Program Overview

Interior Architecture Program

Overview

The Interior Architecture Program at King Salman International University is designed to create a balance between innovation and thoughtful design thinking. The program aims to equip graduates with problem-solving techniques, study them in detail, and explore design environment functional and livable solutions that suit people's cultural needs.

Program Description

The program focuses on human-centered design as a product of strategic thinking and R&D (research & development), reflecting the dynamics of the actual business based on realistic design set-ups through practical projects. Students will develop a firm knowledge of technical graphic communication and the ability to present information both manually and digitally.

Program Details

• Duration: 8 semesters
• Credit Hours: 144 Cr. Hrs.
• Language: English
• Department: Interior Design

Program Learning Outcomes

The program is designed to achieve the following learning outcomes:

• Providing academic preparation for the professional interior designer according to international standards
• Helping students understand the history of the internal environment from a global perspective
• Having a strong basic knowledge of integrated building systems, especially for lighting and information technology
• Gaining high-level experience in visual design media, including graphic design, digital presentation, and various design techniques
• Having the knowledge and technical ability to identify materials and raw materials based on beauty and performance, and know how to work with material and material processes, including traditional manufacturing and digital manufacturing
• Preparing students to lead international design in a culturally diverse, economically and rapidly growing profession
• Learning about physical behaviors and the formation of assemblies that affect the performance of internal systems and applications, including durability, and sustainability
• Using a scientific methodology based on visual studies for "internal reading" as it relates to culture and housing

Curriculum

The curriculum includes a variety of courses, such as:

• Basic Architectural Drawing
• Principles of Design
• Basic Drawing
• Elective Course
• University Requirement
• Introduction to Interior Architecture
• Architectural Drawing
• Introduction to Scenography
• Color in Interior Architecture
• History of Art Architecture
• Interior Architecture
• Drawing
• Architectural Drawing
• CAD
• Anthropometry
• Light in Interior Architecture
• Interior Architecture Details
• Technology of Materials/Interiors
• Systems & Environmental Control
• Graduation Project

Tuition Fees

• Egyptians: 53,900 EGP
• Non-Egyptians: 3000 USD

Job Opportunities

Graduates of the Interior Architecture Program can find employment in various fields, including:

• Companies and consulting firms in the field of interior architecture
• Design, planning, quality, inspection (in the field of interior architecture)
• Interior architecture of plants of various types and forms
• Technical offices for interior architecture
• Production of virtual shots of the project architecture developed by the graduate
• Research and monitoring centers and universities
• Business and consultancy related to specialization
• Research and development bodies and design centers

Graduate Attributes

The program is designed to equip graduates with the following attributes:

• Depth Knowledge: an ability to apply knowledge gained from courses/learning activities beyond the introductory instructional level
• Problem analysis: An ability to use appropriate knowledge and skills to identify, formulate, analyze, and solve complex problems in order to reach substantiated conclusions
• Investigation: An ability to conduct investigations of complex problems by methods that include appropriate experiments, analysis and interpretation of data and synthesis of information in order to reach valid conclusions
• Design: An ability to design solutions for complex and to design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate attention to economic, environmental, cultural, and societal considerations
• Use of tools: An ability to create, select, adapt, and extend appropriate techniques, resources, and modern tools to a range of activities, from simple to complex, with an understanding of the associated limitations
• Individual and teamwork: An ability to work effectively as a member and leader in teams, preferably in a multi-disciplinary setting
• Communication skills: An ability to communicate complex electronics and kinetics concepts within the profession and with society at large
• Professionalism: An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Professional designer in society, especially the primary role of protection of the public and the public interest
• Ethics and equity: An ability to apply professional ethics, accountability, and equity
• Understanding of the aesthetic, social, political, and economic forces that drive the development and utilization of technology
• Economics and project management: An ability to appropriately incorporate economics and business practices including project, risk and change management into the practice of designer, and to understand their limitations
• Life-long learning: An ability to identify and to address their own educational needs in a changing world, sufficiently to maintain their competence and contribute to the advancement of knowledge

Instructors

The program is taught by a team of experienced instructors, including:

• Prof. Dr. Mohamed El-Araby
• Prof. Rania Mosaad Saad
• Assoc. Prof. Yaser Sayed El-Badawy
• Asst. Prof. Ahmed Afifi
• Asst. Prof. Sara Mohamed Balegh
• Asst. Lecturer Ahmed El-Fayoumi
• Asst. Lecturer Marwa Hassan Fayed
• Teaching Assistant Neamatullah Mahmoud
• Teaching Assistant Ihab Tawfiq

