ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY

(Accredited with A+ Grade by NAAC (CGPA : 3.64) in the Third Cycle) ,

Graded as Category-I University and granted autonomy by MHRD-UGC)

B.Sc Interior Design

 B.Sc Interior Design

S.N Sub Subject Name Credit int. Ext. Total

o Code mark Mar
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I 11 Part I - Tamil/Hindi/French I 4 25 75 100
12 Part – II English -Prose And 4 25 75 100
Communication Skills
13 Theory of Design 5 25 75 100
14 Materials and Construction –I Studio 4 25 75 100
Practical
15 Graphics – I Studio Practical 4 25 75 100
16 Design Studio – I Studio Practical 4 25 75 100
II 21 Part – I Tamil/Hindi/French II 4 25 75 100
22 Part – II – English - Prose, Extensive 4 25 75 100
Reading And Communication Skills
23 Elements of Interior spaces 5 25 75 100
24 Environmental Studies 5 25 75 100
25 Materials and Construction – IIStudio 4 25 75 100
Practical
26 Graphics - II Studio Practical 4 25 75 100
27 Design Studio – II Studio Practical 4 25 75 100
III 31 Part II -Communication Skills 4 25 75 100
32 Interior Services - I 5 25 75 100
33 Computer Aided Graphics Studio Practical 4 25 75 100
34 Furniture DesignStudio Practical 4 25 75 100
35 Design Studio – III Studio Practical 4 25 75 100
IV 41 Part –II - English IV Employability Skills 4 25 25
42 Value Education 5 25 75 100
43 Lighting and Colours in Interiors 5 25 75 100
44 Interior Services – II 5 25 75 100
45 Interior Construction & Detailing 5 25 75 100
46 Design Studio - IV 5 25 75 100
V 51 Professional Internship 10 50 150 200
VI 61 Interior Project Management 10 50 150 200
62 Elective 5 25 75 100
(A) Interior Scape and Gardering Studio
or
(B) Art Design Studio
or
(C) Craft and Design Studio
63 Thesis 10 50 150 200
TOTAL 140 775 232 3100
5

PART I Tamil
11 T Tamil
தாள் 1 - தமிழ்ச்செம்மொழியும்தமிழர்களின்பன்முகத்திறனும்

அலகு 1
மொழிவிளக்கம்- மொழிக்குடும்பங்கள் - உலகச்செம்மொழிகள்,
இந்தியச்செம்மொழிகள்அறிமுகம் - செம்மொழித்தகுதிகள் - வரையறைகள் -
தமிழின்தொன்மை - தமிழின்சிறப்புகள் - தமிழ்ச்செம்மொழிநூல்களும்தனித்தன்மையும்-
செம்மொழிமுயற்சியும்வளர்ச்சியும்

அலகு 2- இலக்கியங்களில்ஆடைகள்
ஆடைகுறிக்கும்பெயர்கள் - ஒற்றைஆடை - இரட்டைஆடை - ஆடைவகைகள்
(வண்ணஆடை, தழைஆடை), பெண்கள், ஆண்களுக்குரியஉடைகள் -
நூலாடையும்பட்டாடையும்- காலத்துக்குஏற்றஉடை - ஆடைவெளுத்தல் -
ஆடையில்வேலைப்பாடு - போர்வை - மேலாடைஅணியும்வழக்கம் (சட்டை)
போன்றபண்பாட்டுச்செய்திகள்

அலகு 3- இலக்கியங்களில்அணிகலன்கள்
அணிவகைகள், கிண்கிணி- கழல்- வளையல்- ஆண்கள்அணிவது - பெண்கள்அணிவது -
குழந்தைகள்அணிவது – நவமணிகள்போன்றஅணிகலன்கள்பற்றியபதிவுகள்

அலகு 4 - இலக்கியங்களில்கலைகள்
இசைக்கலை - ஓவியக்கலை - நடனக்கலை - சிற்பக்கலை – கட்டடக்கலைபோன்றவை

அலகு 5- இலக்கியங்களில்பல்துறைச்சிந்தனைகள்
அறிவியல் - வானியல் - பொருளாதாரம் - வாணிபம் - மருத்துவம்- மேலாண்மை- சோதிடம் -
கல்வி – விருந்தோம்பல்போன்றுஇலக்கியங்களில்காணலாகும்பல்துறைப்பதிவுகள்

பார்வைநூல்கள்(பார்வைநூல்களில்வினாக்கள்அமைதல்கூடாது)

1சங்கத்தமிழர்வாழ்வியல், முசண்முகம்பிள்ளை, உலகத்தமிழாராய்சிநிறுவனம்,

சென்னை- 2004
2தமிழர்பண்பாடு, முனைவர்முசந்தானம், அருளானந்தர்கல்லூரி, மதுரை - 1998
3காலந்தோறும்தமிழர்கலைகள் - முனைவர்பாக்கியமேரி
 4தமிழர்வளர்த்தஅழகுகலைகள் - மயிலைசீனிவேங்கடசாமி

11H
HINDI
1 Story : Khahani Manjari
Published by DBHP Sabha, Chennai – 17

Prescribed Portions : (a) Bada Ghar ki Beddi

(b) Prayachith
(c) Ushne Kahaa Thaa
(d) Paanch Minat

2 Novel : Nirmala (Brief) by Premchand

3 Grammar Vyakaran Pradeep By Ram Dev
Published by Saraswathi Press
63, Tagore Nagar,Allahabad-2

Prescribed Portions : Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Number, Gender

4 Translation : Anuvad Abyas PART III DBHP Sabha, Chennai 17

Prescribed Portions : Lesson 1 – 10 (Hindi to English)

UNITISED SYLLABUS I SEMESTER

Unit I a) Bada Ghar Ki Bati

b) Prayachith
c) Nirmala
d) Noun

Unit II a) Ushne Kahaa Thaa

b) Paanch minat
c) Nirmala
d) Gender

Unit III a) Number

b) Nirmala
c) Translation (1 – 4)
Unit IV a) Adjective
b) Nirmala
c) Translation (5-7)

Unit V a) Pronoun
b) Nirmala
c) Translation (8-10)

11 F French
Prescribed Text : ALORS I
Units 1-5 :1–5

Authors : Marcella Di Giura

Jean – Claude Beacco

Available at : Goyal Publishers Pvt Ltd

86, University Block
Jawahar Nagar (Kamla Nagar)
New Delhi – 110007

Tel 011 – 23852986 / 9650597000

Question Paper Pattern : Semester I

(All questions to be set only from the prescribed Text)

