Bachelor of Interior Design
Description:
The Interior Design program aims to provide designers with the scientific and practical qualifications that enable them to provide innovative design solutions that combine functional beauty and environmental sustainability. The program focuses on enhancing theoretical knowledge and developing applied skills by analyzing the needs of users, using modern technologies and applying global sustainability standards. The program seeks to establish a locally and internationally accredited education, allowing participants to gain the necessary competitiveness to excel in the local and international labor market.
Eligible Applicants
female students
Method of study
Courses
Degree
Bachelor
School level
University study
Place of study (Male Students)
N/A
Place of study (female students)
University City (Female Section)
Required specialization
Secondary school
Years of study
Five years
Study period
Morning
Number of Credit Hours
162
Credits required for graduation
162
Other conditions
Admission Requirements: Pass the College Test (60% Weighted and 40% College Test) Transfer Requirements: 1. Study at least 12 hours 2. GPA of at least 4 out of 5 3. The differentiation mechanism will be 20% GPA, 40% weighted and 40% college test.
Tuition fees
free
Preference Mechanism for Admission
Secondary school
30%
General Aptitude Test
30%
Achievement test
40%
Program goals :
The interior design program aims to:
-Prepare professional designers with the ability to provide innovative and integrated design solutions that combine aesthetics, functionality and environmental sustainability.
-Developing students' skills through theoretical and applied knowledge, emphasizing the importance of analyzing users' needs and employing modern techniques in design.
- Promoting Saudi cultural values and Islamic traditions in the field, in line with the requirements of the times.
- Enabling female graduates to excel and compete effectively in the local and global labor market.
- Providing education based on national and international standards, keeping pace with the rapid developments in the industry.
Interior design.
Program learning outcomes :
I: Knowledge and understanding:
* Recognize the basic concepts, theories, history, and schools of interior design.
* Understand the relationships between architectural, environmental and psychological elements in an indoor space.
* Familiarity with the characteristics of materials and techniques used in finishing, furniture and lighting.
II: Intellectual skills:
* Analyze design issues and provide innovative solutions.
* Evaluate designs based on aesthetics, function, and sustainability.
* Develop design solutions based on critical thinking and problem solving methodology.
III: Applied skills:
*Such as: Preparing executive drawings and designs using specialized software
(AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit)
* Design and coordination of interior spaces of all kinds: Residential, commercial, educational, and recreational.
*Producing professional design presentations using various visual and digital media.
IV: General skills:
* Teamwork and effective professional communication.
* Time management and adherence to professional ethics.
Tracks :
N/A
Career opportunities:
1- An interior designer who runs her own interior design agency
2- Interior designer working in a consortium
3 - Franchise manager for a brand specializing in finishing products or furniture
4- Interior designer in an architectural office
5- Design and development manager in a furniture or finishing materials showroom
6- Exhibition Designer
7. Production designer for theater, television or film
8. Specializes in visual presentation of products
9- Furniture Designer
10. Product Designer
11- Floral Designer
12- Computer Aided Design Technician, Engineering Drawing, and Architectural Support
N/A
Symbol: DES
Issue number: 471
Total hours: 135
Compulsory: 123
Optional: 12
Compulsory courses
First level
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 101 | Introduction to Islamic Culture | 2 | 2 | 0 | University requirements | |
| ARC1101 | Computer-aided design | 3 | 1 | 4 | College requirements | |
| STAT1061 | statistic | 2 | 1 | 2 | College requirements | |
| ARC1003 | Shadow and perspective | 2 | 1 | 0 | College requirements | |
| ARC1002 | Freehand Painting and Color Theory | 2 | 0 | 0 | College requirements | |
| ARC1001 | Fundamentals of Architectural Drawing | 2 | 0 | 0 | College requirements | |
| PSYCH1101 | Thinking skills and learning styles | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| ENG1101 | English (1) | 3 | 3 | 0 | College requirements |
Second level
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESP1002 | English for Architecture | 2 | 1 | 0 | College requirements | |
| PHYS1301 | Physics for Architecture | 3 | 2 | 2 | College requirements | |
| ARC1401 | Introduction to design | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| ARC1004 | Foundational Design Studio | 5 | 1 | 0 | , ARC1001 | College requirements |
| ARC1102 | Computer-aided rendering | 3 | 1 | 4 | College requirements | |
