Courses
Fall 2020
Registration begins Monday, July 13, 2020
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, September 18.
Courses are currently scheduled to be delivered remotely.
COVID-19 health concerns require that course delivery be via a Remote Learning (online) format. Any changes will be posted on purchase.edu/conted.edu
Registered students will be notified by email.
Architectural Styles—starts October 1
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.
IDC 1080 / noncredit / $325
Discount price: $300 (Purchase College matriculated students, employees, alumni, and Overture members of Broadview; and early registration discount)
Instructor: George Gaspar
October 1 – 29, (5 sessions)
Thursday, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Designing with All Five Senses—starts October 3
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.
IDC 1035 / noncredit / $325
Discount price: $300 (Purchase College matriculated students, employees, alumni, and Overture members of Broadview; and early registration discount)
Instructor: Esther Dederichs
October 3 – 31 (5 sessions)
Saturday, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Interior Design I—starts October 5
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.
IDC 1000 / noncredit / $325
Discount price: $300 (Purchase College matriculated students, employees, alumni, and Overture members of Broadview; and early registration discount)
Instructor: Jacqueline Hosford
October 5 – November 2, no class October 12 (5 sessions)
Monday, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Interior Design III—starts October 6
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.
IDC 1015 / noncredit / $325
Discount: $300 (Purchase College matriculated students, employees, alumni, and Overture members of Broadview; and early registration discount)
Prereq: IDC 1000 and IDC 1020
Instructor: Margaret Wilson
October 6 – November 10, no class November 3 (5 sessions)
Tuesday, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
History and Styles of Interior Design and Decorative Arts I—starts October 7
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.
IDC 1030 / noncredit / $325
Discount price: $300 (Purchase College matriculated students, employees, alumni, and Overture members of Broadview; and early registration discount)
Instructor: Jennifer Carlquist
October 7 – November 4, (5 sessions)
Wednesday, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
AutoCAD for Interior Designers I—starts October 20
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.
IDC 1100 / noncredit / $460
Discount price: $435 (Purchase College matriculated students, employees, alumni, and Overture members of Broadview; and early registration discount)
Instructor: Robert Fendler
October 20 – December 15, no class November 3 (8 sessions)
Tuesday, 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Carpets and Rugs—starts November 7
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.
IDC 1230 / noncredit / $325
Discount price: $300 (Purchase College matriculated students, employees, alumni, and Overture members of Broadview; and early registration discount)
Instructor: Adrienne Concra
November 7 – December 12, no class November 28 (5 sessions)
Saturday, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Basic Drafting/Graphics and Rendering I—starts November 12
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 price: $325 (Purchase College matriculated students, employees, alumni, and Overture members of Broadview; and early registration discount)
Instructor: George Gaspar
November 12 – December 17, no class November 26 (5 sessions)
Thursday, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Materials and Finishes for Interior Design—starts November 16
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.
IDC 1190 / noncredit / $325
Discount price: $300 (Purchase College matriculated students, employees, alumni, and Overture members of Broadview; and early registration discount)
Instructor: Dennis Noskin
November 16 – December 14, (5 sessions)
Monday, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Colors for Interior Design—starts November 17
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.
IDC 1060 / noncredit / $325
Discount price: $300 (Purchase College matriculated students, employees, alumni, and Overture members of Broadview; and early registration discount)
Instructor: Margaret Wilson
November 17 – December 15 (5 sessions)
Tuesday, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
History and Styles of Interior Design and Decorative Arts II—starts November 18
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.
IDC 1040 / noncredit / $325
Discount price: $300 (Purchase College matriculated students, employees, alumni, and Overture members of Broadview; and early registration discount)
Instructor: Jennifer Carlquist
November 18 – December 16, (5 sessions)
Wednesday, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
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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 PREREQ: IDC1000 And IDC1020 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 |