New York School of Interior Design


Academic Credit Courses

Embark on your journey towards a degree in interior design by enrolling in courses on a non-matriculated basis. As a non-matriculated student at New York School of Interior Design, you can take up to 12 credits at the undergraduate level without having to apply or be accepted to a program. The credits you earn can also be applied to one of our undergraduate programs, so you can start working towards your degree right away. 2024S
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101 - Historical Styles I

This course is an introductory overview of design in furniture, interiors and architecture from the ancient world through 1820. Students will be introduced to the development of major forms, furniture styles and ornament from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome through the Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical eras. The onsite section of the course uses a blended format of online lectures combined with group discussions and field trips to major collections. The online section combines video lectures with fully online discussions; students will be required to independently visit cultural sites and museums within their geographical region.

Credits: 2
Course cost: $2,800.00
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114 - Introduction to Sustainability and the Built Environment

This survey course introduces students to the principles and concepts of sustainability and provides the context for design decisions for the 21st century. Students will develop an understanding of why current and future makers of the built environment must think differently than in the past and the reasons for both historical and current concerns about resource limitations. Class lectures will explore differing interpretations of the concept of sustainability and the broad range of factors contributing to a sustainable society, including, health, productivity, biomimicry, passive design strategy, material re-use and resource conservation. Guest lecturers will include experts in the field of sustainable softgoods, hardgoods, lighting, daylighting, environmental systems, LEED, and BIM.

Credits: 2
Course cost: $2,760.00
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119 - Textiles for Interiors

This course is a survey of the history and science of fabrics through lectures on major decorative arts periods as well as textile design, fibers, methods of weaving, dyeing, flammability, finishes and trims. Properties, code requirements, and maintenance of contract and residential fabrics and their application are covered as well as estimating yardage. Also included in the course are lectures on the history of wallpaper and carpeting and their application to today's interiors.

Credits: 2
Course cost: $2,760.00
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128 - Basic Drafting

Using both hand and computer-aided drawing methods, students are introduced to the tools, techniques, and principles of architectural drafting, graphic conventions, and lettering. Students will measure actual sites and study the use of dimensional orthographic and three-dimensional paraline drawing types.

Credits: 3
Course cost: $4,140.00
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141 - Color for Interiors

This studio course concentrates on the study of color and color schemes for interiors. Compilation of the Munsell Color Charts is the basis for a series of projects which lead to the development of complete color schemes. Psychological and practical influences affecting the choice of color are studied. Using gouache paints, colors for walls, floor coverings, window treatments, upholstery, accessories, and accent areas are selected and applied to a variety of room settings.

Credits: 2
Course cost: $2,760.00
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157 - Hand Drawing and Rendering I

In this course, sketching and rendering skills will be developed as tools for design and graphic communication. Students will draw freehand from observation, in situ, and master quick perspective sketching techniques, using various media.

Credits: 2
Course cost: $2,760.00
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180 - Visual Concepts

Students are introduced to the language common to all visual activity. Through freehand drawing exercises and study models, the abstract elements of design - point, line, plane, shape, form, value, color and texture - are examined, along with the principles which unify these elements in a clear, visual and conceptual organization. Discussion and critique of assigned projects enable students to develop an understanding of the elements and principles of design composition.

Credits: 2
Course cost: $2,760.00
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