Dept. Interior Design
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Interior Design Department
Overview
The needs in the built environment sector in Saudi Arabia has come to a more technically complex and demanding. This notion covers all professions including the Interior Design community. The present and familiar Interior Design program curriculum should now be more scientifically and technically sound in order to face the demands.
Mission
To graduate committed professionals in Interior Design field, by providing sustainable and creative environment, with academic research exposure, responsive to the interior environment changes and leadership skills to face socio cultural needs.
Program Learning Outcomes
- K1: Recognize the parameters of all design processes through basic sciences, art, historical values, and related design practice
- K2: Evaluate the contemporary human behavioral factors and social and cultural contexts in relation to Interior Design thinking strategies
- K3: Explain the significance of laws, codes, and guidelines that affect human experiences and safeguard the sustainability of the natural environment
- S1: Demonstrate creative solutions in Interior Design by prioritizing human needs, activities, and comfort
- S2: Classify the correct materials, structure, and construction techniques to suit human needs and indoor living comfort
- S3: use the latest software, technology, charts, and diagram in relation to contemporary interior design professional needs
- S4: Effectively communicate through verbal and nonverbal skills to convince the audience in interior design professional settings
- V1: Demonstrate professional leadership and teamwork skills while providing interior design services in accordance with the standards of the Construction and Design Society
- V2: Display ethical values in multidisciplinary, collaborative professional building environment situations
- V3: Express the completed tasks utilizing continuous improvement processes and relevant technologies, while taking responsibility for the impact of the work as an Interior Design practitioner
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Drawing I INTD 101
Credit Hours 3
Requisite -
Subject
Basic Design Studio I INTD 111
Credit Hours 4
Requisite -
Subject
History of Architecture I INTD 121
Credit Hours 2
Requisite
Subject
Applied Mathematics for Architecture MATH 121
Credit Hours 3
Requisite MATH 002
Subject
First Year Composition ENGL 101
Credit Hours 3
Requisite ENGL 005
Subject
Humanities, Arts and Languages Elective GHAL xxx
Credit Hours 4
Requisite -
Subject
Drawing II INTD 102
Credit Hours 3
Requisite INTD 101
Subject
Basic Design Studio II INTD 112
Credit Hours 3
Requisite INTD 111
Subject
History of Architecture II INTD 122
Credit Hours 1
Requisite INTD 121
Subject
Applied Physics for Architecture PHYS 122
Credit Hours 3
Requisite MATH 121
Subject -
Introduction to Report Writing ENGL 102
Credit Hours 4
Requisite ENGL 101
Subject Math 002
Diversity and Multiculturalism Elective GDMC xxx
Credit Hours 4
Requisite -
Subject -
CAD Applications INTD 201
Credit Hours 2
Requisite INTD 102
Subject
Design Studio I: Residential INTD 211
Credit Hours 4
Requisite INTD 112
Subject
History of Interior Design INTD 221
Credit Hours 2
Requisite INTD 122
Subject
Color Theory INTD 223
Credit Hours 2
Requisite -
Subject
Construction, Systems & Technology I INTD 241
Credit Hours 3
Requisite -
Subject
Technical Writing ENGL 201
Credit Hours 3
Requisite ENGL 102
Subject
Advanced CAD & Digital Design INTD 202
Credit Hours 2
Requisite INTD 201
Subject
Design Studio II: Office Interiors INTD 212
Credit Hours 4
Requisite INTD 211
Subject
Architecture & Heritage in Saudi Arabia INTD 222
Credit Hours 2
Requisite INTD 221
Subject
Model-Making Techniques INTD 232
Credit Hours 2
Requisite INTD 201
Subject
Construction, Systems & Technology II INTD 242
Credit Hours 3
Requisite INTD 241
Subject
Islamic Culture GIAS 101
Credit Hours 3
Requisite -
Subject
Summer Field Experience I (Optional) INTD 294
Credit Hours 1
Requisite -
Subject -
Design studio III: Commercial INTD 311
Credit Hours 4
Requisite INTD 212
Subject
Behavior Factors in Interior Design INTD 321
Credit Hours 3
Requisite -
Subject
Portfolio Presentation: Methods and Media INTD 331
Credit Hours 2
Requisite -
Subject
Furniture Design INTD 351
Credit Hours 3
Requisite INTD 201
Subject
Environmental Design Principles INTD 361
Credit Hours 3
Requisite -
Subject
Space Planning, Programming & Building Regulation INTD 371
Credit Hours 2
Requisite INTD 212
Subject
Design studio IV: Hospitality INTD 312
Credit Hours 4
Requisite INTD 311
Subject
Detailing & Construction Documents INTD 342
Credit Hours 3
Requisite INTD 242
Subject
Interior Lighting Design INTD 344
Credit Hours 2
Requisite -
Subject
Finishing Materials & Textiles INTD 352
Credit Hours 2
Requisite INTD 351
Subject
Professional Elective INTD 4xx
Credit Hours 3
Requisite -
Subject
Arabic Language Skills GIAS 102
Credit Hours 3
Requisite -
Subject -
Summer Field Experience II INTD 394
Credit Hours 1
Requisite -
Subject -
Design Studio V: Specific Buildings INTD 411
Credit Hours 4
Requisite INTD 312
Subject -
Sustainable Interior Environment INTD 461
Credit Hours 2
Requisite INTD 361
Subject -
Capstone Project I INTD 491
Credit Hours 2
Requisite Senior Status**>= 98
Subject
Professional Elective II INTD 4xx
Credit Hours 3
Requisite -
Subject
Professional Elective III INTD 4xx
Credit Hours 3
Requisite -
Subject
Social Sciences Elective GSOS xxx
Credit Hours 3
Requisite -
Subject
Contracts, Specifications & Quantity Surveying INTD 442
Credit Hours 2
Requisite INTD 342
Subject
Project Management & Professional Practices INTD 472
Credit Hours 3
Requisite Senior Status**
Subject
Capstone Project II INTD 492
Credit Hours 5
Requisite INTD 491
Subject
Free Elective XXXX xxx
Credit Hours 3
Requisite -
Subject
Islamic Studies Elective GIAS xxx
Credit Hours 3
Requisite -
Subject
Career Opportunities
- Interior Designer Graphic
- Designers Furniture - Kitchen and Product Design
- Consultant Lighting and Colors
- Consultant for exhibition and event halls
- Theatre/television/film production designer
- University/college instructors and lecturer
- Interior Designer Graphic
- Designers Furniture - Kitchen and Product Design
- Consultant Lighting and Colors
- Consultant for exhibition and event halls
- Theatre/television/film production designer
- University/college instructors and lecturer