Surface Materials
Surface Materials
This introductory course to surface materials for interior designers covers the selection and use of textiles, wall coverings, hard and soft surfaces, floor coverings, rugs, ceramic and vinyl tile, woods, and plastics.
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About This Course
An introduction to surface materials for interior designers, this course covers the selection and use of textiles, wall coverings, hard and soft surfaces, floor coverings, rugs, ceramic and vinyl tile, woods and plastics. Instruction includes illustrated lectures, demonstrations, guest speakers, field trips and research assignments.
All courses through the third quarter in the Interior Design Certificate (see curriculum sequence).
Spring 2026 Schedule
Internet access required. Materials required.
This course applies toward the following programs
Interior Design: Foundation Level
This foundation level certificate provides beginners with a fundamental education in the field of interior architecture.