Course Info
Programme Overview
Programme: Bachelor of Science in Interior Design & Decoration (B.Sc. IDD)
Duration: 3 Years (6 Semesters)
Affiliation: Bangalore University
Recognition: Government of Karnataka
Established: 2016
Intake: 250
Eligibility: Pass in PUC / Class XII or equivalent from a recognized board
Medium: English
What is Interior Design?
Interior design is the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier, more aesthetically pleasing and functionally superior environment for the people who use that space. It is a discipline that draws from architecture, fine art, colour psychology, materials science, ergonomics, lighting design, furniture design and environmental sustainability.
India’s interior design industry is in the midst of a remarkable boom. The country’s real estate sector — residential, commercial, retail, hospitality and institutional — is growing at a pace that creates an enormous, sustained demand for qualified interior designers. From luxury residential apartments in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi to commercial office fit-outs for tech giants, hotels, restaurants and retail chains, to the hospitality and healthcare interiors boom across tier 2 and tier 3 cities — interior designers with strong academic training and professional skills are sought after everywhere.
Programme Goals
Goal I
Apply a creative and innovative problem-solving approach to design and present solutions that support human performance, comfort and well-being.
Goal II
Draw from design research and a multidisciplinary body of knowledge to encourage critical thinking and creativity in problem-seeking and problem-solving.
Goal III
Communicate design ideas and solutions through effective verbal, visual and written means, underpinned by evidence-based and user-oriented design principles.
Goal IV
Develop an awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity and common global issues in the interior design discipline.
Goal V
Develop an awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity and common global issues in the interior design discipline.
What You Will Learn
Principles of design — space, form, scale, proportion, balance, harmony and emphasis
History of interior design and architecture — from ancient civilizations to post-modernism
Colour theory and its application in interior environments
Space planning and layout for residential, commercial and institutional spaces
Building construction and materials — walls, flooring, ceilings, structural systems
Building materials in depth — glass, natural and processed woods, metal, ceramics, carpets, upholstery, flooring, wall finishes, paints and polishes, lamps and luminaires, false ceilings, mezzanines
Furniture design — principles, materials, ergonomics and specifying for projects
Lighting design — natural and artificial, technical and aesthetic considerations
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for interior spaces — AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3ds Max, Lumion, Revit
Interior design drawing and presentation — plans, sections, elevations, perspectives
3D modelling and digital visualization
Project management — client briefs, budgeting, vendor management and site supervision
Kitchen and bathroom design
Hospitality and commercial interior design
Sustainability and green design principles
Vaastu Shastra and its application in contemporary design
Interior design business and entrepreneurship
Course Content
Year-Wise Structure
Year 1 — Foundation
- Introduction to Interior Design
- History of Interior Design and Architecture
- Fundamentals of Design — Elements and Principles
- Colour Theory and Application
- Building Construction and Materials Basics
- Freehand Drawing and Basic Drafting
Year 2 — Technical & Professional Skills
- Space Planning — Residential and Commercial
- Construction Drawings and Presentation Techniques
- Furniture Design and Selection
- Lighting Design
- Advanced Building Materials and Finishes
- AutoCAD and 2D Design Software
- SketchUp / 3D Modelling
Year 3 — Advanced Practice & Industry Integration
- Advanced 3D Visualisation — 3ds Max, Lumion or Revit
- Hospitality, Retail and Commercial Interior Design
- Sustainable and Green Interior Design
- Interior Design Project Management and Client Relations
- Entrepreneurship in Interior Design
- Industry Internship / Live Project
- Final Capstone Design Project
Studio & Lab Facilities for IDD
Interior Design Studio
Spacious studio with large drawing tables, display boards and review spaces for critique sessions
CAD/CAM Computer Lab
Modern workstations loaded with AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3ds Max, Lumion, Revit and Adobe Creative Suite
Materials Library
Curated collection of material samples: stone, wood, tile, fabric, glass, metal, paint chips and finishes
Scale Modelling Bench
Tools, boards, foam, balsa wood and model-making materials for 3D space modelling
Lighting Lab
A dedicated space to study natural and artificial lighting effects on surfaces and spaces
Site Visit Programme
Regular visits to construction sites, completed interiors, showrooms and design studios in Bengaluru
