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NK1700-2195   Interior decoration. House decoration

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Interior Design

 

Bachelor of Science in Interior Design (BS-InD) program integrates theory and professional practice to best prepare the students with a strong background on Designing, Career direction and management of the profession to further prepare them for a globally competitive career sets. Students choose between 5 areas of specialization as elective direction, depending on their respective areas of interest, i.e. Construction & Project Management; Interior Landscape Design; Visual Display & Merchandising; Interior Restoration & Conservation; Advance Lighting Design.

This subject guide gathers in one place carefully evaluated and selected resources on Interior Design available and accessible at the LRC and its subscribed databases. Books (both print and electronic) are categorized per course; while journals, magazines and online databases are recommended for the entire Interior Design program.


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Books on AESTETA - Applied Theories and Principles of Aesthetics

Applied Theories and Principles of Aesthetics

This course explores the various ideas and philosophies of art specifically its aesthetic values. Aesthetics as a branch of philosophy will be explored using significant art precedents of different cultures. These values will be probed on how they were conceived, manifested, and influenced people and the built environment. As the course interrogates such ideas, the wide range of human artistic expressions from visual arts, performing arts, music, traditional arts, folk to contemporary pop culture will be discussed, taking account the various elements and forms as well as the conditions and processes of its production within a social context.

Applied Theories and Principles of Aesthetics

This course explores the various ideas and philosophies of art specifically its aesthetic values. Aesthetics as a branch of philosophy will be explored using significant art precedents of different cultures. These values will be probed on how they were conceived, manifested, and influenced people and the built environment. As the course interrogates such ideas, the wide range of human artistic expressions from visual arts, performing arts, music, traditional arts, folk to contemporary pop culture will be discussed, taking account the various elements and forms as well as the conditions and processes of its production within a social context.

Books on COLRDYN - Color Dynamics

Color Dynamics

This course is a study and exploration of the effects of color in art and design.  You will experiment how color influences human behavior and perception. You will pay attention to the various effects that can be achieved through the use of color in different interior environments, including contrasts, progression, afterimage, etc. 

Color Dynamics

This course is a study and exploration of the effects of color in art and design.  You will experiment how color influences human behavior and perception. You will pay attention to the various effects that can be achieved through the use of color in different interior environments, including contrasts, progression, afterimage, etc. 

Books on COLTHEO - Color Theory and Application

Color Theory and Application

An essential element in any art form, this course aims to introduce the various theories and principles of color in pigment form and the effects of light on these color pigments.  In turn, these effects are examined from the point of view of their use in interior environments.

Color Theory and Application

An essential element in any art form, this course aims to introduce the various theories and principles of color in pigment form and the effects of light on these color pigments.  In turn, these effects are examined from the point of view of their use in interior environments.

Books on EXHIDS1 - Exhibition & Design Communication Theories

Exhibition & Design Communication Theories

This course will equip you with creative, innovative and technological skills in creating conceptual design and realization of all types of exhibitions. You will learn the design principle for effective communication in an organized manner, thru area circulation, path and traffic flow where messages and information will lead to the audience effectively. You will learn and understand how to use the exhibition environment not limited to merchandise showcase, but with effective product presentation, provide information, knowledge or background material that will lead to better brand acceptance of the exhibit.

Major methods and activities undertaken will be done in an individual, group or promotional and collaborative work through case study analysis, research, reflection and visual projects.

 

Exhibition & Design Communication Theories

This course will equip you with creative, innovative and technological skills in creating conceptual design and realization of all types of exhibitions. You will learn the design principle for effective communication in an organized manner, thru area circulation, path and traffic flow where messages and information will lead to the audience effectively. You will learn and understand how to use the exhibition environment not limited to merchandise showcase, but with effective product presentation, provide information, knowledge or background material that will lead to better brand acceptance of the exhibit.

Major methods and activities undertaken will be done in an individual, group or promotional and collaborative work through case study analysis, research, reflection and visual projects.

Books on EXHIDS2 - Creative Application and Design Communication

Creative Application and Design Communication

This course will provide you knowledge and training in the technical art and science in Visual Merchandising as a marketing tool for effective design communication. You will also learn different display methodologies from physical to digital and how it can be effectively applied to different exhibition categories. Major methods and activities undertaken will be done in an individual, group or promotional and collaborative work through case study analysis, research, reflection and visual projects.

