Course Structure Across 8 Semesters

Semester	Course Code	Course Title	Credits (L-T-P-C)	Prerequisites
Semester I	INT-101	Introduction to Interior Design	3-0-0-3	None
	INT-102	Design Fundamentals	3-0-0-3	INT-101
	INT-103	Visual Arts and Drawing	2-0-0-2	None
	INT-104	History of Interior Design	2-0-0-2	None
	INT-105	Basic Materials Science	3-0-0-3	None
	INT-106	Computer Graphics for Designers	2-0-0-2	None
	INT-107	Design Studio I	4-0-0-4	INT-102, INT-103
	INT-108	Human Factors in Design	2-0-0-2	None
	INT-109	Introduction to Sustainable Design	2-0-0-2	None
	INT-110	Architectural Drafting	3-0-0-3	None
Semester II	INT-201	Color Theory and Psychology	3-0-0-3	INT-101
	INT-202	Lighting Design Principles	3-0-0-3	INT-105
	INT-203	Interior Materials and Finishes	3-0-0-3	INT-105
	INT-204	Design Studio II	4-0-0-4	INT-107
	INT-205	Acoustics in Interior Spaces	3-0-0-3	None
	INT-206	Design Communication	2-0-0-2	INT-106
	INT-207	Ergonomics and Human Behavior	3-0-0-3	INT-108
	INT-208	Design Software Lab	2-0-0-2	INT-106
	INT-209	Project Management in Design	3-0-0-3	None
	INT-210	Materials Testing and Analysis	3-0-0-3	INT-105
Semester III	INT-301	Advanced Lighting Design	3-0-0-3	INT-202
	INT-302	Sustainable Construction Techniques	3-0-0-3	INT-109
	INT-303	Smart Home Technologies	3-0-0-3	INT-207
	INT-304	Design Studio III	4-0-0-4	INT-204
	INT-305	Digital Fabrication Techniques	3-0-0-3	INT-208
	INT-306	Building Codes and Standards	2-0-0-2	None
	INT-307	Design Ethics and Responsibility	2-0-0-2	None
	INT-308	User Experience Design for Interior Spaces	3-0-0-3	INT-207
	INT-309	Environmental Impact Assessment	3-0-0-3	INT-302
	INT-310	Research Methods in Design	3-0-0-3	None
Semester IV	INT-401	Interior Product Design	3-0-0-3	INT-305
	INT-402	Advanced Acoustics and Sound Design	3-0-0-3	INT-205
	INT-403	Design Studio IV	4-0-0-4	INT-304
	INT-404	Technology Integration in Design	3-0-0-3	INT-303
	INT-405	Heritage and Adaptive Reuse	3-0-0-3	INT-104
	INT-406	Green Building Certification Systems	3-0-0-3	INT-302
	INT-407	Design Innovation and Entrepreneurship	2-0-0-2	None
	INT-408	Case Studies in Interior Design	3-0-0-3	None
	INT-409	Digital Prototyping and Modeling	2-0-0-2	INT-305
	INT-410	Capstone Project Planning	2-0-0-2	None
Semester V	INT-501	Advanced Sustainable Design	3-0-0-3	INT-302
	INT-502	Design Studio V	4-0-0-4	INT-403
	INT-503	Human-Centered Design Research	3-0-0-3	INT-308
	INT-504	Design Thinking and Innovation	3-0-0-3	INT-407
	INT-505	Project Implementation and Management	3-0-0-3	INT-209
	INT-506	Digital Marketing for Designers	2-0-0-2	None
	INT-507	Design Leadership and Team Dynamics	2-0-0-2	None
	INT-508	Industry Internship Preparation	2-0-0-2	None
	INT-509	Design Portfolio Development	2-0-0-2	None
	INT-510	Professional Ethics in Design	2-0-0-2	None
Semester VI	INT-601	Design Studio VI	4-0-0-4	INT-502
	INT-602	Internship in Design Practice	4-0-0-4	INT-508
	INT-603	Research and Development in Interior Design	3-0-0-3	INT-310
	INT-604	Design Consultation and Client Relations	3-0-0-3	None
	INT-605	Design for Inclusion and Accessibility	3-0-0-3	INT-207
	INT-606	Advanced Digital Tools in Design	2-0-0-2	INT-409
	INT-607	Design Business and Entrepreneurship	3-0-0-3	INT-407
	INT-608	Cultural Sensitivity in Design	2-0-0-2	None
	INT-609	Design Communication and Presentation	3-0-0-3	INT-206
	INT-610	Capstone Project Execution	4-0-0-4	INT-502
Semester VII	INT-701	Advanced Design Studio VII	4-0-0-4	INT-601
	INT-702	Capstone Project Proposal and Planning	3-0-0-3	INT-610
	INT-703	Research in Interior Design and Innovation	3-0-0-3	INT-503
	INT-704	Design Leadership and Project Supervision	3-0-0-3	INT-505
	INT-705	Sustainable Materials and Construction	3-0-0-3	INT-501
	INT-706	Design for Emerging Technologies	3-0-0-3	INT-404
	INT-707	Global Design Trends and Practices	2-0-0-2	None
	INT-708	Design Portfolio and Presentation Skills	2-0-0-2	INT-609
	INT-709	Design Ethics and Social Responsibility	3-0-0-3	INT-507
	INT-710	Final Capstone Project Review	4-0-0-4	INT-702
Semester VIII	INT-801	Capstone Project Final Submission	4-0-0-4	INT-710
	INT-802	Final Thesis Research and Writing	3-0-0-3	INT-703
	INT-803	Design Studio VIII	4-0-0-4	INT-701
	INT-804	Graduation Exhibition and Presentation	2-0-0-2	None
	INT-805	Design Internship and Industry Exposure	4-0-0-4	INT-602
	INT-806	Professional Development Workshop	2-0-0-2	None
	INT-807	Design Career Planning and Placement	2-0-0-2	None
	INT-808	Final Project Defense and Feedback	3-0-0-3	INT-801
	INT-809	Industry Collaboration Project	4-0-0-4	None
	INT-810	Graduation Ceremony and Celebration	2-0-0-2	None

