Foundation Courses
Foundation Courses
Workshop Titles and Descriptions
Foundational 2D Design
Analog and digital forms of representation are taught through hand drawing and digital drawing with computer software such as Rhino; introduction to orthographic projection and perspective drawing.
- Foundations of 2D drawing with emphasis on representing spatial environments
- Introduction to orthographic projection (plan, section, elevation, axonometric)
- Introduction to drawing graphics and presentation strategies
- Introduction to foundations of perspective
- Learning the basics of Rhinoceros 3D
- Abilities to create 2D orthographic projection drawings
Foundational 3D Design
Emphasis on model-making skills using the Interior Design Workshop. Skill development includes introduction to materials, machinery, tools and equipment for shaping 3D forms to assist in visualizing 3D spaces.
- Foundations of model-making skills using materials such as millboard, museum board, cardstock, foam, and similar materials
- Foundations of model-making tools such as paper cutters, utility and x-acto knives, mitre shears and specialty model-making equipment
- Understanding of scalar applications with architectural scales and 3D model typologies
- Abilities to translate 2D design drawings into 3D design representations
- Abilites to work between 2D and 3D drawings and forms to develop and visualize designs
Dates for Summer 2026
August 17 to August 28, 2026
Class time: Monday to Friday | 9 am - 1 pm
- Each workshop is 20 hours (40 hours total over 2 weeks)
- It is expected that students will complete additional work outside of class time in preparation for the next class period.
IMPORTANT: All days of the 2-week foundation courses are mandatory. Due to the fast pace of the workshop, it is not possible to catch up on missed material with the available time and resources.
Fees & Registration
The two workshops are offered as a combined package and must be registered for together. A single fee applies for both.
The fee also includes a materials kit, that is required to complete the workshops.
Fee: $850
Registration information will be sent via email in August, before the start of the workshops
Equipment Requirements
The foundation courses will take place in one of The Creative School computer labs, which include the required software (Rhino, Adobe).
Required Equipment
In order to save your work files while working in the lab you must bring a portable storage device with a minimum of 10 GB of storage:
- USB drive
- External hard drive
Recommended Minimum Computer Specifications
For students who would like to bring their own laptop, we recommend the minimum computer specifications below.
Please make sure that the required software is pre-installed in your computer, as there will not be time to install during class.
- Display: 15” display. An external monitor is recommended for your home setup.
- Processor/CPU: Intel Core i7 or i9 processor (min 20 core, 28mb cache, 5 GHz)
- Windows 11 Pro or Home
- Hard drive: 1TB Solid State Drive (2TB recommended)
- External hard drive, 8TB capacity (16TB recommended)
- Memory/RAM: 32 GB min (64 GB recommended)
- Graphics Card for PC: NVIDIA or AMD with 8gb VRAM min (12+gb strongly suggested); NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000 or 5000 series highly recommended
- Graphics Card for Apple Macintosh: Radeon with 8gb VRAM min (12+gb strongly suggested)
- 3 Year Onsite/In-Home Service Warranty
Contacts
If you have any questions feel free to contact:
School Of Interior Design MID
Program Office
RCC325A
3rd Floor, 80 Gould St.