Surface Materials

ARCH X 427.7

This introductory course to surface materials for interior designers covers the selection and use of textiles, wall coverings, hard and soft surfaces, floor coverings, rugs, ceramic and vinyl tile, woods, and plastics.

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Starting at $875.00
As few as 12 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Learn how to properly select and use the right surface material for the job
  • Gain first-hand industry knowledge through guest speakers and field trips
  • Understand why certain materials work well with others

About this course:

An introduction to surface materials for interior designers, this course covers the selection and use of textiles, wall coverings, hard and soft surfaces, floor coverings, rugs, ceramic and vinyl tile, woods and plastics. Instruction includes illustrated lectures, demonstrations, guest speakers, field trips and research assignments.
Prerequisites

All courses through the third quarter in the Interior Design Certificate (see curriculum sequence).

Summer 2024 Schedule

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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Charrisse Johnston
397847
Fee:
$875.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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Notes

No meeting July 4. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 04, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Interior Design Materials and Specifications by Lisa Godsey
Fairchild Books
ISBN 9781501360893
Schedule
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Time
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Lecture
Thu Jun 27, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu Jul 4, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu Jul 11, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu Jul 18, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu Jul 25, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Lecture
Thu Aug 1, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Lecture
Thu Aug 8, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Lecture
Thu Aug 15, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu Aug 22, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu Aug 29, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu Sep 5, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Lecture
Thu Sep 12, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Monday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Mark Lewison
397846
Fee:
$875.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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Notes

No meeting September 2nd.

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 01, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Materials for Interior Environments by Corky Binggeli
Wiley
ISBN 1118306352
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jun 24, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Lecture
Mon Jul 1, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 8, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 15, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 22, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Mon Jul 29, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Lecture
Mon Aug 5, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Mon Aug 12, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Mon Aug 19, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Mon Aug 26, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Mon Sep 2, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Sep 9, 2024
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom

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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Interior Design: Foundation Level
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