Interior Design Studio 1: Intro to Interior Design
This exciting course combines hands-on activities, creative exercises, and inspiring lectures to spark your passion for design thinking and mastery of interior spaces. Through four immersive modules, explore the connection between people and spaces while building a solid foundation in interior design theory and practice. This course is your first step to crafting impactful spaces, perfect for aspiring designers or those sharpening their skills. Classes will be taught mainly in English.
This course runs for one semester, or approximately 4-5 months. Students may choose between an ONLINE track and a FACE-TO-FACE track.
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Schedule:
Interior Design Studio 1 - A | FACE TO FACE
Monday & Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | August 27, 2025 - January 26, 2026
Interior Design Studio 1 - B | ONLINE
Monday | (Synchronous) & Wednesday (Asynchronous) | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | August 27, 2025 - June 26, 2026
NOTE: Class schedules may change without prior notice. Our Admissions Office will contact enrolled students regarding any updates or changes to this class schedule.
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COURSE OUTLINE:
Week 1 - 2: Introduction to Interior Design
Week 3: Design Process and Departure Points in Design
Week 4: Discussion of the SoFA Method and Roles of Introspection in the SoFA Method Process
Week 5: Elements and Principles of Design
Week 6: Human Factors in Design
Week 7: Design Development through Visual Communication
Week 8: Creating Design Drawings
Week 9: Midterm Presentation
Week 10: Spatial Concepts: Space Programming through Bubble Diagram and Adjacency Matrix
Week 11: Planning Strategies
Week 12: Understanding Ceiling Plans
Week 13: Verticality, Three-Dimensionality, and Spatial Compositions
Week 14: Wall Systems and Elevations
Week 15: Designing in sections through Volumetrics and Creating a 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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MATERIALS NEEDED
- Sketchbook/Drawing
- Tablet, Sketchup, and Miro
- Camera/Scanner
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OUTCOME:
This course focuses on developing students' ability to draw inspiration from various aspects of their identities and experiences. Using the SoFA method, students will explore their individuality and translate it into original, conceptual ideas that address interior design challenges with creativity and innovation.
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PAYMENT TERMS:
Payment for Credit/Debit Card, GrabPay, Gcash, Paymaya, and Buy Now Pay Later via BillEase and Atome Installment Plan is now available through PayMongo upon CHECK OUT.
Enrolling students can settle tuition for this course in full upon enrollment or avail of our 2-part or 4-part Installment Plan. Upon checkout, please click on the appropriate payment term to confirm your initial enrollment.
ONLINE:
- Full Payment
- Upon Enrollment: PHP 39,043.88
- 2-Part Installment Plan
- Upon Enrollment: PHP 21,021.94
- 2nd Payment: PHP 21,021.94
- 12-Part Installment Plan (via Bukas)
- If you choose to avail of this installment plan, please get in touch with our Admission Office at admissions@sofa.edu.ph
FACE TO FACE:
- Full Payment
- Upon Enrollment: PHP 39,043.88
- 2-Part Installment Plan
- Upon Enrollment: PHP 21,021.94
- 2nd Payment: PHP 21,021.94
- 12-Part Installment Plan (via Bukas)
- If you choose to avail of this installment plan, please get in touch with our Admission Office at admissions@sofa.edu.ph