Maximum Marks : 75 Times: 3 Hrs

Section A (10)
1. CHOISISSEZ LA MEILLEURE REPONSE (10 X 1 = 10)
Section B (20)
2. TRADUISEZ LES TEXTES SUIVANTS EN ANGLAIS : (4/5) (4 X 5 = 20)
Page nos : 26 ex 6, 44 ex- 3, 56 ex- 4, 74 ex- 4,80

Section C (45)
3. COMPREHENSION (8X1=8)
4. EXERCICES DE GRAMMAIRE (5 X5 = 25) (EITHER / OR)
5. FAITES DES PHRASES (6/8) (6 X1 = 6)
6. TRADUISEEZ LES EXPRESSION EN ANGLAIS (6/8)(6 X 1=6)
 Part II
1 2 Part – II Prose And Communication Skills
English I
Unit – I

Essential of Education - Sir Richard Livingstone

On the Power of Youth - Indira Gandhi

Unit – II

On Habits - AGGardiner
Crime and Punishment - RKNarayan

Unit – III

Survival - Margret Atwood

The Vision of Patriotism - Sarojini Naidu

Unit – IV

Tenses – Nouns – Verbs – Adjectives – Adverbs - Types of Sentences – Recognition and

Usage

Unit – V
Sentence Patterns - Using Articles: Definite and Indefinite - Using Prepositions - Modals and
their Usage

Prescribed Texts:

1 Effective Communication to English Prose: An Anthology of Prose EdsSYusuf and

PCJames Daniel Bangalore: Harrow Publications
2 Active English Grammar and Composition Ed Board of Editors, Macmillan
 13 Theory of Design
OBJECTIVES
● To understand design and basic elements, principles of design
● To familiarize the students with methodologies, theories and models of the design
process
● To inform the approaches that generate ideas for architectural design and the
importance ofthe participatory approach to design
UNIT I ELEMENTS OF DESIGN
Point, line, volume, shape, texture & colour - in relation to light, pattern, Size and scale and
application of the same in designing interiors
UNIT II PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
Unity, Balance, Dominance, Harmony, Rhythm, Ratio & proportion – Golden section

UNIT IIIHISTORY OF DESIGN

Introduction to design philosophies and style from classical to Contemporary

UNIT VI FORM AND SPACE

Gestalt theory – Figure ground; form and voids; Form study, Nature & form; Spatial qualities
– elements, form, dimensions; Spatial organization & Composition; Spatial transitions –
openings within wall planes, doorways,windows,stairways

UNIT VDESIGN CONTROL

Design Process – Research, Analysis, Synthesis, Design evaluation, Ideating, Protoyping;
Design criteria – function, economy, form, style; Human factors – Anthropometry, Activity
relationships

OUTCOME
Tounderstandthe methods, strategies, research and analysis of the practice of design

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Sir Banister Fletcher, A History of Architecture, University of London, The
AntholonePress, 1996
2. Francis DKChing - Architecture - Form Space and Order Van Nostrand Reinhold
Co,(Canaa), 1979
3. VSPramar, Design Fundamentals in Architecture, Somaiya Publications Private Ltd,
NewDelhi, 1973
4. Anthony Antoniades, Poetics of architecture- Theory of design
 5. Christopher Alexander, Pattern Language, Oxford University Press
6. Victor Papanek, Design for the real world

14 Materials and Construction – I Studio Practical

OBJECTIVES
Understanding the basic components of the buildings envelope for small buildings
Foundations, Walls, Openings, Roofs, Understanding simple roof & floor finishes

Introduction to building materials related to interior design- Wood, Processed wood,

synthetic materials, glass, plastics, fabrics – properties, manufacturing and uses
Introduction to basic building system – foundation, flooring and superstructure
Drawings of basic building components
Types of foundation, Types of masonry, Roof types
Structural systems – load bearing and framed structure; RCC beams and columns
Types of doors, types of windows

OUTCOME
To familiarize the students of Interior Design on material and construction methodology

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. S C Rangwala - Engineering materials - Charotar Publishing, Anand
2. Francis D K Ching - Building Construction Illustrated, VNR, 197
3. WBMckay - Building construction Vol1 - Longmans, UK 1981
4. WBMckay - Building construction Vol3 - Longmans, UK 1981
 15 Graphics – I Studio Practical

OBJECTIVES:
● To help students to learn & understanding the techniques of various methods of drawing
● To make them understand the use of colours & their effects in drawing

Introduction to free hand sketching – lines, dots, shapes (Organic and geometric),
visualization of 3d etc
Drawing with tools – Orthographic projections of lines, planes and solids; Isometric
projections of basic solids
Measured drawing – lettering, furniture, wall panelling, interior components, etc

OUTCOME
To make students improve their sketching skills & visualization abilities

REFERENCES:
1. Drawing - A Creative Process, Francis D K Ching, John Wiley Sons, New York
2. How to paint & draw, Bodo W Jaxtheimer, Thames & Hudson, London
3. Building drawing, 3rd edition - M G shah, c m Kale, Tata Mcgraw - Hill publishing, New Delhi
 16 Design Studio - I Studio Practical
OBJECTIVES
● Understanding the basic design elements and principles through practical works
● Critical analysis of art and design
● Drawing inspiration from nature as a source for design
● Introducing interior planning and designing for a small space

Design works exploring the creativity of students through the basic design elements and
application of design principles; Works involving design deconstruction learning through a
design process and problem solving; 3d visualization through the outcomes of sculpting
and model making exploring different materials; Nature and form study etc

To design a small office space with a meeting area, lobby and deciding the needed services,
language, lighting and colors for the space

OUTCOME
To make students familiar with various factors affecting the aesthetic and functional
aspects of design through training them in two- dimensional and three dimensional design
compositions To get introduced to the planning and designing methods of a small interior
space

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Paul Laseau, Graphic Thinking for Architects and Designers, John Wiley & sons
2. David Fair, Design Graphics, Hodder and Stoughton
3. Designs for 20th century Interiors - Fiona Leolie, VH Publications, London, 2000
4. Interior Design; The New Freedom, Barbaralec Diamonstein, Rizzoli International Publications,
New York, 1982
 21 T Tamil
தாள் 2- இலக்கணமும்படைப்பிலக்கியமும்

அலகு 1 - அடிப்படைஇலக்கணம்
எழுத்துக்கள் - முதலெழுத்துக்கள்- சார்பெழுத்துக்கள் - மொழிமுதலெழுத்து -
மொழிஇறுதியெழுத்து - வல்லினம்மிகுமிடம் - வல்லினம்மிகாஇடம் -
மெய்ம்மயக்கம் - உடம்படுமெய்

