Fall 2025 | Interior Design Studies

Quarterly 10-Week Sessions | Evening Classes | 100% Online

Our program follows a convenient quarter schedule, with new courses starting each Fall (Oct–Dec), Winter (Jan–Mar), Spring (Apr–Jun), and Summer (Jun–Aug). View One and Two-Year Sample Plans of Study to chart your path at Moore.

REGISTER ONLINE:

1. Select your course(s) below and proceed to our linked registration portal.
2. Submit your Student Info & Permissions Form to complete your registration.

REGISTER BY PHONE:

1. Call 215.965.4015 Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
2. Please note we cannot accept American Express. 

For registration assistance, please review our Policies & Support page or contact the Office of Continuing Education at ce@moore.edu or (215) 965-4015.

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*Please select October 6 - December 12, 2025*

This introductory course is designed for aspiring or professional enthusiasts drawn to interior design and architecture who want to refresh or improve their foundational perspective drawing skills for the purpose of interior planning. 

In this course, you will learn traditional drafting and rendering techniques, including space planning, elevation drawings, 1- and 2-point perspective and depicting finish materials. With your classmates, you will explore a variety of media for representing light, texture, color, value and form while developing an understanding of spatial relationships intrinsic to interior design. Throughout this course, you will gain the skills necessary to draw key portfolio pieces and commissioned works for interior designers, design magazines and architectural firms.

No prerequisites. Intermediate computer and internet skills are required for this course. 

Please note: this course is intended for students with no previous drawing experience and should be taken as the first or second course in the Interior Design Studies Certificate sequence.

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*Please select October 6 - December 12, 2025*

This course provides an overview of the styles, movements, and major figures in the history of interior design and furniture. Participants explore important interiors as they trace stylistic developments in furniture, furnishings, and decorative materials through slide-illustrated discussion. Topics include the influence of technology, as well as cultural and social factors. Emphasis is on major contributions to shaping architecture and interior design today. This course may be taken at any point in the program.

No prerequisites.

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*Please select October 6 - December 12, 2025*

This course surveys surface materials, finishes, products, the dimensions of color and the principles of color relationships that are fundamental for creating interior design solutions. Participants explore characteristics of a wide range of fabrics, wall coverings, paints, wood, ceramic, metal, glass, plastics, carpet and more to learn about their suitability for specific applications and their economic and ecological impact. Materials topics include availability, installation, transition, substructure and code considerations. Additionally, students will design comprehensive color schemes for residential and commercial settings, participants explore how the effective use of color is integral to purpose. Projects include a wide range of approaches and practical applications to develop a thorough understanding of materials and color’s relationship to form, space and light, expressive possibilities and technical knowledge for creative usage based on appropriate selection and methods for evaluating the sustainability of the built environment. 

Prerequisites: Drawing for Interiors, History of Furniture & Decorative Arts and Interior Design Principles or equivalent experience

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*Please select October 6 - December 12, 2025*

Please note, a non-Mac PC (ex: Microsoft) is required for all students registered in this course. 

Designed for participants with no or minimal previous AutoCAD or SketchUp experience, this intensive course introduces the general concepts and applications of 2- and 3-dimensional computer-aided drafting (CAD). Using the most flexible and intuitive industry-standard programs, you will develop proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp commands, mode settings, drawing aids, shortcuts, drawing basic and complex shapes, dimension drawings, plotting and printing. Class projects will immerse you in a designer’s world as you use this software to draft imaginative spaces 2D and 3D models, architectural drafts and technical drawings. Basic modeling and modification tools will be taught, along with organizing and controlling your model for easy design revisions and client presentations.  

Digital Visualization students will learn the process for drafting interior rooms, elevations, floor plans, furniture plans, sections and details with step-by-step instruction. Gaining experience with AutoCAD and SketchUp is an important step toward a future career as an interior designer, engineer, architect, 3D visualizer or project manager. This course will give you the tools to design in 3D with creativity and confidence.

Prerequisites: Drawing for Interiors and Interior Design Principles or equivalent experience. Intermediate PC  and internet navigation skills are a must for this course.

Is this your 8th and final certificate course? Complete your Certificate Request Form here!

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*Please select October 6 - December 12, 2025*

Good lighting is everything. While sometimes overlooked, thoughtful, creative lighting design can make a portfolio shine. In this comprehensive course, aspiring and professional Interior Designers will learn varied lighting techniques to strike the balance between artificial and natural illumination.

Throughout this course, students will investigate materials, color, lighting fixtures, lighting selection, layout, and systems for establishing function and atmosphere. Specific topics include lamping, beam spread, color effects, illumination and calculation, and light manipulation. Projects will focus on developing creative, functional lighting plans that meet the requirements for a range of interior spaces.

Prerequisites: Drawing for Interiors, Interior Design Principles, History of Furniture & Decorative Arts, Interior Design: Materials & Color, Digital Visualization I: AutoCAD & SketchUp and Digital Visualization II: Revit or equivalent experience. Intermediate computer and internet navigation skills are a must for this course.