7th Sem, ARCH

18ARC76: Interior Design Syllabus for B.Arch 7th Sem 2018 Scheme VTU

Interior Design detailed Syllabus for B Architecture ARCH, 2018 scheme has been taken from the VTUs official website and presented for the VTU students. For Course Code, Teaching Department, Paper Setting Board, Theory Lectures, Tutorial, Practical/Drawing, Duration in Hours, CIE Marks, Total Marks, Credits and other information do visit full semester subjects post given below. The Syllabus PDF files can also be downloaded from the official website of the university.

For all the other VTU 7th Sem Syllabus for B.Arch 2018 Scheme, do visit B.Arch 7th Sem 2018 Scheme. The detailed Syllabus for interior design is as follows.

Course Objectives:

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OUTLINE:

  • INTRODUCTION:
  • Definition and process of interior design; difference between interior design and decoration; vocabulary of interior design through elements in interior design like color, materials, furniture, lighting; aspects of interior design related specifically to typology and function, difference between themes and concepts in interior design.

  • OVERVIEW:
  • Overview of history of Interior Design in the Western, Asian and Indian context through the ages relating to contemporary design; theories and design movements in Interior Design; evolution of space planning concepts and design ideas; influence of the vernacular, folk arts and crafts of a region on its Interior Design; role of activity and anthropometrics in Interior Design; design psychology and perception through color, light, scale, proportion, enclosure and fenestration.

  • COMPONENTS OF INTERIOR DESIGN:
  • Functional, aesthetic and psychological aspects of interior space components; design, material choice, method of construction, treatment and finishes of components such as floors, ceilings, walls, partitions, fenestrations; fixtures in relation to space design and construction technology.

  • INTEGRATION OF INTERIOR SPACE WITH SERVICES:
  • Addressing user specific needs and scope of design of services as fundamental aspects of interior design; enhancement of space experience with integration of supporting services like climatic comfort, air conditioning, plumbing and sanitation, electrical, lighting, air conditioning and acoustics.

  • ALLIED FIELDS – FURNITURE DESIGN & PLANTSCAPE:
  • Role of furniture, ergonomic factors of furniture design and materials used; Design and types of furniture based on its style, characteristics and functional application, barrier free and inclusive design; design for the specially abled; materials and methods of construction of furniture, design trends, innovations and ideas of furniture for specific types of interiors; integration of interior landscaping elements like plants, water, paving, artifacts, etc. and their physical properties and effects on spaces.

  • ALLIED FIELDS – LIGHTING DESIGN:
  • Concepts and perceptions in interior lighting design; modulation of lighting [artificial and natural lighting] to develop strategies for interior space and element relationship; quantitative vs qualitative aspects of lighting design; emphasis of design features like focal points in interior design using lighting; different types of interior lighting fixtures – their effects and suitability in different contexts.

  • DESIGN PROJECT – MINOR AND MAJOR:
  • Interior design is a user centric approach where both the function and aesthetics get their due consideration. The understanding of all the above listed aspects related to interior design will be explored, designed and detailed through two design projects [Minor and Major]. The project will delve into interior design through function, user and aesthetic based space planning and visualizations, material specification and detailing, colors, textures, furniture design and lighting design along with interior landscaping if needed. Design will be explored as a wholistic approach of plan, section, details, materials, technology, services integration and views.

METHODS:

  1. Presentations and discussions on various concepts and components of interior design, integration of services with interior design and allied fields like furniture design and lighting design.
  2. Interactions with industry experts like interior designers, lighting designers and service consultants to share their experience and perspective on interior design.
  3. Visit to interior construction sites to understand the process of construction and prototyping and lighting product manufacturing factory visits.
  4. Material sample and specification compilation along with vendor input to augment the understanding of material detailing with latest technology.
  5. Design ideation, desk feedback / crits and juries for design projects that incorporate all the learnings.

ASSESSMENT:

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Reference Books:

  1. Pile, John.F, Interior Design, Pearson; 4 edition (2007)
  2. Ching, Francis D.K., Interior Design Illustrated, John Wiley & Sons; 3 edition (2012)
  3. Panero, Julius and Zelnik, Martin, Human Dimension and Interior Space: A Source Book of Design Reference Standards, Watson-Guptill; New edition (1979)
  4. DeChiara, Joseph, Panero, Julius and Zelnik, Martin Time Savers Standards for Interior Design, McGraw-Hill Professional (2001)
  5. Rengel, Roberto J, The Interior Plan: Concepts and Exercises, Bloomsbury Academic USA; 2nd Revised edition (2016)
  6. Mitton, Maureen, Interior Design Visual Presentation: A Guide to Graphics, Models and Presentation Techniques, John Wiley & Sons; 4 edition (2012)
  7. Pile, John.F, A History of Interior Design Hardcover, John Wiley & Sons Inc (2000)
  8. Kurtich, John & Eakin, Garret, Interior Architecture, John Wiley & Sons (1995)

For detail Syllabus of all other subjects of B.Arch, 2018 scheme visit B.Arch 7th Sem Syllabus for 2018 Scheme.

For all (CBSE & Non-CBSC) B.Arch results, visit VTU B.Arch all semester results direct links.

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