அலகு 2 – கவிதைஇலக்கணம் - தோற்றமும்வளர்ச்சியும்

பாரதி - காணிநிலம்வேண்டும்
பாரதிதாசன் - புத்தகசாலை
கண்ணதாசன் - தாயும்சேயும்
முமேத்தா - வைகறைவரும்
ஈரோடுதமிழன்பன் - ஒருகூடைசென்ரியூ
வைரமுத்து -விதைச்சோளம்
மீ ரா -சாகாதவானம்

அலகு 3 - சிறுகதைஇலக்கணம் - தோற்றமும்வளர்ச்சியும்

அகிலன் - தாய்ப்பசு
புதுமைப்பித்தன் - சாபவிமோசனம்
அசோகமித்ரன் - பள்ளியில்ஒருநாய்க்குட்டி
குபாரா - அர்ச்சனைரூபாய்
அய்க்கண் - தந்தைமகனுக்குஆற்றும்நன்றி
முனைவர்அவிநாயகமூர்த்தி- பரிசு

அலகு 4 - இணையத்தில்தமிழும்படைப்பிலக்கியமும்
இணையம்அறிமுகம் - இணையமும்தமிழும் - மின்னஞ்சலும்மின்நூலகமும்-
இணையஇதழ்கள் – படைப்பிலக்கியவளர்ச்சி - வலைப்பூ- தமிழ்வளர்ச்சித்துறை -
இணையவேலைவாய்ப்புமையங்கள் - வேலைவாய்ப்புதகவல்கள்

அலகு 5 - படைப்பாற்றல்
கவிதைபடைத்தல் - சிறுகதைபடைத்தல்

பார்வைநூல்கள் (பார்வைநூல்களில்வினாக்கள்அமைதல்கூடாது)
1தமிழ்இலக்கியவரலாறு - முனைவர்பாக்கியமேரி
2இன்டர்நெட், கேசுந்தர்ராஜன், கண்ணதாசன்பதிப்பகம்,சென்னை - 17
3கணினியும்இணையமும், முபழனியப்பன்,மீ னாட்சிநூலகவெளியீடு, புதுக்கோட்டை– 3
 21 H HINDI
PROSE, GRAMMAR AND TRANSLATION – II

1 Prose : Noothan Gadya Sangrah

By Sumithra Prakasan
Sumithravas, 16/4, Hastings Road, Allahabad – 1
Prescribed Portions : 1 to 6 lessons

2 Grammar : Vyakaran Pradeep

by Ram Dev
Published by Saraswathi Press
63, Tagore Nagar Allahabad – 2

Prescribed Portions : Verb, Adverb, Case, Tense, ‘Ney’ Rule

3 Translation : Anuvad Abyas PART – III by DBHP Sabha,

Chennai – 17
Prescribed Portions : Lesson 1 – 10 (English to Hindi)

UNITISED SYLLABUS – II SEMESTER

Unit I a) Bharathiya Sanskrithi

b) Jeevan Mai Ghrna Ka Isthana
c) Verb
d) Translation (1 – 3)

Unit II a) Rajiya
b) Makrel
c) Case

Unit III a) Bahatha Pani Nirmal

b) Adverb
c) Translation (4 – 6)
d) ‘Ney’ Rule

Unit IV a) Rastrapitha Mahatma Gandhi

b) Bahtha Pani Nirmal
c) Tense
d) Translation (7 – 10)

Unit V a) Jeevan Mai Ghrna Ka Isthan

b) Makred
c) Tense
 21F
French
Prescribed Text : ALORS I
Units 1-5 : 6 – 10

Authors : Marcella Di Giura

Jean – Claude Beacco

Available at : Goyal Publishers Pvt Ltd

86, University Block
Jawahar Nagar (Kamla Nagar)
New Delhi – 110007

Tel 011 – 23852986 / 9650597000

Question Paper Pattern : Semester II

(All questions to be set only from the prescribed Text)

Maximum Marks : 75 Times: 3 Hrs

Section A -(10)
1. CHOISISSEZ LA MEILLEURE REPONSE (10 X 1 = 10)

Section B- (20)
2. TRADUISEZ LES TEXTES SUIVANTS EN ANGLAIS : (4/5) (4 X 5 = 20)
Page nos : 86 ex- 4, 104 ex- 3, 116 ex- 3a,b, 134 ex- 4,146 ex-2,
162,163,164,165,166,167)

Section C- (45)
3. COMPREHENSION (8X1=8)
4. EXERCICES DE GRAMMAIRE (5 X5 = 25) (EITHER / OR)
5. FAITES DES PHRASES (6/8) (6 X1 = 6)
6. TRADUISEEZ LES EXPRESSION EN ANGLAIS (6/8)(6 X 1=6)
 Part – II - English
22 PROSE, EXTENSIVE READING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Unit - I
My Vision for India - APAbdulKalam
The Duty of Society to the Artist - EMForster
The Scientific Point of View - JBSHaldone
Unit – II
A Glory has Departed - Jawaharlal Nehru
Arguing - Robert Lynd
Discipline is a Great Teacher - John Holt
Unit – III
After Twenty Years - O’Henry
The Conjurer’s Revenge - Stephen Leacock
An Astrologer’s Day - RKNarayan
The Four Brothers - Walter de la Mare
Unit – IV
Clause: Adverbial and Adjective Clause – Main and SubordinateClause – Conjunction:
Subordinate and Co-ordinate Conjunctions – Pronoun: its Kinds
Unit – V
Transformation of Direct to Indirect Speech and Indirect to Direct Speech – Degrees
of Comparison
Prescribed Texts:
1. Effective Communication to English Prose: An Anthology of Prose EdsSYusuf and
PCJames Daniel Bangalore: Harrow Publications
2. Active English Grammar and Composition Ed Board of Editors, Macmillan
3. Twelve Tales – TGSeshadiri, Anuradha Publications
 23 Elements of Interior Spaces

OBJECTIVES
● To develop an understanding of various degrees of enclosure, various types of relationship
between spaces
● Understanding of the various effects that could be created by manipulating the enclosing
elements such as walls, roof etc

UNIT - I WALL PLANES

Use of wall planes to create architectural effects - Natural patterns and textures obtained in
masonry walls - articulation of openings in wall planes - effect of tilting the vertical axis of wall
planes - niches and alcoves - cornices and moldings etc

UNIT - II ROOF PLANES

Different types and their visual impact - articulation of skylights and roof apertures - false ceiling -
materials, finishes & patterns - types of false ceiling - various types of lighting

UNIT - III FLOOR PLANES

Various types of flooring - mosaic, tile, stone etc - aesthetic effects created by flooring material and
pattern - graphic patterns and their visual effects - construction details - skirting, molding,
embossing etc Floor finishes and floor coverings

