Duration

Four Years

Medium of instruction

English

Degree awarding body

SCD

Program Mission

The mission of the interior design program is to provide design knowledge and skills through exploration of interior spatial design to create functional spaces considering user’s wellbeing.

Accreditation

Institutionally Accredited by OAAAQA & Overseen by the MOHERI in the Sultanate of Oman. Substantial Equivalency of the Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)

Program Description

Interior design is the process of conceptualizing space and creating expressive interior environments, which enhance the quality of life and contribute to the health, safety and welfare of society. The practice of interior design integrates the aesthetic and the cultural domains with the functional and the technical ones to provide design solutions that respond to human needs. Interior design gives shape and meaning to the spaces that users inhabit. Interior designers develop creative design solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, administrative etc. spaces by responding to the design requirements.

Program Objectives

  • Practice appropriate design processes to create optimal interior designs.
  • Apply precise problem solving skills in creating design solutions.
  • Employ a variety of techniques and skills to communicate interior design projects effectively.
  • Develop awareness of environmental issues and systems to design sustainable interiors.
  • Follow national and international standards to construct a complete set of working drawings.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Practise general educational knowledge such as languages, research skills, business and psychological principles to apply them in their respective profession.
  • Develop English proficiency level to communicate effectively using art and design terminology.
  • Apply art and design elements and principles to create artworks.
  • Demonstrate communication skills through free-hand drawing, computer aided programs, and model making.
  • Outline elements and principles of interior, history, human behaviour, design theories and ecological issues underlying design solutions.
  • Design creative interiors using specific concepts based on project program requirements and users’ needs.
  • Create sustainable interior design solutions considering local environment.
  • Construct detailed building documents using precise data and specifications.

Career Opportunities

Gain employment as an interior designer in architectural, interior, and creative design firms. Work in management and sales within the design industry in the domains of furniture, lighting, fabrics, and finishes. Seek employment as creative designer in theatrical and TV set design as well as in general media productions.

first
Year
Semester 1

ART510

Drawing I

3

DES511

Design Studio I A/B*

4

DES512

Technical Graphics I

3

DES513

Introduction to Design

3

ENG500

English for Art & Design I

3

LRT600

Learning Research Techniques

3

ART510

Drawing I

3

DES511

Design Studio I A/B*

4

DES512

Technical Graphics I

3

DES513

Introduction to Design

3

ENG500

English for Art & Design I

3

LRT600

Learning Research Techniques

3

Semester 2

DES613

Perspective Drawing

3

DES614

Design Studio II A/B*

4

DES615

Technical Graphics II

3

ENG600

English for Art & Design II

3

GRA510

Introduction to Computer Graphics

3

DES613

Perspective Drawing

3

DES614

Design Studio II A/B*

4

DES615

Technical Graphics II

3

ENG600

English for Art & Design II

3

GRA510

Introduction to Computer Graphics

3

second
Year
Semester 1

ART610

Drawing II

3

DES620

History of Design

3

DES710

Design Studio III *

5

ENG800

English Academic Writing

3

DES712

Sketching

2

ART610

Drawing II

3

DES620

History of Design

3

DES710

Design Studio III *

5

ENG800

English Academic Writing

3

DES712

Sketching

2

Semester 2

CST510

History of Oman Civilization

3

ELE500

Elective

3

ARC652

History of Architecture I

3

DES616

Computer Graphics I

3

CST510

History of Oman Civilization

3

ELE500

Elective

3

ARC652

History of Architecture I

3

DES616

Computer Graphics I

3

DES812

Colors, Materials and Finishes in Int. Des.

