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Interior Design short course

Material Selection for Interiors

A material-board course for learners who want to compare finishes, textures, colour palettes, and interior styling decisions.

Best For

Best for learners comparing finishes, palettes, and material choices.

  • Interior learners who enjoy material, colour, and finish selection
  • Home styling learners who want better decision-making language
  • Students preparing for presentation-board or residential design work

What You Learn

Course-specific learning outcomes.

Compare wood, stone, fabric, paint, and surface optionsBuild a palette around mood, function, and maintenanceAnnotate materials for review and presentationConnect finishes to a room concept

What You Create

Practical output.

A material board with surface samples, colour chips, and use notes

  • A material board with surface samples, colour chips, and use notes
  • A finish-selection sheet for one room concept

Tools & Methods

Software, materials, or workflows used.

Material swatchesPalette systemsFinish annotationsMood-board composition

Example Project

A practical assignment direction.

Build a material board for a living room with floor, wall, upholstery, metal, and accent finish notes.

Admissions Note

Fees and duration are confirmed with admissions.

Fees, duration, batch format, and current admissions availability are confirmed during counselling.

  • Fees, duration, batch format, and current admissions availability are confirmed during counselling.
  • This short course can be discussed during counselling before selecting a batch or comparing it with a full course.

FAQ

Questions before joining.

Who is Material Selection for Interiors for?

Material Selection for Interiors is for learners who want focused, practical guidance in material selection for interiors before choosing a longer design pathway.

Is this short course beginner-friendly?

Yes. This course is positioned as a beginner-friendly short-course option, with admissions guidance recommended before enrollment.

Are the fees and duration final?

No fixed fee is published on this page. Please request the latest fees, duration, batch timing, and inclusions from AFI admissions.

Will I create practical work?

Yes. The course direction is assignment-led and review-led, with a practical final output connected to portfolio or next-step learning.