Interior Design Project Management - Escola Massana

SHORT CYCLE (ADVANCED VOCATIONAL TRAINING)
Subjects Summary
Interior Design Project
Management
First Year
History of Architecture and the Surrounding Environment
This module provides a journey into history to interpret actions that, since the French Revolution,
have affected art and architecture and shape modern-day art and architecture. This module
reviews architecture and interior design in the 9th century and discusses its discourse
and influences over the past 50 years.
Artistic Drawing
This module encourages students to practise freehand drawing as a form of expression.
Knowledge of this technique enables students to generate project drawings and professional
sketches. All types of drawing techniques are used, both in the classroom and outdoors, and
the focus finally moves to interior design.
Technical Drawing
This module introduces students to the knowledge of technical drawing techniques for specialisation,
by means of specific exercises. Eminently theoretical and also demanding, this module
requires students to learn to accurately represent necessary plans for their projects.
Volumetric Expression (Models)
This eminently practical training module provides students with the necessary tools to interpret
plans and create scale models to represent their projects. Volumetric models are produced
with different materials linked to interior design and architecture. Work is conducted in the
classroom and at the specific workshop on models.
Volumetric Expression (Image)
This module is divided into two parts; one on photography and another on video, studying the
specific technique, in each case, from a practical point of view, and also in terms of artistic and

creative expression. This practical module is delivered in the classroom, the laboratory and
also outdoors for the practical exercises.
ICT and Audiovisual Resources
This module introduces students to specific knowledge of the representation program Autocad,
by means of computer exercises to facilitate subsequent work in the project classroom. The
module is 00% practical with D drawing, and enables students to make progress throughout
the year on their knowledge of the program and ICT tools.
Projects
One of the main modules, it provides students with the most significantly conceptual and
instrumental foundations for designing interior spaces. Perception, interpretation and critical
analysis, two- and three-dimensional representations, and the conceptualisation of ideas and
proposals for spaces all form the basis of the Projects module. This is developed through classroom-based
exercises and also includes other techniques applied to the training programme.
Projects: Project Management
The module analyses shape and is dedicated to spatial composition. It modulates the space,
working with light as an element that determines the space and the project. It introduces
knowledge of colour and finishes, projecting this knowledge through living-space and imagined
space exercises.
A theoretical and practical module, the aforementioned concepts are discussed in the classroom
and conclusions are drawn that determine the character of the project.
Technology and Construction Systems
This module introduces specific technology for the development of interior design, in different
sub-modules, in accordance with specific materials. It covers the knowledge of materials and
technologies applied to the refurbishment of indoor spaces.
A theoretical module, it highlights the need for knowledge of technology and materials in order
to work with benchmark stakeholders in quality and innovation.
Second Year
History of Interior Design
This module examines radical changes in the 9th century in all areas and also analyses the
relationship between art, artists and society as a result of this transformation. It covers the new
spirit of the 0th century and ‘provides clues’ on the future evolution of architecture and also
the birth of interior design as a specialisation.

Technical Drawing
This module consolidates and expands knowledge of the tools of specified technical drawing
for the development of plans and technical representations. It is the classical foundation for
drawing up plans and is developed by means of specific exercises supervised by the Lecturer.
ICT and Audiovisual Resources
This module develops the D version of the Autocad program based on classroom practice
and exercises aimed at consolidating knowledge. This is a fundamental tool for future professional
development. At the same time, other representation programs are introduced, such as
Sketch Up, etc.
Projects: Project Management
The second part of the Projects module consolidates and expands student confidence in preparing
integrated interior design projects.
Classroom exercises cover all areas of interior design, refurbishment and the reuse of spaces.
Technology and Construction Systems: Project Management (Technology)
Through detailed technical construction drawing, students are introduced to the need to outline
clearly necessary data for the construction of structures and combinations of material. This
module is practical and develops student skills in expressing technology through sketching
and daily professional drawing and study.
Technology and Construction Systems: Project Management (Installations)
This module clearly increases knowledge of technology applied directly to Interior Design. It
analyses and details materials in reports and projects. It is a theoretical-practical module and
allows students to apply their knowledge in subsequent projects.
Technology and Construction Systems: Project Management (Environmental Control)
This module begins with the observation of nature and its knowledge. It involves light, colour,
climate and acoustics in the area of the refurbishment and interior design project. It analyses
the sustainability of the materials applied to the project and influences data on the safety of
projects.
Project Planning
This module provides students with the ability to prepare quotations to subsequently present to
clients for approval. They will also be shared with suppliers so that they can assess the financial
value of the work to be carried out in the project. This part develops the financial structure
of the integrated project

Training and Careers Guidance
This module analyses and implements all aspects of the professional development of an interior
designer, such as the contractual relationship with the client, the relationship with public
administrations, permits, social security and the potential subsequent career plan for a future
business project. It also teaches students to analyse their professional environment and gives
them tools to seek professional opportunities.