About PMU > Deanships > Deanship of Quality & Accreditation > Course Learning Outcomes > Interior Design Course Learning Outcomes
DQA Interior Design Course Learning Outcomes
| Course Code | Title | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| IDES1211 | INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR DESIGN | CLO1 Recognize the elements and principles of design and their applications. |
| CLO2 Demonstrate competency in the design process. | ||
| CLO3 Identify and evaluate the technical aspects of interior design projects. | ||
| CLO4 Demonstrate competency in the use of design fundamentals as principal tools in establishing design criteria and developing the overall design process. | ||
| CLO5 Identify the physical as well as social and psychological aspects of design. | ||
| CLO6 Recognize interior design as a business. | ||
| CLO7 Produce design compositions and develop presentation skills. | ||
| CLO8 Outline Gestalt theory and abstraction. | ||
| CLO9 State and describe the human factors and special needs. | ||
| CLO10 Identify the fundamentals of design | ||
| CLO11 Practice the application of basic rules of space planning and organization. | ||
| IDES1212 | INTERIOR DESIGN I | CLO1 Develop space planning using basic furniture layouts. |
| CLO2 Recognize different types of door and window styles for use in two dimensional floor plans. | ||
| CLO3 Demonstrate writing skills using lettering appropriate for architectural communication. | ||
| CLO4 Demonstrate ability to produce drawings that show appropriate line weights and a specific scale. | ||
| CLO5 Demonstrate competency in multi-view drawing including layout and drawing of architectural plans, elevations and isometrics. | ||
| CLO6 Demonstrate ability to produce architectural drawings that include basic hand rendering techniques. | ||
| CLO7 Demonstrate ability to represent design work through drawings and physical models. | ||
| IDES1352 | FREEHAND DRAWING AND SKETCHING | CLO1 Recall the fundamentals of free-hand sketching. |
| CLO2 Develop an innate understanding of visual art concepts. | ||
| CLO3 Demonstrate various skills in sketching, producing and interpreting drawings. | ||
| CLO4 Show an understanding of refinement on visual sense of aesthetics. | ||
| CLO5 Develop the sense of depth of line, shape, mass, texture etc. | ||
| CLO6 Show competency on visual scale, proportion, balance, rhythm, emphasis. | ||
| CLO7 Demonstrate a number of drawing skills while using appropriate tools, equipment, materials, processes, medium selection, techniques of drawings and graphics, etc. | ||
| CLO8 Develop an awareness of two-dimensional and volumetric composition of spaces. | ||
| CLO9 Show competency in multi-view drawing of interior spaces. | ||
| CLO10 Create believable shade and shadow effects for use in freehand sketches and perspective drawings of interior spaces. | ||
| IDES1413 | INTERIOR DESIGN II | CLO1 Recognize types and degrees of interior enclosure, volumetric accommodation of activities and functions, and spatial scale and continuity |
| CLO2 Explain two dimensional and volumetric compositions of spaces, layering, circulation, entry/exit, transition and sequence | ||
| CLO3 Recognize qualitative use of planes, surfaces, and openings that enclose space | ||
| CLO4 Demonstrate competency in color theories, perception, and the psychological and emotional responses to color and light | ||
| CLO5 Illustrate architectural communication languages of plans, elevations and sections | ||
| CLO6 Produce three dimensional presentations as isometric and perspective | ||
| CLO7 Demonstrate competency in freehand representation of design solutions | ||
| IDES2252 | DIGITAL DESIGN II | CLO1 Model interior spaces with any design shape such as straight, curved, circular, spherical, etc. |
| CLO2 Demonstrate different types of interior materials and finishes and apply them on the interior space elements | ||
| CLO3 Illustrate the interior space scene with the natural and/or artificial light and environment | ||
| CLO4 Produce a model of an interior space with both static and dynamic cameras | ||
| CLO5 Generate a rendering of the final scene with suitable settings, save and archive the files. | ||
| CLO6 Present the 3d views in good quality resolution and design using Photoshop | ||
| IDES2331 | BEHAVIOR AND THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT | CLO1 Recognize the dynamic relationship between human behavior and the built environment. |
| CLO2 Define the attributes of space | ||
| CLO3 Analyze and communicate the effects of spatial relationships through the application of proxemic theory. | ||