2

PHO510

Photography I

3

third
Year
Semester 1

DES721

Computer Graphics II

3

Semester 2
Semester 1

ART510

Drawing I

3

DES511

Design Studio I A/B*

4

DES512

Technical Graphics I

3

DES513

Introduction to Design

3

ENG500

English for Art & Design I

3

LRT600

Learning Research Techniques

3

ART510

Drawing I

3

DES511

Design Studio I A/B*

4

DES512

Technical Graphics I

3

DES513

Introduction to Design

3

ENG500

English for Art & Design I

3

LRT600

Learning Research Techniques

3

Semester 2

DES613

Perspective Drawing

3

DES614

Design Studio II A/B*

4

DES615

Technical Graphics II

3

ENG600

English for Art & Design II

3

GRA510

Introduction to Computer Graphics

3

DES613

Perspective Drawing

3

DES614

Design Studio II A/B*

4

DES615

Technical Graphics II

3

ENG600

English for Art & Design II

3

GRA510

Introduction to Computer Graphics

3

Semester 1

ART610

Drawing II

3

DES620

History of Design

3

DES710

Design Studio III *

5

ENG800

English Academic Writing

3

DES712

Sketching

2

ART610

Drawing II

3

DES620

History of Design

3

DES710

Design Studio III *

5

ENG800

English Academic Writing

3

DES712

Sketching

2

Semester 2

CST510

History of Oman Civilization

3

ELE500

Elective

3

ARC652

History of Architecture I

3

DES616

Computer Graphics I

3

CST510

History of Oman Civilization

3

ELE500

Elective

3

ARC652

History of Architecture I

3

DES616

Computer Graphics I

3

DES812

Colors, Materials and Finishes in Int. Des.

