Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-04-02 | - |
2024-04-01 | - |
Program Overview
This introductory interior design course teaches fundamental drawing and drafting skills, covering concepts such as composition, proportion, and form. Students explore various sketching and drafting tools to create drawings that convey both information and emotional depth. The course emphasizes the U.S. standard measurements of feet and inches.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Course Description: This beginning interior design course focuses on basic freehand drawing and drafting. All the components essential to good drawing are presented and discussed. Working almost exclusively in black-and-white, students embark on a series of exercises that introduce important visual concepts--composition and design, contour and line, proportion and scale, plan and section, form and space, tone and shadows--plus the ability to create drawings that are rich in both information and psychological content. This class is based on the U.S. standard measurements of feet and inches and not the international metric system. Media covered include a variety of sketching and drafting tools.
- Course Objectives:
- Explore all the components essential to good drawing
- Composition and design, proportion and size, and form and space
- Gain the ability to create drawings rich in information and psychological content
- Course Schedule:
- Lecture 1: Introduction to drawing and drafting
- Lecture 2: Basic shapes and forms
- Lecture 3: Perspective and proportion
- Lecture 4: Light and shadow
- Lecture 5: Composition and design
- Lecture 6: Freehand drawing exercises
UCLA Extension
Overview:
UCLA Extension is a renowned continuing education institution affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). It offers a wide range of courses, certificates, and specializations designed for professional development, career advancement, and personal enrichment.
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UCLA Extension provides a comprehensive suite of services for its students, including:
Courses:
Hundreds of open-enrollment courses are available in various fields of study, delivered online, in-person, or in a hybrid format.Certificates:
Students can earn certificates in specialized areas, demonstrating their expertise and enhancing their career prospects.Specializations:
Short series of courses designed to quickly equip students with in-demand skills and knowledge in focused areas.Student Services:
UCLA Extension offers comprehensive support services, including enrollment assistance, financial aid, scholarships, transcripts, career services, and international student support.Corporate Education:
Custom programs and corporate training solutions are available to meet the professional development needs of organizations.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Key Reasons to Study There:
UCLA Affiliation:
Students benefit from the prestige and reputation of UCLA, a world-class research university.Industry Experts:
Courses are taught by experienced professionals and industry leaders, providing practical and relevant knowledge.Flexible Learning:
UCLA Extension offers a variety of learning formats, including online, in-person, and hybrid options, catering to diverse schedules and preferences.Career Advancement:
Certificates and specializations can enhance career prospects and open doors to new opportunities.Personal Enrichment:
Courses and programs cater to personal interests and provide opportunities for lifelong learning.Academic Programs:
UCLA Extension offers a wide range of academic programs across various fields, including:
Accounting & Finance
Architecture & Interior Design
Business & Management
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Design & Arts
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Education
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Entertainment
Environmental Studies & Public Policy
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Outline:
- Course Description: This beginning interior design course focuses on basic freehand drawing and drafting. All the components essential to good drawing are presented and discussed. Working almost exclusively in black-and-white, students embark on a series of exercises that introduce important visual concepts--composition and design, contour and line, proportion and scale, plan and section, form and space, tone and shadows--plus the ability to create drawings that are rich in both information and psychological content. This class is based on the U.S. standard measurements of feet and inches and not the international metric system. Media covered include a variety of sketching and drafting tools.
- Course Objectives:
- Explore all the components essential to good drawing
- Composition and design, proportion and size, and form and space
- Gain the ability to create drawings rich in information and psychological content
- Course Schedule:
- Lecture 1: Introduction to drawing and drafting
- Lecture 2: Basic shapes and forms
- Lecture 3: Perspective and proportion
- Lecture 4: Light and shadow
- Lecture 5: Composition and design
- Lecture 6: Freehand drawing exercises