 

Creative Application and Design Communication

This course will provide you knowledge and training in the technical art and science in Visual Merchandising as a marketing tool for effective design communication. You will also learn different display methodologies from physical to digital and how it can be effectively applied to different exhibition categories. Major methods and activities undertaken will be done in an individual, group or promotional and collaborative work through case study analysis, research, reflection and visual projects.

Books on FINOMAN - Financial Office Management

Financial Office Management

In this course, you will learn the basic of financial management, relative to managing a small to medium-sized design office and its projects. The basic concepts of loan acquisitions, long and short term debts shall also be tackled under this specialization elective course for Interior Design. Financial risk management terminologies, methodologies and values relevant to the Design practice will be enumerated. The importance of cash flows, inward and expenses, shall be discussed lengthily to give you a more in-depth ability in managing money matters in your professional careers later on.

 

Financial Office Management

In this course, you will learn the basic of financial management, relative to managing a small to medium-sized design office and its projects. The basic concepts of loan acquisitions, long and short term debts shall also be tackled under this specialization elective course for Interior Design. Financial risk management terminologies, methodologies and values relevant to the Design practice will be enumerated. The importance of cash flows, inward and expenses, shall be discussed lengthily to give you a more in-depth ability in managing money matters in your professional careers later on.

Books on FURDSC1 - Furniture Design & Construction 1

Furniture Design and Construction 1

The first in the series of Furniture Design courses. It focuses on the intricacies of ‘free-standing’ furniture design; including materials, construction methods, ergonomics and anthropometrics. It aims to help students design a core collection of free-standing furniture, and explore different forms and materials through prototypes.

Furniture Design and Construction 1

The first in the series of Furniture Design courses. It focuses on the intricacies of ‘free-standing’ furniture design; including materials, construction methods, ergonomics and anthropometrics. It aims to help students design a core collection of free-standing furniture, and explore different forms and materials through prototypes.

Books on FURDSC2 - Furniture Design & Construction 2

Furniture Design & Construction 2

It is an in-depth study of the design of “built-in” furniture pieces; including materials, construction methods, ergonomics and anthropometrics.

Furniture Design & Construction 2

It is an in-depth study of the design of “built-in” furniture pieces; including materials, construction methods, ergonomics and anthropometrics.

Books on HSTIND1 - History of Interior Design 1

History of Interior Design 1

Designs take root from the history, origin, and culture. This course will lay down the foundation significant to the study of the history of interior design, historical interiors, furniture, furnishings, and decor. It covers the periods from the Ancient times to the Neo-classic period and with emphasis on European design. The focus will be on period styles and how these developed in relation to the political, economic, and social conditions of the time of their emergence.

History of Interior Design 1

Designs take root from the history, origin, and culture. This course will lay down the foundation significant to the study of the history of interior design, historical interiors, furniture, furnishings, and decor. It covers the periods from the Ancient times to the Neo-classic period and with emphasis on European design. The focus will be on period styles and how these developed in relation to the political, economic, and social conditions of the time of their emergence.

Books on HSTIND2 - History of Interior Design 2

History of Interior Design 2

This course covers an in-depth study of the history of interior design, historical interiors, paintings, furniture, furnishings and decor; it covers the English Renaissance, American styles periods up to Modern Times.

History of Interior Design 2

This course covers an in-depth study of the history of interior design, historical interiors, paintings, furniture, furnishings and decor; it covers the English Renaissance, American styles periods up to Modern Times.

Books on HSTIND3 - History of Interior Design 3

History of Interior Design 3

This course is divided into parts (1) Modernism and (2) Asian architecture and Interiors.

The first part will focus on the continuous development of architecture and interiors from the early roots of skyscrapers to the peak of Modernism in Europe, United States and other parts of the world. Different architectural, as well as art movements, important persons and proponents of design, will be discussed and correlated to the evolution Modernism. The second part of the course will predominantly concentrate on traditional and Modern Asian architectural styles and elements as well as interior ornamentations and details in relation to specific historical events, culture and traditions.   

History of Interior Design 3

This course is divided into parts (1) Modernism and (2) Asian architecture and Interiors.

The first part will focus on the continuous development of architecture and interiors from the early roots of skyscrapers to the peak of Modernism in Europe, United States and other parts of the world. Different architectural, as well as art movements, important persons and proponents of design, will be discussed and correlated to the evolution Modernism. The second part of the course will predominantly concentrate on traditional and Modern Asian architectural styles and elements as well as interior ornamentations and details in relation to specific historical events, culture and traditions.   

