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Introduction to Interior Design

Introduction to Interior Design

New York School of Interior Design
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Explore the principles and elements of interior design in this comprehensive course at the prestigious New York School of Interior Design. Gain the necessary skills to create stunning residential spaces through hands-on projects and expert guidance. Join us and discover the art of transforming spaces into beautiful and functional environments.

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  • 170 E 70th St, New York, NY
  • 12 hours over 6 sessions
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What you'll learn in this interior design course:

Interior design projects may involve totally new construction or the renovation, modernization, or refurbishment of an existing facility, space, or room.

This course is intended for people who are considering a career in interior design. It provides a broad introduction to the profession and an overview of the education and requisite skills. The emphasis of this course is residential, a branch of interior design that typically includes specialties such as kitchens, bathrooms, home offices and custom furniture.

Through class discussions and select residential projects, students explore a variety of essential design topics such as:

  • The principles and elements of design
  • The use and application of color
  • Space planning standards
  • Assembling furniture, materials, surfaces, textures, and color schemes
  • Key residential design resources such as manufacturers, showrooms, and suppliers are explored

Students shall be provided with details regarding the purchase of required drawing materials and supplies at the beginning of the course.

Student projects are assembled in either PowerPoint (Windows operating system) or Keynote (Mac operating system) format.

How do I attend an on-site course?

Structure: Students will receive an email with instructions on how to access the NYSID East 70th Street campus. Students will meet in a classroom with fellow students and an instructor on the specific dates and times listed in the course description. In some courses, projects and visual presentations may be required. Students will have access to campus facilities for a specific duration during their course enrollment.

Schedule: Please check the course description for exact course dates and times. Students must be on time to their course and absences will be recorded. If you know you are going to miss a session, please let your instructor know ahead of time.

Time commitment: Courses meet for a specific amount of time each week.

School Notes:
As an academic institution of higher learning, NYSID cannot put a Purchaser’s name (or contact information) in the Student field if they are not the student taking the course. Before booking this class, please make sure you are the Student attending the course and are using your Student information on both the Purchaser and Student field in the enrollment details. Please note enrollments not having the Student information on both fields will have to be canceled/not accepted.

Refund Policy

Refunds (less 5% cancellation fee) must be requested at least 6 business days prior to the first session or no refund is permissible.

Fees are nontransferable. Registration and technology fees (applied to credit-bearing courses) are nonrefundable, and a drop fee applies to dropped credit‐bearing courses resulting in a refund.

There are absolutely no exceptions to this policy.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at New York School of Interior Design (176)

(4.3-star rating across 176 reviews)

  • Introduction to Interior Design

    Anonymous review on 12/4/2019
    Expensive for what the course teaches. Emphasis was on completing weekly homework and critiques, instead of actually teaching the hows and whys of interior design. Ideal class if you really don't know anything about interior design/decoration.

  • Introduction to Interior Design

    Reviewed by Hallie C. on 10/28/2019
    A great class, and Don was an excellent teacher, could not recommend more!

  • Introduction to Interior Design

    Reviewed by Andrea E. on 10/22/2019
    Great school, great class. I loved how basic the course was e it inspired me a lot.

  • Introduction to Interior Design

    Anonymous review on 8/1/2019
    A good feel for an intro class, but be prepared for homework. Emphasis was on completing weekly projects and critiques, instead of actual teaching the hows and whys of interior design. Ideal class if interested in a career change.

  • Introduction to Interior Design

    Anonymous review on 7/26/2019
    Good overview of basic ID skills but too ambitious for a 6 week course. Wish there was more teaching/learning during class time, as much of the time was used for student presentations. Most of the course content was self-led with online modules. Class should likely be 3 hours instead of 2, or 8 weeks instead of 6. Was still fun, nonetheless

  • Introduction to Interior Design

    Reviewed by Michelle H. on 5/8/2019
    I loved this class! Don is a great teacher and you can tell, he really cares about his students. The only thing I wish: I had about 10 more classes with him!

  • Introduction to Interior Design

    Reviewed by Heather Y. on 5/8/2019
    Excellent teacher, lots of fun, learned so much

  • Introduction to Interior Design

    Anonymous review on 3/26/2019
    Really great class—super informative and engaging. Don was the best! Incredibly nice and encouraging.

  • Introduction to Interior Design

    Anonymous review on 12/12/2018
    Loved the course and it gave you a real insight into interior design, wish it was longer!!! Pamela was also an excellent teacher, always supportive and there to answer questions if you weren’t sure.

  • Introduction to Interior Design

    Reviewed by Laura P. on 7/25/2018
    LOVED this course. I just wanted to dip my toe in Interior Design and this was the perfect one to do it. We mostly listened to Don Kossar's design 101 and principles/theory of Interior Design while taking notes, with two projects throughout - we each re-designed a space with accurate measurements and had to plan furniture layouts, and then worked on design boards for the final project. Don makes it clear from the beginning that you can do "as much or as little" of the project as you want, and that the key thing is to have fun doing it. Don is also a hilarious old school New Yorker - in six weeks, he gives a delightful "quick version" overview of the world of Interior Design, and makes an otherwise normal subject pretty amusing and fun with his various stories and examples from his years in the field. It was a wonderful summer brain break with zero stress. Take the class with Don!

  • Introduction to Interior Design

    Anonymous review on 7/17/2018
    A lot of material packed into these classes! If you're at all interested in Interior Design this is the best option to get your pallet wet. For the cost of the class I wish it were another 2 weeks.

