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INTERIOR DESIGN COURSE WARE
Module 1:
- Basics of Design – Theory + Practical (24 hours)
- Elements of Design
- Principles of Design
- Color theory and Color schemes
Module 2:
- Drafting for Interior Designers – Theory + Practical (60 hours)
- 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.
Practical:
- Measured Drawing of class room ¬ Plan, Elevation, Sections – Show furniture
- Measured Drawing of class room furniture – plan, elevation, section & Isometric view Chairs, table, etc
Module 3:
- Interior Space components & furnishing – Theory (36 hours)
- Interior space components
1) Walls, partitions & panels
2) Floors, Mezzanine floors
3) Ceilings & false / suspended ceilings
4) Openings – Doors & Window types
5) Stair types
- Ergonomics & Circulation
a) Anthropometrics & furniture standards
b) Brief on Period furniture & Modern furniture styles
Module 4:
- Interior Space Planning – Theory (24 hours)
- Planning with respect to physical, social & psychological needs
- Design process: Design brief + Data collection & analysis + Design alternatives + Design presentation
- Restaurants & Bar : Planning with grids, zoning, circulation & furniture layouts
- Residence : Planning with grids, zoning, circulation & furniture layouts
a) Living, dinning, bedrooms & study
b) Modular Kitchens & bathroom designs
Module 5:
- Building Services – Theory (16 hours)
- 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 ,layout
- Basic lighting, electrical & plumbing layouts
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Module 6:
- Introduction to Auto CAD – Theory + Practical (35 hours)
- 2D drawings & layouts –
a) Workspace, user interface & basic tools (drawing, editing & viewing tools)
b) Drawing objects, layers, blocks & line weights
c) Text, Annotations, hatching & dimensions
d) Plotting, file types, formatting & view ports
e) Xrefs
Module 7:
- Building Materials & construction – Theory (52 hours)
- Materials & finishes ¬ application on walls, floors, ceilings & openings
a) Stone, clay & brick Masonry
b) Wood & wood products & carpentry joints
c) Concrete
d) Steel & metal alloys
e) Glass & related products
f) Plastics & plastic by products
g) Finishing & cladding materials¬ Plaster, Paints & varnishes, Adhesives, Gypsum board,
Ceramic tiles
h) Fabric & upholstery
- Estimation & Specifications for Interior projects
Module 8:
- AutoCAD 3D Modeling (25 hours)
a) Introduction to 3D
b) Creating solid models
c) Editing models
d) Lighting
e) Rendering
Module 9:
- Office Design –¬ Theory (24 hours)
- 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.
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Module 10:
- Retail Design – ¬Theory (30 hours)
- Store types & planning
- Retail furniture – Storage & display units
- Lighting, Air conditioning requirements
Module 11:
- Introduction to 3DS MAX – Theory + Practical (100 hours)
a) Solid modeling
b) Shapes
c) Editable poly
d) Editable mesh
e) Texture
f) Lighting
g) Camera
Project 3: (40 hours)
- Design a show room – Areas & design brief will be provided
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Module 12:
- Spa Design – ¬Theory (30 hours)
- Spa Room types & planning
- Retail furniture – Bed, sofa, reception etc
- Lighting, Air conditioning requirements
- Bathroom
Module 13:
- Introduction to Photoshop – Theory + Practical (20 hours)
a) Working with Images
b) Resizing & Cropping Images
c) Working with Basic Selections
d) Getting Started With Layers
e) Painting in Photoshop
f) Photo Retouching
g) Introduction to Color Correction
h) Using Quick Mask Mode
i) Working With the Pen Tool
j) Creating Special Effects
k) Exporting Your Work
Project 4: (40 hours)
- Design a Spa – Areas & design brief will be provided
Final submission of all projects
Internship