Books on HSTIND4 - History of Interior Design 4

History of Interior Design 4

This course covers in-depth study of the influential and significant portions of Philippine culture, art and design. Involves Philippine National Artists and their works. It covers topics such as visual arts, architecture, interiors, furniture and ornamentation, and their corresponding historical, socio-political, economic and cultural settings.

History of Interior Design 4

This course covers in-depth study of the influential and significant portions of Philippine culture, art and design. Involves Philippine National Artists and their works. It covers topics such as visual arts, architecture, interiors, furniture and ornamentation, and their corresponding historical, socio-political, economic and cultural settings.

Books on INDCAD1 - Technical Drafting in CAD

Technical Drafting in CAD

This course introduces you to the different CAD commands for 2D drafting and editing and how each is used on specific drafting assignments.

You will learn proper line values and how they relate to drafting floor plans, elevations, and sectional views. You will also be trained in graphic 2D and 3D visualization of objects and learn how to represent them through Orthographic and Isometric Views in CAD. The course ends with the introduction of the basic perspective projections and visualization techniques.

 

Technical Drafting in CAD

This course introduces you to the different CAD commands for 2D drafting and editing and how each is used on specific drafting assignments.

You will learn proper line values and how they relate to drafting floor plans, elevations, and sectional views. You will also be trained in graphic 2D and 3D visualization of objects and learn how to represent them through Orthographic and Isometric Views in CAD. The course ends with the introduction of the basic perspective projections and visualization techniques.

Books on INDCAD2 - Perspective Drawing in 3D Modelling

Perspective Drawing in 3D Modelling

In this course you will learn the fundamentals of using the software Autodesk 3DS Max for architectural and interior design. For post-production work, you shall also go through the basics of Adobe Photoshop to enhance the images rendered from 3DS Max.

Perspective Drawing in 3D Modelling

In this course you will learn the fundamentals of using the software Autodesk 3DS Max for architectural and interior design. For post-production work, you shall also go through the basics of Adobe Photoshop to enhance the images rendered from 3DS Max.

Books on INDLAND - Basic Landscape Design Principles for Interior Designers

Basic Landscape Design Principles for Interior Designers

This course studies incorporating flowers and greens into your design development. A study on the fundamentals of Interiorscape in Landscape Architecture and Site Planning primarily for interior spaces which includes the artistic and functional arrangement of buildings, open spaces, service areas, circulation and other connectivity. At the same time, understand different species of shrubs/plants in landscaping interior environment.

Basic Landscape Design Principles for Interior Designers

This course studies incorporating flowers and greens into your design development. A study on the fundamentals of Interiorscape in Landscape Architecture and Site Planning primarily for interior spaces which includes the artistic and functional arrangement of buildings, open spaces, service areas, circulation and other connectivity. At the same time, understand different species of shrubs/plants in landscaping interior environment.

Books on INDLNDC - Planting Plan - Construction Drawing

Planting Plan - Construction Drawing

This course further strengthens the student’s knowledge in landscape construction methods and techniques by first learning how to understand them through reading and drafting construction drawings (CDs). Production and working drawings and detailing, using softscape elements. The course is limited however to at least (3) three spaces – Residential, Commercial, and Institutional. Consolidated Plant Lists, Planting plan details and Plant Estimates will also be discussed in this term.

 

Planting Plan - Construction Drawing

This course further strengthens the student’s knowledge in landscape construction methods and techniques by first learning how to understand them through reading and drafting construction drawings (CDs). Production and working drawings and detailing, using softscape elements. The course is limited however to at least (3) three spaces – Residential, Commercial, and Institutional. Consolidated Plant Lists, Planting plan details and Plant Estimates will also be discussed in this term.

Books on INDLNDP - Sustainable Landscape Design Principles & Practicum

Sustainable Landscape Design Principles & Practicum

This course is a study on the fundamentals of sustainable landscape design principles and application particularly in the interior spaces of a building, built environment and open spaces. It includes academic researches and exploration of methodologies in dealing with sustainable design practices.

Sustainable Landscape Design Principles & Practicum

This course is a study on the fundamentals of sustainable landscape design principles and application particularly in the interior spaces of a building, built environment and open spaces. It includes academic researches and exploration of methodologies in dealing with sustainable design practices.

Books on INDLNDS - Soft Scape Elements

Soft Scape Elements

This course is a study on the live horticultural components of landscape which includes different tropical plant species in the Philippines that are being used in the exterior and interior spaces. It also includes the basic understanding on the physical characteristics of soil, flowers, plants, shrubs, trees, botanical function, aesthetics/ color scheme, and landscape management.

