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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...

Introduction to Lighting opens up the basic concepts and terminology of light and color. This course provides a concise and practical foundation to the more in-depth treatments of lighting applications, such as The Fundamentals of Residential Lighting Design. The course explores how the physics of light – the radiant energy that enables vision...

An introduction to the preparation of drawings for architectural purposes. Topics covered include identification and use of drafting equipment, drafting in scale, basic lettering, line weights, and standard notation conventions. The emphasis is on orthographic projections related to floor plans, elevations, and ceiling plans.  Trade information...

Explore the possibilities of architectural design of interior space for the private home and apartment. Participate in exercises geared to finding viable and interesting solutions to design problems such as window, ceiling, doorway, floor, and wall treatments. Review drafting techniques that allow you to present projects in a professional manner....

Gain an introduction to the terminology, concepts, and basic principles of landscape design through lectures and simple two-dimensional exercises.  This course is recommended for students with little or no background in design who want to design for their own home or who are considering a Certificate.

Students explore the design process for a commercial project in a studio environment. They begin with a concept and develop their idea into a coherent interior space, exploring issues of spatial layout and significance, materials and finishes, lighting, and furniture. Students present their final projects, complete with rendered drawings and a materials...

The Chicago Botanic Garden’s online garden design class is a virtual experience you can take anywhere!  Learn the basics of front yard landscape design by demonstrating how proper planting design can change the way you use and view your property. Your design should respond to your home’s architecture and be aesthetically pleasing. Topics include...

The Chicago Botanic Garden’s online garden design class is a virtual experience you can take anywhere!  Learn to create an enjoyable backyard space that is functional and fun. Explore the design and development of dining and entertaining areas (such as decks and patios), children’s play spaces, and outdoor storage and utility areas. Learn...

This is an introduction to planning interior spaces for students without drafting skills. Learn what it means to be an interior designer and apply conceptual approaches to interior design problems.  Through sessions on color, scale and proportion, lighting, furniture arrangement, floor and wall treatments, and client psychology, learn to conceptualize...

Interior designers use drawing to conceptualize and represent spatial ideas. This course teaches students the mechanics of visual representation, the use of drawing and two-dimensional media to observe, document, and reimagine interior spaces.  You learn to read and to draw plans, sections, and elevations as well as one-, two-, and three-point...

In this course, learn how to digitally model interior spaces using SketchUp and its SU Podium extension. SketchUp is a one of the leading 3D computer modeling softwares in the interior design and architecture industries, allowing designers to quickly and effectively bring their ideas to life. This course will teach the SketchUp software, its history,...

Once design criteria and considerations are identified and the designer has an understanding of technologies and has developed a concept for the design of the lighting systems, it’s time to lay out and analyze the system. This course focuses on the tools and techniques to achieve a layout that meets both design criteria and successful implementation...

This course is an introduction to the field of hospitality interior design including vocabulary, types of jobs, and professional resources. Start your hospitality interior design education by designing a restaurant and bar project. Explore how ambiance, color psychology, branding, and multi-sensory design creates a cohesive hospitality experience....

Good garden design isn't easy, but for anyone with a passion for plants, a little imagination, and proper guidance, it is possible to succeed. Learn the basics of garden design, review examples that work for different architectural styles and site conditions, and develop a go-to plant list for your home landscape. You'll also develop and draw a basic...

This class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions. Explore theories, traditions, and principles that have shaped the design of landscapes from antiquity to the present, through visual presentations, assigned readings, projects, and classroom discussion. Please note that the final essay for this class emphasizes...