Interior Design Program Coordinator:
Spring 2015 Schedule
Annette Cohen
Annette Cohen is a well-known lecturer and
cultural historian, lecturing in the United
States and Europe as well as the CooperHewitt Museum, Hunter College, Fordham
University and Marymount College.
Annette was responsible for developing
architecture and design programs at two
colleges. She developed the first auction
education program at Cooper-Hewitt and
served as a consultant to the Museum of
Modern Art. She was a featured speaker at
a Moscow conference and was appointed
to a special education commission by the
governor of Connecticut.
Fundamentals of Interior Design
(IDFUNIND)
Not available this semester
History of Furniture Styles And
Interiors (IDFURST)
Not available this semester
Advanced Interior Design (IDADVINT)
Thu. 1:50-3:30pm; Starts 3/5 (6 sess)
Color Workshop (IDCOLWOR)
Thu. 12:00-1:40pm; Starts 3/5 (6 sess)
Interior Design
If you have an interest in exploring ways to
develop physical spaces including furnishing,
lighting, window treatments, color and
fabrics, then the Certificate in Interior
Design is perfect for you!
Collector’s Trip (IDCOLTRI)
Thu. 1:00-3:00pm; Starts 5/7 (5 sess) Skips
5/21
She has lectured on many cruise lines
discussing topics such as antiques, interior
design history, and the places of France,
England and Russia.
Annette is currently the coordinator of
the Interior Design Certificate Program
at Hunter College which examines the
influence of architecture and design on
today’s interiors.
www.hunter.cuny.edu/ce
Daytime location:
695 Park Avenue; East Building Room E1022; NY, NY 10065
Phone: 212-650-3850; Fax: 212-772-4302
Email: [email protected]
Mon.-Thu 9am-5pm; Fri. 9am-4:45pm
Evening location:
71 East 94th Street; 3rd Floor; Room 333; NY, NY 10128
Phone: 646-963-6311; Email: [email protected]
Mon.-Thu. 5-9pm
Spring 2015
www.hunter.cuny.edu/ce
Interior Design Certificate
Certificate Information:
Whether you choose to become a professional
interior designer or learn remodeling skills for
planning and decorating your home or office, this
program will meet your needs.
Workshops, seminars, museums, showrooms,
and antique auction gallery visits are the focus
of the program. Students wishing to receive the
certificate must complete all 5 courses.
Courses are listed in the recommended order for
completion. Courses may not be available every
semester. Hunter College reserves the right to
adjust the certificate requirements and make
appropriate substitutions when necessary.
Note: This program doesn’t meet the fundamental
qualifications for State Certification, but provides
participants with knowledge of basic interior
design skills.
Registration and Tuition:
Class size is limited and early registration is advised.
Certificate cost is $1950 or you can register for
courses individually, plus $20.00 registration fee
per semester. Payment plans are available.
Fundamentals of Interior Design $450
(IDFUNIND)
The components of interior design are covered in
this survey of trends in furnishing, lighting, window
treatments, color and fabrics.The proper relationship
of line, form and color in room design is also
explored. This course is structured to familiarize
both the professional and personal home designer
with the interior design field.
History of Furniture Styles and Interiors $450
(IDFURST)
This course will be an overview of traditional 18th19th century to modern furniture of the 20th century.
These lectures will cover the social, political and
cultural contexts of these periods. We will stress
craftsmanship, manufacturing quality and how copies
and restoration affect auction and investment values.
You will learn about famous designers and how to
both identify these styles and how to use them in
today’s rooms. Individual research is suggested.
Topics covered include: French, American, English,
Scandinavian, Art Deco, Art Nouveau and other
designs.
Advanced Interior Design and Business $450
(IDADVINT)
This is a more advanced course requiring students
to utilize previous skills and knowledge of the design
process. Work boards of interiors will be evaluated
in class using more advanced tools including color,
lighting, materials and space planning. Presentation
skills of these projects will be stressed and may be
used for professional or personal use. Rendering or
drafting are not required. Included will be Interior
Design business practices such as record keeping
and designer/ client relationships.
Color Workshop $450 (IDCOLWOR)
This class deals with various design problems and
how to solve them. Instruction covers the use of floor
plans and furniture arrangement, with emphasis on
color and texture in creating that professional look.
Various materials, furniture styles, fabrics, carpeting,
lighting and accessories are also examined. No
previous experience or prerequisites are required.
Collector’s Trip $450 (IDCOLTRI)
Students will go on antique and design visits including
major auction houses and fine antiques galleries
and learn about today’s trends, pricing and quality
craftsmanship.
Open House:
Monday, March 2, 2015 @ 1pm
RSVP online or call 212-650-3850
www.hunter.cuny.edu/ce/
certificates/interior-design