Soft Scape Elements

This course is a study on the live horticultural components of landscape which includes different tropical plant species in the Philippines that are being used in the exterior and interior spaces. It also includes the basic understanding on the physical characteristics of soil, flowers, plants, shrubs, trees, botanical function, aesthetics/ color scheme, and landscape management.

Books on INDMADE - Materials of Decorations and Finishes

Materials of Decorations and Finishes

An in-depth appreciation of the various soft furnishings used in interior design currently available in the market. It develops students’ competence in proper selection, estimation, manipulation, installation, fabrication and application of various soft materials. These materials will include, but are not limited to, various fabrics, carpets, wall covering and window dressings.

Materials of Decorations and Finishes

An in-depth appreciation of the various soft furnishings used in interior design currently available in the market. It develops students’ competence in proper selection, estimation, manipulation, installation, fabrication and application of various soft materials. These materials will include, but are not limited to, various fabrics, carpets, wall covering and window dressings.

Books on INDPIPC - Heritage of Philippine Interiors, Preservation & Conservation

Heritage of Philippine Interiors, Preservation & Conservation

This course aims to familiarize you with the history and principles of Philippine interior design.

This course is an introduction to different theories and methods of preservation and conservation practices and at the same time develop your sense of appropriateness and discretion in advancing creative solutions in restoration, adaptive reuse and retrofitting of Philippine heritage interiors. The activities include decision making in conservation and preservation, actual case studies and planning, online research, reflection and exposure trips. 

Heritage of Philippine Interiors, Preservation & Conservation

This course aims to familiarize you with the history and principles of Philippine interior design.

This course is an introduction to different theories and methods of preservation and conservation practices and at the same time develop your sense of appropriateness and discretion in advancing creative solutions in restoration, adaptive reuse and retrofitting of Philippine heritage interiors. The activities include decision making in conservation and preservation, actual case studies and planning, online research, reflection and exposure trips. 

Books on INDRAFT - Technical Drafting in Interior Design

Technical Drafting in Interior Design

This course is the first in a series of visual presentation technique to build and enhance the hand skills of each interior design student.

The course covers topics with appropriate exercises in manual drafting techniques, in aid of expressing interior design ideas in a graphic manner in the form of floor plans, elevations and sections. Introduction to three-dimensional drawing techniques like orthographic and isometric views are also covered by this course.

Technical Drafting in Interior Design

This course is the first in a series of visual presentation technique to build and enhance the hand skills of each interior design student.

The course covers topics with appropriate exercises in manual drafting techniques, in aid of expressing interior design ideas in a graphic manner in the form of floor plans, elevations and sections. Introduction to three-dimensional drawing techniques like orthographic and isometric views are also covered by this course.

Books on INDRW1 - Freehand Drawing

Freehand Drawing

This course is an introduction to the principles and techniques of monochromatic (pencil, pen and ink, black markers) freehand drawing to properly convey, in graphic form, proposed solutions to interior design problems.  Freehand drawing exercises will commence from simple still life compositions and culminate in complex interior and architectural drawings.

Drawing techniques that develop the students’ understanding of the principles of scale and proportion; depth; rendering of texture, solidity and transparency; and tonal value will also be covered in this class.

Freehand Drawing

This course is an introduction to the principles and techniques of monochromatic (pencil, pen and ink, black markers) freehand drawing to properly convey, in graphic form, proposed solutions to interior design problems.  Freehand drawing exercises will commence from simple still life compositions and culminate in complex interior and architectural drawings.

Drawing techniques that develop the students’ understanding of the principles of scale and proportion; depth; rendering of texture, solidity and transparency; and tonal value will also be covered in this class.

Books on INDRW2 - Freehand Drawing 2

Freehand Drawing 2

This course is the second part of the introduction to the principles and techniques of monochromatic freehand drawing.  It is designed to enhance further students’ drawing skills to properly convey, in graphic form, proposed solutions to interior design problems.  

Freehand drawing exercises will range from simple still life compositions to complex interior and architectural drawings. Watercolor, color pencils and colored markers will be used as the materials for this course. 

Freehand Drawing 2

This course is the second part of the introduction to the principles and techniques of monochromatic freehand drawing.  It is designed to enhance further students’ drawing skills to properly convey, in graphic form, proposed solutions to interior design problems.  