  • Introduction to Interior Design

    Reviewed by Doreen Q. on 5/9/2018
    Great way to start if you’d like to get a feel about what interior designing is really about. Intense 6 weeks but fun because you get to work on a project like a true ID!

  • Introduction to Interior Design

    Anonymous review on 5/8/2018
    Excellent experience

  • Introduction to Interior Design

    Anonymous review on 7/30/2017
    The class was great!

  • Introduction to Interior Design

    Reviewed by Daphne M. on 4/29/2017
    Pamela was an awasome teacher. I have a nice little taste of what it will imply studying interior design.

  • Introduction to Interior Design

    Anonymous review on 12/15/2016
    Great teacher. Gives you a little taste of everything! Definitely reccomend.

  • Introduction to Interior Design

    Anonymous review on 10/26/2016
    Painfully boring.

  • Introduction to Interior Design

    Anonymous review on 5/23/2016
    Love the class and teacher. You will get the basic knowledge of interior design and the industry. And the class project is so much fun and you will touch base on floor plan layout. Highly recommend !

  • Introduction to Interior Design

    Reviewed by Blair D. on 5/4/2016
    A really great intro course - if you decide you want to learn more about interior design they give you alternate paths to take after the class was over which I appreciated.

  • Introduction to Interior Design

    Anonymous review on 7/20/2015
    I enjoyed the material and the instruction was great.
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students in the Introduction to Interior Design class appreciate the basic nature of the course and find it inspiring. Students mention that they gained a good feel for interior design and obtained a real insight into the field. They also mention that the teachers, Don and Pamela, are excellent and caring instructors who make the class fun and engaging. Students mention that they learned a lot, including basic interior design skills, principles, and theory, as well as how to work on projects like a true interior designer. Many recommend the course and appreciate the knowledge and experience they gained. Direct Quotes: - "LOVED this course... Don is a great teacher and you can tell, he really cares about his students." - "Great way to start if you’d like to get a feel about what interior designing is really about... You will get the basic knowledge of interior design and the industry." - "A really great intro course... I enjoyed the material and the instruction was great."

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Do you get a certificate after the course is over?
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Do you offer jobs and will be certified interior designer?
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Hello, I want to know if you give some certificate or diploma at the end of the course. Thank you!
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Hello, I live in Tampa, I would like to start this course, it is online now, is there for sure it will be whole online? Or it can happen in March it became in person? Thanks! Pavlina
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Hi, any software needed for this class?
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Are each of the dates listed part of the whole class? Despite the number of sessions listed as 6, I count 8.
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Are there any classes that are on consecutive days planned or longer classes? Thank you.
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I would love to sign up for this, but will be out of town 2 of the 6 sessions. Will you be offering any other start dates in the Spring or Summer?
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What can a student expect in terms of purchasing drawing & reading materials? How much additional cost will there be?
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Hello, I will come to Manhattan in April, I live in Turkey and I am an interior designer. Is the beginner level for interior design or general education? Also, is this only for an interior designer or everyone? And is there a certificate? What will we gain in this course?
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse Staff
Hi there! This course is intended for people who are considering a career in interior design. It provides a broad introduction to the profession and an overview of education and requisite skills. The emphasis of this course is residential, a branch of interior design that typically includes specialties such as kitchens, bathrooms, home offices, and custom furniture. You may request a certificate from the Office of the Registrar upon successful completion of the course. Students explore a variety of essential design topics such as; the principles and elements of design, the use, and application of color, space planning standards, and assembling furniture, materials, surfaces, textures, and color schemes. Key residential design resources such as manufacturers, showrooms, and suppliers are explored.
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Hello, are there any online options for this course (for those who live out of state)?
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Hello, I am often visiting my husband here in NY, I have a visa but no study or working visa, can I attend this course? Thank you.
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Hi, if I wasn’t able to attend one class, would it be possible to make up the class or be provided with the subject matter that I missed from the class?
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Hello! I am very interested in this class but I have some questions. I have basic knowledge of architecture but never work in that field, I am interested in starting a career in ID, but I have not been in a classroom in a long time. I would like to know if this class is the right one for me. Also, once the course is done are we going to get any kind of document or something that prove that we had taken the class ?? Thank you!
Answer from Georgia C. CourseHorse Staff
Hi Paola! The Introduction class will require 2 hours of work per week. It's meant to be a fun introduction to some of the basic skills and ideas. It is not for academic credit, so it's pretty low-pressure, by design. The topics include furniture layouts, using a scale ruler and the basics of hand drafting, creating a color scheme, working with textiles, and putting together a basic design presentation.
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With only 12 students in the class, there is a lot of time to interact with the teacher and other students, and ask questions. You may request a certificate from the Office of the Registrar upon successful completion of the course.
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Hello! I’m very interested in the class but may not be able to take it in the fall. Do you have a proposed schedule for January or February? Thank you! I can be reached at [email protected] Audrey Grygiel
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Hi, If I start the 1-3 pm class and then possibly get a full-time job, would I be able to switch to the 6-8 class if there is room in it?
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Hello, I would like to sign up for the class but will miss one session no matter which start date I choose... Is there opportunity for make ups and/or to go over any missed course material?
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Will this course be offered again in the fall?
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Will a certificate of completion be provided at the end of the course (Intro to Interior Design)? Are grades given, or is it pass/fail?
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New York School of Interior Design prepares its students to lead the profession by providing a deep and broad education to aspiring interior designers and working professionals, drawing upon expert faculty, current tools and technology, and close industry relationships.

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New York School of Interior Design
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