ELECTIVES
The following are additional classes (electives) that are offered by MID:
ID-102: Basic Interior Decorating - Personal Enrichment
20 Hours - This course will cover basic decorating/designing concepts. The student will be able to decorate their home and gain knowledge and understanding of color, wall coverings, furniture styles, flooring, lighting, etc.
ID-103: Resource Trips, Decorator Showrooms and Museums
30 Hours - Tours are conducted and led in a group by the instructor. Included is discussion and summary. Lectures are given in each showroom as they are in the museums.
ID-1012: Accessories
30 Hours - The interior design students develop an in-depth knowledge of different home ornament styles and how to apply them wisely to create unified, stylish, pleasing room. Individual accessories- their aesthetic and functional purposes are analyzed. Field trips will include visits to home furnishing building, house trip, guest speakers, and a visit to an art gallery. Designers learn how to sharpen their eyes for good taste and design.
ID-1014: Window Design
30 Hours - Career oriented students will be able to work with manufacturers, installers and designers in recommending, designing, measuring and installing window treatments for residential and commercial settings. Students will become knowledgeable in all current styles.
ID-1024: Basic Faux Finish
20 Hours - This hand on course covers a wide range of techniques used in faux finish including the basic steps for creating traditional as well as unconventional finishes in glazing, marbling, gilding and wood-grain effects for furniture, walls and art objects.
ID-1025: Advanced Faux Finish
20 Hours - Prerequisite for this course is Basic Faux Finish: ID1024. This course will continue to explore traditional and unconventional finishes and their application to various objects and furniture.
IDM-100: Textiles
30 Hours - This course will explore the properties of cellulose fibers, natural fibers, synthetic and special application fibers, woven fabrics, knitted fabrics. Non-woven and other methods of fabric construction. Dying and printing, finishes, textile and regulations.
DR-002: Perspective Drawing
30 Hours - This is a foundation course for all design and architectural presentations. This course teaches the student how to illustrate ideas in three-dimensional terms. A student will construct will construct one and two point perspective drawings.
DR-007: Drawing on Your Creativity
24 Hours - The student will learn how to release their creativity in a two-fold process: (1) removal of the deterrent concept of talent as requirement for learning basic perceptual skills; (2) teaching and learning based on new knowledge of how the human brain works.
FS-101: Introduction to the Art of Feng Shui
30 Hours - Learn the basic principles of Feng Shui. How your space can mirror your current life situations. What changes you can make to support you toward a healthier; richer; balanced life. The student will be able to begin assess the interior and exterior factors that affect the Feng Shui of their own interior space. The class will include Color Theory, the 5 Elements and how to use the "Ba-gua".
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Notes:
1. Refer to website for school policies and procedures.
2. Classes are subject to cancellation.
3. Library books are available for 1 week rental.
4. The tuition amounts shown are to be paid in full on or before the first day of the course unless enrolled in a tuition payment plan.
5. Books and materials are the responsibility of the student and are to be purchased independently.
Approximate book cost and materials will vary per course.