Interior Design 1

This course introduces students to essential skills in visual communication for interior design. Over six weeks, participants will learn the basics of hand sketching, floor plan drawing, rendering techniques, and color theory—highlighting the development of a personal design voice. Through weekly lectures, guided studio exercises, and group critiques, students will learn to turn design ideas into expressive drawings and layouts. The course ends with students creating a small portfolio that features floor plans, rendered perspectives, and color studies, preparing them for future design projects or more advanced study—no prior drawing or design experience required.*

KEY INFO

Choose your session:

Summer - July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26

• Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm | 6 sessions

• REGISTRATION CLOSED

Fall - September 21, 28, October 5, 19, 26, November 2 (off for Indigenous Peoples Day)

• Mondays 6:00pm - 9:00pm | 6 sessions

• REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 18th

MADE RITTENHOUSE: 1719 Chestnut St, Second Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103

PROJECTS + OBJECTIVES

• Hand perspective sketching

• Floor plan drawing

• Rendering techniques

• Color theory

• Develop your personal design voice

• Create your own design portfolio

RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES

• 9×12” sketchbook or larger

• Graph/dot grid paper pad

• Pencils (2H, HB, 2B), pens, erasers

• Architectural scale & ruler

• Markers (grays + assorted colors)

• Colored pencil

• Tape measure

Optional supplies include: Magazines such as Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and House Beautiful for inspiration.

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