Course DescriptionSyllabusCurriculum

INDS 111 Introduction to Interior Design

An introduction to the profession of interior design, this course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the role of the interior designer and the scope of the profession. Lectures, discussions, problem-solving and design application allow the student to explore interior design as both a creative process and a profession.

 INDS 121 Free Hand Drawings I

The Student will learn the principles of free hand sketch drawing & the principles of perspective by using free hand drawing, they will start to learn on solid cubes & still life by using Pencils only in this course. The student is identified with the most important techniques used in the fundamentals of freehand drawing and the in the design process such as pencils, pens, color pencils, water colors, poster colors and oil colors.

GEN101 – Academic Debate & Critical Thinking

The course aims at developing critical thinking; Critical thinking deals mainly with deductive logic although all the fallacies of reasoning are examined in both an informal and formal context. It brings out the role of logic in science and law as well as ways of making formal proofs of validity.

IT 103 Introduction to Information Technology

Introduction to the hardware concept, basics of operating systems, file operations, network & internet fundamentals, office applications (word, excel, power point), etc.

ELT 111- Advanced English

This course focuses on the use of preparatory language in an academic setting for `students. Training is given in reading techniques. Comprehension skills are developed using short written texts, mostly academic and non-fiction. Writing at paragraph level, summarizing and note taking are practiced. A comprehensive review of grammar and sentence structure is given. Prerequisites: Passing English Proficiency Test with 400 points and up.

INDS 119- Mathematics and Statistics (3 CH)

This course is designed for those students whose major is in Interior Design Engineering includes mathematical topics such as: real numbers, set values, real number line, absolute value, inequality, domain and range, linear equation with two variables, determining linear equation, marginal cost, marginal revenue, profit, break-even point, loss, profit, system of linear equations, Gauss – Jordan elimination, matrix algebra, basic counting principles, combinations and permutations. Mean, Median, Mode, frequency distribution. Group Data Analysis.

KUR105 – Kurdology I

The main aim of this course is to familiarize students with Kurdish history and literature. Kurdish history is studied within an international context. General themes of Kurdish literature are analyzed and related to Kurdish society.

KUR107 – Kurdology I / English

( this course will be in English language ) &The main aim of this course is to familiarize students with Kurdish history and literature. Kurdish history is studied within an international context. General themes of Kurdish literature are analyzed and related to Kurdish society.

  Non-Technical Elective

Study in Tishk International University requires that engineering programs include a course requirement that teaches the central issues, methodologies and thought processes of the Humanities and Social Sciences, the different courses & codes are listed below:

code Course Name
TUR 121 Turkish I
TUR 122 Turkish II
TUR 123 Turkish III
INDS119 Interior Photography
GEN 203 Art
GEN 202 Music
GEN201 Ecology

 

INDS 121 Interior Design Studio I

This course, the first in a series of five interior design studio experiences, introduces students to basic interior design principles, theory and conceptual processes. The emphasis is on creating small-scale environments based on the interaction of the individual with the environment.

INDS 122 – Free Hand Drawing II

Representational drawing using various media. Emphasis on principles of light, shade, scale, proportion, line, and tonal quality. This course involves the study and application of freehand drawing and other basic communication skills using various media. Use of computer software and its relationship to drawing are studied.

INDS 123 Form, Space and Order

This course cultivates the ability to develop creative abstract design thinking and translate it into the three-dimensional composition of space and form with a system of formal architectural ordering. The course cultivates design process tools such as diagramming, drawing and model making through a series of design explorations, including abstract ideation, physical embodiment, architectural composition and precedent analysis exercises.

INDS 124 Rendering for the Interior

This course covers the exploration, development of technique and application of rendering skills for architectural interiors and exteriors, furnishings, accessories and details through a variety of media including pen and ink, color pencil and markers. Emphasis is placed on material simulation and delineation techniques.

INDS 125 Rendering for the Interior

This course covers the exploration, development of technique and application of rendering skills for architectural interiors and exteriors, furnishings, accessories and details through a variety of media including pen and ink, color pencil and markers. Emphasis is placed on material simulation and delineation techniques.

GEN102 – Academic Debate & Critical Thinking

The course aims at developing critical thinking; Critical thinking deals mainly with deductive logic although all the fallacies of reasoning are examined in both an informal and formal context. It brings out the role of logic in science and law as well as ways of making formal proofs of validity.

ELT 103- Advanced English (3 CH)

This course focuses on the use of preparatory language in an academic setting for `students. Training is given in reading techniques. Comprehension skills are developed using short written texts, mostly academic and non-fiction. Writing at paragraph level, summarizing and note taking are practiced. A comprehensive review of grammar and sentence structure is given. Prerequisites: Passing English Proficiency Test with 400 points and up.

