Certificate in Interior Design Drafting, Modeling, and Visualization (HYFLEX)

The Certificate in Interior Design Drafting, Modeling, and Visualization is a skills-based program designed to equip learners with essential tools for communicating interior design ideas clearly.

Students develop core technical skills in manual drafting, digital drafting, 3D modeling, and rendering, progressing from hand-drawn drawings and visual thinking to computer-aided drafting and realistic interior visualizations. The program focuses on accuracy, scale, clarity, and spatial understanding, emphasizing how interior concepts are translated into professional visual outputs.

By the end of the course, students will produce a coherent set of drawings and visual materials that communicate interior spaces, materials, lighting, and atmosphere, culminating in a capstone interior visualization project.

Duration: 1 semester or approximately 4 to 5 months.

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SCHEDULE:

HYFLEX

Tuesdays and Thursdays | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | October 13, 2026 - March 9, 2027

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COURSE OUTLINE:

Course 1: Manual Drafting and Visual Thinking for Interiors | Oct 13, 2026 - Oct 29, 2026

Session 1 - Introduction to Interior Design Drawings and Visual Communication
Drafting Tools, Line Types, Scale, and Lettering
Session 2 - Visual Thinking and Spatial Interpretation
Manual Floor Plans and Basic Layouts
Session 3 - Interior Elevations and Sections
Furniture, Fixtures, and Symbols
Session 4 - Proportion, Scale, and Human Dimensions
Session 5 - Diagramming and Concept Sketches
Session 6 - Manual Drafting Exercise and Review

Course 2: Visual Techniques | Nov. 3, 2026 - Nov. 19, 2026

Session 1 - Freehand Perspective Drawing for Interiors
One-Point and Two-Point Interior Perspectives
Session 2 - Light, Shadow, and Depth in Drawings
Material and Texture Representation
Session 3 - Color Theory for Interior Visualization
 Marker, Pencil, and Mixed Media Techniques
Session 4 - People, Objects, and Context in Drawings
Session 5 - Visual Storytelling and Composition
Session 6 - Visual Techniques Plate Presentation

Course 3: Interior Design Drafting Using CAD | Nov. 24, 2026 - Dec. 15, 2026

Session 1 - Introduction to CAD for Interior Drafting
CAD Interface, Tools, and Workspace Setup
Session 2 - Drawing Interior Plans in CAD
Layers, Line Weights, and Annotation Standards
Session 3 - Interior Elevations and Sections in CAD
Blocks, Symbols, and Furniture Libraries
Session 4 - Dimensioning, Scaling, and Plotting
Session 5 - Drafting Coordination and File Management
Session 6 - CAD Drafting Output Review

Course 4: 3D Interior Design Modeling | Jan. 5, 2027 - Jan. 21, 2027

Session 1 - Introduction to 3D Modeling for Interiors
Understanding 3D Space and Modeling Workflow
Session 2 - Building Walls, Floors, and Ceilings
Modeling Doors, Windows, and Fixed Elements
Session 3 - Furniture and Object Modeling Basics
Applying Materials and Textures
Session 4 - Lighting Basics for Interior Models
Session 5 - Camera Views and Scene Setup
Session 6 - 3D Model Review

Course 5: Rendering and Interior Design Visualization | Jan. 26, 2027 - Feb. 11, 2027

Session 1 - Introduction to Rendering Concepts and Tools
Materials, Textures, and Finishes for Realism
Session 2 - Interior Lighting and Mood Creation
Daylight and Artificial Lighting Strategies
Session 3 - Camera Composition and Framing
Rendering Settings and Output Quality
Session 4 - Post-Processing and Image Enhancement
Session 5 - Presentation Layouts and Visual Boards
Session 6 - Final Rendered Output Review

Course 6: Capstone - Interior Design Visualization Project | Feb. 16, 2027 - Mar. 9, 2027

Session 1 - Capstone Briefing and Project Scope
Project Research and Space Analysis
Session 2 - Drafting and Modeling Integration
Preliminary Visualization and Critique
Session 3 - Design Refinement and Detailing
Rendering Development
Session 4 - Visual Narrative and Presentation Strategy
Session 5 - Final Project Preparation
Session 6 - Capstone Presentation and Review

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MATERIALS NEEDED:

Drafting and Rendering

● Drafting Table or Drafting Board
● Drafting Chair
● Pencils [H, 2H, 4H, F, HB]
● Technical Pens [0.2/0.4/0.6] or [0.2/0.3/0.5] Set with compass, adapter, ink, etc.
● T-square [30”] or [24”]
● Triangles [45° and 30°/60°]
● French Curves and Drawing Templates
● Eraser [Kneaded] and Erasing Shield
● Watercolor Paper [12”x18”] [Canson]
● Tracing Paper [15”x20]
● Graphing Paper
● Masking Tape
● 1 set 16-color Prang watercolor palette
● 1 set Colored pencils 36 ct (Faber Castell/Colleen)
● 1 set Momiji round watercolor (natural-synthetic blend) brushes in #8, #6 (or #5), #4 (or #3,),
#2 (or #1), #00, #000
● 1 pc Momiji hake brush 60mm (or 1”flat painter’s brush)
● 1 set Shading stump (mixed sizes)
● 1 pc white pen
● 1 set Poster paint (red, blue, yellow, white,black)
● 1x White Mixing palette (plastic/metal)
● 1 pack Facial tissue
● 1 pc Water dropper/ small spray bottle
● 1 pc Sharpener
● 1 pc Sandpaper 80/100 grit
● 2 pcs clear water container (plastic)

Laptop or PC
(PC will be available for use on campus)

● i5 or i7 at least 16gb of RAM, preferably Windows OS
● Google® Suites Apps and/or Sites - Google® Classroom, Google® Meet, Google® Chat,
Google® Sites, Gmail®
● AutoCAD (provided by SoFA for F2F sessions)*
● Sketch Up Pro (provided by SoFA for F2F sessions)*
● VRay (provided by SoFA for F2F sessions)*
NOTE: Online participants have the option to access these softwares remotely or purchase them through SoFA Design Institute.

PAYMENT TERMS:

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