Design Studio 1: Introduction to Interior Design

Design Studio 1: Introduction to Interior Design introduces students to design thinking and the interior design process as an intellectual, creative, and technical undertaking. Through interactive classroom activities, creative exercises, readings, and lectures, students begin to understand how design ideas are developed and translated into spatial solutions.

Organized into four modules, the course guides students through the foundational concepts and processes of interior design, encouraging them to think critically, explore creative possibilities, and develop an understanding of the relationship between ideas, people, and the spaces they inhabit.

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MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION:

Classes are conducted primarily in English.

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SCHEDULE: 

• OPTION A: ONLINE
  • Tuesdays & Fridays | February 23, 2027 - June 25, 2027
    • Synchronous: 8:00AM - 9:00AM
    • Asynchronous: 9:00AM - 10:00AM
      

• OPTION B: FACE TO FACE
  • Mondays & Fridays | 12:00PM - 2:00PM | February 22, 2027 - June 25, 2027

NOTE: Class schedules may change without prior notice. Our Admissions Office will be in touch with enrolled students for any updates or changes to this class schedule.

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COURSE OUTLINE:

• Week 1: Orientation
• Week 2: What is Interior Design?
• Week 3: The Design Process and Departure Points in Design (the client, site, programming, historical precedents, and other disciplines)
• Week 4: What is the SoFA Method?
• Week 5: Elements and Principles in Design 
• Week 6: Human Factors in Design Proxemics, Basic Standard Measurements, Anthropometric Data and Ergonomic Data
• Week 7: Design Development through Visual Communication, Creating your Storyboard with Imagery and Materials Sketches, 2D and 3D models
• Week 8: Creating Design Drawings 
• Week 9: Midterm Presentation
• Week 10: Spatial Concepts 
• Week 11: Planning Strategies
• Week 12: Understanding Ceiling Plans 
• Week 13: Spatial Compositions 
• Week 14: Wall system and elevations 
• Week 15: Designing sections through volumetrics and creating sectional model
• Week 16: Furniture, Fixture and Equipment 
• Week 17: Color, Materials, and Texture for Interior Spaces 
• Week 18: Final Presentation

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PAYMENT TERMS:

For your convenience, SoFA accepts credit and debit cards, GCash, GrabPay, Maya, and Buy Now, Pay Later installment plans through BillEase and Atome, available via PayMongo at checkout.