ELT 104- Technical English (3CH)

This course is intended mainly for Architectural students The subject aims to develop the students’ abilities in dealing with English language, pronunciation, conservation and writing concepts & communication with each other by using architectural terms in English.

KUR106 – Kurdology II

Contiguity to (KUR 105) . The main aim of this course is to familiarize students with Kurdish history and literature. Kurdish history is studied within an international context. General themes of Kurdish literature are analyzed and related to Kurdish society.

KUR108 – Kurdology II / English

Contiguity to (KUR 106) (this course will be in English language) &The main aim of this course is to familiarize students with Kurdish history and literature. Kurdish history is studied within an international context. General themes of Kurdish literature are analyzed and related to Kurdish society.

INDS 211 Interior Design Studio II

This studio course continues the study of interior design through research, analysis, programming, conceptualization and design of the interior environment. Projects include exercises in spatial organization, anthropometrics and circulation on an increasingly complex scale. Emphasis is placed on design for populations with special needs, such as children, the elderly, the disabled and the economically disadvantaged. Mandatory portfolio review and assessment occur at the conclusion of this course.

INDS 212 Interior and Exterior Illustration I

This course covers the exploration, development of technique and the application of sighted perspective drawings of architectural interiors and exteriors, furnishings, accessories and details. Employing a variety of media, students produce work to support and enhance portfolio presentation. Emphasis is placed on aesthetic concerns.

INDS 213 Analytical Design Sketching

This course focuses on creative conceptual thinking and investigative rapid visual analysis. The students in this course investigate a variety of design objects from architecture to furniture through a combination of conceptual analysis, diagramming and sketching.

INDS 214 Interior Design Materials

This course presents a broad study of interior finishes and furnishings. The specification, composition, construction and application/usability of finishes and furnishings are covered. Lectures, demonstrations, projects and field trips promote the development of design ideas related to materials as well as sustainable materials and finishes.

INDS 215 Color Theory

Discover color and its implications for designers and artists. Study ideas of space and the use of color to solve spatial problems. Look at color harmony and the way colors interact, as well as color qualities and combinations.

INDS 216 Computer Graphic I

This course instructs students in the beginning level of Building Information Modeling as it relates to parametric building modeling for architectural interiors and building space using software such as Autodesk’s Revit® Architecture. The content is a first level introduction course to data-generated Parametric Building Modeling for architectural design and drawing, also known as Building Information Modeling (BIM). Professionals in the design/construction field may have work and/or academic experience to waive any pre-requisites

INDS 221 Interior Design Studio III

Communication of the design intent through construction documentation is the focus of this studio course. With an emphasis on constructability and integration of electrical, mechanical and code requirements, assigned projects expand student understanding, application and communication of lighting, color, materials, technology and structure through construction documents and specifications.

INDS 222 Interior and Exterior Illustration II

This course covers the exploration, development of technique and the application of sighted perspective drawings of architectural interiors and exteriors, furnishings, accessories and details. Employing a variety of media, students produce work to support and enhance portfolio presentation. Emphasis is placed on aesthetic concerns.

INDS 223 Conceptual Detailing for Interior Design

This course provides an investigation of innovative interior design detailing. As new building materials come to market, the ability to assess, manipulate and design innovative details becomes crucial for the effective integration of design concepts. Students explore the cultural and symbolic meaning of tectonic connections in the built environment. Emphasis is placed on the physical joining and manipulation of traditional and emerging materials through detailed drawings and models for the interior and micro-environments.

INDS 224 Islamic Interior & Exterior

In this theory / studio course students are introduced to the different Islamic periods, their design elements and architecture. In the theory portion of the course, focus is on the decorative patterns and motifs that distinguish the illustrious period of the Islamic world. It covers the various influencing factors that resulted in these diverse and distinguished styles in Islamic design and architecture. In addition, the course highlights the influence of Islamic art and design on the Western World’s art, interior styles, and architecture. Modern manifestations of this style in today’s Islamic world are also demonstrated. In the studio, the construction and applications of Islamic calligraphy, geometry and floral designs are demonstrated and analyzed to explain the basic principles of Islamic ornamentation and its application to architecture and interiors.

INDS 225 History of Interior Design

This course provides a comprehensive and concise overview of the historical evolution of furniture, interiors and architecture from Ancient times until the Eighteenth Century. Through selective examples, emphasis is placed on the built environment as the by-product of a historical, social, political, economic and cultural context. Movements, styles, and traditions are chronologically explored in Europe and the Islamic world.

