B.Sc. in Interior Design

I need space! This means different things to different people. To the famous rock band, Queen, it is an expression of the desire to break free. To you, it could mean a gap, some breathing space. An interior designer, on the other hand, works with space.

Just like a sculptor gives shape to clay, carves and moulds it, an interior designer defines space to give it meaning, achieves harmony and lends it aura. All this, with application of three basic principles of interior design – color, scale and proportion.

The Interior Design course encourages the student to develop imaginative, responsible solutions to problems created by social needs and economic constraints, as well as the material and physical limitations of the built environment. The integration of fine art classes elevates the student’s ability to develop innovative solutions and further balances the increasing demands of technology.

Students form a sound approach to the design process through a progression of interior design studios beginning in the first semester of study and continuing throughout their education. Problems of varying complexity are presented to the student with projects ranging from the adaptive reuse of existing buildings to designing spaces for children and the elderly. Design studios challenge the student to create innovative solutions within environments of increasing size and scope. The interior design studios comprehensively explore the design of interior spaces through class projects, field trips and critiques, often involving visiting designers. Supporting classes’ complement studio projects while involving students in the study of practical and theoretical issues, materials and techniques.

The Interior Design course culminates with the successful completion of an individually selected Thesis Project, which is intended to be a clear demonstration of expertise in a chosen area of interest. Through the completion of the project, the student is able to show the depth of his or her skill and design capability. A solid grounding in the fine arts, elevated practice of design communication skills and a thorough knowledge of pertinent technology enables interior design students at Creative-i College to develop their own creative vision while gaining the practical skills and judgment of a competent designer.

Since interiors are an extension of one's personality, an interior designer has to essentially be a people’s person. Designers need to understand attitudes, lifestyles and cultural preferences and take all three into account in their designs. In addition, they have to keep in mind the hobbies and habits and let’s not forget the budget (good taste need not necessarily be expensive) of the person they are designing for.

You can specialize in doing interiors for theatres, art galleries, sets for various events, exhibitions and window displays. Landscaping and designing based on Vaastu / Fengshui principles are other emerging fields an interior designer can explore.

If you are artistically inclined, have a good taste in furnishings, a keen eye for objects and accessories, terracotta pots, candle stands, paintings and bits and pieces of furniture that create an ambience, do give this career option a thought.

Personal Factor

Interior designers should be able to deal with technical details, visualize and implement ideas. Awareness of trends, styles and tastes is essential. Designers have to be artistic, creative and imaginative. The ability to draw is a must - they should be able to express their ideas in sketches and translate them into accurate working specifications. Visual sensitivity, color sense, an idea of lighting and decoration, appreciation of ergonomics is required. Good communication skills help when marketing a decor.

Salaries

As the trend goes, it's best for beginners to procure an apprenticeship with an established firm of interior designers and learn the ropes before venturing out on their own. A job as an apprentice is definitely not a very well paid one but it gives him/her tremendous opportunities to learn the basics of the work. Trainees, after they have gained a requisite amount of experience, are often absorbed in the firm they have done their apprenticeship from. In this case, they are either paid a percentage of the earnings from a particular assignment handled by them or a fixed salary, which, depending upon how successful the firm is, could be anywhere between Rs 10,000 to Rs 40,000.

Curriculum

First Year

Semester One :
1. Basic of drawing and graphic, practiical
2. Elements of design
3. Computer Fundamentals  
4. Art and Architecture history
5. Bisiness management
6.Communication & soft skills

Semester Two :
1. Construction Techniques, Practical
2. Elements of Material-I
3. Basic of art and graphic
4. Interior Furnishing-I
5. Marketing Management


Second Year

Semester Three :
1. Elements of Material - II
2. Construction Techniques, Practical
3. Interior Furnishing -II
4. Role of Interior Designer
5. Element of marketing research

Semester Four :
1. Element of services
2. Role of Interior Designer -II
3. Building protection
4. Painting interiors
5. Interior Design studio - I, practical


Third Year

Semester Five :
1. Elements of services
2. Indian institute of design
3. Cad
4. Landscape design
5. Project II - Interior design studio

Semester Six :
1. Interior design method
2. Design decision process
3. Cad
4. Project -III-Interior design studio, practical
5. Estimation and costing