Program Overview

Program Overview

The Interior Design specialization at Jeddah International College (JIC) aims to deliver specialized professionals to serve the best economic, cultural, and creative developments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The program combines innovative research with technological expertise to enhance the field of interior design.

Program Details

• Program name: BSc in Interior Design
• Credit hours: 134 Hours
• Study language: English
• Program length: 4 Years
• Study mode: On-campus
• Learning mode: Theoretical & Practical
• Accreditation: Accredited by the Ministry of Education

Program Goals

The program goals are to:

• Identify design elements, principles, and theories of design
• Explain the context of various theoretical, historical, cultural dimensions impacting design research and practice
• Use research-based knowledge and methods to generate appropriate design solutions
• Apply concepts in fostering creative interior design projects
• Create professional interior design drawings, models, and renderings
• Communicate digitally, verbally, and written to a wide variety of audiences
• Display professional and academic ethics in the design practice

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities for graduates include:

• Interior Designer
• Interior Architect
• 2D/3D Drafter/Modeling
• Furniture Designer
• Product Designer
• Exhibition Designer

Study Plan

The study plan is divided into 8 semesters over 4 years, with the following courses:

1st Year

Semester 1

• ARAB 101: Arabic I
• ISLS 101: Islamic Studies I
• ENG 101: English I
• DES 111: Fundamentals of Design
• DES 112: Fundamentals of Drawing
• DES 113: Fundamentals of Color

Semester 2

• ARAB 102: Arabic II
• ISLS 102: Islamic Studies II
• ENG 103: Public Speaking
• DES 114: Creative Concepts
• DES 115: Design Communications
• DES 116: Art Appreciation

2nd Year

Semester 3

• COMP 271: Computer for Interiors I: CAD 2D
• ID 271: Interior Design Studio I
• ID 273: Architectural Drawing
• ID 274: Design Theories
• ID 275: Art and Architecture History I
• ID 277: Building and Finishing Materials

Semester 4

• DES 201: Research Methods for Architecture and Design
• COMP 272: Computer for Interiors II: 3D MAX
• ID 272: Interior Design Studio II
• ID 276: Art and Architecture History II
• ID 278: Construction Technology
• ID 279: Human Factors for Interiors

3rd Year

Semester 5

• COMP 371: Computer Presentation Techniques
• ID 371: Interior Design Studio III
• ID 373: Production Drawings for Interiors I
• ID 375: Lighting and Acoustics for Interiors
• IDE XXX: Major Elective
• GEE XXX: General Education Elective

Semester 6

• ID 372: Interior Design Studio IV
• ID 374: Production Drawings for Interiors II
• ID 376: Environmental Control Systems
• ID 377: Furniture Design
• ID 378: Accessories for Interiors
• IDE XXX: Major Elective

4th Year

Semester 7

• ID 471: Interior Design Studio V
• ID 473: Design Communication Models
• ID 474: Graduation Project Thesis
• IDE XXX: Major Elective
• COOP 301: Co-op Training

Semester 8

• ID 472: Interior Design Studio VI: Graduation Project
• ID 475: Professional Practice and Portfolio
• IDE XXX: Major Elective
• GEE XXX: General Education Elective

Admission Requirements

• High school score: 65% & Above
• Mandatory Qualifications:
  • Certificate Equivalency Letter from the Ministry of Education for students with a high school certificate from outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • English placement test
  • Medical fitness
  • Not registered in another university or college

Tuition Fees

• Registration Fees: 1200
• English Test Fees: 100
• Tuition Fees: 1,750 / Hour
• Average Fees for One Semester: 26,000

Faculty Members

• Dr. Karima Hemida: Head of Designs - Assistant Professor
• Dr. Ahmed Tohlob: Assistant Professor
• Dr. Abdul Nasser Ashour: Assistant Professor
• Dr. Samaa Badawi: Associate Professor
• Mr. Mamdouh Sajer: Lecturer
• Ms. Sarah Eskandarani: Faculty Member
• Ms. Deema Meisha: Lecturer
• Ms. Mona Aljedaani: Lecturer
• Ms. Marya Bakhsh: Lecturer
• Ms. Fatima Baydoun: Faculty Member
• Ms. Lujain Jamalallail: Teaching Assistant
• Eng. Shaden Khyat: Teacher Assistant