Freehand drawing exercises will range from simple still life compositions to complex interior and architectural drawings. Watercolor, color pencils and colored markers will be used as the materials for this course. 

Books on INDSRCH - Research Methods of Interior Design

Research Methods of Interior Design

Thesis Course. This course shall be the culminating and final subject of the Interior Design program. It shall aim to Integrate all the aspects of the program in one complex problem – solution framework. The mode of learning for this course shall be more of a facilitated peer – to – peer, and mentor - apprentice format than lecturer – student. 

Research Methods of Interior Design

Thesis Course. This course shall be the culminating and final subject of the Interior Design program. It shall aim to Integrate all the aspects of the program in one complex problem – solution framework. The mode of learning for this course shall be more of a facilitated peer – to – peer, and mentor - apprentice format than lecturer – student. 

Books on INDTHEO - Contemporary Issues in Interior Design

Contemporary Issues in Interior Design

This course takes off from initial discussions on principles of interior design (INDPRIN) and explores the various theories and current issues and trends that impact the practice of interior design. Specific issues to be discussed include, but are not limited to, globalization, sustainability, accessibility and gender-related concerns.

Contemporary Issues in Interior Design

This course takes off from initial discussions on principles of interior design (INDPRIN) and explores the various theories and current issues and trends that impact the practice of interior design. Specific issues to be discussed include, but are not limited to, globalization, sustainability, accessibility and gender-related concerns.

Books on INLITE1 - Basic Principles of Lighting Design

Basic Principles of Lighting Design

This course will introduce you to the study of lighting and it’s affect in our immediate surrounding. It will greatly deal in understanding how we see things with lighting as its primary tool. It will provide understanding on the utilization of light and its effects, the physical properties that is based from historical foundation. It’s meant to be understood with basic knowledge on perception, interaction between light and surfaces and technical relevant as how it is applied in the built environment. 

Basic Principles of Lighting Design

This course will introduce you to the study of lighting and it’s affect in our immediate surrounding. It will greatly deal in understanding how we see things with lighting as its primary tool. It will provide understanding on the utilization of light and its effects, the physical properties that is based from historical foundation. It’s meant to be understood with basic knowledge on perception, interaction between light and surfaces and technical relevant as how it is applied in the built environment. 

Books on INLITE2 - Advance Lighting Design Principles

Advance Lighting Design Principles

This course will focus mainly on specialty lighting, exterior and outdoor related spaces. 

This will introduce the dynamics on how lighting application can be utilized in exterior facades. This will also be an avenue to experiment on different lighting fixtures available and to update with the current trends on the market today. It hopes to make you aware with lighting pollution and its effect on our built environment.

Advance Lighting Design Principles

This course will focus mainly on specialty lighting, exterior and outdoor related spaces. 

This will introduce the dynamics on how lighting application can be utilized in exterior facades. This will also be an avenue to experiment on different lighting fixtures available and to update with the current trends on the market today. It hopes to make you aware with lighting pollution and its effect on our built environment.

Books on INTACDS - Accessories Design

Accessories Design

The last subject in the Furniture Design and Construction Competency series of courses. This course will focus on designing interior furnishings and accessories to complement the free-standing and built-in furniture pieces created in previous furniture design courses. The aim is to develop a cohesive collection of furniture, furnishings and accessories.

Accessories Design

The last subject in the Furniture Design and Construction Competency series of courses. This course will focus on designing interior furnishings and accessories to complement the free-standing and built-in furniture pieces created in previous furniture design courses. The aim is to develop a cohesive collection of furniture, furnishings and accessories.

Books on INTBLDU1 - Interior Design Building Utilities

Interior Design Building Facilities

INTBLDU strengthens the deployment of a good physical design as you learn the principles of how the different utilities of the structure is used, operated, designed and managed. Examples of these utilities are the electrical and electronics systems, Sanitary & Plumbing systems, and other mechanical utilities that operates an Interior space and the building as a whole.

The course will introduce to you the importance of these utilities in providing a more efficient and cost effective habitable living and working environment. It also illustrates to you the general terms of function, usage, operation and maintenance of these utilities.

Interior Design Building Facilities

INTBLDU strengthens the deployment of a good physical design as you learn the principles of how the different utilities of the structure is used, operated, designed and managed. Examples of these utilities are the electrical and electronics systems, Sanitary & Plumbing systems, and other mechanical utilities that operates an Interior space and the building as a whole.

The course will introduce to you the importance of these utilities in providing a more efficient and cost effective habitable living and working environment. It also illustrates to you the general terms of function, usage, operation and maintenance of these utilities.