UNIT - IV DOORS, WINDOWS AND VENTILATORS, ETC

Doors - types - flush doors, paneled doors, braced doors, carved wooden doors, metal embossed
doors, glazed doors and their relevance - various materials and articulation
Windows - various types ( Casement, horizontal sliding, vertical sliding, hopper, pivoted ) - various
shapes ( arched, circular, triangular etc ) various materials ( wood, aluminum, steel, pvc ) and their
suitability to that space - ventilators - louvered, paneled etc

UNIT - V CASE STUDIES

Case studies for manipulation of wall, floor and roof planes to create various architectural effects -
case studies of various doors, windows and ventilators - case studies of columns, beams etc for
interior effects

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. The making of interiors - An introduction - Allen Tate - Harper & row Publishers, New York,
1987
2. Interior Design & Decoration, Fourth Edition, Sherrill Whiton - Prentice Hall, 1974
3. Interior lighting for Designers, Third edition - Gary Gordon & Jamco L Nuckolls - John Wiley &
Sons, New York, 1995
4. The Encyclopaedia of Decorative Styles -William Hardy & Steve Adams - New Burlington books,
London, 1988
OUTCOME
The develop an understanding of point, line & planar elements in defining an interior space

24 Environmental Studies

Unit I The multidisciplinary nature of Environmental Studies

Definition, Scope and importance ; Need for public awareness

Unit II Natural Resources

Renewable and non-renewable resources
a) Forest Resources: Use and over-exploitation, deforestation, case studies, Timber
extraction, mining, dams and their effect on forests and tribal people
b) Water Resources: Use and over-Utilization of surface and ground water, floods,
drought, conflicts over water, dams- benefits and problems
c) Mineral resources: Use and exploitation, experimental effects of extracting and using
mineral resources, case studies
d) Food resources: world food problems, changes caused by agriculture and overgrazing,
effects of modern agriculture, fertilizer-pesticide problems, water logging, salinity,
case studies
e) Energy resources: Growing energy needs, renewable and non-renewable energy
sources, use of alternate energy resources, Case studies
f) Land resources: Land as a resource, land degradation, main induced landsides,
soil-erosion and desertification
● Role of individual in conservation of natural resources
● Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyle

Unit III Ecosystems, Bio-diversity and its conservation

Ecosystems
✔ Concept of an Ecosystem
✔ Structure and function of an Ecosystem
✔ Energy Flow in the Ecosystem
✔ Food Chains, Food Webs and Ecological Pyramids
Biodiversity and its conservation
✔ Introduction- Definition: Genetic, Species and Ecosystem Diversity
✔ Bio-Geographical Classification of India
✔ Value of Biodiversity: Consumptive Use, Productive Use, Social Ethical, Aesthetic and
Option Values
✔ Biodiversity at Global, National and Local Levels
✔ India as a Mega-Diversity Nation
✔ Hot Spots of Biodiversity
✔ Threats to Biodiversity: Habitat Loss, Poaching of Wildlife, Man-Wildlife Conflicts
 ✔ Endangered and Endemic Species of India
✔ Conservation of Biodiversity in-Situ and Ex-Situ Conservation of Biodiversity

Unit IV Environmental Pollution

Causes, Effects and Control measures of:-
a. Air Pollution
b. Water pollution
c. Soil pollution
d. Marine pollution
e. Noise pollution
f. Thermal pollution
g. Nuclear hazards

Unit V Field Work

⮚ Visit to a local area to document environmental assets–river/ forest/ grassland/
hill/ mountain
⮚ Visit to a local polluted site- Urban/Rural/Industrial/Agricultural
⮚ Study of common Plants, insects, birds
⮚ Study of simple ecosystem-pond, River, Hill slopes, etc

References
▪ Agarwal, KC2001 Environmental Biology, Nidi PublLtd, Bikaner
▪ Bharucha Erach The Biodiversity of India, Mapin Publishing Pvt Ltd,
Ahamedabad-380013,India, Email: mapin@centnet®
▪ Burner RC 1989, Hazardous Waste Inclineration McGraw Hill Inc480p
▪ Clark RS Marine Pollution, Clanderson Press Oxford(TB)
▪ Cunnigham, WPCooper, THGorhani, E& Hepworth, MT 2001 Environmental
Encylopedia, Jaico Publ House, Mumbai, 1196p
▪ DeAKEnvironmental Chemistry, Wiley Eastern Ltd
▪ Down to Earth, Centre for Science and Environment®
▪ Gleick HP 1993, Water in crisis, Pacific Instutue for studies in Dev, Environment &
Security, Stockholm Env Institute,Oxford UnivPress,473p
▪ Hawlinks RE, Encyclopedia of Indian Natural History, Bombay Natural History Society,
Bombay (R)
▪ Heywood, VH & Watson, RT1995, global biodiversity Assesment, Cambridge UnivPress,
114op
▪ Jadhav, H&Bhosale VM1995, Environmental Protection and Laws, Himalaya Pub; House,
Delhi 284p
▪ Mckinney, ML & Schoch, RM1996 Environmental Science systems& Solutions, web
enhanced edition 639p
▪ Mhaskar AKMatter Hazardous, techno-Science Publications(TB)
▪ Miller TG JrEnvironmental Science wadsworth Publicing Co(TB)
▪ Odurm, EP1971 fudamentalof Ecology, WBSaunders Co USA 584p
▪ Rao MN & Datta, AK, 1987, Tehchno-Science, Waste water Treatment Oxford& IBH publ,
CoPvt Ltd,345p
▪ Sharma BK 2001, environemtal chemistry Goel publ,House,Meerut
▪ Survey of the Environmental the Hindu(M)
▪ Townsend C, harper J, and Michael Degon,Essential of ecology,Blakewell Science (TB)
▪ Trivedi RK, Hand book of Environmental laws, Rules, Guidelines, compliances and
Standards, Vol I and II, Enviro Meida ®
▪ Trivedi RK& PKGoel Introduction to Air pollution,Techno-Science Publications (TB

25 Materials and Construction – II Studio Practical

OBJECTIVES
Understanding the advanced building and interior components, materials and its construction
methods

Floor coverings – floor finishes – floor tiles;

False ceiling – materials and construction
Wall panelling – insulation; materials and construction
Partitions – types, detailing, materials and construction
Staircase – types (Profile), types (materials); Components – handrails,balusters

OUTCOME
To familiarize the students of Interior Design on material and construction methodology

TEXT BOOKS
1. S C Rangwala - Engineering Materials - Charotar Publishing, Anand 1982
2. W B Mckay, Buuilding Construction, Vol 1- 4, Longmans, U K 1981
3. Laxmi Publications Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 1993

