story of porcelain from its secret formula in China, discovery in Korea and Japan, and eventual arrival through export into the celebrated manufactories in Germany, France and England. |
All Courses
| IDC 1000: Interior Design I |
Delve into the art of planning interior spaces. Develop the conceptual approaches that solve interior design problems. Understand the design process, elements of design, concepts, and drawings, as well as basic styles in residential interiors. Explore the use of color, fabric, and lighting in successful interior space design. Credits: 0 Department: Continuing Education and Youth |
| IDC 1010: Interior Design II |
Explore the design process from concept to the finished commercial or residential project. Review spatial layout and significance, materials and finishes, and furniture. Learn ways to solve design problems and analyze design styles and needs. Students present their final projects, complete with rendered drawings and presentation boards. Credits: 0 PREREQ: IDC1000 And IDC1020 Department: Continuing Education and Youth |
| IDC 1015: Interior Design III |
Using the skills you have acquired upon completion of all the required courses, undertake a complex project that requires research into historical styles and includes special-purpose spaces in residential areas. Complete the final project demonstrating your familiarity with major interior design components, including lighting design, finishes, and material standards. Credits: 0 PREREQ: IDC1000 And IDC1020 Department: Continuing Education and Youth |
| IDC 1020: Basic Drafting/Graphics and Rendering I |
Acquire the necessary skills to express interior design concepts. Learn to draw and create architectural and three-dimensional drawings using the correct tools and techniques. Basic rendered pencil drawings emphasize methods for correct visual clarity and representation of interior spaces. Credits: 0 Department: Continuing Education and Youth |
| IDC 1025: Presentation Skills for Interior Designers |
Having a good design is not enough—you need to sell it! Become a confident and effective presenter with this workshop. In taped sessions and presentations to peers, you will learn how to effectively communicate and connect with your audience. Explore verbal and nonverbal communication, successful use of visual aids, and other critical presentation skills. Credits: 0 Department: Continuing Education and Youth |
| IDC 1026: Local and Digital Trade Sources |
Learn about diverse products and services available locally to the interior designer and their use in home décor. Gain an understanding of trade pricing structures, discounts, insider tips, and market shows, along with digital and online trade resources. Credits: 0 Department: Continuing Education and Youth |
| IDC 1030: History and Styles of Interior Design and Decorative Arts I |
Explore important elements of interior styles and furnishings from antiquity to the late 18th century. Understand the development of archetypal furniture forms and private interiors, which were increasingly based on living functions. Gain insight into Western civilization’s fascination with ancient Greece and Rome, culminating in neoclassicism as the dominant mode in Europe and America by the 1780s. Credits: 0 Department: Continuing Education and Youth |
| IDC 1035: Designing with All Five Senses |
Learn how interior designers can create supportive environments by considering and understanding the five senses. Develop an understanding of the physiology of each of the five senses and how each sense influences our perception of the space around us. Learn how to tap into the senses as a designer to develop your most valued assets: your imagination, creativity, and yourself. Credits: 0 Department: Continuing Education and Youth |
| IDC 1040: History and Styles of Interior Design and Decorative Arts II |
Investigate interior decoration from 1800 to modern times as numerous changes take place, based on evolving social, industrial, political, and technological reform. Learn how the modern movement responded to these changes, creating a full-fledged interior design industry by 1950. Understand why today’s designers acknowledge a continuing social fascination with period styles, modern innovations, and postmodern practices. Credits: 0 Department: Continuing Education and Youth |
| IDC 1060: Colors for Interior Design |
Learn to design with color—how to develop a color palette and apply it to a well-appointed interior space using fabrics, artwork, accessories, and surface materials. Analyze and create a desired mood using colors. Learn how and why colors can affect a space. Credits: 0 Department: Continuing Education and Youth |
| IDC 1075: Introduction to SketchUp |
Learn the basics of creating digital 3-D models for the purpose of producing and communicating real world designs. Acquire the skills to make a model from hand-drawn or CAD-generated plans. Review the fundamentals of this software program, plus numerous short cuts and “tricks of the trade” to become efficient in its use. Credits: 0 Department: Continuing Education and Youth |
| IDC 1080: Architectural Styles |
Learn the stylistic, structural, and formal characteristics of major architectural styles, and discover how these styles have been adapted in modern times. Explore the history of shelter outside the Western mainstream, including residences found in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Understand specific geographic areas, their houses, and interiors, as well as the cultural forces that determine their form. Credits: 0 Department: Continuing Education and Youth |
