Learn how to spruce up any room with art, floor finishes, ceiling plans, and more!

In this course, students will be introduced to a large villa plan and work on two rooms of their choice. The key learning will focus on technical drawings, such as elevations, reflected ceiling plans, and floor finishes plans. Students must have completed Residential Design: Level 1 or its equivalent to join this course.

Course Outline

• Topic 1
  • Elevation drawing
  • Activity: Furniture elevation
  • Window treatments
  • Art and accessories
  • Case study: Kelly Hoppen and Kelly Wearsler
  • Elevation tags
  • Elevation drawing techniques
• Topic 2
  • Landing and staircase design
  • Staircase specifications
  • Staircase construction
  • Interior design throughout history
  • Activity: Draw furniture plan at 1:50 and mood board
• Topic 3
  • Material for furniture
  • Activity: Custom furniture construction drawings
  • Fabric weaves
  • Floor finishes plan
  • Reflected ceiling design
• Topic 4
  • Lighting review and comparisons
  • Types of light fixtures
  • Ambient, focal, and accent lighting
  • Reflected ceiling plans lighting only
  • Electrical symbol legend
  • Electrical looping
• Topic 5
  • ​​​​​​​Test & feedback
  • Project presentations
  • Budget guidelines & activity 1

Internship & Work Opportunities

The end goal of the training is to secure work in the industry, which is facilitated through internship opportunities at design companies and showrooms such as Pottery Barn, Ethan Allen, Crate & Barrel, and more. Work shadowing is also organized for top students during holiday breaks. Great care is taken to match the student's aspirations and abilities with a suitable practice.