Advanced Departmental Elective Courses

These advanced courses are designed to provide deeper insights into specific areas of interior design, preparing students for specialized roles in the industry and advanced research.

• Advanced Lighting Design: This course explores complex lighting systems including LED technologies, photometric calculations, daylight harvesting strategies, and luminous efficacy optimization. Students learn to design lighting solutions that enhance both functionality and aesthetics while minimizing energy consumption.
• Sustainable Construction Techniques: Delving into green building methods, this course covers sustainable materials selection, waste reduction practices, and lifecycle assessments of construction projects. It emphasizes the integration of renewable resources and closed-loop systems in interior environments.
• Smart Home Technologies: Focused on integrating IoT devices, wireless sensors, and automation platforms, students learn how to create responsive, intelligent spaces that adapt to user preferences and environmental conditions.
• Digital Fabrication Techniques: This course teaches advanced 3D printing methods, CNC machining, laser cutting, and other digital manufacturing processes used in creating custom interior components. Emphasis is placed on precision, material compatibility, and scalability of production techniques.
• Human-Centered Design Research: Through hands-on research methodologies, students explore how human behavior influences design decisions. The course covers ethnographic studies, user testing protocols, feedback loops, and iterative design processes.
• Design Thinking and Innovation: Inspired by Stanford's d.school methodology, this course equips students with tools for creative problem-solving and innovation within the context of interior environments. Students work on real-world challenges using design thinking frameworks.
• Project Implementation and Management: This course provides a comprehensive overview of project lifecycle management, from initial concept through final delivery. Topics include budgeting, scheduling, risk assessment, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication strategies.
• Digital Marketing for Designers: Designed to help students understand how to promote their work effectively in the digital age, this course covers social media strategy, content creation, SEO optimization, and online portfolio development tailored to design professionals.
• Design Leadership and Team Dynamics: Preparing future leaders in the field, this course explores team management principles, conflict resolution strategies, collaborative decision-making processes, and leadership styles relevant to design firms and organizations.
• Design for Inclusion and Accessibility: This course focuses on creating inclusive environments that accommodate users of all abilities. Students learn about ADA compliance, universal design principles, assistive technologies, and inclusive spatial planning.
• Global Design Trends and Practices: Analyzing current trends in interior design across different cultures and regions, this course helps students understand global influences on local practices and prepares them for international collaborations and competitions.
• Design Ethics and Social Responsibility: Addressing ethical dilemmas faced by designers, this course explores issues such as labor conditions, cultural appropriation, environmental impact, and corporate responsibility in design practice.

Project-Based Learning Framework

At Anant National University Ahmedabad, project-based learning forms the cornerstone of our Interior Design program. Our approach is designed to mirror real-world design practices, where students develop skills through hands-on experience rather than passive learning.

The structure of project-based learning begins with foundational mini-projects in early semesters that introduce students to core competencies like sketching, material selection, and basic design principles. These projects are carefully scaffolded to build upon each other, gradually increasing complexity and depth as students progress through their academic journey.

As students advance, they engage in more substantial capstone projects that require multidisciplinary collaboration, client engagement, and presentation skills. Each project is assigned by faculty members who guide students through research, ideation, prototyping, and final delivery stages. Students often work with actual clients or simulated scenarios to ensure relevance and practicality of their designs.

Faculty mentors play a crucial role in guiding student projects, offering feedback, facilitating peer review sessions, and connecting students with industry professionals. The mentorship system ensures that each student receives personalized attention and support throughout their project journey.

Evaluation criteria for these projects include creativity, technical execution, feasibility, sustainability, and alignment with client needs or specified objectives. Peer reviews and external evaluations by industry experts are also integral parts of the assessment process, providing students with diverse perspectives on their work.

Final-year thesis/capstone projects allow students to pursue independent research or innovative design concepts under the supervision of faculty members. These projects often lead to publication opportunities, patent applications, or startup ventures, showcasing the transformative potential of our graduates.