SPRING 2012 SCHEDULE  

(SUMMER 2012 SCHEDULE WILL POST IN MID-MARCH)

• Registrations are accepted on a first-paid, first-served basis.

  Non-credit courses must be paid in full at time of registration.

  Early registration is recommended as courses have a maximum enrollment of 15 and reach capacity quickly. 

  Please do not register for any course if you have not successfully completed the required pre-requisite(s).

• Late registrations will not be accepted for any courses that have already begun.

• Please note that financial aid is not available for non-credit courses.

For more information or to register for any of the courses listed below, please contact the Office of Continuing and Professional Studies at Philadelphia University at 215.951.2900 or email us at evening@PhilaU.edu.

• **Students will receive confirmation materials, a parking permit and receipt of payment approximately one week prior to the start of each course.**

Interior Decorating Fundamentals

Course # CINDE-101-1C
Introduction to the field and first course taken for the certificate program. Covers styles, furniture arrangement and construction, color, flooring, window treatments and lighting.
Instructor: Carol Scanlon                         Fee: $450
Tuesday, January 17 to March 20; 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
During the week of January 29th, a day-time field trip will be scheduled in lieu of the Tuesday evening session.

Registration deadline is January 12.

Space Planning
Course #CINDE-102-1C
Studio course focusing on the use of drafting tools and skills needed
to execute floor plans from the basic to more enhanced presentations.
Exploration and instruction on required space needed to perform daily
activities including placement of furniture, lighting & accessories for
ease of movement in given spaces and professionally drafting them in
scaled floor plans.
Prerequisite: Interior Decorating Fundamentals
Instructor: Bette Steinberg                      Fee: $250
Tuesday, March 27 to May 1; 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Registration deadline is March 22.

Introduction to Textiles and Materials
Course #CINDE-103-1C
Study the “tech” behind the art of decorating. All of the major finish
materials used in today’s interiors are covered, from fibers and fabrics
to wall coverings and hard surface materials. Investigate the “why”
behind the art of decorating to help you make your selections more
appropriate to a particular interior. Students will keep a notebook into
which class notes, sketches and handouts are inserted. The notebook
will serve as the basis for a project. Fee includes reference guide.
Prerequisites: Interior Decorating Fundamentals
Instructor: Matt Cunniff                              Fee: $345
Monday, March 26 to April 30; 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Registration deadline is March 21.

Lighting

Course #CINDE-104-1C

Learn about lighting and how it affects environments.  Classes introduce classification, lamping options and practical uses of light in residential and commercial applications.  Hands-on experience provides knowledge of how choice of lighting will look in a room.  Final presentation will consist of a floor plan with student's own selection of fixtures.

Prerequisites:  Interior Decorating Fundamentals and Space Planning

Instructor:  Sheri Feifer-Watson                Fee:  $200

Wednesday, March 14 to May 2; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Registration deadline is March 9.

Color Workshop

Course # CINDE-106-1C
Comprehensive hands-on workshop that investigates color theory, pigments, application of materials and appropriate use of color. Students will learn how to specify color needs to manufacturers, architects and craftsmen. Assignments are designed to explore aspects of color interaction and to solve site-specific color problems.
No Prerequisite
Instructor: James Wallace                      Fee: $345
Wednesday, January 25 to March 14; 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Registration deadline is January 20.

Residential Decorating*
Course #CINDE-108-1C
Decorating for others is the focus of this course, along with
space planning and budget practicalities for those who live in and
use the space. Interviewing clients and current design trends in
furniture, color and fabrics are also covered.
Prerequisites: Interior Decorating Fundamentals, Space
Planning, Introduction to Textiles & Materials and Lighting.
Instructor: Carol Scanlon                              Fee: $325
Tuesday, April 3 to May 8; 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Registration deadline is March 28.
During the week of April 24th, a six-hour daytime field trip will be held in lieu of two evening sessions.
*This course should be taken last in the eight-course certificate
sequence...no exceptions!

NEW ELECTIVE!!! AutoCAD for Interior Decorators

Course #CINDE-113-1C

Using a combination of lecture, demonstration and hands-on exercises, this course will present the basic tools necessary to translate drafting skills into a digital format using AutoCAD, the leading drafting software for the construction and design industry. Students will learn how to draft a basic floor plan and understand how to apply the same tools to develop interior elevations. Weekly exercises will build on the previous week's instruction to build confidence, speed, and skills.

 Prerequisites: Interior Decorating Fundamentals, Space Planning

Instructor: Traci Lukenbill, AIA                      Fee: $650.00

Tuesday, February 7 to April 3; 6:30 – 9:30 pm.

Registration deadline is February 1.