Books on INTCON1 - Interior Construction 1 (Hard Materials & Finishes)

Interior Construction 1 (Hard Materials & Finishes)

The course provides you with key understanding of various building materials used in the construction industry. It also offers you a clear appreciation of the manufacturing and processing of different building materials, its properties and appropriate application in the building-design and construction industry. In addition, you will be able to evaluate the condition of building materials, identify possible causes of deterioration, review and consider maintenance requirements, and plan appropriate solutions.

This course also presents to you, a sufficient knowledge of the general principles in designing and practices of the different plumbing and sanitary systems, fixtures, usage and maintenance in buildings.  Relevant Sanitary codes shall be discussed to equip you with the basic knowledge of how these fixtures are used in designing, operation, installation and maintenance in a structure. 

Interior Construction 1 (Hard Materials & Finishes)

The course provides you with key understanding of various building materials used in the construction industry. It also offers you a clear appreciation of the manufacturing and processing of different building materials, its properties and appropriate application in the building-design and construction industry. In addition, you will be able to evaluate the condition of building materials, identify possible causes of deterioration, review and consider maintenance requirements, and plan appropriate solutions.

This course also presents to you, a sufficient knowledge of the general principles in designing and practices of the different plumbing and sanitary systems, fixtures, usage and maintenance in buildings.  Relevant Sanitary codes shall be discussed to equip you with the basic knowledge of how these fixtures are used in designing, operation, installation and maintenance in a structure. 

Books on INTCON2 - Interior Construction 2 (Interior Construction Detailing)

Interior Construction 2 (Interior Construction Detailing)

INTCON2 is the second series from a 3-term study on Building Science courses in Interior Design.

This course further strengthens the student’s knowledge in construction methods and techniques by first learning how to understand them through reading and drafting construction detailed drawings (CDs), respective of the basics of ISO format. Production and working drawings and detailing, using the different construction materials such as wood, masonry, reinforced concrete, steel, and glass, different building stones and the like, will be the main thrust of this course, to include hardware and other utility products for joinery and adhesion. The basics of Plumbing layout as well as electrical computation, specification and documentation, construction layout and detailing shall also be discussed within the term. The course is limited however, to residential and/or simple commercial structures. Specialized interior finishes for floor, wall and roof, as well as specialized fixtures for toilet & bath facilities and kitchen cabinetry detailing and fabrication will also be discussed in this term.

Interior Construction 2 (Interior Construction Detailing)

INTCON2 is the second series from a 3-term study on Building Science courses in Interior Design.

This course further strengthens the student’s knowledge in construction methods and techniques by first learning how to understand them through reading and drafting construction detailed drawings (CDs), respective of the basics of ISO format. Production and working drawings and detailing, using the different construction materials such as wood, masonry, reinforced concrete, steel, and glass, different building stones and the like, will be the main thrust of this course, to include hardware and other utility products for joinery and adhesion. The basics of Plumbing layout as well as electrical computation, specification and documentation, construction layout and detailing shall also be discussed within the term. The course is limited however, to residential and/or simple commercial structures. Specialized interior finishes for floor, wall and roof, as well as specialized fixtures for toilet & bath facilities and kitchen cabinetry detailing and fabrication will also be discussed in this term.

Books on INTDRND - Color Rendering

Color Rendering

A more in-depth application of color theories and color rendering techniques, as they apply to the graphic presentation of interior design concepts & ideas. Emphasis will be given on the color rendering of different materials of construction and decoration, textures and surfaces.

Color Rendering

A more in-depth application of color theories and color rendering techniques, as they apply to the graphic presentation of interior design concepts & ideas. Emphasis will be given on the color rendering of different materials of construction and decoration, textures and surfaces.

Books on INTDSI1 - Residential Interior Design

Residential Interior Design

Residential Interior Design apply the elements and principles of design methods and processes involved in the creation of interior spaces as they relate to the needs of a residential interior. The course recognize the students to design spaces for specific-use; starting from a small space to a large mixed-use area. As a student, your skills and understanding of interior design planning, programming and diagramming will be applied and enhanced in this course.

Residential Interior Design

Residential Interior Design apply the elements and principles of design methods and processes involved in the creation of interior spaces as they relate to the needs of a residential interior. The course recognize the students to design spaces for specific-use; starting from a small space to a large mixed-use area. As a student, your skills and understanding of interior design planning, programming and diagramming will be applied and enhanced in this course.

