Diploma in Interior Design

Outline for Interior Design course

Objectives

• To enable students to use AutoCAD for designing, rendering 2d, rendering 3d drawings & drawing layouts.
• To familiarize the student with interior space planning, right from the design brief to the final design proposal stage of a project.
•  To introduce the student to basic principles of design & visual representation techniques, enabling them to produce concept sketches, measured drawings & 3d drawings of their design.

Semester 1

• Practical:
  • Measured Drawing of class room ­ Plan, Elevation, Sections – Show furniture
  • Measured Drawing of class room furniture – plan, elevation, section & Isometric view
  • Chairs, table, desks etc
• Module 2: Drafting for Interior Designers (60 hours) – Theory + Practical
  • Lines, lettering, dimensions & scales
  • Orthogonal projections – Geometric Solid projections & conic sections
  • Orthogonal projections – Plan, Elevation & Sections
  • 3D­ Isometric, Axonometric projections & perspectives – 1 point & 2 point
  • Rendering techniques­ materials, humans, landscape & sciography
  • Formats & standard conventions in Interior drawings – Typical wall sections & material
  • representation.
• Module 1: Basics of Design (24 hours) – Theory + Practical
  • Elements of Design
  • Principles of Design
  • Colour theory and Colour schemes
• Module 3: Interior Space components & furnishing (36 hours) – Theory
  • Interior space components
    • Walls, partitions & panels
    • Floors, Mezzanine floors
    • Ceilings & false / suspended ceilings
    • Openings – Doors & Window types
    • Stair types
  • Ergonomics & Circulation
    • Anthropometrics & furniture standards
    • Brief on Period furniture & Modern furniture styles
• Module 4: Interior Space Planning (24 hours) – Theory
  • Planning with respect to physical, social & psychological needs
  • Design process: Design brief + Data collection & analysis + Design alternatives + Design presentation
  • Residence : Planning with grids, zoning, circulation & furniture layouts
    • Living, dinning, bedrooms & study
    • Modular Kitchens & bathroom designs
    • Restaurants & Bar : Planning with grids, zoning, circulation & furniture layouts
• Module 5: Building Services (16 hours) – Theory
  • Lighting, lighting fixtures & Electrical layouts.
  • Plumbing & bathroom/kitchen fixtures.
  • HVAC (natural Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning)

Project 1: (80 hours)

• Design a residence with a living, dinning, kitchen, 2 bedrooms & attached bathrooms.
• Planning & Decor based on a concept.
• Basic circulation & functional needs have to be addressed – entry, exits & furniture
• 1. layout
  • Basic lighting, electrical & plumbing layouts

Semester 2

• Module 6: Introduction to Auto CAD (60 hours) – Theory + Practical
  • 2D drawings & layouts –
    • Workspace, user interface & basic tools (drawing, editing & viewing tools)
    • Drawing objects, layers, blocks & line weights
    • Text, Annotations, hatching & dimensions
    • Plotting, file types, formatting & view ports
    • Xrefs
  • 3D (Using Sketchup or Auto CAD)
    • Introduction to 3D
    • Creating solid models
    • Rendering
• Module 7: Building Materials & construction (52 hours) – Theory
  • Materials & finishes ­ application on walls, floors, ceilings & openings
    • Stone, clay & brick Masonry
    • Wood & wood products & carpentry joints
    • Concrete
    • Steel & metal alloys
    • Glass & related products
    • Plastics & plastic by products
    • Finishing & cladding materials­ Plaster, Paints & varnishes, Adhesives, Gypsum board, Ceramic tiles
    • Fabric & upholstery
  • Estimation & Specifications for Interior projects
• Module 8: Office Design (24 hours) ­ Theory
  • Office / work station types & space planning
  • Office furniture – partitions, work space table, chair, filing cabinets & storage units
  • Lighting, Air conditioning & equipment

Project 2: (40 hours):

• Design an office space – Areas & design brief will be provided

• Module 9: Retail Design (24 hours)­Theory
  • Store types & planning
  • Retail furniture – Storage & display units
  • Lighting, Air conditioning requirements

Project 3: (40 hours)

• Design a show room – Areas & design brief will be provided