INDS 223 Conceptual Detailing for Interior Design

This course provides an investigation of innovative interior design detailing. As new building materials come to market, the ability to assess, manipulate and design innovative details becomes crucial for the effective integration of design concepts. Students explore the cultural and symbolic meaning of tectonic connections in the built environment. Emphasis is placed on the physical joining and manipulation of traditional and emerging materials through detailed drawings and models for the interior and micro-environments.

INDS 226 Computer Graphic II

This course is designed to give you all the skills required to create 3D content using 3D Studio Max. Throughout the course, students will be taught the foundations of  modeling, material creation, & scene generation as well as will learn the capabilities and potential of the interface, how to work efficiently, and how to apply tool-set in the workplace. Following successful completion of these course students will have acquired the basic level and intermediate skill-set.

INDS 311 Interior Design Studio IV

This studio course provides a collaborative and multidisciplinary structure for the exploration and application of human-centric design methodology in interior environments.

INDS 312 Healthcare Design Studio

This studio-based course provides for the advanced study of the interior design process for specialized interior environments. Emphasis is placed on the design process utilized for specially designed interior projects incorporating a high level of complexity. Design projects may include a healthcare, hospitality or institutional focus.

INDS 313 Lighting for the Interior

This course explores the use of lighting as a design element in the interior environment. Basics of electricity and electrical distribution systems, function, use and control of light, lighting fixtures, and lighting installation are topics for lecture and discussion. Through demonstrations in the lighting lab, luminaries and lamps are compared with regard to glare, light distribution, intensity, color, color rendition, energy effectiveness and cost.

INDS 314 Decorative Art after 19th Century

After World War II, the decorative arts reflected the impact of the Industrial Revolution and the social and economic changes it gave rise to. Students investigate furniture, ceramics, metalwork, and textiles of the modern era. Subjects include the arts and crafts movement, art nouveau, art deco, the Bauhaus, the Victorian era in the United States and England, 19th-century revival styles in architecture and the decorative arts, functionalism, and the relationship between design and technology.

INDS 315 Building Construction and Systems for the Interior

This course provides an introduction to interior building materials and systems. The course promotes an understanding of the various constructed assemblies, both structural and nonstructural, which, when combined, form complete buildings. Functional and environmental considerations about building technology systems, and the role of interior designers in improving the quality of the built environment, are also covered. Emphasis on the necessary partnership of building technology experts, architects, interior designers, engineers and clients is integral to the course

INDS 316 Computer Graphic III

Review 3-D modeling concepts for animation, preparing camera movements, lighting conditions, special effects, and the digital editing of animation sequences. Extensive use of PC animation and editing software.

INDS 321 Interior Design Studio V

As the first part of a capstone project, students in this course advance their design skills to meet the challenge of a complex project. Selecting both client and project, students complete an in-depth precedent study, code and building analysis, user assessment, programming, conceptualization, and presentation. Design research methods, innovation, code compliance, sustainability and acoustical comfort are key issues that are addressed.

INDS 322 Interior Design Studio Applications

This course is a precursor to the advanced study of interior design in a studio setting, emphasizing individual competence in the total design process. Projects are structured to emphasize the individual phases of design and culminate in a multi-faceted design solution to serve as an assessment tool for gauging success in the graduate program.

INDS 323Design Visualization, Communication and Documentation

This course reinforces the graphic, technical and digital representation skills and techniques utilized within graduate-level study of interior design. Projects and assignments inform students of the importance of managing and communicating design data, construction documentation and interior detailing. Students explore alternative digital presentation methodologies through various software interfaces.

INDS 324 Technical Foundation for Interior Design

This course serves as a comprehensive overview of the technical requirements of interior design projects. It emphasizes the critical nature of codes, interior building systems and construction, lighting, interior materials and sustainability as fundamental components of the interior built environment. Course content includes the introduction and application of LEED requirements, custom interior detailing and CSI specifications.

INDS 325 Human Responses to the Built Environment

This course examines the interactions of social, behavioral, cultural and technological dimensions of the built environment. Through lectures, discussion and research projects, students are expected to explore the theoretical, historical and scientific context of the built environment, as they develop and increase their level of environmental awareness.

INDS 316 Computer Graphic IV

Review 3-D modeling concepts for animation, preparing camera movements, lighting conditions, special effects, and the digital editing of animation sequences. Extensive use of PC animation and editing software.