| CLO4 Evaluate the concepts of territoriality, perceptions of space, proxemics in a cross-cultural context and behavior related to space utilization. | ||
| CLO5 Categorize the dynamics of space used based on informal observation and survey assessment methods. | ||
| CLO6 Acquire sensitivity to user requirements based on social and cultural factors. | ||
| CLO7 Create spatial layouts that provide for activity patterns of users and helps users meet their goals. | ||
| CLO8 Develop and administer an informal questionnaire to assess user/space utilization of an existing space. | ||
| IDES2332 | MATERIALS OF INTERIOR DESIGN | CLO1 Define the functional aspects of interior materials. |
| CLO2 Estimate materials for budget assessment. | ||
| CLO3 Recognize the CSI format for specification. | ||
| CLO4 Explain codes and standard testing procedures for interior materials. | ||
| CLO5 Specify furniture fabric and equipment for interiors. | ||
| CLO6 Apply research processes for interior specification. | ||
| IDES2411 | INTERIOR DESIGN III- RESIDENTIAL DESIGN | CLO1 Apply programming procedures for residential spaces |
| CLO2 Practice two-dimensional hand drafting skills and quick sketching skills as they apply to residential interior spaces. | ||
| CLO3 Analyze, justify, and rate interior applications of concepts | ||
| CLO4 Employ space planning techniques and conventions. | ||
| CLO5 Write residential interior specifications and recognize main components and design needs for residential interiors | ||
| CLO6 Plan and design all interior spaces for accessibility. | ||
| CLO7 Draw detailed working drawings for custom residential products | ||
| CLO8 Plan and draw interior spaces based on standards and minimum dimensions. | ||
| IDES2412 | INTERIOR DESIGN IV–NON-RESIDENTIAL DESIGN | CLO1 Apply programming procedures for non-residential spaces. |
| CLO2 Practice two-dimensional hand drafting skills and quick sketching skills as they apply to non-residential interior spaces. | ||
| CLO3 Analyze, justify, and rate interior applications of concepts. | ||
| CLO4 Employ space planning techniques and conventions. | ||
| CLO5 Design a successful way finding system. | ||
| CLO6 Plan and design all interior spaces for accessibility. | ||
| CLO7 Plan and design main circulation paths and secondary paths. | ||
| CLO8 Plan and draw interior spaces based on standards and minimum dimensions. | ||
| IDES3251 | PHOTOGRAPHY FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS | CLO1 Identify the parts of a SLR camera |
| CLO2 Explain the effect of various apertures on photographic images (depth of field) | ||
| CLO3 Explain the effect of various shutter speeds on photographic images (pan action, stop action, blurred action) | ||
| CLO4 Produce various images with a variety of aperture/shutter speed combinations for given results | ||
| CLO5 Recognize various f/stop effects in photographs | ||
| CLO6 Demonstrate an understanding of accurate use of the light meter | ||
| CLO7 Demonstrate an understanding of aperture/shutter speed priority | ||
| CLO8 Evaluate photographic prints in terms of value, clarity, technical aspects and composition | ||
| CLO9 Use Photoshop to manipulate and adapt photographs | ||
| CLO10 Develop a portfolio of built environment images | ||
| IDES3321 | INTERIOR BUILDING SYSTEMS I | CLO1 Recognize and define the technical aspects of interior building systems. |
| CLO2 Label the different types of flooring systems, design and calculate material needed and then explain the assembling and finishing of floor systems. | ||
| CLO3 Describe and illustrate the construction and finishing of walls. | ||
| CLO4 Differentiate between and draw the construction methods and finishing of ceilings | ||
| CLO5 Evaluate the acoustics of an interior space. | ||
| CLO6 Identify the varied types of stair design and draw construction plans. | ||
| CLO7 Prioritize and define the aspects of structural coordination | ||
| CLO8 Identify and describe all aspects of an interior HVAC system and its importance to indoor air quality. | ||
| CLO9 Know the elements of water supply and waste elimination systems. | ||
| CLO10 Describe the principles of electricity and electrical distribution systems. | ||
| IDES3322 | INTERIOR BUILDING SYSTEMS II | CLO1 Recognize and define the various parts of an egress system. |
| CLO2 Calculate building occupancy loads based on occupancy types. | ||
| CLO3 Describe and illustrate typical fire resistant assemblies. | ||
| CLO4 Calculate doorway, hallway and vertical transition widths needed for egress. | ||
| CLO5 Identify the number and location of exits required for safe egress. | ||
| CLO6 Design and draw an accessible restroom. | ||
| CLO7 Calculate amount and design locations for barrier free seating. | ||
