Introduction to Commercial Design CE051WDR

Course meets once a week on Wednesdays from 6-8 pm for 6 weeks via zoom. 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 an education in interior design. This course is a broad overview of commercial design, which includes a hands on project of a hotel lobby.

As a profession, interior design is typically divided into categories with the most obvious distinction being residential and commercial. While most designers work in both areas, many also specialize in one. This course is a broad overview of commercial design, which includes hospitality, workplace, retail and institutional design. Through lectures, class discussions and a simple project, students develop a basic understanding of the design process for non-residential projects, the key design and planning elements of a typical commercial design, materials and resources, and the different players, from client to contractors. A basic knowledge of drafting is recommended, but not required. Students will be provided with a supply list in the first class session.

How do the LIVE VIA ZOOM online courses work?

Structure: Students interact live their instructor and fellow classmates during their scheduled sessions via zoom. Some courses include assignments for students to complete between sessions which may have due dates that require course participation during the week. In some courses, projects and visual presentations may be required.

Schedule: Please check the course description for exact course dates and times. Students must log into the zoom meeting to attend their scheduled session but do not need a zoom account. Instructors often record course meetings, if you know you are going to miss a session, please let your instructor know ahead of time.

Time commitment: The time that you spend working on your online course will vary based on the number of assignments. 

Faculty: Randi Halpern