INDS 411 Interior Design Studio VI

This course is the second part of a capstone project. Emphasis is on individual competence in interior design development and specification. Students develop the project selected in Studio V, with a focus on choosing, refining and effectively communicating design intent.

INDS 412 Portfolio Preparation & Graduation Thesis Study

This course provides the opportunity for interior design students to develop a professional working portfolio starting from Graduation thesis study. Emphasis is placed on organizing a strong body of work, focused on a specific area of expertise dictated by the students’ individual career goals. Presentation options are explored, examined and executed, Students in this course undertake a teaching assignment under the supervision of a faculty member.

INDS 413 Landscape & Garden Design

The aim of this subject is the identification of the basic principles of designing the exterior spaces or what could be called the landscape and its integration with the building and the general city scene. The subject deals with the bases and principles that must be considered when selecting the location and projecting the building within it and treating the location problems.

INDS 414 Services in Interior Design

Identifying the student how to deal with services in interiors like Air-conditioning & heating Ducts and tools , water pipes ,sanitary &, fixtures and use it in best way and functionalized it in interior design .

INDS 415 Interior Environmental Systems

This course focuses on building systems that affect interior design as they relate to contemporary issues such as indoor environmental quality and global sustainability. Functional and environmental considerations about building technology systems and the role of interior designers in improving the quality of the built environment are also addressed. Emphasis is placed on the partnership of building technology experts, architects, interior designers and clients that is integral to the course.

TECH Technical Elective

These courses will be accepted as technical electives Interior Design department in Tishk International University. Note that this list can be updated at any time. & will make every effort to disseminate changes. However, students should check for updates to this list regularly, the courses of Technical elective are listed below:

Code Course Name
TECH 515 Methods of Interior Design Conservation
TECH 516 Contemporary Arab Interior Designs
TECH 517 Historical local Spaces
TECH 518 Interior Design Criteria
TECH 519 Theories of Interior Criticism

INDS 421 Thesis Graduation Project

This course provides the opportunity for interior design students to develop a professional working portfolio. Emphasis is placed upon organizing a strong body of work focused on a specific area of expertise dictated by the student’s individual career goals. Presentation options are explored, examined and executed.

INDS 422 Special Topics in Interior Design

The topic of this course varies from quarter to quarter. Each seminar focuses on various issues in the field of interior design and allows students to pursue individual projects related to the subject of the course.

INDS 423 Professional Practices in Interior Design

This course examines the professional aspects of the practice of interior design including office procedures, business law, contracts, and letters of agreement, insurance and liability, as well as interaction with employers, clients and consultants. Emphasis is placed on the principles and ethics of design practice.

INDS 424 Sustainability and the Interior Environment

Beginning with an examination of the various factors giving rise to the modern sustainability movement, this course explores how social and environmental sustainability design strategies and technologies may shape the interior environment. Emphasis is placed on the impact of the built interior upon social, environmental and economic factors.

