Introduction to Interior Design

About this class

Welcome to the “Introduction to Interior Design” course, an immersive exploration of the various facets of interior design, cultivating a robust knowledge base. Fusing technical expertise with a dash of excitement, this journey is tailored for aspiring interior designers and those curious about the technical aspects of design.

By the course’s end, participants will have garnered a foundational understanding of interior design principles and hands-on experience in crafting and personalizing living spaces. Spanning seven weeks, this course offers an interactive, engaging, and enjoyable experience, allowing individuals to nurture their creativity while mastering the fundamentals of interior design.

Class Outline

Week 1 : Introduction to Interior Design

Course Overview & What is Interior Design?

• Introduction to the course structure, objectives, and expectations.
• Understanding the role and scope of interior design in shaping living spaces.

Workshop 1: Design Style Exploration

• Participants create vision boards exploring various interior design styles.

Week 2: Design Fundamentals

Design Principles & Color Theory and Psychology

• Introduce fundamental design principles, including balance, harmony, contrast, and more.
• Explore the significance of color in interior design and its impact on mood.

Workshop 2: Mood Board Creation

• Participants create mood boards to practice design principles and color selection.

Week 3 & 4: Space Planning and Layout

Space Assessment & Furniture layout and arrangement

• Teach participants how to evaluate and measure interior spaces effectively.
• Discuss furniture selection and arrangement for various room types.

Workshop 3: Room Layout and Scale Model

• Participants design room layouts and create scale models.

Week 4 & 5: Lighting and Materials

Lighting design basics & Materials and Finishes.

• Introduction to lighting design principles and fixtures.
• Explore various materials, textures, and finishes used in interior design.

Workshop 4: Lighting Design and Material Samples

• Participants design lighting schemes and create material sample boards.

Week 6: Personalizing Your Space

Personalization and Accessories & DIY and Upcycling

• Encourage participants to personalize their spaces with decor, accessories, and personal touches.
• Discuss creative and budget-friendly ways to enhance a space.

Workshop 5: DIY Decor and Accessory Creation

• Participants work on hands-on DIY decor projects.

Week 7: Bringing It All Together

Project Planning and Presentation & Final Project Brief

• Introduce project management skills and effective communication for design presentations.
• Discuss the final project where participants will apply what they’ve learned to redesign a room.

Workshop 6: Final Room Redesign Project

• Participants work on their final project, implementing all the skills and concepts they’ve learned throughout the course.

Materials needed

Please note: VCUarts Qatar reserves the right to cancel classes for which not enough participants are registered. Already paid fees will be refunded.

Please do not purchase materials until VCUarts Qatar has sent final course confirmation.

Items to buy for this class

Classroom Materials:

• Sketch Pens
• Sketch Book
• Color Pencils & Markers
• Scale Rulers

Student Materials:

• Laptop/ Ipad
• Pens & Pencils general.

Where to buy your materials

Most of the materials are available from any art supply shop, for example:

• Cass Art (Fire station): Community Classes students get a 15% discount upon presenting the registration ticket
• Jarir Bookstore: on Rayyan Road or Salwa Road
• Color Note: on Al Nasser Street
• Ibn Al Qayyim: at Markhiya Roundabout
• Al Rawnaq

Schedule

Start: Mon, Jan 15 , 2024
End: Mon, Feb 26, 2024
Lessons: 7
Days: Mondays
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: VCUQatar Campus
Cost: QAR 850

Instructors