BSc. in Interior Design

Academy of Design and Management, Cochin, under guidance and management of JD Institute of Fashion Technology, offers Bachelor of Science or BSc. in Interior Design  in collaboration with Sunrise University. 

The program supports an imaginative and innovative approach to interior design, and the students are exposed to various aspects ranging from material understanding and construction techniques to the evolving digital mediums that inform its current practice.

Through the integration of theory with the practical, the students are introduced to a holistic approach of learning. The program develops the skill of the students to formulate and interpret the latest trends and technologies, and the ability to be ethical and conscientious practitioners.

BSc. in Interior Design educates students with various fundamentals that inform the field of interior design, and supports an environment that fosters the identification of areas of specialization to explore the scope of their application.

Encouraging creative, innovative and critical thinking of the students, the program develops the individual identity of the students and encourages them to enquire about the potential of their own practice.

The extensive curriculum covers the various nuances within interior design ranging from domestic and commercial spaces to public landscapes. The program also develops entrepreneurship skills to equip them with the capability to lead and manage a sustained career in the field.

Course Overview

The three-year BSc. in Interior Design offered by JD Institute Cochin:

• Develops the creative identity of the students and encourages them to formulate new methodologies of working.
• Integrates theory and practice, supporting a holistic approach to the field; fosters the ability and skill to enquire how they inform each other.
• Focuses on the integral elements of interior design such as Colour and lighting, Furniture in interiors, Floriculture and Landscaping, Consumer and Merchandising, and the exploration of various built environments.
• Supports the inquiry of how history, culture and social parameters inform its creative practice; develops the ability of the students to analyze and interpret trends and predict forecasts.
• Provides opportunities to students to showcase their design work through presentations, portfolio and exhibitions.
• Trains the students in CAD and other digital mediums in order to understand and explore the evolving and adaptive nature of the industry.

Learning Outcomes

• Develop creative and critical thinking skills, technical proficiency and professional skills, as well as entrepreneurial insights.
• Ability to transform 2D ideas into 3D rendering and prototypes.
• Develop a personal creative identity, and gain an understanding on how they can expand the scope and potential of the industry through their practice.
• Critical understanding of the various nuances that inform interior design, along with an understanding of their practice and application.
• Ability to ideate, innovate design and its practices within the global context of social, economic and environmental sustainability.
• Ability to put forward theoretical understanding in practical surroundings within the interior design industry, and enquire how they inform each other.

Career Opportunities

Students graduating from the course are equipped with the skill to adapt and contribute to an industry that is witnessing evolution and expanding the scope of the built environment. Career opportunities are not limited to the following but include:

• Interior Styling and Experience Design
• Interior Spatial Design
• Residential Design
• Institutional Design
• Retail Design
• Visual Merchandising
• Heritage Space Design
• Hospitality and Recreation Design
• Exhibition Design
• Event Management and Design
• Set Design and Scenography
• Interior Accessories and Products Design
• 3D Visualization
• CAD and Interior Illustrator

Syllabus

First Year

• History of Interiors
• Fundamentals of Art & Design
• Construction Materials
• Introduction to 2D & 3D Graphics
• History of Interiors
• Furniture Design & Model Making
• Design Contextual Studies

Second Year

• Textile & Accessories in Interiors
• CAD in Interiors
• Construction & Detailing
• Interior Design
• Visual Merchandising
• Interior Services
• Life Skills and Personality Development
• Pattern Making and Sewing Techniques – MENSWEAR
• Academic Research Methodologies

Third Year

• Interior Services
• Estimation, Costing & Specification for Interiors
• Interior Design
• Interior Landscaping
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Construction Management & Professional Practice
• Acoustics
• Working Drawings
• Portfolio & Resume Development
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• Project