Specialist Diploma - BCA Academy

OBJECTIVESAt the end of the course, the participantswould have built a solid knowledge-base in themany facets of an interior design project, fromplanning and design to implementation. Theywould have grasped the general concepts andmethodology, acquired the basic vocabulary &typology of interior and landscape design. Theywould also possess proper methods of detailingwith sufficient knowledge in building science &materials to meet behavioural, social & physicalrequirements of design in the built environment.CONTENTSTheory & History of Interior Design• Development of design vocabulary through thetheoretical study of thematic concerns, popularculture & ideologies• Overview & brief history of design & artsmovements• Introduction to the vernacular expressions in theasian context particular to tropical architectureSPECIALIST DIPLOMA ININTERIOR &LANDSCAPE DESIGNInterior and landscape design is about exploring space within abuilding and outside the building. And with design disciplines mergingacross the board, aspiring interior and landscape architects will haveto take inspiration from architecture, landscape, product, graphic artand visual culture to perceive space, while considering wider issuessuch as the environment, functions and form.The Specialist Diploma in Interior & Landscape Design is structuredto equip you with the knowledge of principles and theories in interiorand landscape design, and how they are applied in real life. From ideaconception to planning and creating interior and exterior spaces, youwill explore new technologies to improve your design solutions andgain critical knowledge of building and material science to understandthe behavioral, social and physical requirements of design in the builtenvironment.Upon graduation, you will qualify to work as technical specialists in theinterior and landscape design industry.Drawing Conventions• Visual language & layout – composition, scale,projections• Manual drawing techniques in 2D & 3Dtechnical drawings. Includes plans, sections &elevations, axonometric & perspective• Graphical illustration with linework, toning& typography to represent depth, breadth,transparency & texture, optical illusionsDesign Studio 1 – Principles & Methods• Interior space planning methodology – theoryof the hollow of the cube and the surroundingsurface plane as form & space studying, anoverview of volume, light, contours & texture• Application of the design parameters at studiosessionsScenography• Lighting principles & technology – daylighting,artifical lighting, mood lighting & effect lighting• Colour psychology and concepts• Imagery, graphics & art, artifactsBuilding Science• Fundamentals of construction technology &services – Structure / Plumbing / M&E systems/ Fire Protection / Building automation &communication• Impact of contemporary building serviceson interior design & effectiveness of multidisciplinarycollaboration• Acoustic & climate control• Comprehensive study of building authorityrequirements & standard control measures ininterior design4