2

PHO510

Photography I

3

Semester 1

DES721

Computer Graphics II

3

Semester 2

Course Details

يهدف هذا المقررإلى تعريف الطالب بالبيان واللغة وكيفية وصول الثقافة والكتابة إلينا، وصفات الكتابة الجيدة من خلال الوحدة والتجانس والمقصد والتنظيم الكتابي ، والتدريب على أسس الكتابة العربية، وبيان ذلك من خلال تطبيقات نصوص مختلفة تعزز هذا الاتجاه، والتعرف على بعض الاصطلاحات الكتابية من خلال الفِقَر والجمل، والتعرف على أنواع الجمل الخبرية والإنشائية وأنواع كل منها، والتعرف على أوضاع الجمل من حيث شكلها واكتمالها وتنوع أبنيتها وطولها، والتعرف على الضوابط الإملائية للكتابة، وطريقة كتابة المراسلات والتدريب على التحليل الأدبي والتلخيص وتخير الألفاظ والدلالة المركزية والهامشية، والتدريب على ورقة البحث والتعامل مع الكتابة بأسس علمية منظمة وفق مناهج وأساليب المخططات الكتابية باستخدام التوثيق والملاحظات والحواشي من خلال المخطط التنظيمي للكتابة، ومراجعة المكتوب لكل أنواع الكتابة وطبيعتها ومواصفاتها وعصرها، والتعامل مع النص والكتابة بأسلوب يخدم التلاحم اللغوي ما بين الألفاظ والمعاني تحقيقاً للسلامة اللغوية والتعبير الكتابي
يهدف هذا المساق إلى دراسة الجوانب الصرفية، وما يطرأ على بنية الكلمة من تغير، ومعرفة أثر الاشتقاق بأنواعه في تغيير المعنى والمبنى، ودراسة الجوانب البلاغية من تشابيه واستعارات وكنايات وطباق وجناس وأثر ذلك في السياقات اللغوية، ودراسة الجوانب النحوية ، وأثر الضبط والإعراب بكل من الحروف والحركات على أواخر الكلمة من تغير في المعاني والأساليب اللغوية، والتعرف على الصيغ الإعرابية المختلفة مثل الأسماء الخمسة والمثنى وجمع المذكر السالم والملحق بجمع المذكر السالم وجمع المؤنث السالم والملحق بجمع المؤنث السالم والممنوع من الصرف والعدد والأفعال الخمسة، وأثر ذلك على بناء الجملة، وحالات المبتدأ وأنواع الخبر والمواقع الإعرابية لتلك الحالات ، وتحليل نصوص أدبية نثرية وشعرية من مختلف العصور الأدبية، مع توضيح للجوانب النقدية والبلاغية المتعلقة بتلك النصوص بما يخدم ويعزز المهارات اللغوية المختلفة وفق معايير التحليل الأدبي والدراسات الأدبية النصية والنقدية
This course develops a theory of Islamic architecture in which building types and architectural elements are discussed from the early beginning of Islam in the seventh century till the last Islamic Khilaphat of Ottomans. It provides the student with a general view on the factors that influenced the evolution of Islamic style and the specific characteristics of each period due to Geographical, social, political and historical situations. The course surveys the great monuments and masterpieces in a chronological order and investigate the dynamic formation process by discussing the formula of tradition-innovation.
Drawing I is a foundation course which focuses on the basics of drawing and its terminology. Students will learn how to draw objects from direct observation using different mediums and techniques that allow them to create the illusion of three dimensional objects on a two dimensional surface. Students will learn the skills of using lines, shapes, tones, textures, light and shadow, perspective, and color to draw a balanced still life composition.
Drawing II is a studio based course for foundation that focuses on the study of basic human anatomy and its terminology. The course is designed to develop the drawing skills using the appropriate mediums and techniques, with emphasis on drawing portraits, figures and body part with the understanding of correct measurements, proportions, scale, light, shadow and depth.
This course is based on practical classes to apply the rules of perspective drawing methods to represent the three-dimensional objects, in addition to develop the 3D drawings by showing details and rendering skills.
Drawing I is a design foundation course which focuses on the basics of drawing and its terminology. Students will learn how to draw objects from direct observation using different mediums and techniques that allow them to create the illusion of three-dimensional objects. Students will learn the skills of using lines, shapes, tones, textures, light and shadow, perspective and color to draw a balanced still life composition.
Design Studio I A/B is integration of two-dimensional and three-dimensional design that introduces fundamental concepts, materials, processes, and vocabulary related to design. It provides students with an opportunity to explore important aspects in design. Design Studio I A is an introduction to the basics of two-dimensional composition, focusing on elements and principles of design identification and use them. Furthermore, Design Studio I B covers three-dimensional structures and focuses on concepts such as mass, volume, space, proportion and other elements. In addition, it covers transformation of two-dimensional to three-dimensional structures.
The course will introduce the basics of engineering technical drawing terminology and skills utilizing mechanical drawing and free hand drafting. At the beginning, we will start with orthographic projections (two- dimensional presentation) then we will move on to isometric drawing (three- dimensional presentation) along with topics of sectional views and dimensioning.
Introduction to Design is an introductory course to design in relation to different visual arts and their cultural manifestations of the 20th century and beyond. This course is a theory course complementary to the practical design studio courses. Students investigate design elements, principles and concepts both separately as well as collectively as important components of the design process.
This course is designed to develop students’ academic English in art and design context. Students are exposed to a wide range of relevant and authentic materials to increase their specialized vocabulary repertoire. It also enhances students’ writing and oral presentation skills that further builds their academic knowledge focused on art and design.
Learning Research Techniques acquaints students with methods, tools and techniques applicable to a research proposal preparation in general with a particular emphasis on theoretical and historical precedent in Art and Design. The course guides students through the research process, data collection methods, analysis and evaluation to produce an art and design research proposal that follow the scientific research process and adhere to American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines.
يهدف هذا المقرر إلى تعريف الطالب بسلطنة عُمان من حيث الموقع والتضاريس والمناخ ، والثروات المتعددة ودور العُمانيين في التجارة العالمية قديماً وحديثاً، بالإضافة إلى معرفة تاريخ عُمان القديم وأن يلم الطالب بفن العمارة العُمانية وسجل التراث العماني. بالإضافة إلى إلمام الطالب بما تتميز به الصناعات الحرفية من غزل ونسيج وصناعة الخنجر العُماني والحلي الفضية وصناعة السفن بأنواعها المختلفة، وصناعة الفخار واستخراج النحاس وتصنيعه قديماً وحديثاً وكذلك مجالات النهضة الحديثة في شتى مرافق الحياة وأثرها في تطور حياة المجتمع العُماني ويتعرف الطالب على العلماء العمانيين والحواضر والمدن العُمانية من حيث الموقع والثروات والإنجازات الحضارية، ومكانة هذه الحواضر في التاريخ.
The Revit course covers the fundamentals tools and advanced techniques of BIM ‘Building Information Modeling’ in Architecture, to model architectural building with Autodesk Revit Architecture software. Topics are distributed through a number of exercises and projects.
This course further elaborates the process of theoretical investigation of space with emphasis on kitchen design. It is an investigation to develop the skills and knowledge needed for kitchen design such as cabinetry, circulation, surface treatments, and furniture.
This course is a survey of art & design activities from ancient times to Rococo. It is an overview of selected historical periods outlining critical artwork and designs to enhance the students’ visual knowledge. It will explore painting, sculpture, furniture, and architecture to define general characteristics of style in relation to cultural, political, and religious context
This course develops the students’ visual perception and techniques of elaborating projects. The Design Studio II A teaches composition, layout, and presentation as a means of conceptual expression and communication in two-dimensional design. Design Studio II B is a deeper exploration into the fundamentals and concepts of organizing Forms, Mass and Volume in three-dimension, exploring contemporary design solutions concerning narrative aspects, space and geometry.
This course is based on practical classes to apply the rules of perspective drawing methods to represent the three-dimensional objects, in addition to develop the three-dimensional drawings by showing details and rendering skills.
Design Studio II A/B is a continuation of Design Studio I A/B. The course, (Design Studio II A) incorporates two-dimensional and three-dimensional design focusing on the two-dimensional interpretation of concepts using a variety of tools, materials, processes, techniques, and visual representations with a focus on composition to express unique design solutions of the two-dimensional surfaces. (Design Studio II B) focuses on the transformation of two-dimensional design to three-dimensional form. Students will follow a process of critical thinking and investigation to explore advanced design solutions concerning the three-dimensional narrative aspects of mass, volume, construction, movement, and space in a creative representation, focusing on conceptual development and artistic expression.