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Dr B C Punmia, Building Construction, Laxmi Publications Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 1993
2. M S Shetty, Concrete Technology, S Chand & Co Ltd, New Delhi, 1986
 26 Graphics II Studio Practical
OBJECTIVES:
● To help students to learn & understanding the techniques of various methods of drawing
● To make them understand the use of colours & their effects in drawing

Perspective Drawing – One point, two point perspective of objects, furniture and interiors
Sciography – Principles of shade and shadow on architectural elements
Measured Drawing – measured drawing of interior components and building

OUTCOME
To make students improve their sketching skills & visualization abilities

TEXT BOOK:

1. Perspective & Sciography by Shankar Mulik, Allied publishers

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Perspective Principles, M G Shah & K M Kale, Asia Publications, Mumbai
2. Geometrical drawing for Art students, I H Morris, Orient Longman, Chennai
3. Engineering Drawing, M S Kumar , D D Publication, Chennai
 27 Design Studio – II Studio Practical
OBJECTIVES
● To develop understanding of the scale, function and options existing when designing small-scale
spaces in residences such as toilets, kitchens, living, bedrooms etc
● Development of ideas with regard to false ceiling, wall paneling, flooring, floor coverings,
curtains, windows doors and other elements of residential interiors

The studio period is to develop design ideas and concepts regarding a residential interior brief,
designing and planning the outcome of ideas, make drawings, visualize 3d models with all the
interior materials, colours, lighting, construction and finishing details
The brief may contain spaces including living room, bedroom, kitchen, toilets and to integrate
space into one theme and built form to bring a holistic concept of residential interiors

OUTCOME
To introduce the basics of designing for residential interior and to develop skills required for the
same

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Designs for 20th century Interiors - Fiona Leolie, VH Publications, London, 2000
2. Interior Design; The New Freedom, Barbaralec Diamonstein, Rizzoli International Publications,
New York, 1982
3. Interior Colour by Design, Jonathan Poore, Rockport Publishers, 1994
4. Worldwide Interiors - International Federation of Interior Architects & Designers, Rikuyo - Sha,
Japan, 1987
 PART II English III
31 COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Objectives
To impart skill on reading and communication with proper usage of English
Unit I - Communication
Communication – Definition - Types of Communication – Kinds of Verbal and Non-Verbal
Communication – Barriers to Communication – Ways of Challenging the Barriers of
Communication
Unit II - Recap of Grammar
Phrasal Verbs and Prepositional Phrases - Relative Clauses - Conditional Clauses -Infinitives and
Gerunds - Framing Questions - Question Tags – Homonyms and Homophones - Active and
Passive Voice - Transformation: Simple - Compound - Complex
Unit III - Most Common Mistakes in English Usage
Unnecessary Words: Unnecessary Prepositions - Unnecessary Articles - Use of the Infinitive -
Misplaced Words: Wrong Position of Adverbs - Miscellaneous Examples - Confused Words:
Prepositions Often Confused - Verbs Often Confused - Adverbs Often Confused - Adjectives
Often Confused - Nouns Often Confused - Confusion of Number - Confusion of Parts of Speech
Unit IV - Listening and Speaking Skills
Sounds: Vowels and Consonants – Stress: Primary and Secondary – Intonation: Falling and
Rising
Unit V - Reading and Writing
Importance of Reading – Loud Reading – Silent Reading – Skimming – Scanning – SQ3R
(Survey, Question, Read, Recite and Recall) – Mechanics of Handwriting – Characteristics of
Good Handwriting
Prescribed Texts:
1. FitikidesTJCommon Mistakes in English Edinburg Gate, England: Pearson Education
Limited, 1936Print
2. Active English Grammar and Composition Ed Board of Editors, Macmillan
3. Kelly, Gerald Teach Pronunciation Ed Jermy Harmer Edinburg Gate, England: Pearson
Education Limited, 2000Print
4. Watkins, Peter Learning to Teach English New Delhi Viva Books PvtLtd, 2007 Print

32 Interior Services - I
OBJECTIVES
To understand the need and applications of water supply and sanitation in buildings with exposure
to various fixtures and fittings, water supply and sanitary installations at work sites
To understand the need and applications in buildings with exposure to various systems, methods
and fixtures

UNIT- I PLUMBING
Introduction of water supply & drainage in domestic and Multi-storeyed buildings Piping - systems,
one and two pipe systems, materials, Size of drain pipes and materials

UNIT- II SANITATION
Standard fixtures and sanitary fittings, Caulking compounds, traps, joints, , Sinks, bath tub,
water closets, flushing cisterns, urinals, wash basins, bidet, shower panel etc; Domestic hot
water systems solar water heating systems;Flushing cisterns, manholes, septic tanks in
relation to buildings Intercepting Chambers, inspection Chambers and their location and
ventilation of sewers

UNIT - III PLUMBING STUDIO

Preparation of plumbing layout of a single storey building & working drawings of various fittings
and fixtures of water supply and sanitary installations

UNIT - IV ROOM ACOUSTICS

Definition, theory of sound generation, transmission – reception of sound – Terms related to
acoustics – sound waves, frequency, intensity, wavelength – measurement of soundSound
absorption, absorption co-efficient and their measurements – sound absorbing materials – sound
insulation – materials – sound amplification and sound reinforcement
UNIT - V ACOUSTICS IN BUILDINGS
Design and detailing – basic principles in designing of lecture halls, auditorium theatres, cinema
halls, broadcasting studio, recording studio

OUTCOME
To expose the student to the principles of water supply and sanitation
To expose the students to the basic principles of acoustics in interiors

Text Book
1. S C Rangwala, Water supply and Sanitary Engineering, Charotar publishing house

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Charangith Shah, Water supply and Sanitary Engineering, Galgotia Publishers
2. A Kamala & DL Kanth Rao, Environmental Engineering, Tata McGraw - Hill publishing company
Ltd,
3. Technical Teacher Training Institute (Madras), Environmental Engineering, Tata McGraw - Hill
publishing company Ltd,
4. Peter Templeton & Saunders – Detailing for Architectural Acoustics – Architectural press, 1994
5. Interior Design, Vol-2, CADD Centre Training Services Pvt Ltd, 2004
 33 Computer Aided Graphics – Studio Practical
OBJECTIVES:
To make a student understand the basic tools of ACAD ie formatting (limits, units, etc)
drawing tools or drafting, modification of the sameA knowledge on understanding of the
advanced tools such as layers, line type, etc, 2D drafting and 3D modelling of building
drawings

The studio starts with general introduction of the computer system

and familiarizing the students with the operation principles, graphic system, use of
printers, plotters, scanners etc The studio works comprises of computer aided 2D drafting
using the drawing tools, editing, dimensioning, setting up of drawings etc ; introduction of
3D modelling technique using surfaces, planes, solids and editing them; 3D rendering with
the setting to create a photorealistic image of the model created using material mapping,
environment setting and lighting etc

