College of Engineering

Courses

Interior Design

Course Code ARCH412 Th 0 Pr 0 CrHrs 2

Introduces students to the fundamental principles of interior design for the built environment through lecture and studio project sessions. Explores the process of designing for shopping centers interiors. Students will learn basic skill sets and methods for arriving at functional and creative design solutions. Using critical thinking in the design process is a major focus.

Understanding the principles of interior design, including, what is interior, the physical properties that are imbedded within the interior. Lighting, sound, colors, furniture, patterns and textures are only few of the elements defining the interior space.

 Students will be able to design few projects that aims to observe the unique elements that makes the space, especially the interior space more friendly, comfortable and contemporary.

The course contains both theoretical and practical session starting with short theory lecture and then continues work of practical assignments via critiques and design discussion.

Distribution of Marks

Final Mark

Final Exam

Second Term

Mid-Year

First Term

100

Prac.

Theor.

Prac.

Theor.

Prac.

Theor.

Prac.

Theor.

60

5

30

5

References

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Time Saver / Interior Design.

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Francis dk Ching Interior Design Illustrated.

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Construction Drawings & Details for Interiors.

3

Subject

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Definition of Interior Design

The connection between interior and exterior

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Interior Spaces contents

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The components of internal environment

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Materials and texture in interior design

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Expressive factors of internal space +1st Design Project

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Using colors as a main factor (element ) to design an internal space.+ 1st project Pre-final

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1st project Final presentation

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lighting and luminance in interior design + 2nd Design Project / Design a commercial space to apply the function and aesthetic

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Furniture and furnishing in interior space / Concept criticism

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The sound and the internal spaces + concept presentation  Design a commercial space to apply the function and aesthetic

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Study audio systems + Criticism about project

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Pre-final presentation

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criticism

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criticism

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Final Examinations – First Semester

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