Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Interior Design program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of interior design. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to succeed in the industry.

Program Structure

The program consists of the following components:

• University requirements: 23 credits
• College requirements: 28 credits
• Interior Design program requirements: 81 credits
• Elective courses: 6 credits The total number of credits required for the program is 138.

English Courses

The following English courses are required:

• ENG 101: Intensive English Writing (3 credits)
• COM 201: Communication Skills (3 credits)
• PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology (3 credits) The total number of English credits is 9.

Arabic Courses

The following Arabic courses are required:

• ARAB 101: Arabic Writing 1 (2 credits)
• ARAB 103: Arabic Writing 2 (2 credits)
• ARAB 203: Arabic Writing 3 (2 credits)
• ISC 101: Islamic Arts (2 credits)
• ISC 103: Islamic Economic System (2 credits)
• ISC 105: Quranic Sciences (2 credits)
• ISC 203: Contemporary Financial Transactions (2 credits) The total number of Arabic credits is 14.

College Requirements

The following college requirements are necessary:

• MATH 103: Descriptive Geometry (3 credits)
• PHY 105: Physics 1 (4 credits)
• ENG 301: English Creative Writing (3 credits)
• ARCH 111: Principles of Design 1 (3 credits)
• ARCH 112: Principles of Design 2 (3 credits)
• ARCH 131: Engineering Drawing 1 (2 credits)
• ARCH 132: Engineering Drawing 2 (2 credits)
• ID 131: Freehand Drawing (2 credits)
• MMGD 231: Computer-Aided Design (3 credits)
• MMGD 232: Computer-Aided Visualization and Simulation (3 credits) The total number of college credits is 28.

Interior Design Program Requirements

The Interior Design program requires 81 credits, which include:

• College requirements: 28 credits
• Interior Design program requirements: 81 credits
• Elective courses: 6 credits

Elective Courses

The following elective courses are available:

• ID 425: Design Theory and Criticism (3 credits)
• ID 435: Design Portfolio (3 credits)
• ARCH 465: Sustainable and Environmental Design (3 credits)
• MMGD 211: Graphic Design (3 credits)
• MMGD 334: Photography (3 credits)
• Any other approved 300- or 400-level course (3 credits) The total number of elective credits is 6.

Interior Design Courses

The following Interior Design courses are required:

• ID 111: Interior Design Studio 1 - Residential Design (3 credits)
• ID 120: Introduction to Interior Design (2 credits)
• ID 121: Art History (2 credits)
• ID 132: Color Design Principles (2 credits)
• ID 133: Interior Design Visualization 1 (2 credits)
• ID 212: Interior Design Studio 2 - Commercial Design (3 credits)
• ID 213: Interior Design Studio 3 - Office Building Design (3 credits)
• ID 222: History of Furniture Styles (2 credits)
• ID 223: History of Architecture and Interior Design (2 credits)
• ID 234: Interior Design Visualization 2 (2 credits)
• ID 250: Interior Materials and Sustainable Elements (2 credits)
• ID 251: Building Structures and Construction (2 credits)
• ID 252: Detailed Plans and Drawings 1 (3 credits)
• ID 314: Interior Design Studio 4 - Educational Facilities Design (4 credits)
• ID 315: Interior Design Studio 5 - Hospitality Design (4 credits)
• ID 324: History of Islamic Architecture and Interior Design (2 credits)
• ID 342: Landscape Design (2 credits)
• ID 353: Detailed Plans and Drawings 2 (3 credits)
• ID 354: Furniture Design and Details (3 credits)
• ID 355: Lighting Design Techniques (2 credits)
• ID 442: Saudi Architectural Heritage and Conservation Methods (2 credits)
• ID 456: Advanced Sound and Lighting Techniques (3 credits)
• ID 457: Specifications and Quantities (2 credits)
• ID 458: Building Services Integration (3 credits)
• ID 459: Professional Practices (2 credits)
• ID 492: Cooperative Training (10 credits)
• ID 498: Cooperative Training (2 credits)
• ID 499: Interior Design Studio 7 - Graduation Project (5 credits)
• ARCH 140: Human Factors and Environmental Considerations (2 credits) The total number of Interior Design credits is 81.

Total Credits

The total number of credits required for the Bachelor of Interior Design program is 138.