Academic School for Interior Design


1646 Oak View Dr., Sarasota, Florida 34232

941.342.7942  e-mail 
asforid@aol.com
www.asforid.com

2006-2007 Curricula for Certificate Program

500 Contact Hours (CH) are required to graduate
400 Required Contact Hours plus 100 Elective Contact Hours 

                                                                                                  

REQUIRED COURSES – 400 Contact Hours CONTACT HOURS GRADE ORDER

 Period Decoration and Furniture

25    

 Contemporary Design of Architecture, Interior Design and Furniture

25    

 Basic Interiors:  Floor and Wall Construction

20    

 Construction Details: Doors, Windows, Ceilings, Stairs, Fireplaces

30    

 Construction Details:  Cabinetry and Woodworking

25    

 Interior Lighting

25    

 Design Materials: Flooring, Wall Finishes, Furniture Construction

45    

 Color Theory in Interior Design

25    

 Textiles in Interior Design

25    

 Window Treatments

35    

 Space Planning: Furniture Placement

15    

 Socio-Psychological Aspects of Interior Design

15    

 Barrier Free Codes for the Handicap

10    

 Basic Drafting and Reading Blueprints

10    

 Project Boards

15    

 Design Accessories

20    

 Code of Ethics and State Laws

20    

 Beginning Your Career

15    

 ELECTIVE COURSES – 100 Contact Hours

     

 Window Treatment Motorization

15    

 Architectural Mouldings

15    

 Plumbing Terminology

15    

 Electrical Terminology

15    

 PlantScaping

15    

 Marketing

15    

 Business Forms

15    

 Trade shows

15    

 Others to be announced