Advanced Diploma In Interior Design (3 Years)

Equips student with an understanding of various established interior design methodologies, and develops them to formulate new methodologies of practice. Help identify and develop areas of specialization and enhance creative identity.

Course Overview

• The 3-year Advanced Diploma course in Interior Design offered by JD Institute of Fashion Technology:
• Equips student with an understanding of various established interior design methodologies, and develops them to formulate new methodologies of practice.
• Help identify and develop areas of specialisation and enhance creative identity.
• Includes an interdisciplinary approach that focuses on a methodological and technical approach towards the practice of interior design.
• Develops the analytic and reasoning ability of students to create solutions that meet the functional and aesthetic standards, based on an empathic approach towards design.
• Provides comprehensive knowledge in the field of interior design via the study of various elements of architecture, material sourcing, lighting and decorations, soft furnishings, lifestyle and cultural preferences etc., and enquires their innovative application.
• Helps students gain a thorough understanding of the constantly evolving landscape of interior design by keeping in mind the varying tastes and preferences of different demographics, cultures and heritage.

Learning Outcomes

Post completion of the Advanced Diploma course in Interior Design, the student will be able to:

• Conceptualise and design interiors for residences, retails, hotels, offices, museums, and public spaces, including entertainment spaces, with an awareness of the differences between their requirements and demands.
• Develop creative and critical thinking abilities, and expand the scope of their specialisation.
• Find employment in diverse industries such as interior designers, event designers/consultants, freelance designers, space planners, visualiser, set designer, and interior decorators.
• Understand the synergy created between an individual and his/her surrounding space.
• Create functional concepts that will enhance the visual appeal and the comfort of the space.

Career Opportunities

The 3-year Advanced Diploma in Interior Design offered by JD Institute of Fashion Technology prepares its graduates for meeting the challenges of the real-world industry. Students can find employment opportunities in Architectural Firms, Hotels, Builders, Town Planning Bureaus, Private Consultancies, Hospitals, Public Works Department, Museums, Studios, Theatres, and Stores. They can also choose to work as a Freelance Design Consultants, Residential Interior Designer, Exhibition Designer, and in its related fields.

Reason To Apply?

• Develop a deep understanding of the various parameters that inform the practice of interior design, to identify issues faced by the current interior design industry and to provide solutions that are innovative and ergonomic.
• Develop an understanding of how history, culture and community inform the practice of interior design.
• Understand various materials and their processes, along with new innovative technological and digital mediums that help in interior design practice.
• Undertake collaborative projects with other departments.
• Gain a deep understanding of the real-world workings of the interior design industry through field visits and gain experience through industry exposure supported by the institute.
• Ability to create a portfolio that is upto industry standards.

Semester 1

Foundation Art and material Studies
Basic design
Anthropometry & Ergonomics
Introduction to Space design
Interior Drafting and Standards

Semester 2

History of Interior Design
Construction Material – I
Design Thinking & Process
Interior styling and Accessories
Construction Material – I

Semester 3

Space design I
Construction Material – II
Lighting Design
Sustainability and climatology
CAD I – AutoCAD
Construction Material – II

Semester 4

Services – Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC 1
Estimation and Costing
Interior Working drawing and Detailing 1
Space design 2
CAD II – SketchUp & V-Ray
Project -I Residence

Semester 5

Services – Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC II
Interior Working drawing and Detailing II
Professional Practices and Ethics
Furniture Design and Construction
Project – 2 Office Design
Internship / Industry Project

Semester 6

Professional Communication and marketing
Portfolio Development
Business of Interior design
Design trends and Advancement.
Project – 3 Retail Design