| CLO8 Elucidate and design a barrier free interior environment. | ||
| CLO9 Analyze and employ clear and visible wayfinding | ||
| CLO10 List and demonstrate elements of barrier free vertical transitions. | ||
| IDES3331 | INTERIOR LIGHTING | CLO1 Describe how light is seen and perceived through the human eye/brain system. |
| CLO2 Explain the psychological and emotional impact of light. | ||
| CLO3 Explain and recognize how surface finish and reflectance affect brightness. | ||
| CLO4 Identify and apply variations of color temperature and color rendering. | ||
| CLO5 Select various lamp and fixture types for appropriate use in residential and commercial lighting design. | ||
| CLO6 Calculate lighting requirements for different functions or tasks, to create emotional impact and brightness contrast for various types of environments. | ||
| CLO7 Write lighting specifications for residential and commercial electrical/lighting plans. | ||
| CLO8 Specify electrical distribution and control systems as related to lighting design. | ||
| CLO9 Prepare contract documents required for residential lighting/electrical plans and commercial reflected ceiling plans, wiring plans, and communication/data plans that include fixture schedules. | ||
| IDES3332 | INTRODUCTION TO FURNITURE DESIGN | CLO1 Recognize the functional aspects of furniture and designed-object materials. |
| CLO2 Explain the machine processes for construction of furniture and designed-objects. | ||
| CLO3 Analyze the design process for developing and prototyping of design ideas. | ||
| CLO4 Describe and evaluate the methods of material manipulation. | ||
| CLO5 Compare the relationship of design history to the creation of new products for interior design. | ||
| CLO6 Create sample models that demonstrate various construction techniques. | ||
| IDES3341 | HISTORY OF INTERIOR DESIGN I | CLO1 Recognize architecture and interior design including furniture styles, decorative elements and motifs and interior components specific to the Ancient World up to 1800CE. |
| CLO2 Name period styles of interior environment elements from the Ancient World up to 1800CE. | ||
| CLO3 Recognize the relationship of economic, social, political and religious influences in the designed environment. | ||
| CLO4 Demonstrate ability to research and illustrate the details of architecture, interior design, furniture design techniques and ornaments. | ||
| CLO5 Interpret and apply historic design styles to contemporary interior environment settings. | ||
| IDES3342 | HISTORY OF INTERIOR DESIGN II | CLO1 Recognize architecture and interior design including furniture styles, decorative elements and motifs and interior components specific to 1800CE up to the present. |
| CLO2 Name period styles of interior environment elements from 1800CE up to the present. | ||
| CLO3 Recognize the relationship of economic, social, political and religious influences in the designed environment. | ||
| CLO4 Demonstrate ability to research and illustrate the details of architecture, interior design, furniture design techniques and ornaments. | ||
| CLO5 Interpret and apply historic design styles to contemporary interior environment settings. | ||
| IDES3343 | PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS | CLO1 Describe the history of the profession of interior design. |
| CLO2 Recognize professional business structures internationally and locally. | ||
| CLO3 Develop relationships with allied professions. | ||
| CLO4 Define legal issues specific to the profession. | ||
| CLO5 Examine management techniques. | ||
| CLO6 Devise fee structures and prepare design contracts. | ||
| CLO7 Contrast the differences between marketing, selling, and promotion. | ||
| CLO8 Engage with trade sources. | ||
| CLO9 Identify the basics of contract documents and contract administration. | ||
| CLO10 Analyze career options for women in Saudi Arabia, with emphasis on innovative methods of practice including how to establish and run a business from the home. | ||
| IDES3344 | HISTORY OF ISLAMIC INTERIOR DESIGN AND DECORATION | CLO1 Indicate an awareness of diversity and the main achievements of Islamic decorative arts and design from the beginnings of Islam to the present days. |
| CLO2 Examine the historic development of interior design and decorative arts and design in the Islamic world, and identify these developments. | ||
| CLO3 Show basic analytical and interpretative skills in examining the different Islamic decoration and in formulating interpretations of these rich decorative arts. | ||
| CLO4 Demonstrate an understanding of the role and the variety of the arts in the various Islamic Periods. | ||
