Introduction to Interior Design

• Meaning, scope, and importance of interior design
• Roles and responsibilities of an interior designer

• Elements & Principles of Design

• Line, shape, form, color, texture, space
• Balance, rhythm, harmony, proportion, emphasis

• Basic Design & Drawing

• Freehand sketching
• Orthographic drawings (plan, elevation, section)
• Perspective drawing

• Color Theory

• Color wheel, color psychology
• Color schemes and application in interiors

• Graphics & CAD Basics

• AutoCAD (2D drafting basics)
• Introduction to digital design tools

• History of Art & Architecture

• Ancient, medieval, and modern architecture
• Famous design movements

2. Intermediate / Second Year

• Furniture Design

• Types of furniture
• Ergonomics
• Construction and materials

• Materials & Finishes

• Wood, glass, metal, stone
• Flooring, wall finishes, ceiling materials
• Sustainability and eco-friendly materials

• Lighting Design

• Types of lighting (ambient, task, accent)
• Lighting for different spaces
• Electrical layout basics

• Building Construction & Services

• Plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC
• Building components (walls, roofs, floors)

• Computer-Aided Design (Advanced)

• 3D modeling (SketchUp, Revit, 3ds Max)
• Rendering (Lumion, V-Ray)

3. Advanced / Final Year

• Residential Space Planning

• Living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom layouts
• Vastu/Feng Shui (optional in some courses)

• Commercial Design

• Offices, retail stores, restaurants
• Hospitality (hotels, resorts)
• Healthcare and institutional spaces

• Interior Landscaping

• Indoor plants, vertical gardens
• Green design principles

• Professional Practice

• Client handling
• Budgeting & cost estimation
• Project management

• Portfolio Development

• Creating drawings & 3D views
• Final portfolio presentation

• Internship / Major Project

• Real-world industry exposure
• Designing a complete interior project