One-Year Vocational
Program in Interior Design

Explore the principles and techniques used to design the distribution of spaces within an interior design project, encompassing the strategic arrangement of rooms, circulation paths, functional zones, and spatial relationships to optimize functionality, flow, and aesthetic coherence.

Develop your knowledge of and ability to use technical drawing conventions necessary for accurate depiction in architecture and interior design projects. Learn the principles of AutoCAD space planning and become proficient with the tools and methods required to produce accurate and comprehensive architectural drawings, such as floor plans and elevations.

Learn how to apply different drawing techniques, understand diverse media, and execute multiple perspective views with shading and shadowing.

Demonstrate basic competence in using dedicated software such as Photoshop and InDesign for practical application.

Reflect on the development of art, design, visual culture, object aesthetics, and function from historical precedents to the 19th century.

Understand the use of various materials and processes, procurement methods, codes, and standards as applied in product specifications and project implementation.

Apply design methodology to an interior design project involving a small commercial or two-story residential typology. Integrate functional efficiency, aesthetic harmony, spatial organization, and sustainable practices to create a unified and welcoming space that meets the individual needs and preferences of the space’s occupants or users.

Learn how to create scaled technical drawings accurately representing furniture arrangements and space divides in interior design projects. Construct accurate and comprehensive plans, elevations, and sections while adhering to industry standards and specifications to successfully convey design intent and specifications.

Learn how to accurately represent materials, textures, and lighting in interior rooms using digital interior perspective views and sophisticated rendering techniques. Develop your ability to produce immersive visualizations that accurately capture the atmosphere and personality of the location, improving presentation quality and bringing design concepts to life.

Display your skill at creating complex color schemes, dynamic charts, thorough material boards, and extensive specification binders using digital tools. Develop your proficiency with software programs to create visually stunning and technically sound design presentations, which will improve your ability to convey design ideas.

Demonstrate your proficiency using 3D software to create realistic interior designs. Use 3D software to design and create realistic interior rooms with furniture, lighting, and textures, among other components, to produce visually appealing and spatially accurate representations.

Reflect on the development of art, design, visual culture, object aesthetics, and function from the late 19th century to the present. Examine how historical conditions have impacted artistic expression and visual communication in various cultural situations as you delve into the relationship between art and society.

Demonstrate the incorporation of evidence-based design as a fundamental approach to carrying out in-depth investigation and analysis, understanding the boundaries of modern design techniques. Examine how research findings and empirical data are applied to inform design decisions at every level of the process, from the creation of concepts to their ultimate execution.

Combine data from different sources to thoroughly examine the work of a few chosen practitioners. Apply critical evaluation techniques to compare and contrast the approaches and methodologies used by the practitioners. Through this process, demonstrate your ability to critically assess design practices and articulate informed perspectives on contemporary design discourse.

Utilize the methodical approach discussed to build a fully realized interior design project that includes all necessary elements. Use a methodical and iterative design process to create a coherent concept, spatial layout, material selection, and furniture arrangement.

Examine light sources’ role in designing high-quality surroundings and spaces, focusing on how lighting affects architecture and interior design. Use technical support documentation to create lighting situations that improve atmosphere, aesthetics, and functionality. Conduct thorough study and testing to determine suitable lighting solutions for particular design settings, considering elements like illumination levels, color temperature, artificial light, and natural light.

Learn the skills of using different CAD softwares to produce complex 2D technical drawings and thorough 3D volumetric studies while adhering to accepted drawing practices. Use CAD platforms’ sophisticated features and functions to depict places and objects precisely by adding material specifications, comments, and measurements for your final design proposals.

Identify the principles of design for sustainability as they impact the design selection, decisions, construction, and implementation. Examine socio-cultural viewpoints that shape design projects, and learn the new techniques to design and create sustainably.

Use experiential and sensory design principles to create user-centered spaces that improve well-being. Emphasize the importance of incorporating all available senses to create immersive and captivating experiences in the designed place, including sight, sound, touch, smell, and even taste. By prioritizing user comfort, satisfaction, and emotional connection, strive to create environments that promote relaxation, productivity, and overall wellness.

Display your mastery of design by skillfully combining components, technical elements, and interior graphic standards in practical settings. Utilize newly learned information and abilities to produce thorough design solutions that adhere to industry norms and specifications. Emphasize the value of accuracy, attention to detail, and following set standards in creating interior designs of a professional caliber.

To create realistic visuals with intricate materials and dramatic lighting effects, apply cutting-edge rendering techniques. Utilize industry-standard software tools to produce realistic renderings that capture spatial characteristics and design concepts. Create captivating images that successfully convey the planned space’s ambiance, mood, and functioning by experimenting with material textures, finishes, and lighting configurations. To improve the quality of presentation materials and raise the overall visual impact of design concepts, emphasize depiction with realism and attention to detail.

Discuss the various careers that cross over art and design and the other affiliated disciplines in textiles, furniture, lighting design, LEED accreditation, and construction management, among many others. Through case studies and industry insights, gain a comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness of roles and responsibilities within the interior design business and explore the pathways for professional growth and specialization in this dynamic field.