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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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Live Online
Hybrid
Starting at $875.00
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 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Monday 6:30PM - 10:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
See Details
Instructor: Mark Lewison
400555
Fee:
$875.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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Notes

No meeting January 20; February 17, 2025. One meeting to be arranged. 

Internet access required. Materials required.

This hybrid section is made up of In Person and Online instruction.

This hybrid section is considered in person for immigration purposes.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Materials for Interior Environments by Corky Binggeli
Wiley
ISBN 1118306352
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jan 6, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 13, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 20, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 27, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 10, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 17, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 24, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 10, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 17, 2025
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
See Details
Instructor: Charrisse Johnston
400556
Fee:
$875.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 16, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Interior Design Materials and Specifications by Lisa Godsey
Fairchild Books
ISBN 9781501360893
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Jan 9, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jan 16, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jan 23, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jan 30, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Feb 6, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Feb 13, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Feb 20, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Feb 27, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Mar 6, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Mar 13, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Mar 20, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Charrisse Johnston
401739
Fee:
$875.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Apr 3, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Apr 10, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Apr 17, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Apr 24, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu May 1, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu May 8, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu May 15, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu May 22, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu May 29, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jun 5, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jun 12, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
Monday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Mark Lewison
401740
Fee:
$875.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Updating...
See Details
Notes

No meeting May 26, 2025. One meeting to be arranged. 

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Materials for Interior Environments by Corky Binggeli
Wiley
ISBN 1118306352
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Mar 31, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Apr 7, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Apr 14, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Apr 21, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Apr 28, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon May 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon May 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon May 19, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon May 26, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jun 2, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jun 9, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom

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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Interior Design: Foundation Level
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