Interior Space Design (Theory)

Paper Code: 
HSC-403
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  • This course will enable the students to understand the basic concepts of interior designing.
  • Various elements of art.
  • Use of different materials and surface treatment in interiors.
     
8.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Interior Design
  • Objective of interior decoration
  • Design-Definition , importance ,types
  • Structural and Decorative Designs-Types (Naturalistic , Stylized, Abstract and Geometric)
  • Characteristics of good design
  • Application of design in interior decoration  
     
8.00
Unit II: 

Principles of Design

  • Balance
  • Harmony
  • Proportion
  • Rhythm
  • Emphasis

Application of Elements of Art                         

  • Colour
  • Texture
  • Pattern and their Psychological effects
  • Line
  • Space
     
10.00
Unit III: 
  • Building Materials- Stone, Brick , Cement , Wood , Metal , Plastic , Lime , Glass, Fiber Glass, Prefabricated structures, Eco friendly building materials.
  • Roof and Roofing Materials- Definition, requirement, types, selection,

 

10.00
Unit IV: 
Surface treatment
  • Ceiling-Introduction and history, function of false ceiling, material used
  • Walls and Wall finishes- Types of walls, paints, wall papers, wood walls, plastering, white wash, stone, wall covers
  • Floor covering- Factors in selection, types of floor covering, care and maintenance
  • Window and Doors- types and location.
     
9.00
Unit V: 
Furniture, fitting and accessories
  • Furniture - types and selection, care and maintenance.
  • Lighting – types and use
  • Window Treatment-Type of curtains (Blinds, Valances, Screens, Shades, curtain    Rods) & accessories
  • Fittings –Toilet,  Kitchen
     
Essential Readings: 
  1. Gandotra Veena and Patel Sarjoo (2006): Housing for Family Living, Dominant Publishers and Distributers, New Delhi.
  2. Raja Rao, T.N. Subranayan Y, (2000); Planning of Residential Buildings, New      Delhi: standard publishers.    
     
References: 
  1. Alexander, N.J. Mercoust Brace (1972): Designing Interior Environment. Havanovich Inc.
  2. Ball, Victoria K (1980): The Art of Interior Design.  Mc Millan & Co,, New York.
  3. Bhatt, P.D., Goenka S. (1990): Foundation of Arts Design, lakhari Book Depot, Bombay.
  4. Bryan Lawson (1980); How Designer think’ Architectural Press Ltd.
  5. Chudley, R. (1987): Construction Technology Vol. 1-2 1-IBS Long man Ltd., New York.
  6. G.V. Robert (1983): Rendering with Pen Ink.  Thames, Hudson, London
  7. Gillat M. Goldstein V. (1967); Art in Everyday Life, New Delhi, Oxford & IBH Publishing Comp.
  8. Goldstein M. Goldstein V. (1967) Art in everyday Life, New York, Mc Graw Hill book Comp. Ltd.
  9. Gustafsan Karen and Yes Robert (1983): Corporate Design, Thomas and Hudson, London.
  10. Halse Altert O.(1978); The Use of Color in interior 2nd Ed New York, Mc Graw Hill Pvt. Ltd.
  11. Harburgsen, Gailhyn (1980) Design Concept Allyn & Bacon Inc.
     
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