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 $799.00
As few as 11 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).

Fall 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Charrisse Johnston
394045
Fee:
$799.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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Notes

No meeting November 23, 2023. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 05, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Interior Design Materials and Specifications by Lisa Godsey
Fairchild Books
ISBN 9781501360893
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Sep 28, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Oct 5, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Oct 12, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Oct 19, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Oct 26, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Nov 2, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Nov 9, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Nov 16, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Nov 23, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Nov 30, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Dec 7, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Dec 14, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Monday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Mark Lewison
394044
Fee:
$799.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 02, 2023
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 25, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 2, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 9, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 16, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 23, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 30, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Mon Nov 6, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Mon Nov 13, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Mon Nov 20, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Mon Nov 27, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Dec 4, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Klara Kanai
394040
Fee:
$799.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 03, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Sep 26, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Tue Oct 3, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Tue Oct 10, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Tue Oct 17, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Tue Oct 24, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Tue Oct 31, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Tue Nov 7, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Tue Nov 14, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Tue Nov 21, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Tue Nov 28, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Tue Dec 5, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B

Contact Us

Speak to a program representative. Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Interior Design: Foundation Level
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