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Curriculum Table
Interior Design Engineering Department
2020-2021
F i r s t  G r a d e
Fall Term/First Semester Spring Term/Second Semester
Code  Course Name Theory Practice Credit ECTS Code  Course Name Theory Practice Credit ECTS
INDS111 Introduction to Interior Design 2 8 6 8 INDS
121
Interior Design Studio I 2 8 6 9
INDS
112
Free
Hand Drawings I
1 2 2 3 INDS
122
Free Hand Drawings II 1 2 2 3
INDS119 Mathematics
and Statistics
3 0 3 4 INDS
124
Form, Space , & Order 2 0 2 3
IT 103 Introduction to IT 1 2 2 3 INDS
125
Rendering for the Interior 1 2 2 3
DBT 101 Academic Debate and Critical Thinking I 2 0 2 3 DBT
102
Academic Debate and Critical Thinking II 2 0 2 3
ELT 103 Advanced English 3 0 3 4 ELT
104
Technical English 3 0 3 4
KUR 105 Kurdology I 2 0 2 2 KUR
106
Kurdology II 2 0 2 2
Non-Technical Elective I 2 0 2 3 Non-Technical Elective 2 0 2 3
Total 22 30 Total 21 30
S e c o n d  G r a d e
Fall Term/Third Semester Spring Term/Fourth Semester
Code  Course Name Theory Practice Credit ECTS Code  Course Name Theory Practice Credit ECTS
INDS 211 Interior Design Studio II 2 8 6 9 INDS 221 Interior Design Studio III 2 8 6 9
INDS 212 Interior and Exterior Illustration   1 2 2 4 INDS 228 Interior
Perspective
1 2 2 4
INDS 214 Interior Design Materials 2 0 2 3 INDS 224 Islamic
Interior & Exterior
2 0 2 3
INDS 215 History of Interior Design I 2 0 2 3 INDS 225   History of Interior Design II 2 0 2 3
INDS 216 Computer Graphics I 1 2 2 4 INDS 226 Computer
Graphics II
1 2 2 4
INDS 217    Design Concept analysis 1 2 2 4 INDS 229 Color  1 2 2 4
Non-Technical Elective I 2 0 2 3 Non-Technical
Elective I
2 0 2 3
Total 18 30 Total 18 30
T h i r d  G r a d e
Fall Term/Fifth Semester Spring Term/Sixth Semester
Code  Course Name Theory Practice Credit ECTS Code  Course Name Theory Practice Credit ECTS
INDS
311
Interior
Design Studio IV
2 8 6 9 INDS 321 Interior
Design Studio V
2 8 6 9
INDS
312
Healthcare
Design Studio
2 0 2 3 INDS 323 Visual
Communication
2 0 2 3
INDS 313 Lighting
for the Interior
2 0 2 3 INDS 324 Technical
Foundation for Interior Design
1 3 2.5 4
INDS 315 Building
Constructions & Systems for the Interior Design
1 3 2.5 4 INDS 326 Computer
Graphics IV
1 2 2 3
INDS 316 Computer
Graphics III
1 2 2 3 INDS
327
Furniture 1 2 2 4
Technical
Elective
1 2 2 4 INDS
328
Sustainability
& human Response
2 0 2 3
Technical
Elective
1 2 2 4 Technical
Elective
3 4
Total 18.5 30 Total 19.5 30
F o u r t h  G r a d e
Fall Term/Seventh Semester Spring Term/Eighth Semester
Code  Course Name Theory Practice Credit ECTS Code  Course Name Theory Practice Credit ECTS
INDS 411 Interior
Design Studio VI
2 8 6 9 INDS 421 Thesis
Graduation Project
2 8 6 12
INDS 412 Portfolio
Preparation & Graduation Thesis Study
1 2 2 4 INDS 422 Special
Topics in Interior Design
2 0 2 3
INDS 413 Landscapes
& Gardens Design
1 2 2 5 INDS 423 Professional
Practices in Interior Design
2 0 2 3
INDS 416 Sustainable
& Re-Use Design
2 0 2 4 INDS 425 Estimation
for Interior
2 0 2 4
Technical
Elective
3 4 Technical
Elective
3 4
Technical
Elective
3 4 Technical
Elective
3 4
Total 18 30 Total 18 30
total  153 240
E l e c t i v e s
Technical Electives Nontechnical Electives
Code  Course Name Theory Practice Credit ECTS Code  Course Name Theory Practice Credit ECTS
 INDS 515 Methods
of Interior Design Conservation
3 0 3 4 TUR
121
Turkish I  2 0 2 3
INDS 516 Contemporary
Arab Interior Designs
3 0 3 4 TUR
122
Turkish II 2 0 2 3
INDS 517 Local
Historical Spaces
3 0 3 4 TUR
223
Turkish
III
2 0 2 3
INDS 518 Interior
Design Criteria
3 0 3 4 INDS
409
Interior
Photography
2 0 2 3
INDS 519 Theories
of Interior Criticism
3 0 3 4 GEN 203 Art 2 0 2 3
INDS 520 Graphic
Design 
1 2 2 4 GEN 202 Music 2 0 2 3
INDS 521 Furniture 3 0 3 4 GEN  201 Ecology 2 0 2 3
INDS 522 Caligraphy
& Ornamnet
2 2 3 4 Technical Writing 2 0 2 3
INDS 523 Design
Methodology
3 0 3 4 Marketing Techniques 2 0 2 3
INDS 524 Theory
of Design
2 0 2 4
INDS 525 Animation
Design
1 2 2 4
INDS 526 Textile
Design & Fabrication
3 0 3 4
INDS 527 Historic Preservation 2 0 2 4
INDS 528 Digital communication 2 0 2 4
INDS 529 Design Concept  2 0 2 4
INDS 530 philosophy of Design 2 0 2 4
INDS 531 History of Decorative Art 2 0 2 4
INDS 532 Hand Craft workshop 2 0 2 4
INDS 533 Survey  2 0 2 4
INDS 534 Cultural Anthropolgy & Design  2 0 2 4
INDS 535 Sense of Space 2 0 2 4
INDS 536 Design Marketing  2 0 2 4
INDS 537 Cooperational Identity & Design 2 0 2 4
INDS 538 Building Codes 2 0 2 4