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Surface Materials

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ARCH X 427.7

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.

Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Live Online
Cost
Starting at $975.00

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What you can learn.

Learn how to properly select and use the right surface material for the job
Gain first-hand industry knowledge through guest speakers and field trips
Understand why certain materials work well with others

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, and research assignments.

Prerequisites

All courses through the third quarter in the Interior Design Certificate (see curriculum sequence).

Winter 2027 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
410299
Fee:
$975.00
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Remote Classroom
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Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

 

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 02, 2026 to January 17, 2027
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Jan 7, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jan 14, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jan 21, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jan 28, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Feb 4, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Feb 11, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Feb 18, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Feb 25, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Mar 4, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Mar 11, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Mar 18, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Monday 6:30PM - 10:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
410298
Fee:
$975.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Remote Classroom
Updating...
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

No meetings January 18; February 15, 2027. One meeting to be arranged. 

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 02, 2026 to January 17, 2027
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Materials for Interior Environments by Corky Binggeli
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jan 4, 2027
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 11, 2027
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 18, 2027
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 25, 2027
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 1, 2027
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 8, 2027
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 15, 2027
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 22, 2027
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 1, 2027
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 8, 2027
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 15, 2027
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

This course applies toward the following programs