Design is an expression of the way we live, especially in the area of residential interiors. An understanding of the basic principles of design expands our appreciation of our surroundings and offers a multitude of possibilities for professional, commercial, and personal development. If you have a flair for color and texture, great taste in fixtures and accessories, and a knack for taking an ordinary space and making it feel extraordinary, then the University of Miami Interior Design Certificate is for you. Our program offers non-credit courses to those who want to enrich their cultural experiences or who are interested in improving their occupational skills. Taught by industry professionals, this series of lively classes focuses on all the important fundamentals a person should know before they enter the design field.
This program is offered through the Office of Professional Advancement at the University of Miami.
Because new buildings pop up on a regular basis and older structures are always being renovated, the need for interior designers should remain steady. The U.S. Department of Labor projects that the employment rate for interior designers will grow by 13% between 2012 and 2022, and employment in specialized design services firms will grow by 20% during that time. So while general design services will always be in demand, designers who specialize in kitchens and bathrooms, office spaces, or hotels, for example, might find themselves with even greater job opportunities.
Spring 2020 Course Schedule Topics Dates Orientation Before Class Start Date Via Blackboard (Online) Introduction To Design and Color Theory Saturday February 22, 2020 February 29, 2020 March 7, 2020 Basic Drawing Concepts Saturday March 14, 2020 Lighting and Textiles Saturday March 21, 2020 Space Planning and Programming I Saturday March 28, 2020, April 4, 2020 Architectural Material Saturday April 11, 2020 Space Planning and Programming II Saturday April 18, 2020 Drawing I Free Hand/ Mechanical Orthographic Drawings Saturday April 25, 2020 May 2, 2020 Green Design & Sustainability/ Human Factors Saturday May 9, 2020 Drawing II Free Hand/ Mechanical Orthographic Drawings Saturday May 16, 2020 May 30, 2020 Project Review Lab I Saturday June 6, 2020 Introduction to Computer Drawing of Interiors Saturday June 13, 2020 June 20, 2020 June 27, 2020 July 11, 2020 July 18, 2020 Portfolio Workshop/ Adobe InDesign Saturday July 25, 2020 August 1, 2020 August 8, 2020 Project Review Lab II Saturday August 15, 2020 Final Student Presentation Saturday August 22, 2020
Financial assistance and payment plans are available for this program. To learn more, please speak with an enrollment advisor at (305) 284-4000.
DISPLAY YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS WITH OUR CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BADGES The Division of Continuing and International Education’s mission is to empower people to reach their full potential through lifelong and lifewide learning. Revolutionary learning experiences are created for our students to ensure that we meet the demands of the ever-changing economy. We continuously measure our programs’ core competencies, instruction, quality, standards, and service. The continuing education landscape has elevated an era of innovation and disruption and as such, the Office of Professional Advancement has instituted a badging system. Graduates of our programs will be able to virtually display a badge, which showcases their new skillset to prospective employers and professional colleagues. How does it Work? Badges are earned by successfully completing a certificate program through the Office of Professional Advancement. * Upon completion, you will receive an email with instructions on how to collect your badge. Once collected, you can display your badge on social media sites like LinkedIn. Any potential employer will be able to click on the badge for a list of specific skills associated with the respective certificate received. *Please call us for a list of approved programs. For more information about our career and professional development badging, please call us at 305-284-4000.