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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
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Starting at $875.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

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
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Format
 
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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Charrisse Johnston
400556
Fee:
$875.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 16, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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
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Monday 6:30PM - 10:00PM PT
Wait List
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Instructor: Mark Lewison
400555
Fee:
$875.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

No meeting January 20; February 17, 2024. One meeting to be arranged. 

Internet access required. Materials required.

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
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

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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

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