DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR DESIGNER (1YEAR)

Diploma in Interior Designer (1 Year)

📗 Detailed Syllabus

1. Fundamentals of Interior Design

• Introduction to Interior Design
• History and Evolution of Interior Styles
• Elements of Design: Line, Shape, Color, Texture, Space
• Principles of Design: Balance, Rhythm, Emphasis, Proportion, Harmony
• Types of Interior Spaces (Residential, Commercial, Institutional)

2. Color Theory and Application

• Color Wheel and Color Schemes
• Psychological Impact of Colors
• Color in Space and Light Interaction
• Selecting Color Palettes for Interiors
• Digital Color Tools (Pantone, Adobe Color)

3. Furniture Design and Layout

• Furniture Styles (Traditional, Contemporary, Modular)
• Ergonomics and Anthropometry
• Space Planning and Furniture Arrangement
• Custom Furniture Concepts
• CAD-Based Furniture Layouts

4. Materials and Finishes

• Flooring Materials: Tiles, Wood, Carpet, Concrete
• Wall Finishes: Paint, Wallpaper, Paneling
• Ceiling Designs: POP, Gypsum, Wood
• Fabrics and Upholstery Materials
• Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Material Use

5. Interior Lighting and Fixtures

• Types of Lighting: Ambient, Task, Accent
• Light Fixtures and Fittings
• Lighting Calculation Basics
• Natural vs Artificial Lighting
• Lighting Plan Drafting

6. Design Drawing and Drafting

• Introduction to Technical Drawing
• Orthographic Views and Isometric Sketching
• Furniture Drawing and Interior Details
• Hand Drafting vs Digital Drafting
• Drafting Standards and Symbols

7. Computer-Aided Interior Design (AutoCAD / SketchUp)

• Introduction to CAD Tools for Interior Designers
• 2D Drafting in AutoCAD (Plans, Elevations, Sections)
• Basic 3D Modeling in SketchUp or Revit
• Importing Textures and Creating Walkthroughs
• Rendering with V-Ray or Lumion (Intro Level)

8. Interior Project Management

• Project Phases: Concept to Execution
• Budgeting and Cost Estimation
• Time Management and Scheduling
• Client Interaction and Proposal Making
• Site Supervision Basics

9. Portfolio Development and Final Project

• Preparing a Design Portfolio
• Assembling Technical Drawings, Concepts, and 3D Renders
• Residential or Commercial Project Design
• Presentation Boards and Sample Materials
• Viva Voce and Jury Review