Technical Graphics II introduces the basics of architectural graphics terminology and skills by applying the drafting techniques of architectural and interior design elements and details. Students will manually draft projections of plans, sections, elevations, and furniture to communicate all architectural and interior design elements and relate them to the human modular.
This course is in continuation to English for Art and Design I. The course helps students to analyse and present art and design works, both verbally and in written form to build the academic knowledge that students need to succeed in their major programs.
Introduction to computer graphic, involves the basics of generating and manipulating images using digital media, covering monochrome patterns, control and mix of colors, raster images, scanning, pixel and vector graphics. In addition, this course includes basic exposure to computer platforms such as the basic pixel and vector software used for computer graphics.
Design Studio II A/B is a continuation of Design Studio I A/B. The course incorporates 2D and 3D design. (Design studio II A) focuses on the 2D interpretation of concepts using a variety of tools, materials, processes, techniques and visual representations with focus on composition in order to express unique design solutions of the 2D surfaces. (Design Studio II B) focuses on transformation of 2D design to 3D form. Students will follow a process of critical thinking and investigation to explore advanced design solutions concerning the 3D narrative aspects of mass, volume, construction, movement and space in a creative representation, focusing on conceptual development and artistic expression.
This course is an introduction to the basics of formal representation, with two dimensional representation of objects through orthographic projections and auxiliary drawings, isometric and axonometric drawings, and the basics of shade and shadows. This studio will also introduce students to the various tools and techniques of technical drawing in pencil and ink.
Introduction to Design; is an introduction to design in relation to different visual arts and their cultural manifestations of the 20th century and beyond. This course is meant as a complementary lecture course to the creative design studios to develop the students’ awareness as an analytical thinker. Design elements, principles and concepts will be investigated both separately as well as collectively as imperative considerations in the design process. A particular focus will be afforded to the examination of the ideological changes in the fields of design.
This course serves as a comprehensive overview of the history of visual communication design from cave paintings to digital media. it surveys how people have used the visual arts to communicate stories and ideas during the history and across disciplines. will explore how visual techniques used to share ideas, transmit feeling and break sociocultural borders. it covers the advancement of visual design through the impact of innovative historical figures in the world of visual de-sign. Emphasis is set on the examination connecting historical events to the current realistic plan talks about. the course is taught through research papers, readings, presentations, writing, and discussions.
This course will be given upon following the background taken from the foundation studios using concrete applications of conceptual analysis of small to medium project size, limits exploration and concept developing into architectural form. This course will focus on the development of tools in translating ideas into architectural hand-drawings, highlighting the importance of design tools.
Drawing II is a studio course in the design foundation year that focuses on the study of basic human anatomy and its terminology. The course helps students to develop skills in drawing human anatomy using appropriate mediums and techniques. It places emphasis on drawing portraits, figures and body parts with the understanding of correct measurements, proportions, scale, light, shadow and depth.
History of Design is a survey of design activities from the nineteenth century development of the Arts & Crafts covering major design movements such as Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Bauhaus, and more recent contemporary trends. This course will explore the various demonstrations of these artistic progresses in the applied arts such as Graphic Design, Interior Design, Furniture Design, Product Design, etc. and their relationship to aesthetic ideas and general characteristics behind these movements.
Design Studio III introduces students to small-scale interior design residential spaces addressing basic functions to prepare mood boards as well as select materials and color schemes. The course includes the exploration of design solutions based on site investigations, concepts, functional requirements and communicate this project-based course using manual drawings.
This course enhances students’ academic writing skills in the field of art and design. It aims at exposing students to high-level academic art and design related texts to strengthen their ability to describe, analyze, evaluate and interpret artistic works using specialized concepts and terminology.
Students will develop skills in freehand sketching in order to visualize and develop ideas using pencil and pen for sketching of various compositions in the field of interior design and architecture.
In this course more focus is paid to explore the variety of approaches for analyzing and finding design solutions for more elaborated spaces as in the case of a commercial building. In addition, a realization of the importance of ergonomic standards to calculate accurately the needed areas for furniture and human activities is also included. The students will start to use the computer programs in preparing the design drawings either 2D or 3D views.
This course will introduce the basics of architectural graphics terminology and skills by Demonstrating the knowledge of the main and general standards of buildings structure, furniture and all the architectural and interior design elements and details. Students will be able to communicate graphically by manually applying projections and relating them to the human figure dimensions. These includes: dimensions of furniture, plans and all architectural elements.
In this course, students will develop key skills in constructing physical models, with emphasis on modelmaking techniques used in cutting, shaping and material assembly. Students will use architectural models with different materials and scales to translate canonical projects into three-dimensional physical models. The course will develop students' advanced abilities in using different materials, assembly techniques, and keen attention to detail.
This course is prepared to ease the work with architectural drawings, by using AutoCAD program to generate two dimensional drawings with full requirements of dimensions and printing.
في هذا المقرر يتعرف الطالب على سلطنة عمان من حيث الموقع والتضاريس والمناخ، والثروات الاقتصادية والزراعية والحيوانية والسمكية والمعدنية والصناعية والتجارية، ودور العمانيين في التجارة العالمية قديماً وحديثاً، ومصادر تاريخ عمان القديم وكيفية إسلام أهل عمان وفضائلهم في التاريخ. ويتعريف أيضاً على فن العمارة العمانية: القلاع والحصون ودخولها في سجل التراث العالمي. يقوم الطالب بالتعرف على أهمية الأفلاج العمانية، ويحدد الطالب ما تتميز به الصناعات الحرفية من غزل ونسيج وصناعة الخنجر العماني والحلي الفضية وصناعة السفن بأنواعها المختلفة، و صناعة الفخار واستخراج النحاس وتصنيعه قديماً وحديثاً، ويتعرف الطالب على مجالات النهضة الحديثة في شتى مرافق الحياة وأثرها في تطور حياة المجتمع.
Selected electives stated below the table and descriptions indicated in the respective programs course descriptions table.
History of Architecture I will cover the developments of the ancient civilizations (Ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Persian, Greek, and Roman). In addition, the course covers the Medieval ages: Byzantine, Gothic, Italian Renaissance, and Baroque up to Neo-Classical architecture.
Computer Graphics I is an introductory course in digital drawing. Students learn to use Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) software in developing skills to do fundamental drafting, modify, use of plotting tools etc. for generating digital two-dimensional drawings.
The course will provide an overview of color theories and an overview of the finishes and materials that are available in the local market. Students get an opportunity to do a general survey of materials and finishes by identifying their characteristics and applications for implementation in the field on interior design.
The course covers the fundamentals of photography, including camera operation, processing, eye vision ideas and lighting. Additionally, it increases students' understanding of new approaches of create digital photographic images.
Computer Graphics II covers the fundamentals of three-dimensional (3D) visualization using 3D modeling software. The course introduces students to 3D modeling, application of materials, light, environment setting, and rendering techniques. In addition, the application of various presentation elements such as furniture, landscape elements; human figure, etc. will be explored.

