Surface Materials

ARCH X 427.7

This introductory course to surface materials for interior designers covers the selection and use of textiles, wall coverings, hard and soft surfaces, floor coverings, rugs, ceramic and vinyl tile, woods, and plastics.

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Starting at $925.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Learn how to properly select and use the right surface material for the job
  • Gain first-hand industry knowledge through guest speakers and field trips
  • Understand why certain materials work well with others

About this course:

An introduction to surface materials for interior designers, this course covers the selection and use of textiles, wall coverings, hard and soft surfaces, floor coverings, rugs, ceramic and vinyl tile, woods and plastics. Instruction includes illustrated lectures, demonstrations, guest speakers, field trips and research assignments.
Prerequisites

All courses through the third quarter in the Interior Design Certificate (see curriculum sequence).

Winter 2026 Schedule

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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Charrisse Johnston
405599
Fee:
$925.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

 

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Jan 8, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jan 15, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jan 22, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jan 29, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Feb 5, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Feb 12, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Feb 19, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Feb 26, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Mar 5, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Mar 12, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Mar 19, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Monday 6:30PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Mark Lewison
405598
Fee:
$925.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Updating...
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Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

No meetings January 19; February 16, 2026. One meeting to be arranged.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Materials for Interior Environments by Corky Binggeli
Wiley
ISBN 9781118306352
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jan 5, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Mon Jan 12, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Mon Jan 19, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 26, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 2, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 9, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 16, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Mon Feb 23, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Mon Mar 2, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Mon Mar 9, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 16, 2026
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Interior Design: Foundation Level
interior design rendering

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