Books on INTDSI2 - Interior Design 2 (Special Problems with Domesticity)

Interior Design 2 (Special Problems with Domesticity)

This course specializes on the different issues that arise in the area of domesticity. It specifically focuses on problems in urban, suburban and contemporary contexts. 

Interior Design 2 (Special Problems with Domesticity)

This course specializes on the different issues that arise in the area of domesticity. It specifically focuses on problems in urban, suburban and contemporary contexts. 

Books on INTDSI3 - Interior Design 3 (Retail and Commercial Interior Design)

Interior Design 3 (Retail and Commercial Interior Design)

“Retail and Commercial Interior Design” prepares you on your journey to becoming competent Interior Designers as it introduces you to the methods and processes involved in the creation of interior spaces as they relate to the needs of Retail and Commercial interior spaces. It will enable you to identify the organizational principles and requirements of business organizations as well as gain the knowledge in applying analytical approaches to develop creative spatial solutions specific to retail and commercial interiors.

Interior Design 3 (Retail and Commercial Interior Design)

“Retail and Commercial Interior Design” prepares you on your journey to becoming competent Interior Designers as it introduces you to the methods and processes involved in the creation of interior spaces as they relate to the needs of Retail and Commercial interior spaces. It will enable you to identify the organizational principles and requirements of business organizations as well as gain the knowledge in applying analytical approaches to develop creative spatial solutions specific to retail and commercial interiors.

Books on INTDSI4 - Interior Design 4 (Hospitality and Restaurant Design)

Interior Design 4 (Hospitality and Restaurant Design)

This course deals with the introduction to the methods and processes involved in the creation of interior spaces, as they relate to the needs of the hospitality and restaurant interior spaces. 

Interior Design 4 (Hospitality and Restaurant Design)

This course deals with the introduction to the methods and processes involved in the creation of interior spaces, as they relate to the needs of the hospitality and restaurant interior spaces. 

Books on INTDSI5 - Interior Design 5 (Institutional and Office Interior Design)

Interior Design 5 (Institutional and Office Interior Design)

This course is an introduction to the methods and processes involved in the creation of interior spaces as they relate to the needs of institutional and office interior spaces.

In this course, students are expected to identify the organizational principles and requirements of particular business and institutional organizations. They are also to apply analytical approaches to develop creative spatial solutions that enhance business operations and facilitate good personnel and client interaction.

Interior Design 5 (Institutional and Office Interior Design)

This course is an introduction to the methods and processes involved in the creation of interior spaces as they relate to the needs of institutional and office interior spaces.

In this course, students are expected to identify the organizational principles and requirements of particular business and institutional organizations. They are also to apply analytical approaches to develop creative spatial solutions that enhance business operations and facilitate good personnel and client interaction.

Books on INTDSI6 - Cultural and Recreational Interior Design

Cultural and Recreational Interior Design

This course is an introduction to the methods and processes involved in the creation of interior spaces as they relate to the needs of cultural and recreational interior spaces. These spaces include cinemas, theaters, exhibition venues, galleries and museums. Students are expected to identify the organizational, cultural and business needs of these spaces.

Cultural and Recreational Interior Design

This course is an introduction to the methods and processes involved in the creation of interior spaces as they relate to the needs of cultural and recreational interior spaces. These spaces include cinemas, theaters, exhibition venues, galleries and museums. Students are expected to identify the organizational, cultural and business needs of these spaces.

Books on INTDSI7 - Interior Design in Conservation & Adaptive Re-use

Interior Design in Conservation & Adaptive Re-use

This course is the last in the series of courses dealing with the introduction to the methods and processes involved in the creation of interior spaces. Its focus relates to the needs of projects involving conservation and adaptive re-use. The processes of historic conservation and maintenance will be covered. Students are expected to develop skills in evaluating a candidate structure for adaptive reuse.  

The course also covers topics on sustainable design principles as they relate to adaptive re-use of interiors.

Interior Design in Conservation & Adaptive Re-use

This course is the last in the series of courses dealing with the introduction to the methods and processes involved in the creation of interior spaces. Its focus relates to the needs of projects involving conservation and adaptive re-use. The processes of historic conservation and maintenance will be covered. Students are expected to develop skills in evaluating a candidate structure for adaptive reuse.  

The course also covers topics on sustainable design principles as they relate to adaptive re-use of interiors.