Head of the Department of Architecture and Interior Design

It is my pleasure to welcome you in our Department which is dedicated to cultivate your creative thinking, problem- solving capability, technology information and skills. High qualified and Long experienced faculty members are devoted and ready to support you during your under-graduate and post- graduate educational path. They will assist you to acquire a high level of competence and confidence to be ready for a promising career and work opportunities.

Dr. Mohammed Khalil ,
Head of the Department of Architecture and Interior Design
Scientific College of Design

Dr. Sohair Hegazi
Coordinator of the Architecture program

Architecture & Interior Design

Dr. Janan Mustafa
Coordinator of the Interior Design.

Architecture & Interior Design

Areej Al Khayat
Instructor

Architecture & Interior Design

Akel Freij
Instructor

Architecture & Interior Design

Ruqaya Al-Riyami
Instructor

Architecture & Interior Design

Dr. Ossama Hegazy
Associate Professor of Architecture and Interior Design

Architecture & Interior Design

Dr. Waseem Ahmed
Assistant Professor of Architecture and Interior Design

Architecture & Interior Design

1

Success in General Education Diploma or its Equivalent.

2

The students should get a minimum grade of C- in • Design Studio I, Design Studio II, and Drawing I

BS - Interior Design

Tuition Fees

DurationCredit HoursFeesOther FeesSub Total
General Foundation Program 3 Semesters-2,575 OMR-2,575 OMR
Design Foundation Program2 Semesters362,700 OMR250 OMR2,950 OMR
Bachelor Degree6 Semesters967,200 OMR750 OMR7,950 OMR
Grand Total13,475 OMR

* Fees / tuitions are subject to changed accoridng to the college financial polcies / procedures and upon MoHERI approval

Finance Details

Oman Arab Bank

3128231666500

Bank Muscat

0313029205120016

Sohar International Bank

043020017921

*All payment are accepted through bank deposit.