B.Sc Interior Design

About B.Sc Interior Design

B.Sc Interior Design or Bachelor of Science in Interior Design is an undergraduate degree in the course of Fashion and Interior Designing. The students who have a creative bent of mind and have interests that are inclined towards interior designing often opt for this course. B.Sc Interior Design offers the specialization of interior design under the degree of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc). Candidates who enjoy indulging in decorating spaces and have an artistic flair when it comes to designing any area can turn their hobbies and interests into a professional course and enroll in the program of B.Sc Interior Design.

B.Sc Interior Design is covered over a span of three years, usually in the regular mode. It is a course that educates students about the concepts of planning, organizing, designing, and managing a space according to its function. They are given proper knowledge about how they can go about well-structured and apt interior designing. The program also includes detailed studies about the elements and principles of design. Students are given training about the 2D and 3D design software which forms an integral part of the B.Sc. Interior Design course.

The study of Interior design enables candidates to work on projects that involve turning a space into an effective setting for the range of activities that are to take place there. The course provides extensive knowledge in a range of basic and advanced interior design and business courses. In B.Sc Interior Design, students are also required to undergo training for various computer-related courses, such as CAD, 3-D design and space management, graphic design, and other display and design software.

B.Sc Interior Design Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for B.Sc Interior Design have been listed below. Candidates must check if they meet the B.Sc Interior Design eligibility criteria before seeking admission to the course.

The candidate must have completed his/ her education up to the higher secondary level (class 12th).
The school from which the student obtains his/ her class 12th degree should be affiliated to a recognised state or central board of education.
It is mandatory for the student to have received passing marks in all the subjects that he/ she has at the 10 + 2 level.
The aggregate score of the candidate in class 12th board examinations should be at least 45 per cent or 50 per cent (depending upon the prerequisites set by the institute he/ she is targeting for admission).
Some colleges also make it compulsory for students to appear for an entrance examination in order to assess their knowledge and skills.

B.Sc Interior Design Entrance Exams

The list of entrance exams which are considered by some institutes or colleges for conducting their B.Sc Interior Design admissions has been given below.

All India Entrance Examination for Design (AIEED)
National Aptitude Test for Architecture (NATA)
Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED)
National Council for Interior Design Qualification Exam (NCIDQ)
National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test (NID DAT)
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam (NIFT Entrance Exam)
School of Fashion Technology (SOFT) Entrance Exam
Pearl Academy Entrance Examination

B.Sc Interior Design Syllabus

The syllabus of B.Sc Interior Design has been given below. This is the general course curriculum that is covered by almost all the universities and institutes.

Syllabus

B.Sc Interior Design Career Options and Job Prospects

Many lucrative career prospects open for candidates once they complete their degree of B.Sc Interior Design. They can venture in various sectors and job roles. Some of the most common jo profiles for which graduates with a degree in B.Sc Interior Design have been given below.

Interior Designer
Furniture Designer
Exhibition Designer
Visual Merchandiser
3- D Artist
Landscape Designer
CAD Designer
Studio Mentor and Architect

Introduction to Design	Importance of design
Definitions and Meaning of Design	Point
Examples of Design from Nature	Line
Colour and Material	Shape
Fundamental Elements of Design in 2-D and their Definitions	Form
Value	Space
Texture	Introduction to the Principles of Design in 2- D and 3-D
Unity	Proportion
Scale	Balance
Contrast	Symmetry
Focus	Harmony
Hierarchy	Rhythm
Use of Grids	Creating Repetitive Patterns
Concepts of Geometry	Transformations of 2-D to 3-D
Understanding the Behaviour of 3-D Forms when Combined	Introduction to Different 3-D Forms and Primitive Forms and Shapes
Colour Psychology	Colour Systems: Munsell, DIN, Ostwald, CIE, OAS, Gerritsen, Kupper, NCS, Colour-aid System, Simplified Colour System, and Colour Systems in Practice
Introduction – Physics, Physiology and Psychology of Colours	Colour Terminology, Special Colour Issues, Mixed Colour Effects, Effects of Texture, Using Colour Systems, Problems with Colour
Colours- Visible Spectrum, Colored Light, Colour Temperature, Colour Interaction, Color Blindness	Use of Colour in Various Functional Contexts – Residential Interiors, Non Residential Interiors
Colour Wheel	Use of Colour in Special Situations – Outdoor or Indoor Spaces, Accessories, Art Works etc.
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Colours, Colour Schemes, Colour Value	Intensity and Modification of Colour Hues – Tints, Shades, Neutralization
Colour Harmony, Use of Colour Harmony	Colour Charts – Types, Making, and Using
Creativity And Problem Solving	Definitions of Creativity
Tools and Techniques of Creativity	Thinking Techniques
Introduction To Art And Interior Design	Purpose and Relevance of Art
Study of Ornament in Interior Design	Introduction to Heritage Interiors
Development of Art	Exploration of Art Forms
General Understanding of Interior Design and Integration with Architecture	Various Elements of Society
Design Drawing And Graphics	Industrial Revolution and its Influence on Society and Culture
Fundamentals of Drawing and its Practice	Interiors and Furniture Sketching
Interior Design Materials And Applications	Measuring and Drawing to Scale
Communication Skills	Masonry, Bamboo, Timber, Wood, Cane, Paints, Varnishes (oil and spirit)
Introduction to Model Making	Introduction to Moulds
Introduction to the Ceramic Materials used for Model Making	Hand Building Techniques
Space Planning	Introduction to Design Methodology
Problem Statements	Basic Anthropometrics