OUTCOME
To introduce the technology of computer system, operation principles, use of other related
hardware, with a thrust on 2D drafting and 3D modelling as a necessity for designers
Coverage will be on drawing objects, fittings, setting, size and dimensioning, with a thrust
on advanced 2D drafting techniques involving complex building drawings

REFERENCES:
1. Sham Tickoo, Advance Technique in AutoCAD 2010
 2. Auto CAD reference manual – Autodesk UNC, 1998
3. AutoCAD architectural users guide – Autodesk Inc 1998

34 Furniture Design Studio Practical

OBJECTIVES
● To help the students understand about the various anthropometric aspects, human factors &
other design criteria involves in the design of furniture
● To make the students understand about the various materials & technology involved in the
making of furniture

● Furniture design theory – History , Principles, types

● Human factors – Ergonomics, Anthropometry
● Furniture and space - furniture in relation to its space, circulation, composition
● Furniture materials and fabrication details
● Furniture construction and detailing

OUTCOME
To provide the students knowledge on history of furniture design and various aspects involved in
the design of furniture for various spaces

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Interior Design, John FPile, Harry NAbrams Inc Publishers, New York
2. Interior Design Course, Mary Giliat Coyran, Octopus Ltd, London
3. The Encyclopaedia of Furniture, Joseph Aronson, Crwon Publishers, New York
4. Interior Design & Decoration, Sherril Whiton, Prentice Hall
5. Interior Design, Francis D K Ching, John Wiley & sons, New York
6. Office Furniture, Susan S Szenasy, facts on file inc, New York
7. Time Saver Standards for Interior Design, Joseph De Chiara, McGraw Hill, New York

35 Design Studio – III – Studio Practical

OBJECTIVES
To study and develop innovative schemes for public gathering spaces and like auditorium, hotel
lobby, banquet halls, waiting lounges

The studio period is to develop design ideas and concepts regardingpublic visiting or gathering
spaces, considering the multiple tastes of many people, function of the space, the period of visit or stay,
the area Designing and planning the outcome of ideas, make drawings, visualize 3d models with all the
interior materials, colours, lighting, construction and finishing details

OUTCOME
To introduce the basics of designing for office interiors and to develop skills required for the same

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Designs for 20th century Interiors - Fiona Leolie, VH Publications, London, 2000
2. Interior Design; The New Freedom, Barbaralec Diamonstein, Rizzoli International Publications,
New York, 1982
3. Interior Colour by Design, Jonathan Poore, Rockport Publishers, 1994
4. Worldwide Interiors - International Federation of Interior Architects & Designers, Rikuyo - Sha,
Japan, 1987
 Part II English- IV
41 Employability Skills
Unit – I Skills for Employability:
Telephone Etiquettes – Describing People and Place – Expressing our Opinions – Time
Management –Interview Skills: Kinds of Interview and its Techniques – Head to Foot
Appearance: Preparation, Punctuality, Sincerity, Honesty, Boldness and Confidence –
Common Interview Questions
Unit – II Business Correspondence:
Letter Writing: Formal and Informal – Resume Writing – Filling Applications: Bank Challan
and Job Application
Unit – III Report Writing:
Different Types of Greetings - Drafting Telegrams / e-mails – Preparing Portfolios and its
Various Types -Developing Topic Sentences into Paragraphs - Expansion of an Outline -
Note-making & Note-taking - Report Writing - Reading Comprehension – Summarising –
Writing Review for Two Books
Unit – IV Composition:
Composition: Oral and Written – Kinds of Composition: Controlled, Guided and Free
Composition – Developing Creative Competency
Unit – V Non-Verbal Communication:
Non-Verbal Communication – Personal Appearance – Gesture – Posture – Body Language –
Visual Aids: Charts, Diagrams & Tables – Audio & Video Aids for Communication

Prescribed Texts:
1. Raisher Business Communication
2. Krishnamohan&Meera Banerjee Developing Communication Skills
3. Anderson & Others Assignment and Thesis Writing
4. Employability Skills Chennai: National Media Institute

42 Value Education
OBJECTIVES
To create an awareness to values among learners and help they adopt them in their lives

Unit I
Definition – Need for value Education – How important human values are – humanism and
humanistic movement in the world and in India – Literature on the teaching of values under
various religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Jainism, Islam, etc Agencies for
teaching value education in India – National Resource Centre for Value Education – NCERT–
IITs and IGNOU

Unit II Vedic Period

Influence of Buddhism and Jainism – Hindu Dynasties – Islam Invasion – Moghul invasion –
British Rule – culture clash – Bhakti cult – social Reformers – Gandhi – Swami Vivekananda
– Tagore – their role in value education

Unit III Value Crisis – After Independence

Independence – democracy – Equality – fundamental duties – Fall of standards in all fields –
Social, Economic, Political, Religious and Environmental – corruption in society
Politics without principle – Commerce without ethics – Education without Character –
Science without humanism – Wealth without work – Pleasure without conscience – Prayer
without sacrifice – steps taken by the Governments – Central and State – to remove
disparities on the basis of class, creed, gender

Unit IVValue Educationon College Campus

Transition from school to college – problems – Control – free atmosphere – freedom
mistaken for license – need for value education – ways of inculcating it – Teaching of
etiquettes – Extra-Curricular activities – NSS, NCC, Club activities – Relevance of DrAPJ
Abdual Kalam’s efforts to teach values – Mother Teresa

Unit VProject Work

1. Collecting details about value education from newspapers, journals and magazines
2. Writing poems, skits, stories centering on value-erosion in society
3. Presenting personal experience in teaching values
4. Suggesting solutions to value – based problems on the campus

OUTCOME
The learning and practice of facts which have eternal value is what is contemplated by value
education It can also be the process by which a good citizen is moulded out of a human
being The evolution of a good human being is when he realises that his conscience shows
to him the rightness of his action

Recommended Books
1. Satchidananda MK (1991), “Ethics, Education, Indian unity and culture” – Delhi,
Ajantha publications
2. Saraswathi TS (ed) 1999 Culture”, Socialisation and Human Development: Theory,
Research and Application in India” – New Delhi Sage publications
3. Venkataiah N (ed) 1998, “Value Education” New Delhi Ph Publishing Corporation
4. Chakraborti, Mohit (1997) “Value Education: Changing Perspectives” New Delhi:
Kanishka Publications
5. “Value Education – Need of the hour” Talk delivered in the HTED Seminar – Govt of
Maharashtra, Mumbai on 1-11-2001 by NVittal, Central Vigilance Commissioner
6. “Swami Vivekananda’s Rousing call to Hindu Nation”: EKnath Ranade (1991)
Centenary Publication
7. Radhakrishnan, S “Religion and culture” (1968), Orient Paperbacks, New Delhi
 43 Lighting and Colours in Interiors
OBJECTIVES
To help the students understand day lighting and technology of artificial lighting
To equip the student to understand and successfully apply lighting techniques with colour
effects

