College: Fine Arts

This major focuses on creating functional, aesthetically pleasing, and sustainable interior spaces. Students develop skills in space planning, design principles, material selection, and environmental sustainability, preparing them for careers in interior design firms, architectural practices, and environmental design consultancy.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the basics of interior architecture and environmental design.
• Develop skills in space planning, design principles, and material selection.
• Learn techniques for creating sustainable and functional interior spaces.
• Explore the principles of environmental sustainability, ergonomics, and building codes.
• Analyze and interpret design trends and client needs.
• Develop critical thinking, creativity, and artistic skills for effective design practice.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Interior Architecture and Environmental Design - Overview of key concepts and practices.
2. Space Planning - Principles and techniques for effective and functional interiors.
3. Design Principles - Principles and techniques for visually attractive and harmonious spaces.
4. Material Selection - Principles and techniques for choosing and integrating materials.
5. Environmental Sustainability - Principles and techniques for sustainable and eco-friendly designs.
6. Ergonomics and Building Codes - Principles and techniques for compliance with ergonomics and building codes.
7. Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) - Principles and techniques for designing and modeling interior spaces.
8. Project Management - Principles and techniques for managing interior design projects.
9. Practical/Applied Training - Real-world experiences in design settings.
10. Capstone Project - Comprehensive project applying design skills.

Assessment Methods:

• Space planning projects, design analyses, material selection studies, sustainability reports, computer-aided design/BIM projects, project management plans, internship reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Interior Architecture and Environmental Design" by various authors.
• "Space Planning" by Francis D.K. Ching.
• "Design Principles" by various authors.
• "Material Selection" by various authors.
• "Environmental Sustainability in Design" by various authors.
• "CAD and BIM in Interior Design" by various authors.
• "Project Management in Design" by various authors.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of art, design, and architecture.

Duration of the Program:

Typically 4 years to earn a Bachelor's degree.

Certification:

Graduates can earn certifications such as NCIDQ or LEED.

Target Audience:

Aspiring interior decorators, architects, and environmental design consultants seeking careers in design firms, architectural practices, and consultancies. This major equips students with the creative and artistic skills and project management abilities essential for excelling in interior architecture and environmental design, supporting careers in various design and sustainability-related roles.