New York School of Interior Design Classes, New York

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 the education and requisite skills. The emphasis of this course is residential, a branch of interior design that typically includes specialties such as kitchens, bathrooms, home offices and custom...

This course examines the history of the modern interior, its taste and furnishings. It illuminates concepts and approaches to the interior space, from the advent of the Victorian Home, through Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, the Modernist home, Postmodernism and Minimalism. Throughout its five sessions, the course illustrates some legendary interiors,...

Having covered the basics of business planning the focus shifts to connecting those components that are unique to your business and finding a way to market them to your current and prospective clients. In other words, how do you move from articulatin g your vision to implementing your business mission? What is the value you bring to your clients? How...

Why do we create museums and endeavor to have our own art collections? What are the historical precedents?  This course is one in a series of five that traces the emergence of each of the following art forms: Painting, Drawings + Works on Paper, Fine  Art Prints, Sculpture, and Ceramics. Discussions include the emergence of the art collector...

Gathering information is a basic human activity. We use information to learn, to help us solve problems, to aid our decision making processes and to understand each other more clearly. During the PreDesign phase of a project, the interior designer along with key stakeholders, take part in PreDesign services, the purpose of which is to map the project...

This course is specifically designed for those who have a working knowledge of basic AutoCAD 2D drafting using the Microsoft operating system. Build on the fundamentals of AutoCAD through hands-on exercises that explore the creation of 2D construction drawings using more advanced drawing production and management commands such as edit, annotate, block,...

Color is the foundation of an inviting, attractive space. Choosing colors, however, can be a daunting and time-consuming experience.  This course provides you with a straightforward yet personal system for selecting the appropriate colors for your residential project. Using primarily paint colors, learn to compose with neutral undertones, bring...

Adobe InDesign is the design industry’s standard layout program. Learn how to layout pages for presentations, magazines, and ads.  Topics covered in class include layout grids, styling text, importing photos, colors, adding multiple pages, threading text frames, paragraph and character styles, master pages, how to create files for print or...

This course is designed for advanced SketchUp users who are familiar with all of SketchUp's basic commands. Students are introduced to advanced modeling and tool techniques and material and texture editing. Topics include:  using CAD files for reference  organizing the model by using layers  creating sections using SketchUp...

The NCIDQ exam is the qualifying exam for certification of Interior Designers. The exam consists of 3 sections to be completed following the approval of eligible educational requirements. The three sections are: IDFX: Interior Design Fundamentals Exam - A 125 question multiple choice exam encompassing the topics of: building systems and construction,...

The Decoration & Design Building (D&D Building) has been a part of New York’s decorative world for more than 40 years. It is located in Manhattan, on Third Avenue between 58th and 59th Streets, diagonally across from the flagship Bloomingdale’s department store. Known nationally and internationally as the world’s most important home to...

Bathroom design has changed dramatically in recent decades. Bathrooms, especially master bathrooms, have become far more than the simple, utilitarian room they once were. They have evolved from simple, white tiled, sanitized spaces into personal retreats and at-home spas. Designing a bathroom requires planning, good information, and careful thought....

Marketing a service or product implies a transactional relationship with your client. Learn how to build a system that consistently, constantly, and clearly expresses who you are and what you do; in other words, learn how to develop your brand. What are the components of your brand? How can you stand out in a competitive market? 

Why do we create museums and endeavor to have our own art collections? What are the historical precedents? This course is one in a series of five that traces the emergence of each of the following art forms: Painting, Drawings + Works on Paper, Fine Art Prints, Sculpture, and Ceramics. Discussions include the emergence of the art collector with a particular...

One of the most striking properties about life is that it has color. As the application of electric lighting technology moves from incandescent to LED, interior designers encounter unique challenges in connection with the appearance of color. Through demonstrations in NYSID’s new state of the art lighting educational facility, this program examines...