Diploma in Interior Design

• Basics of Design
• Elements and Principles of Design
• Graphical representation of 2D& 3D Lines, shapes, forms
• Rendering: Shading, scribbling
• Color scheme and Color psychology (Color wheel, primary, secondary and tertiary colors, tints, tones and shades)
• Doodling, Stippling (Pointillism)
• 3D Illusions
• Textures
• Lettering
• Stippling (Pointillism)
• One point perspective
• Two-point perspective
• Observation, life, outdoor, human drawing
• Creativity/idea lab (each specialisation)
• Art history

• Use of Drafting Instruments & Scales (Imperial & Metric)
• Orthographic Projections Geometric Shapes
• Elevations and Views (Isometric & Axonometric) Geometric Shapes
• Orthographic of Compositions (2D or 3D)
• Human Ergonomics & Anthropometrics
• Brief of Periodic Furniture & Ornamentation
• Basic Sizes and concepts of Furniture Drafting
• Orthographic & 3D Views of Double Bed, Wardrobe, Table, Chair, Sofa & Dining Set
• Measured Drawing of Room.

Introduction to Building Materials; Importance to Interior Designers

• Basic Materials
• Brick
• Cement
• Concrete
• Wood
• Glass
• Stone
• Ceramic
• Tiles
• Carpet & Rugs
• Window treatment
• Floor treatment
• Wall treatments

• Types of Buildings
• Components of a Building
• Architectural Symbols & Material Representation
• Basics of Foundation
• Brick & Stone Masonry
• Types of Walls Load & Non-load bearing
• Carpentry Joints
• Opening Doors, Windows, Ventilators, Arches
• Staircases

• Design process
• Organization of Space
• Concepts of:

– Bedroom Designing,

– Kitchens,

– Bathrooms

– Living Rooms

– Other areas of a Residence

– Major & Minor Circulation Spaces.

– Space planning of a Residence

• Coordinate & Cartesian System
• Interface, Menus, Drawing Aids
• Drafting Settings & Option Settings
• Formatting Units, Limits, Zoom, Limmax
• Draw Commands: Line, Circle, XL, Polyline, Polygon, Arc, Rectangle, Spline, Ellipse, Revision Cloud
• Edit Commands: Erase, Move, Copy, Explode
• Display Commands: Zoom, Window Selection, Pan, Real-Time
• Modify Commands: Array, Mirror, Trim, Extend, Offset, Scale, Rotate, Chamfer, Fillet
• Blocks, Text, Layers & Dimensions

• Types of Partitions
• Panelling & Cladding
• False Ceiling & sections
• Types of Floors & Flooring

• Advance Building Materials:

– Fabric & Upholstery

– Metal & Non-Metal Alloys

– Plastic

– POP & Gypsum

– Misc. Materials: Adhesives & Sealants for Joints, etc.

– Roof Materials

• Plumbing & Drainage
• Electrical & Lighting
• Damp Proofing – brief
• Air-conditioning

PROJECT 1: Residence Design

– Plan & Design a Residence, with the given specifications (by the faculty), based on a theme/ style/ concept.

– Client Profile

– Concept Sheet/ Mood board

– Table of Brief Requirements

– Site Plan

– Architectural Layout

– Zoning Plan

– Furniture & Working Layout

– Wall/ Sectional Elevations

– Furniture Sketches/Isometric Views

PROJECT 2: Office Design Basics ergonomics, space planning, workplace environment

Plan & Design a Corporate Office, with the given specifications (by the faculty), based on a Work Function from Industry.

– Client Profile, Concept Sheet/ Mood board

– Table of Brief Requirements, Furniture Area Analysis & Total Area Analysis

– Site Plan

– Relationship Diagram, Bubble Diagram, Single line diagram

– Space Allocation Plan, Zoning Plan

– Furniture & Working Layout

– Flooring plan, RCP, Data Networking Plan.

– Electrical & Wiring layouts

– Wall/ Sectional Elevations

– Isometric Views/Perspective Views

Upon successful competition of the one year Diploma in Interior Design, students can choose to progress into the second year of study and avail of the Advanced Diploma in Interior Design.