UNIT - I INTRODUCTION TO DAY LIGHTING

Nature of light - wavelength, photometric quantities - intensity, flux, illumination and
luminance, visual efficiency, sources of light, day light factor concept, design sky concept,
day lighting requirements

UNIT - II ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING

Electric lamps - incandescent, fluorescent, sodium vapour, mercury, halogen and neon
Different types of lights in interior and exterior - task lighting, special purpose lighting
Calculation of artificial lighting, guidelines for lighting design, glare in artificial lighting
UNIT - III EFFECT OF COLOUR IN LIGHTING
Color schemes -monochromatic, analogous, complementary colour schemes, triadic and
tetradic schemes, effects of colour in different areas, colour temperature, psycological
effects of colour in interiors, factors affecting colour, prang theory - colour wheel, Munsell
system and Oswald system

UNIT - IV LUMINARES & FIXTURES

Definition, different luminaries for lighting, lighting control system - benefits & application,
Impact of lighting, fixture types - free standing or portable, fixed, light fixture control
Lighting accessories - switches, sockets, fused connection units, lamp holders, ceiling roses
etc

UNIT - V CASE STUDY

Study of projects based on different lighting concepts used in interiors and exteriors

OUTCOME
Students should acquire knowledge of the various types of lightings to effectively
communicate their designs and understand the effect of various lights on colours and
textures

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. The Art of Living – Randall whitehead
2. Lighting Design, Source Book – Randall Whitehead
3. Light Right – MKHalpeth, TSenthil Kumar, GHarikumar
4. Concepts of Lighting, Lighting Design in Architecture – Torquil Barker

44 Interior Services - II
OBJECTIVES
To understand the need and applications of air-conditioning, electrification and mechanical
services in buildings with exposure to various systems, methods and fixtures

UNIT - I AIR CONDITIONING

Vapour compression cycle - compressors - evaporators - refrigerant control devices -
electric motors - air handing units - cooling towers Window type and packaged air
conditioners - chilled water plants -fan coiled systems - water piping - cooling load - air
conditioning systems for different types of buildings - duct lay out etc

UNIT - II FIRE SAFETY

Mechanism of fire spread in building and prevention - fire safety standards - concepts in
fire protection - firefighting installation and requirements - heat sensitive detectors - smoke
detectors - automatic water sprinkler system - foam systems
UNIT - III ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Single / Three phase supply - protective devices in electrical installation - ISI specifications
- types of wires, wiring systems and their choice - planning electrical wiring for building
interiors - main and distribution boards - typical electrical layout for interiors

UNIT - IV ELECTRICAL STUDIO - RESIDENTIAL

Preparation of electricallayout of a single storey building & working drawings of various fittings and
fixtures of electrical installations

UNIT - IV ELECTRICAL STUDIO - COMMERCIAL

Preparation of electricallayout of a commercial building & working drawings of various fittings and
fixtures of electrical installations

OUTCOME
To expose the students to the basic principles of air conditioning, electrification and
mechanical services
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. MHLulla, Air Conditioning
2. VKJain, Fire Safety in Buildings
3. Peter Templeton & Saunders - Detailing for Architectural Acoustics - Architectural press,
1994
4. R G Hopkinson and J D Kay, The Lighting of Buildings, Faber and Faber, London, 1996

45 Interior Construction & Detailing Practical

OBJECTIVES
Students focus on making real working construction drawings with detailing and learn the real
construction process on interiors

● Joinery and hardware fittings details

● Introduction to various workshops ; wood, metal, Painting, fabric, CNC machines, it working
and technology
● Site visit of actual working project
● Current market materials and technology
 ● Working drawing and detailing

OUTCOME
Students will be familiarized with the real construction and detailing of the materials and methods
used in interior construction They will know how to make a construction detailed drawing for the
construction purpose

TEXT BOOKS:
1. S C Rangwala - Engineering materials - Charotar Publishing, Anand
2. Francis D K Ching - Building Construction Illustrated, VNR, 1975
3. Fevicol Furniture series

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. WBMckay - Building construction Vol1 - Longmans, UK 1981
2. WBMckay - Building construction Vol3 - Longmans, UK 1981

46 Design Studio – IV Practical

OBJECTIVES
The course concentrates on larger scale spaces with an emphasis on planning
commercial spaces

● Planning for retail activity - types of shop layouts modular units

● Materials used in counters, shelves, worktops, their comparative study
● Merchandizing ; Shopping malls
● Exhibition stall design and fabrication
● Lighting colours and materials for commercial interiors

OUTCOME
To introduce the basics of designing for retail interiors and to develop skills required for
the same

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Designs for 20th century Interiors - Fiona Leolie, VH Publications, London, 2000
2. Interior Design; The New Freedom, Barbaralec Diamonstein, Rizzoli International Publications,
New York, 1982
3. Interior Colour by Design, Jonathan Poore, Rockport Publishers, 1994
4. Worldwide Interiors - International Federation of Interior Architects & Designers, Rikuyo - Sha,
Japan, 1987

51 Professional Internship
OBJECTIVE
● To facilitate an understanding of the evolution of an interior project from design to
execution
● To enable an orientation that would include the process of development of conceptual
ideas, presentation skills, involvement in office discussions, client meetings,
development of the concepts into working drawings, tendering procedure, site
 supervision during execution and coordination with the agencies involved in the
construction process

The internship program would be done in offices empanelled by the Institution The
progress of practical training shall be assessed internally through submission of log books
supported by visual documents maintained by students every month along with the
progress report from the employer/s of traineesThe students would be evaluated based on
the following criteria:

1. Adherence to time schedule, Discipline

2. Ability to carry out the instructions on preparation of schematic drawings,
presentation drawings, working drawings
3. Ability to work as part of a team in an office
4. Ability to participate in client meetings and discussions
5. Involvement in supervision at project site

At the end of the Internship program a portfolio of work done during the period of
internship along with certification from the offices are to be submitted for evaluation by a
viva voce examination This will evaluate the understanding of the students about the
drawings, detailing, materials, construction method and service integration and the
knowledge gained during client meetings, consultant meetings and site visits
OUTCOME
To expose students to the daily realities of an interior design practice through an intensive
internship program

