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The Interior Design Associate Degree program provides students with the necessary skills to design and execute interior design projects including their furnishings. The Interior Design program allows the students to develop the abilities to create building interiors that answer the economic, functional, technical, psychological, and aesthetic requirements of a project by emphasizing the fundamentals of interior design. The Interior Design students are introduced to the basic elements and theories of design, color and spatial composition that form the foundation of creative design for both residential and commercial properties. Interior Design students, through topic-specific courses, are introduced to both manual and CAD drawing skills. Studio courses require the student to incorporate the learned theoretical and technical knowledge into a comprehensive design based upon specific program requirements.
To prepare a culturally diverse youth with the vision, hands on skill and abilities for converting the manpower to mind-power by stimulating innovation and creativity for the promotion of human development and strategic linkages with the industry.
| Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) | Alignment with Department Mission Statement |
| PLO 1: Solve design problems using analysis, synthesis, and creativity. | Directly supports innovation and creativity by fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for converting manpower into mind-power. |
| PLO 2: Apply the principles and elements of design in interior layouts. | Fulfills the hands-on skill development aspect of the mission and supports human development by building core design competencies. |
| PLO 3: Assess the interior implications of materials, media, and technologies. | Aligns with the mission’s focus on stimulating innovation and establishing strategic linkages with industry by incorporating modern and emerging tools and methods. |
| PLO 4: Interpret, develop, and communicate ideas in design theory and history, and evaluate professional practice issues. | Encourages cultural diversity and human development through critical thinking and ethical awareness, while fostering professional responsibility and industry readiness. |
| Category of Candidates | Eligibility criteria |
| Intermediate or Equivalent | Candidate must be intermediate or equivalent degree qualified. |
| Program Feature | Details |
| Minimum Duration | 2 years |
| Maximum Duration | 4 years |
| Semesters | 4 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 64 |
| Minimum CGPA Required | 2.0/4.0 |
| Semester I | ||||
| Course Code | Course | Cr. Hrs. (T, Pr) | Contact Hrs. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QRE1001 | AI-Driven Statistical Data Anlysis | 03 (3,0) | 3 | GE/Quantitative Reasoning |
| ANH1001 | Creative Designing with AI Tools | 02 (2,0) | 2 | GE/Arts & Humanities |
| ICT1001 | AI Integrated ICT | 03 (2,1) | 4 | GE/ITC |
| ENG1001 | AI-Powered Functional English | 03 (3,0) | 3 | GE/Functional English |
| SSC1001 | Understanding Human Psychology with AI | 02 (2,0) | 2 | GE/Social Science |
| PAK1001 | Pakistan: Ideology & Constitution | 02 (2,0) | 2 | GE/Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan |
| Total | 15 | 16 | ||
| Semester II | ||||
| Course Code | Course | Cr. Hrs. (T, Pr) | Contact Hrs. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QRE1002 | Mathematical Problem Solving with AI | 03 (3,0) | 3 | GE/Quantitative Reasoning |
| ENG1002 | AI-Assisted English Writing | 03 (3,0) | 3 | GE/Expository Writing |
| RNE1001 | Islamic Studies / Ethics | 02 (2,0) | 2 | GE/Islamic Studies/Religion/Ethics |
| ETR1001 | AI-Embedded Entrepreneurship | 02 (2,0) | 2 | GE/Entrepreneurship |
| TXT1101 | Exploring Drawing in Design | 03 (0,3) | 6 | Major 1 |
| TXT1102 | Contemporary Design Studio | 03 (0,3) | 6 | Major 2 |
| Total | 16 | 22 | ||
| Semester III | ||||
| Course Code | Course | Cr. Hrs. (T, Pr) | Contact Hrs. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSC1001 | Optimizing Health & Nutrition with AI | 03 (3,0) | 3 | GE/Natural Science |
| CIV1001 | Civic and Community Engagement | 02 (2,0) | 2 | GE/Civic and Community Engagement |
| PAK1002 | Pakistan Studies | 02 (2,0) | 2 | Pak Studies |
| ISL1001 | Understanding of Holy Quran – I | 01 (1,0) | 1 | Holy Quran I |
| INT2103 | Drafting Fundamentals | 03 (0,3) | 6 | Major 3 |
| INT2104 | Interior Design Studio – I | 03 (0,3) | 6 | Major 4 |
| INT2105 | Model Making – I | 03 (0,3) | 6 | Major 5 |
| Total | 17 | 26 | ||
| Semester IV | ||||
| Course Code | Course | Cr. Hrs. (T, Pr) | Contact Hrs. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISL1002 | Understanding of Holy Quran – II | 01 (1,0) | 1 | Holy Quran II |
| INT2106 | History of Building Pattern | 03 (3,0) | 3 | Major 6 |
| INT2107 | Interior Design Studio – II | 03 (0,3) | 6 | Major 7 |
| INT2108 | Techniques and Material Sciences – I | 03 (2,1) | 4 | Major 8 |
| INT2109 | Digital Tools for Interior Design | 03 (0,3) | 6 | Major 9 |
| INT2110 | Landscape Design Principles | 03 (2,1) | 4 | Major 10 |
| Total | 16 | 24 | ||
| Program Total Credit Hours = 64 | ||||
| Program Total Contact Hours = 88 |
Currently, the program is offered on-campus full-time to ensure access to labs, software, and studio-based learning.
Yes, students work extensively with CAD, 3D rendering software, and AI-powered design platforms used in the industry.
Absolutely. The curriculum includes project work and internship placements to provide real-world exposure and portfolio development.
Graduates can work as interior designers, 3D visualizers, or space planners in industries like real estate, hospitality, retail, and more.
