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Course Description

Squatting student contemplating how to use of a large space

What is space planning? A part of interior design, it’s the analysis of how a residential, commercial or public space will be used. This includes the space’s purpose as well as occupancy, circulation, and accessibility. This course covers the utilization of space, from rooms to buildings, as well as general zoning requirements. Students produce several floor plans and quick renderings of public spaces finalized by adding all necessary furniture and equipment. 

Note:

  • Taught through an online learning environment, this course does not include live meetings. Students take part in course activities at their own pace; course content will be posted on a weekly basis based on the scheduled meeting date.

Prerequisites

Specific coursework required for Certificate Students, all other students should have equivalent experience.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Space Planning
Type
Online
Dates
Feb 08, 2025 to Apr 19, 2025
Contact Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $625.00 Click here to get more information
Potential Discount(s)
CEUs
3 CEUs
Instructors
Materials List
Section Notes
  • Student must be 18+ years of age to enroll.
  • This course includes 30 hours of class time plus at least 15 hours of homework time.
  • new course content will be released on Saturdays.
  • No Class Content Released: 3/22/25
  • All times are listed for Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
  • Course teaching method: Asynchronous
    • Asynchronous: Taught through an online learning environment, allowing for flexibility with scheduling of the student's participation in activities. Interaction takes place through organized discussions, posts and replies to messages, and uploaded multimedia and resources. Activities include email, listservs, online discussion boards, wikis and blogs.                                        
  • Courses details are subject to change. Please check this page regularly to verify information. After registering for a course, visit your student profile page for updates.
  • Note: Instructions on how to access course content are sent out in the 24-48 hours before a class begins. If you register for a class less than 24 hours in advance, please reach out to the Extension office at 310-665-6850 or extension@otis.edu. The Extension office is open M-F from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Students who register within 24 hours before the first class meeting may experience a delay in accessing the course.
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