61 Interior Project Management

OBJECTIVES
To equip the students to the currently prevalent techniques in the planning, programming and
management of a project

UNIT – I PLANNING AND ELEMENTS

Project planning and project scheduling and project controlling, role of decision in project
management, method of planning and programming, human aspects of project management, work
breakdown structure, life cycle of a project, and disadvantages of traditional management system
Event, activity, dummy, network rules, graphical guidelines for network, numbering of events

UNIT – II ANALYSIS AND OPTIMIZATION

Critical Path Method And Pert Analysis; Project cost, indirect project cost, direct project cost, slope
of the direct cost curve, total project cost and optimum duration, contracting the network for cost
optimization, steps in cost-time optimization

UNIT – III PROJECT UPDATING AND ALLOCATION

When to update? Data required for updating, steps in the process of updating
Resource usage profile: Histogram, Resource smoothing and Resource leveling, computer
applications in project management

UNIT – IV ESTIMATION AND COSTING

Data required, factors to be considered, methodology of preparation, abstract of estimate,
contingencies, labour charges, bill of quantities, different methods of estimate for interior design
works, methods of measurement of works; Costing of Fixtures & Fittings; Introduction to
specification; GST method calculation and estimation

UNIT - V IPM STUDIO

Preparation of detailed schedule for an interior project based on the working drawings and site
condition

OUTCOME
Knowledge about the methodology of executing a project greatly enhances the professional ability
of an interior designer

TEXT BOOK:
1. Dr B C Punmia et al Project planning and control with PERT and CPM, Laxmi Publications
2. National Building code of India 2005 - Bureau of Indian Standards
3. MChakraborti, Estimation, Costing, Specification and Valuation in Civil Engineering
4. Dutta, Estimating and Costing, S Dutta and Co, Lucknow 1983

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Jerome D Wiest and Ferdinand K Levy, A Management Guide to PERT, CPM, Prentice Hall of India
Publication Ltd, New Delhi, 1982
2. R A Burgess and G White, Building Production and Project Management, The Construction Press,
London, 1975
3. IS 9668: 1990 - Fire Fighting code of Practice - Bureau of Indian Standards
4. S C Rangwala, Elements of Estimating and Costing, Charoter publishing House, Anand, India,
1984
5. The Interior Designers Guide: To Pricing, Estimating Budgeting By Theo Susan
62 (A) Interior Scape and Gardering Studio
OBJECTIVES
● To develop an understanding about the design of interior landscape with special
emphasis on the choice and care of plant materials used in the interior spaces
● To study about the various landscaping elements and their application in interior spaces

Landscape design of courtyards, atriums, hotel, lobbies, gated residential communists,

indoor swimming pools, recreational /civic spaces, and roof& deck landscape Principles
of design for outdoor illumination, physical requirements of plants, landscaping
elements, design and type of effects with electrical lighting, electrical accessories and
their installation Detail drawings for any one design using digital mediaThe projects
will consciously provide for movement and use by the physically handicapped and
elderly

OUTCOME
To study the concepts of interior landscaping and their application in the design of interior
spaces

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper Architectural Graphic
Standards)
2. Interior Landscape Design ,by N Hammer, Ronald Wood
3. Landscape Architecture: Planting Design Illustrated (3rd Edition), by Gang Chen
4. AutoCAD civil 3D 2017(R1), Fundamentals Imperial (2nd Ed), Autodesk, Ascent

62 (B) Art Design Studio

OUTCOME
To introduce the student to the parameter of the specialization to develop skills required
for the same

OBJECTIVE
To make the students understand the basic methods adopted in set design in various
contexts in terms of functional usage, mood, time of the day / night, lighting focus, location,
(Indoor or outdoor with specifications like landscaped or barren or water front’s etc)

The students shall be made aware of the innumerable details and focus of the
settings and their designs during the workshop hours They may be given individual
or group projects of residential, commercial, recreational, indoor or outdoor settings
for interactive sessions and submit reports / Digital presentations of their proposals
They shall be encouraged to use innovative materials and methods Environmental
factors and sustainability shall be given due importance
● Parameters Of Set Design
● Pre-Production & Production
● Production Execution

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Set Lighting Technician's Handbook: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and
Electrical Distribution, by Harry Box
2. The Empty Space: A Book About the Theatre: Deadly, Holy, Rough, by Peter
Brook ,1968
3. Behind the Scenes: Contemporary Set Design Paperback – Illustrated, by Phoebe
Adler
4. Art in cinematic imagination – by Susan
5. If it’s purple source one is going to die – Patti Bellantoni
6. Stock Scenery Construction Handbook, by Bill Raoul , Mike Monsos ,2015
7. Fundamentals of Theatrical Design: A Guide to the Basics of Scenic, Costume, and
Lighting Design -Karen Brewster, Melissa Shafer , 201

62 (C)Craft and Design Studio

OBJECTIVE

The focus of the studio is more towards case studies, net studies, literature studies and research in
their particular field of specialization To enable the students to handle design projects
independently with recent technological inputs
Hard and soft arts and crafts for performing arts, cinema, convention centre Detailed
schematics for wall, floors and roof and carpeting Design of furnishings, furniture, lights for
auditorium and screens in multiplex, design of stage and backdropIntroduction of art and
craft components for rooms, restaurants, bars, health clubs, shopping arcade and other
guest areas with the general theme of the hotel Special ideas for suites and banquet halls -
contemporary interior schemes to integrate new concepts in lighting and
materialsIntroduction to digital painting techniques Detail drawings for any one design
using computersThe projects will consciously provide for movement and use by the
physically handicapped and elderly

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Interior Design: An Introduction To Art, Craft, Science, Techniques And Profession Of Interior
Design by Ahmed A Kasu
2. The Painter's Secret Geometry: A Study of Composition in Art (Dover Books on Fine
Art) by Charles Bouleau
 63 Thesis

OBJECTIVES:
All the 3 years of BSc Interior Design course culminate in the thesis project to motivate student to
involve in individual research and methodology This is to train in handing projects independently

PURPOSE:
The main areas of study and research shall be commercial spaces / corporate interiors / exhibit
designs / media studios / hotels / entertainment spaces / educational spaces / hospital interiors /
conservation, and landscape in interiors / transportation hubs / digital models/ residential
etcHowever, the specific thrust should be interior design of built environment relating to
their specialization

METHOD OF SUBMISSION
The thesis project shall be submitted in the form of drawings, project report, slides and reports
The students shall be provided guidance by staff in their thesis during the semester Monthly
reviews shall be conducted to assess their progress 50% weightage will be given to continuous
internal assessment and 50% weightage for project VIVA VOCE conducted with an external
examiner at the end of the semester