FAQs

• What are the advantages of the program?
  • The Program of Interior Architecture is designed to create a balance between innovation and thoughtful design thinking; to equip graduates with problem-solving techniques, study them in detail, and explore design environment functional and livable solutions that suit people's cultural needs.
• How many students are studying the program?
  • Each year, approximately 40 students apply to the Faculty of Art & Design.
• Can I find out more about the different specializations in Art & Design?
  • The Faculty of Art & Design offers several specializations: Graphic Design and branding, Interior Architecture, Animation, Photography and Moving Image, Bio Art, Electronic & Kinetics, Game Design.
• Who is eligible to join this program?
  • Any student who gets the minimum required score for the Faculty of Art & Design and who successfully passed the admission exams and interview could apply for the program.
• Can I apply to more than one specialization?
  • Each student can apply to only one specialization.
• When do I choose my specialization?
  • Each student can choose his/her specialization before the first academic year.
• How do I change my specialization?
  • Each student can change his/her specialization during the first academic year after the approval of his/her academic advisor.
• Do I need to choose courses?
  • Each student can choose from the elective courses the program offers.
• Where do I go if I need further help?
  • If you need further help, you can contact your academic advisor.
• How many years does it take to complete one of the Art & Design Undergraduate Degrees?
  • It takes eight semesters/four years to complete the degree.
• Will my degree be accepted inside and outside Egypt?
  • The degree will be accepted inside and outside Egypt.
• How many courses do I have to study?
  • To get the degree, each student has to study 51 courses.
• How many credit hours should a student attend to accomplish the program?
  • To get the degree, each student has to complete 141 credit hours successfully.
• Can I apply for a Master's Degree anywhere if I get my KSIU degree?
  • If you get the KSIU bachelor's degree, you can apply for a master's degree anywhere inside or outside Egypt.
• If I have problems during my studies, what help is available to me?
  • If you have any academic or non-academic problems during your studies, you can contact your academic advisor.
• Is there a lot of coursework and exams that I have to do?
  • The course contact hours are divided between the lecture room, the computer lab, the drawing hall and the field trips outside the campus, it is a fun and enjoyable time as well as very valuable to students. The exams are scheduled and announced in advance.
• What types of courses are offered by the Interior Architecture program?
  • The Interior Architecture program offers a variety of courses, including university-requirement classes such as critical thinking, climate change and sustainability, and scientific research skills; faculty-requirement courses such as Architectural Drawing, Perspective, Principles of Design, Urban Design & Landscape and Visual Studies/ Landscape.
• Is there any graduation project?
  • The program requires the student to complete the graduation project in the last academic year.
• Are the students going to get a validated degree?
  • The students will get a validated degree from the Egyptian Supreme Council of Universities.
• What kind of activities does the Interior Design Department offer for the students?
  • The Interior Design department offers a variety of academic and sports activities to students. The educational activities include regular trip visits to cultural and artistic sites, and academic art and design competitions and projects, community service projects. The non-academic activities include sports activities inside the campus (swimming, tennis, football, volleyball, and handball) and outside campus activities (supervised events, open days).
• Briefly describe your teaching methodology?
  • The Faculty of Art & Design adopts the most crucial non-traditional teaching strategies:
    • Brainstorming strategy to encourage students to reach the most significant number of ideas on a specific topic.
    • Collaborative learning strategy to encourage teamwork
    • Discussion strategy
    • Enterprise strategy by encouraging students to devise new ideas and implement them
    • Problem Solving Strategy
    • Discovery Learning Strategy
    • E-learning strategy through the availability of technological infrastructure at the university
    • Peer Learning Strategy
    • Practical field training strategy
    • Critical thinking strategy
    • Gamification strategy
    • Self-learning strategy
    • Role-playing strategy
• Do you organize training sessions for your students?
  • The Faculty of Art & Design organizes a set of training courses for students to develop the soft skills:
    • English language
    • Effective communication and presentation
    • Use of technology in graphic design
    • Scientific research
    • Time management
    • Artistic skills
    • Creativity and innovation
• How do you get your students to be top achievers in their studies?
  • The Faculty of Art & Design adopts a set of strategies to encourage students to learn:
    • Defining the targeted learning outcomes for each course
    • Availability of academic advising
    • Encouraging students to take responsibility
    • Encouraging students to participate in art & Design competitions
    • Encouraging students to work together through group projects and community service
    • Using modern teaching strategies
    • Providing a good learning environment
    • Providing a competitive environment among students
    • Motivating the distinguished students financially and morally
    • Provide feedback on students' performance
• How do you deal with a low profile student and a high profile student on an academic level?
  • The Faculty of Art & Design adopts a set of strategies to encourage students at risk who are struggling to study and whose GPA is less than 2:
    • Reducing the academic load to 14 credit hours during the semester
    • Encouraging students to communicate with faculty members during office hours
    • Holding continuous sessions with students at-risk students through the academic advisor at least once a month
    • Motivating students who are morally distressed
    • Use peer and group learning strategies
    • Periodically evaluate the performance of the student at-risk students
  • In addition, the Faculty of Art and Design adopts a set of strategies to encourage outstanding students whose GPA exceeds 3:
    • Increasing the academic load to 21 credit hours during the semester
    • Motivating outstanding students morally and financially
    • Use self-learning strategies
    • Use of competitions
• What about teaching staff?
  • The teaching staff is experienced and qualified. The teaching staff adopts various non-traditional teaching methods such as brainstorming, role-playing, gamification, etc. In addition, they carefully listen to students.
• What kind of jobs are available to Interior Architecture students after graduation?
  • Students earning an associate degree in this program may be employed in positions such as:
    • Companies and consulting firms in the field of architecture and interior.
    • Design, planning, quality, inspection (in the field of interior architecture).
    • Interior Architecture of various types and forms including residential, commercial, medical, industrial, cultural & entertainment.
    • Technical offices for Interior Design.
    • Produce virtual shots of projects that design their designs.
    • Research and monitoring centers and universities.
    • Business and consultancy related to specialization.
    • Research and development bodies and design centers.