| CLO5 Relate knowledge, pride and respect of Islamic and traditional heritage | ||
| CLO6 Plan and utilize Islamic patterns and motifs in their own designs. | ||
| CLO7 Record, document and preserve their heritage. | ||
| CLO8 State the main factors that influenced the Architecture of Saudi Arabia and Gulf countries. | ||
| CLO9 Recall the main characteristics of Interior Design under each Islamic era namely Umayyad, Abbasid, Fatimid, Seljuks, Ayyubid, Mamluk and Ottoman era. | ||
| CLO10 Recognize the architectural and interior design elements that were a result of European influences on Islamic Interior Design & Decoration. | ||
| IDES3411 | INTERIOR DESIGN V- OFFICE DESIGN | CLO1 Employ programming and research techniques. |
| CLO2 Demonstrate space planning skills as related to office design. | ||
| CLO3 Plan integration lighting systems. | ||
| CLO4 Use two-dimensional digital drafting and three-dimensional digital modeling skills. | ||
| CLO5 Draw using quick sketching skills. | ||
| CLO6 Prepare selections and specifications of interior materials, finishes, and furnishings. | ||
| CLO7 Produce visual and verbal presentations. | ||
| IDES3412 | INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO VI - HOSPITALITY | CLO1 Describe aesthetic considerations in hospitality environments. |
| CLO2 Apply the design process in the development of hospitality design projects. | ||
| CLO3 Identify and apply code restrictions in hospitality settings. | ||
| CLO4 Select furniture, finishes and materials for appropriate use in hospitality situations. | ||
| CLO5 Write furniture, fixtures, and equipment specifications for the hospitality industry. | ||
| CLO6 Specify art and accessories in hospitality environments. | ||
| CLO7 Use and document custom lighting and millwork in hospitality environments. | ||
| CLO8 Recognize and formulate contract documents required for implementation. | ||
| IDES4337 | SUSTAINABLE DESIGN | CLO1 Discuss environmental history. |
| CLO2 Analyze the effects of consumerism on the environment. | ||
| CLO3 Apply sustainable practices in everyday life. | ||
| CLO4 Evaluate contemporary products and solutions to environmental design issues in the built environment. | ||
| CLO5 Recognize the importance of safe indoor air quality | ||
| CLO6 Specify systems and products that produce nontoxic and sustainable interior environments. | ||
| IDES4338 | INTERIOR DESIGN INTERNSHIP | CLO1 Acquire the ability to function and grow in a professional working environment. |
| CLO2 Apply knowledge learned in previous IDES classes to real world design experiences. | ||
| CLO3 Prepare project documentation that meets professional expectations of supervisors. | ||
| CLO4 Present projects to clients, supervisors and PMU instructors. | ||
| CLO5 Summarize work experience via a written log, reflection essay, oral presentation and submission of a portfolio of work completed to PMU. | ||
| IDES4425 | INTERIOR DESIGN VII-HEALTHCARE DESIGN | LO1 Produce healthcare projects and solutions that respond to needs of practices with special requirements. |
| LO2 Demonstrate competency in space planning that is specific to health care facilities. | ||
| LO3 Layout healthcare furniture plans, equipment plans, and fixtures plans that are specific to needs of a practice with special requirements. | ||
| LO4 Assimilate information and communicate an appropriate design solution. | ||
| LO5 Demonstrate knowledge of sources for materials and products specific to design of the healthcare built environment. | ||
| LO6 Recognize the importance of universal design concepts and principles specific to healthcare design. | ||
| LO7 Practice team-building skills and group dynamics for the successful design implementation of a health care facility. | ||
| LO8 Employ leadership skills including organization, information management, time management, communication, and professional competence. | ||
| LO9 Develop the ability to make full use of the design process. | ||
| LO10 Formulate a budget and cost projection. | ||
| IDES4513 | INTERIOR DESIGN GRADUATION PROJECT | CLO1 Integrate and apply concepts from all previous course work. |
| CLO2 Research the chosen interior design problem independently and through consultation with faculty and advisors from the professional community. | ||
| CLO3 Employ phases of the design process as expected in the profession. | ||
| CLO4 Formulate a creative solution for the problem which satisfies aesthetic and functional requirements while adhering to legal codes and observing consideration of public and individual welfare. | ||
| CLO5 Present the project formally to an audience of faculty, professional practitioners, and student peers. |