Fall enrollment starts July 28, and closes September 28. Check out the Academic Term Calendar for more information.

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.

View Course Options
READ MORE ABOUT THIS COURSE
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Live Online
Starting at $875.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
View Course Options

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 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
-
Monday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Enrollment Closed
See Details
Instructor: Mark Lewison
403110
Fee:
$875.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Updating...
See Details
Notes

No meeting September 1, 2025. 

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to July 06, 2025
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 23, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jun 30, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 7, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 14, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 21, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 28, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Aug 4, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Aug 11, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Aug 18, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Aug 25, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Sep 1, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Sep 8, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom

Fall 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
-
Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Charrisse Johnston
404554
Fee:
$925.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

No meeting November 27, 2025.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from July 28, 2025 to October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Sep 25, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Oct 2, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Oct 9, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Oct 16, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Oct 23, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Oct 30, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Nov 6, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Nov 13, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Nov 20, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Nov 27, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Dec 4, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Dec 11, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
Monday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Mark Lewison
404552
Fee:
$925.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from July 28, 2025 to October 05, 2025
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 Sep 22, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Sep 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 6, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 13, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 20, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 27, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 10, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 17, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 24, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Dec 1, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom

Contact Us

This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Interior Design: Foundation Level
interior design rendering
Ready to start
your future?
Keep up to date on the latest news and offerings in Interior Design
By signing up, you agree to UCLA Extension’s Privacy Policy.

vector icon of building

Corporate Education

Learn how we can help your organization meet its professional development goals and corporate training needs.

Learn More

vector icon of building

Donate to UCLA Extension

Support our many efforts to reach communities in need.

Innovation Programs

Student Scholarships

Lifelong Learning

See More