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Course Description



Have you always wanted to learn the basic decorating principles and techniques without having to attend an interior design school?  Interior Decorating Made Easy will give you a quick and easy overview of the design process.  You'll learn the principles of design -- color, texture, scale and balance and how to apply them to any room or a whole house.    Best of all you can take the class online when and where it's most convenient for your schedule.

This class was developed for those of us who can feel overwhelmed with trying to create the perfect room for our lifestyle.  There is no wrong or right way of doing things when it comes to personal style just as long as it's pleasing to you so forget your fears of 'design police' evaluating you.  The lesson content provides a framework in which to start redecorating or decorating and the general knowledge about the basics of interior design that you can easily learn and put into practice.
 
Even if you're not a born decorator, this course will help you gain confidence in the development of your personal style.
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Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe elements of design.
  • Define decorating styles.
  • Describe types of flooring to consider when designing.
  • Describe methods for decorating walls and ceilings.
  • Describe techniques for decorating windows and window treatments.
  • Describe ways to decorate with furniture.
  • Summarize rules and myths when decorating a home, and
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Course Lessons

Lesson 1: Introduction to Interior Decorating

Brief overview of styles, line, balance, harmony and rhythm, colors, fabrics, lighting, plans, etc.

Lesson 2: Elements of Design

Basics of elements: theme, scale and proportion, balance, harmony and rhythm, focus, lighting, etc.

Lesson 3: Decorating Styles

An overview of styles.

Lesson 4: Flooring

Flooring selections.

Lesson 5: Walls and Ceilings

Wall and ceiling treatments.

Lesson 6: Windows and Window Treatments

Curtains, drapes, shades, blinds, shutters, and other window treatments.

Lesson 7: Furniture

Furniture styles.

Lesson 8: Accessories

Accessorizing a space.

Lesson 9: Rules and Myths

Some decorating myths and rules.
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Additional Information

Course Title : Interior Decorating Made Easy
CEU Value :

0.8 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

Standard :

Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard

Accreditation :

Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102.

Languages : English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries
Course Number : 32969
Course Type : How To
Course URL :

http://decorating.onlineclasses.com

Course Rating : Excellent Course! 4 Star Rating
Instructor :

Cathleen Chouinard

Syllabus :

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Grading Policy :

Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned

Assessment Method :

Lesson assignments and review exams

Course Review :

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Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Requirements : View Technical Requirements
Course Fee :

Basic Course: $35.00 (no CEU Certificate)

   

with CEU Certificate: $60.00

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Student Testimonials

  • "For anyone considering interior decorating, this is a good inexpensive way to get a feel for what you will be facing going in. This is a good course and I enjoyed it. As an person that has been decorating without any formal education in this field, I learned a few things that I did not know from this course." -- Cheryl E.
  • "How to find out my decorating style is the most helpful in this course. Very excited." -- Pungkiarti W.
  • "I liked how quickly my instructor answered my emails and returned my graded items. I also found the links and pictures provided were extremely helpful in further grasping the ideas of the lesson....I had a lot of fun taking this, and it was really helpful. I have my notes from all of the lessons, and I am really excited to start doing projects using them. The instructor was awesome and I liked the personal feedback she provided. Thank you so much, I will definitely be taking another one!" -- Megan S.

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