Books on INTDXHI - Interior Design Exhibit

Interior Design Exhibit

This course is a guided exercise in conceptualizing, planning, application and execution of conceptual interior spaces for public exhibition and critique.

Interior Design Exhibit

This course is a guided exercise in conceptualizing, planning, application and execution of conceptual interior spaces for public exhibition and critique.

Books on INTPRIN - Principles & Theory of Interior Design

Principles & Theory of Interior Design

This course is an introduction to the basic principles of interior design, as well as, its theoretical framework. It explores the different processes involved in the creation of a design for an interior space.

At the end of the course, students are expected to develop mastery in the use of the elements and principles of design: concept development and articulation, space planning, and programming techniques, anthropometrics and proxemics.

Principles & Theory of Interior Design

This course is an introduction to the basic principles of interior design, as well as, its theoretical framework. It explores the different processes involved in the creation of a design for an interior space.

At the end of the course, students are expected to develop mastery in the use of the elements and principles of design: concept development and articulation, space planning, and programming techniques, anthropometrics and proxemics.

Books on INTPRO1 - Professional Practice & Ethics

Professional Practice and Ethics

This course is designed to provide a discussion of the interior design profession from an ethical and legal standpoint covering the effects of ethical and legal policies on interior design practice. You are expected to recognize and understand the legal bases and parameters of the practice, ethical conduct and your responsibilities to your business clients, colleagues and community.  This course provides you an overview of the various laws and safety codes that directly affects the design and execution in interior design projects. 

Professional Practice and Ethics

This course is designed to provide a discussion of the interior design profession from an ethical and legal standpoint covering the effects of ethical and legal policies on interior design practice. You are expected to recognize and understand the legal bases and parameters of the practice, ethical conduct and your responsibilities to your business clients, colleagues and community.  This course provides you an overview of the various laws and safety codes that directly affects the design and execution in interior design projects. 

Books on INTPRO2 - The Business of Interior Design

The Business of Interior Design

This course covers the exploration of the business of interior design in the local and global practice. It includes the profession’s legal, financial and management aspects. Topics and exercises in business formation, accounting, preparation of contract documents and project management will also be covered in this course along with the Allied services of Interior Designers. 

The Business of Interior Design

This course covers the exploration of the business of interior design in the local and global practice. It includes the profession’s legal, financial and management aspects. Topics and exercises in business formation, accounting, preparation of contract documents and project management will also be covered in this course along with the Allied services of Interior Designers. 

Books on PRECON1 - Principles and Theories on Preservation, Restoration & Conservation

Principles and Theories on Preservation, Restoration Conservation 

This course will focus on how to assess and document heritage interior spaces, both listed and traditional which is the tool needed before preservation, restoration and conservation. This is an introduction on different theories and methods of documentation and assessment of historical interior design that will lead to preservation and conservation.

This course is designed to mirror the process used by historic preservation professionals when undertaking assessment and documentation projects. The activities include actual assessment and documentation of heritage interior, online research and reflection, and exposure trips. 

Principles and Theories on Preservation, Restoration Conservation 

This course will focus on how to assess and document heritage interior spaces, both listed and traditional which is the tool needed before preservation, restoration and conservation. This is an introduction on different theories and methods of documentation and assessment of historical interior design that will lead to preservation and conservation.

This course is designed to mirror the process used by historic preservation professionals when undertaking assessment and documentation projects. The activities include actual assessment and documentation of heritage interior, online research and reflection, and exposure trips. 

Books on PRECON2 - Principles and Theories on Preservation, Restoration & Conservation II

Principles and Theories on Preservation, Restoration Conservation II

The course will be about preparing an initial Conservation Management Plan and will be split into 2 courses. The first part, will focus on understanding the place and assessment of significance of heritage interior spaces, both listed and traditional which is the tool needed before preservation, restoration and conservation and the 2nd part will focus on Conservation Policies. Conservation policies identify what needs to be done to retain the significance of the place into the future. This will involve decision-making.

Principles and Theories on Preservation, Restoration Conservation II

The course will be about preparing an initial Conservation Management Plan and will be split into 2 courses. The first part, will focus on understanding the place and assessment of significance of heritage interior spaces, both listed and traditional which is the tool needed before preservation, restoration and conservation and the 2nd part will focus on Conservation Policies. Conservation policies identify what needs to be done to retain the significance of the place into the future. This will involve decision-making.

Interior Design Databases

Explore these full text databases dealing with Interior Design to view and download articles/readings for your research:

e-Journals

e-Magazines

Industry Reports

CLR Directory

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