
Class Outline
1: Introduction to Interior Design:
Design Understanding the role of the interior designer and how the designer works with professionals in other disciplines.
2: Spatial Design - Codes and Standards:
Interior design is regulated by local, state, and federal codes of which designers must to be aware. Futhermore, interior designers are encouraged to incorporate interior design standards into their projects.
3: Design Styles, Materials, and Design Specialization:
Interior designers must be knowledgeable about the many different design styles and styles that have been used throughout history. Interior designers will often specialize in a particular industry or type of design.
4: Construction Fundamentals:
Understanding the fundamentals of construction such as show drawings and floor plans.
5: Fit-out and Technical Drafting:
Understanding what is fit out in construction and how to read elevations, sections, and floor plans.
6: Project – Part 1:
Starting a project/space from concept to finish includes a mood board, floor plan layout of a space, and sketches.
7: Project – Part 2:
Starting a project/space from concept to finish includes a mood board, floor plan layout of a space, and sketches.
8: Presentation and critique:
Final presentation and critique.
Please note: VCUQatar 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 VCUQatar has sent final course confirmation.
Items to buy for this class
Materials:
- Eraser and ruler
- 2B pencil
- Fine line marker, black 0.8, 0.5, 0.3 (Usually comes in a set), Prismacolor brand recommended
- A4 sketchbook
- Laptops with photoshop
- Tracing pad A4
On occasions, there may be some more materials to be bought and brought in if and when advised by the instructor.
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