Rapid urbanisation in big cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad,
Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune, has dramatically changed
the Indian lifestyle, and with that, interior design. There is also significant
growth in the income and socioeconomic status of many people in India,
and this includes homeownership.
The housing and retail industries in India have emerged as the most dynamic
and fast paced industrial sectors with several big players entering the
market. In India, the vast middle class and almost untapped retail industry
are the key forces of attraction for global retail giants waiting to enter new
markets. This attraction has stimulated the growth of the retail industry and
is growing at a faster rate.
The construction industry, which accounts for approximately 11% of the GDP,
has an estimated investment of US $500 billion, and is growing at around
34 % annually. The Indian retail industry is the fifth largest in the world, and
contributes about 22% of the GDP and generates 8 % of employment in the
country today. It is expected to grow 25 per cent annually, to be worth US$
175- 200 billion by 2016.
Heritage properties and other hospitality properties have begun demanding
a great amount of inputs in the creation of dreams. The key factor driving
the demand for Interior Design is the growth & expansion of housing &
commercial development in both the major and smaller cities in India. Rising
income levels are leading to a demand for creative individuals to support the
vision of the Incredible India Campaign. Thus there is an increase in demand
for Interior space visualisers and designers to plan & create attractive,
practical & desirable spaces for living, display and commercial activity.
Course Content
This Bachelor of Design degree programme balances creativity with
sensitive, pragmatic design thinking. Our students are problemsolvers
and researchers who design interior and spatial environments
where people thrive.
Industry projects and placements, and field trips provide opportunities
for students to connect classroom theory, including the perception of
space and human interaction with built environments.
Students interact with industry mentors to research, develop and
document large-scale projects from initial concept to construction
documentation. Practising architects, designers and other
professionals are actively involved in the delivery of lectures and
assignments to learners who provide work experience and even future
employment. ‘Live’ projects and ‘real life’ briefs support the content of
the programme inside the classrooms
Learners engage in integrated research to include analysis of the brief,
preparation of initial ideas, market research, investigation and practical
exploration into materials, processes and techniques.
All aspects of Design are addressed, and learners gain a thorough
understanding of contemporary professional practice and all aspects
of project management in the field of Interior Design. They develop
an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the professional
interior designer, including working within teams of other professionals.
Curriculum
Year 1 Foundation Skill Development
First year supports students in gaining fundamental
knowledge and skills in design.
Additional Stream Specific Foundation Inputs from
2nd Semester onwards.
History of Art & Design, Fundamental of Design,
Visualisation & Drawing Techniques, Material
Studies, Design Principles, Design Method, English
Communication, General Hindi, Environmental
Studies, Elementary Computer Application.
Year 2 Professional Skill Development
Second year builds upon students’ knowledge and
skills in Interior Design.
Optional Subjects: Product Photography, Fashion Accessory,
Visual Merchandising, E-Commerce for Product Life Style
(One to be chosen).
Year 4 Industry Exposure & Internship
Entrepreneurship, Brand Development, Sustainable Design
(Eco Design, Social Cause & Environmental Design), Design
Portfolio, Professional Practice (Internship & Industry Mentored),
Dissertation.
No. of Seats
25
Eligibility
10+2 (any stream)
Duration
4 year
Award
BACHELOR OF DESIGN DEGREE (B.Des) IN INTERIOR
DESIGN FROM UoR
ARCH DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR DESIGN
Affiliations
University of Rajasthan
Career Opportunities
There are innumerable career opportunities
for working with established Interior
Designers and Architectural firms as well
as large builders; Working as Specialists
or Consultants for Exhibition Designers,
Museum Designers, Graphic Designers, and
Freelance Designers; working for Retailers,
Supermarkets, Emporiums, Advertising
Agencies, Visual Merchandisers, etc.
Entrepreneurial enthusiasts can set up
their own Interior Design Firm or even an
Event Management company or Production
Design House.
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate critical thinking to identify, analyse,
and solve interior architecture and design problems
through completion of interior design studio
projects.
Apply creative and critical thinking to solve interior
environment problems from a human-centred
approach and apply this knowledge to design
solutions.
Demonstrate preparation for global design practice
by incorporating cultural norms of user populations
and applying that knowledge to design solutions
that support globally diverse end users.
Demonstrate effective visual, verbal, and written
communication.
Apply ethical and professional practices.
Demonstrate social responsibility by designing
sustainable interior environments that support
indoor environmental quality and improve the
quality of life for occupants.
Engage in integrative professional design practice
by contributing interior architecture and design
expertise to collaborative design teams.