This module introduces students to the fundamentals of interior design, laying the foundation for all future learning. You’ll explore essential principles such as space planning, proportion, balance, color theory, and lighting, and how these elements come together to shape functional and aesthetically pleasing interiors. Students will also learn about different design styles and concepts, giving them a broad perspective on how interiors can reflect mood, culture, and purpose.
Through simple exercises, sketching, and introductory digital tools, this module builds confidence in turning creative ideas into clear design concepts. By the end, you’ll understand how to analyze a space, identify user needs, and create basic interior layouts that are both practical and visually appealing.
The Professional Certificate in Interior Design is a practical short program designed to give students a solid foundation in the essentials of interior design. It introduces the core principles of space planning, color theory, lighting, and furniture selection, while also emphasizing functionality and aesthetics in different types of spaces. Students will gain hands-on exposure through basic design exercises, sketches, and digital tools, allowing them to develop creative ideas and translate them into workable layouts.
The program also provides insight into current design trends and professional practices, preparing participants to approach real-world projects with confidence. By the end of the course, students will have the skills to analyze interiors, develop design concepts, and produce clear presentations—building a strong starting point for further studies or an entry-level role in the interior design industry.
Basic Interior Design Principles
Design Styles & Trends
Materials & Finishes
Color Theory & Lighting in Interiors
Sketching & Visual Communication
Digital Tools for Interior Design (AutoCAD & SketchUp)
Professional Presentation Skills
Final Interior Design Project
Basic Interior Design Principles – Introduces the fundamentals of interior design, including space planning, balance, proportion, color, and lighting. Students will learn how to analyze a space and apply design principles to create interiors that are both functional and visually pleasing.
Design Styles & Trends – Explores major design styles such as modern, minimalist, classical, industrial, and contemporary. The module also looks at current design trends, helping students understand how to adapt their designs to meet client preferences and market demands.
Materials & Finishes – Covers the selection and application of key materials used in interiors, including furniture, fabrics, flooring, wall coverings, and finishes. Students will learn how materials influence mood, durability, cost, and overall design quality.
Color Theory & Lighting in Interiors – Provides a deep understanding of how color impacts space, mood, and atmosphere. Combined with lighting design, students learn how to use natural and artificial light to enhance interiors, create focal points, and improve functionality.
Sketching & Visual Communication – Focuses on developing hand sketching and drawing skills. Students learn how to express design ideas quickly and effectively through freehand sketches, diagrams, and visual storytelling.
Digital Tools for Interior Design (AutoCAD & SketchUp) – Introduces essential design software—AutoCAD for 2D drafting and SketchUp for 3D modeling. This module helps students translate design concepts into professional digital plans and simple 3D visualizations.
Professional Presentation Skills – Teaches students how to prepare mood boards, sample boards, and polished visual presentations. Emphasis is placed on communicating design concepts clearly and persuasively to clients or stakeholders.
Final Interior Design Project – The capstone project that brings all modules together. Students apply their knowledge to design a complete small-scale interior project, including concept development, material selection, sketches, digital drawings, and a professional presentation.
Interior Designer – designing residential, commercial, or hospitality spaces with focus on function, style, and client needs.
Interior Stylist – specializing in decoration, furniture arrangement, and styling for homes, showrooms, or photoshoots.
3D Visualizer / CAD Drafter – producing digital drawings, 3D models, and realistic renderings using AutoCAD or SketchUp.
Materials & Finishes Consultant – advising clients or firms on suitable materials, textures, and finishes for interior projects.
Design Project Assistant – supporting senior designers in client presentations, project documentation, and site coordination.
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