Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : PA3901 : Interior Design { 0-0-3 / 2}
Subject Nature : Practical
Coordinator : Dr. Roshmi Sen
Syllabus
Module I ELEMENTS OF INTERIOR DESIGN
Lecture demonstration: Interior layouts considering functional and perceptual
aspects Treatment of the envelope – walls, floors, ceilings, fenestration, et cetera,
with different materials such as paint, stone, timber, glass, metal, ceramic, fabric,
composites, et cetera, and their joinery/installation parameters Dimensional and
material requirements of furnishing, innovative space-saving designs Interior
lighting, illuminants and luminaires Indoor plants Signage and decorative objects
HVAC and safety systems
Exercises: Inventory of various commercially available products and materials for
flooring, wall cladding, false ceilings, furnishing, lighting, decoration, et cetera
Module II INTERIOR DESIGN STYLES
Lecture demonstration: Introduction to stylistic elements of interiors from different
cultures and periods
Exercises: Development of interior design scheme of a restaurant/hotel foyer/guest
room/retail store/office/residence et cetera, following a stylistic theme
Course Objectives
- To understand the various elements and aspects involved in the designing of <br />interior spaces, and to be able to implement the knowledge
Course Outcomes
a. The broad education necessary to understand architecture in a global context – techno-economic, <br />environmental, socio-cultural, and political <br />b. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning <br />c. An ability to design and conduct inquiries, and to analyze and interpret data <br />d. An ability to identify and formulate programmatic requirements <br />e. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs such as aesthetic, <br />economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and <br />sustainability <br />f. An ability to use techniques, skills, and technology for architectural practice <br />g. An ability to apply knowledge of architecture <br />h. An ability to communicate effectively <br />i. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams <br />j. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities
Essential Reading
- None, nil, nil
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Supplementary Reading
- De Chiara, J., Panero, J., and Zelnik, M., Time saver standards for interior design and space planning, Singapore: McGraw-Hill Inc.
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