| MATH1791 | Mathematics for Architecture | 3 | 2 | 0 | College requirements |
Third level
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARAB101 | Language skills | 2 | 2 | 0 | University requirements | |
| IDES2005 | Interior Design Studio (1) | 5 | 0 | 0 | , ARC1401 | Specialty requirements |
| IDES2103 | Computer-aided interior design | 3 | 1 | 4 | Specialty requirements | |
| IDES2402 | Interior Design Elements | 3 | 2 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| IDES2202 | Building construction | 3 | 2 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| IDES2403 | History of interior design | 2 | 2 | 0 | Specialty requirements |
Fourth level
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 102 | Islam and Community Building | 2 | 2 | 0 | University requirements | |
| IDES2006 | Interior Design Studio (2) | 5 | 0 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| IDES2404 | Interior design theories | 2 | 2 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| IDES2405 | Furniture design | 3 | 1 | 2 | Specialty requirements | |
| IDES2203 | Finishing material properties | 2 | 2 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| IDES2204 | Building services | 3 | 4 | 2 | Specialty requirements | |
| ARC4408 | Humans and the Built Environment | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements |
Fifth level
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARAB103 | Arab Liberation | 2 | 2 | 0 | University requirements | |
| IC 103 | Economic System in Islam | 2 | 2 | 0 | University requirements | |
| IDES3007 | Interior Design Studio (3) | 5 | 0 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| IDES3303 | Lighting and acoustics | 3 | 2 | 2 | Specialty requirements | |
| IDES3406 | Traditional Saudi Interior Design | 2 | 2 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| IDES2302 | Ecological design | 2 | 1 | 2 | Specialty requirements |
Sixth level
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 104 | Foundations of the political system in Islam | 2 | 2 | 0 | University requirements | |
| IDES3008 | Interior Design Studio (4) | 5 | 0 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| IDES3009 | Graduation Project Research | 2 | 0 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| IDES3205 | Shop drawings | 3 | 1 | 0 | IDES2204 | Specialty requirements |
| IDES3206 | Quantities and specifications | 2 | 1 | 2 | Specialty requirements | |
| ARC4210 | Building codes and regulations | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements |
Seventh level
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDES4010 | Graduation project | 5 | 0 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| IDES4207 | Interior Design Marketing | 2 | 1 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| ARC5215 | Construction Project Management | 3 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| ARC5216 | Ethics and Practice of the Architectural Profession | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements |
Eighth level
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDES4214 | Cooperative training | 6 | 0 | 0 | Specialty requirements |
Optional courses
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARC4506 | Cities and Climate Change | 3 | 3 | 0 | College requirements | |
| ARC4505 | Smart cities | 3 | 3 | 0 | College requirements | |
| ARC4409 | Design and Psychology | 3 | 3 | 0 | College requirements | |
| ARC4214 | Entrepreneurship in Architecture and Design | 3 | 3 | 0 | College requirements | |
| ARC4305 | Theories of Sustainable Development | 3 | 3 | 0 | College requirements | |
| ARC4212 | Facility management | 3 | 3 | 0 | College requirements | |
| ARC4108 | Graphic Design Principles | 3 | 3 | 0 | College requirements | |
| ARC4107 | Artificial Intelligence in Design | 3 | 3 | 0 | College requirements | |
| ARC4106 | Digital photography | 3 | 3 | 0 | College requirements | |
| ARC4213 | Security and safety | 3 | 3 | 0 | College requirements | |
| IDES4507 | Indoor landscaping | 3 | 3 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| IDES4104 | BIM programs | 3 | 3 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| IDES4105 | Advanced Rendering Using Computers | 3 | 3 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| IDES4106 | Parametric design | 3 | 3 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| IDES5304 | Sustainable interior design | 3 | 3 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| IDES4414 | Adaptive Reuse | 3 | 3 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| IDES4410 | Ornamentation and geometric shapes | 3 | 3 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| IDES4411 | Selected Topics in Interior Design | 3 | 3 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| IDES4412 | Textile and Printing | 3 | 3 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| IDES4413 | Architectural criticism | 3 | 3 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| IDES4305 | Lighting design and advanced acoustics technologies | 3 | 3 | 0 | Specialty requirements |