Program Overview

Introduction to the Interior Design Program

The interior design sector in Saudi Arabia is becoming increasingly complex and demanding, affecting all professions, including interior design. To meet these demands, the Department of Interior Design at Prince Mugrin University has been designed to include a solid foundation in technical knowledge, engineering, and sciences, as well as skills in design and aesthetics. As part of one of the best engineering colleges, this program ensures that students are equipped with the necessary tools to succeed in both the best engineering courses and creative design fields. The department is confident in offering a competitive and accredited education that prepares students to succeed in meeting the current and future needs of the industry.

Career Opportunities

• Interior architect and graphic designer
• Furniture creators - kitchen and product design
• Lighting and color consultant
• Consultant for exhibition and event halls
• Production designer for theater, television, and cinema
• Teachers and instructors in universities and colleges

Program Mission

To educate professionals in the field of interior architecture, providing a sustainable and creative environment with exposure to university research. Our program of study ensures that students are responsive to changes in the interior environment while developing leadership skills to meet sociocultural needs, thus consolidating our position among the best engineering colleges.

Graduate Characteristics

Second Basic Design Exhibition Interior Design

Focused on practice and aware of contemporary trends and business activities, aligning with the requirements of the best interior design training.

Effective communicators with ethical conduct in their relationships with clients and team members, reflecting the respected professional standards of the interior design department.

Study Plan

First Year

First year: First semester (freshmen) | First year: Second semester (freshmen) ---|--- Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Required | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Required INTD 101 | Drawing I | 3 | | | INTD 102 | Drawing II | 3 | INTD 101 INTD 111 | Basic Design Studio I | 4 | | | INTD 112 | Basic Design Studio II | 4 | INTD 111 INTD 121 | History of Architecture I | 2 | | | INTD 122 | History of Architecture II | 2 | INTD 121 MATH 121 | Applied Mathematics for Architecture | 3 | MATH 002 | | PHYS 122 | Applied Physics for Architecture | 3 | MATH 121 ENGL 101 | First-Year Composition | 3 | FR 005 | | ENGL 102 | Introduction to Report Writing | 3 | ENG 101 GHAL xxx | Humanities, Arts, and Languages Elective | 3 | | | GDMC xxx | Diversity and Multiculturalism Elective | 3 | | Total | 18 | | | | Total | 18 |

Second Year

Second Year: First Semester (Sophomore) | Second Year: Second Semester (Sophomore) ---|--- INTD 201 | CAO Applications | 2 | INTD 102 | | INTD 202 | Advanced CAO and Digital Design | 2 | INTD 201 INTD 211 | Design Studio I: Residential | 4 | INTD 112 | | INTD 212 | Design Studio II: Office Interiors | 4 | INTD 211 INTD 221 | History of Interior Design | 2 | INTD 122 | | INTD 222 | Architecture & Heritage in Saudi Arabia | 2 | INTD 221 | | | | | | | | | INTD 223 | Color Theory | 2 | | | INTD 232 | Model Making Techniques | 2 | INTD 201 | | | | | | | | | INTD 241 | Construction, Systems & Technology I | 3 | | | INTD 242 | Construction, Systems & Technology II | 3 | INTD 241 INTD 371 | Space Planning, Programming, and Building Regulations | 2 | INTD 112 | | GIAS 101 | Islamic Culture | 3 | | Total | 15 | | | | Total | 16 | | Summer Field Training I (optional) | INTD 294 | 1 | Credit | | |

Third Year

Third Year: First Semester (Junior) | Third Year: Second Semester (Junior) ---|--- INTD 311 | Design Studio III: Commercial | 4 | INTD 212 | | INTD 312 | Design Studio IV: Hospitality | 4 | INTD 311 INTD 321 | Behavioral Factors in Interior Design | 3 | | | INTD 342 | Detailing and Construction Documents | 3 | INTD 242 INTD 331 | Portfolio Presentation: Methods and Media | 2 | | | INTD 344 | Interior Lighting Design | 2 | INTD 211 INTD 351 | Furniture Design | 3 | INTD 201 | | INTD 352 | Finishing Materials and Textiles | 2 | INTD 351 INTD 361 | Environmental Design Principles | 3 | | | INTD 4xx | Professional Elective I | 3 | ENGL 201 | Technical Writing | 3 | FRANCAIS 102 | | GIAS 102 | Arabic Language Skills | 3 | | Total | 17 | | | | Total | 17 | | Summer Field Training II | INTD 394 | 1 | Credit | | |

Fourth Year

Fourth Year: First Semester (Senior) | Fourth Year: Second Semester (Senior) ---|--- INTD 411 | Design Studio V: Specific Buildings | 4 | INTD 312 | | INTD 442 | Contracts, Specifications, and Quantitative Expertise | 2 | INTD 342 INTD 461 | Sustainable Interior Environment | 2 | INTD 361 | | INTD 472 | Project Management and Professional Practices | 3 | Senior Status** INTD 491 | Capstone Project I | 2 | Senior Status**>= 98 | | INTD 492 | Capstone Project II | 5 | INTD 491 INTD 4xx | Professional Elective II | 3 | | | XXXX xxx | Free Elective | 3 | INTD 4xx | Professional Elective III | 3 | | | GIAS xxx | Islamic Studies Elective | 3 | GSOS xxx | Social Sciences Elective | 3 | | | | | | | | Total | 17 | | | | Total | 16 | | Total Credit Hours Required | | 136 | | | |

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