Advanced Interior Design

About this class

This advanced interior design course is tailored for participants eager to deepen their understanding of spatial design. Over the course of 6 weeks, the class explores essential architectural elements, the interplay of form and function, and the influence of cultural observations on design. Participants will learn to design multifunctional spaces, understand the use of volumes, natural and artificial lighting to activate different functions, and develop practical skills in drawing floor plans and elevations. Emphasizing both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice, this course offers a creative dive into interior design.

Class Outline

Week 1 : Understanding Forms and Architectural Elements Technical drawings

• Introduce form and space in interior design.
• Study architectural elements & notions and their impact on space.
  

Week 2 : Cultural Influences and Dual-Function Structures

• Explore how cultural factors influence design.
• Research and practice.
  

Week 3 : Volumes and Air circulation

• Understand the significance of volumes in architecture.
• Discuss how volumes convey different meanings and functions.
• Focus on air circulation and achieving function through architectural elements.
  

Week 4: Spatial Envelope and Lighting Design

• Study the spatial envelope and the effects of light.
• Learn how to create movement and emotion in a space through light and form.
  

Week 5: Dual-Function Structures

• Explore to Dual- Function structures and circulation of space.

Week 6: Final Presentations and Reflection

• Final presentations of projects.
• Peer and instructor feedback.
• Reflect on the course’s key takeaways and future applications.

Materials needed

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:

• Ruler
• Technical pens
• Pencils
• A sketch book
• Color markers or colored pencils 

Occasionally, additional materials may need to be purchased and brought in as directed 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

Schedule

Start: Sun, 3 Nov, 2024
End: Sun, 8 Dec, 2024
Lessons: 6
Days: Sundays
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: VCUarts Qatar Campus
Cost: QAR 1050

Instructor