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. __________ SCHEDULE: HYFLEX Tuesdays and Thursdays | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | October 13, 2026 - March 9, 2027 __________ 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 __________ 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: 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 Monthly Installment plans. Upon checkout, please click on the appropriate payment term to confirm your initial enrollment. Full Payment Upon Enrollment: PHP 65,000.00 2 - Part Installment Payment 1st Installment: PHP 34,000.00 2nd Installment: PHP 34,000.00 4 - Part Installment Payment 1st Installment: PHP 35,500.00 2nd Installment: PHP 11,833.33 3rd Installment: PHP 11,833.33 4th Installment: PHP 11,833.33 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 NOTE: For students availing the 2-part or Monthly Installment plans, succeeding payments may be settled directly with our Finance Office. Post-dated checks will be required for all installment plans. Disclaimer: Foreign students (non-PH passport holders) and applicants under 18 years old must coordinate with the Admissions Team before proceeding with enrollment. Please get in touch with us at admissions@sofa.edu.ph | 0917 621 0653 to receive the full guidelines and requirements. For more information, kindly email admissions@sofa.edu.ph.