| IDC 1090: Basic Drafting/Graphics and Rendering II |
Continue to harness the necessary skills to express interior design concepts on paper. Hone the techniques needed to draw and create architectural and three-dimensional drawings, using the correct tools and techniques. Take the next step in developing your ability to render pencil, marker, and color drawings that represent interior spaces with visual clarity. Credits: 0 Department: Continuing Education and Youth |
| IDC 1100: AutoCAD for Interior Designers I |
Develop skills in computer-aided drafting and design (CADD), using AutoCAD software. Learn the features and considerations associated with the computer as a drafting/design tool. Receive step-by-step instruction on AutoCAD commands, mode settings, drawing aids, shortcuts, and other valuable characteristics of AutoCAD. No previous AutoCAD knowledge or prior experience required. Credits: 0 PREREQ: IDC1020 Department: Continuing Education and Youth |
| IDC 1110: Business Practices for Interior Designers |
Learn how to establish your own design firm; create a portfolio; read a client’s taste, personality, and opinion; charge for services; develop a company logo; and address routine issues associated with the design profession. Explore marketing tools that enable you to reach prospective clients. Develop a business plan to capture your goals and make plans to maximize profits. Credits: 0 Department: Continuing Education and Youth |
| IDC 1130: Lighting Design |
Learn the principles of good lighting design and practical information on lamps, fixtures, controls, and how to utilize them in an interior design. Develop lighting plans and specifications and resolve specific residential lighting challenges for bath, kitchens, home offices, and multistory foyers. Work in small groups to solve the various lighting issues. Credits: 0 Department: Continuing Education and Youth |
| IDC 1140: Window Treatments and Upholstery |
Enhance your knowledge of all aspects of window treatments and upholstery use, design, and fabrication. Work on various stages of window treatments and upholstery projects, including measuring, estimating materials, and line drawings for workroom. Increase your confidence in selecting appropriate fabrics for specific uses. Credits: 0 Department: Continuing Education and Youth |
| IDC 1190: Materials and Finishes for Interior Design |
Discover various materials and finishes, their properties, functions, and aesthetic qualities. Explore their use in interior applications through lectures, demonstrations, and/or field trips. Learn methods of working with a variety of materials and finishes and understand how to use them effectively in the interior design field. Credits: 0 Department: Continuing Education and Youth |
| IDC 1200: AutoCAD for Interior Designers II |
Continue to develop basic AutoCAD skills with this introduction to Autodesk’s Revit Architecture and the world of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Expand your basic knowledge and learn the tools and techniques associated with creating 3-D models and views in Revit Architecture. Previous AutoCAD knowledge required. Credits: 0 PREREQ: IDC1100 Department: Continuing Education and Youth |
| IDC 1210: Kitchen Design |
Gain an understanding of traffic and usage patterns, lighting needs, and solutions to ventilation and storage problems. You will be introduced to available materials, including fixtures, appliances, wall and floor coverings, and cabinetry. Take the first step in designing for this essential household space. Credits: 0 PREREQ: IDC1020 Department: Continuing Education and Youth |
| IDC 1220: Bath Design |
Gain an understanding of traffic and usage patterns, lighting needs, and solutions to ventilation and storage problems. You will be introduced to available materials, including fixtures, wall and floor coverings, and cabinetry. Take the first step in designing for this essential household space. Credits: 0 PREREQ: IDC1020 Department: Continuing Education and Youth |
| IDC 1230: Carpets and Rugs |
Learn carpet and rug basics and how to customize rugs offering a unique product to your clients. Explore a variety of fibers and carpet and rug construction and learn how to select the best type for the job. Review a variety of installation methods and learn how to work with vendors. Credits: 0 Department: Continuing Education and Youth |
| IDC 1235: Accessorizing the Home |
Using design principals such as proportion, scale, rhythm and emphasis, learn to accessorize a room using a variety of home decor. Explore textile products such as pillows, throws, small rugs, trimming, and bedding. Understand how to create a wall arrangement using artwork, mirrors, frames, and mats. Learn how to select and arrange glass, ceramics and metal accessories and collectibles. Credits: 0 Department: Continuing Education and Youth |
| IDC 1255: Local & Digital Trade Sources |
Learn about diverse products and services available locally to the interior designer and their use in home décor. Gain an understanding of trade pricing structures, discounts, insider tips, and market shows, along with digital and online trade resources. Credits: 0 Department: Continuing Education and Youth |