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Fundamentals of Interior Design

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  • Course Code: 26GPA127

Fundamentals of Interior Design

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Fundamentals of Interior Design is a foundational course that introduces students to the fundamentals of interior space and interior design, focusing on architectural spaces, design concepts, and design methodology. It develops a basic design vocabulary through the study of elements and principles of design and their application in interiors. This course also covers the design process, scale and proportion, colour and texture planning, and their visual and psychological effects. An introduction to aesthetics, art, décor, accessories, and ornamentation helps students understand the role of visual expression and embellishment in interior design, forming a foundation for further interior design studies.

  • The object of this course is to make students understand the various aspects such as spatial quality, design vocabulary, design principles and design process related to the study of interior space design.
  • To develop a deep understanding of Arts/Aesthetics with respect to interior design.

  • CO1 - Understanding various architectural & interior aspects such as form, scale, light, dimension, height, transitional elements etc affecting an interior space.
  • CO2 - Understanding and applying design vocabulary such as Point, Line, shape, color, texture, area, mass, volume etc.
  • CO3 - Understanding and applying design principles such as ratio, proportion, scale, balance, harmony, unity, variety, rhythm, emphasis.
  • CO4 - Understanding the concept of aesthetics to learn the art of appreciation.

Day Topic Sub-Topic No. Sub-Topic Title Detailed Contents
Day 1 Design 1.1 Concept of Design Meaning and Core Principles
1.2 Purpose of Design Considerations in Design
Day 2 Interior Space 2.1 Discussion on Architectural Spaces Types, Roles and Principles
2.2 Characteristics of Interior Space Interaction of design elements
Day 3 Design Vocabulary 3.1 Elements of Design Seven Elements of Interior Design; space, form, line, light, colour pattern and texture
3.2 Principles of Design The concept of rhythm, balance, unity, emphasis, scale and proportion, harmony, contrast, details
Day 4 Size and Relationship 4.1 Scale and Proportion Creating balance and harmony with human scale and visual scale
Day 5 Design Process 5.1 Steps in Design Process Defining user needs, concept and design development, documentation and execution
5.2 Design Criteria Interplay of design elements and principles to create functional, safe and aesthetic spaces
Day 6 Colour Planning 6.1 Types of Colours its schemes and its applications Understanding colour theory and psychology to create cohesive and resonant interiors
Day 7 Texture Planning 7.1 Types of Textures and its applications in interiors Strategic layering of diverse materials
Day 8 Aesthetics 8.1 Concept and Objectives of Aesthetics & its relation to design Visual styles and principles that create mood in a space
Day 9 Historical Perspective 9.1 Historical Perspective of Art & Decor Study of paintings, sculpture, architecture, decorative arts, digital art artwork & photographs
Day 10 Accessories 10.1 Study of Embellishment in Interior Design Definition, scope and purpose of decorative details
10.2 Different types of ornamentation in the interiors Decorative elements, design style & motif

  • Book 1: Francis. D. K. Ching, Interior design Illustrated, Van Nostrand Reinhold
  • Book 2: John. F. Pile, Interior Design, Harry Abrams Inc.
  • Book 3: Sam. F. Miller, Design process – a primer for Architectural and Interior Design, Van Nostrand Reinhold.
  • Book 4: Gary Gordon, Interior lighting for designers, John Wiley & Sons Inc.
  • Book 5: Harold Linton, Colour in Architecture, McGraw Hill

Know your Mentor Contact Number Email Id Teaching Experience (in Yrs.)
Mrs. Sakshi 8427000418 sakshi.e17781@cumail.in 1 year and 5 months

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