Bachelor of Arts IN DESIGN (INTERIOR DESIGN WITH IT)

Interior Design transforms built environments into functional and habitable spaces. The focus of the Programme is to enhance the quality of life through the designing interior spaces and the extended environment. Skills that transform interior spaces into effective settings for various human activities are gained. Emphasis is on the development of technical skills, creative problem solving and management skills. Interior Designers are tasked with enhancing the aesthetic value of spaces based on the organization of principles and elements of design. The program mentors individuals to fit in the World of Work after the attainment of techniques and skills which enable them become professionals in design consultancy, program management, space planning, display design, drafting and furniture design.

Program Courses

Year1 Semester 1

ADI 101	History of Art and Design
ADI 103	Art and Design Concepts
ADI 105	Introduction to Free Hand Drawing and Illustration
ADF 101	Introduction to Textiles
ADF 103	Introduction to Apparel Design and Construction
ADF 105	Colour Theory and Technology
AEN 105	Communication Skills I
UCI 101	Foundations of Information Technology
UCI 103	Word Processing and Design of Presentations

Year 1 Semester 2

ADI 102	Design Communication and Aesthetics
ADI 104	Technical Drawing
ADI 106	Graphic Design
ADI 108	Observation And Imaginative Drawing
AEN 106	Communication skills II
PHT 112	HIV and AIDS Determinants Prevention and Management
UCI 102	Computer Communication Systems
UCI 104	Data Manipulation and Analysis using Spreadsheets

Year 2 Semester 1

ADI 201	Technical Drawing and Architectural Graphics
ADI 203	Interior Design Materials and Components
AD1 205	History of Interior Design
ADF 207	Introduction to Fabric and Print Design
ADF 211	Introduction to Textiles for Interiors
UCI 201	The Internet and World Wide Web
UCI 203	Desktop Publishing Techniques

Year 2 Semester 2

AD1 202	Cost planning and Control
ADI 204	Basic Photography
ADI 206	Environmental Design and Ergonomics
ADI 208	Flowers and Plants for Interiors
ADI 210	Interior Architecture, Space Design and Planning I
UCI 202	Computer Based Information Systems
UCI 204	Relational Database Management Systems

Year 3 Semester 1

ADI 301	Landscape Design
ADI 303	Interior Architecture, Space Design and Planning II
ADI 305	Structures
ADI 307	Furniture Design and Construction
ADI 309	Lighting and Acoustics for Interior Design
ADI 311	Multi-Media Crafts
UCI 301	Management of Information Technology Projects
UCI 303	Multimedia and Graphics Systems and Applications

Year 3 Semester 2

ADI 302	Research Methodology
ADI 304	Computer Aided Design for Interiors
ADI 306	Law and Interior Design
ADI 308	African Art in Interior Design
ADI 310	Design Management
ADF 302	Textiles for Interiors: Independent Projects
UCI 302	Electronic Commerce
UCI 304	Statistical Data Analysis

Year 3 Semester 3

Industrial Attachment

Year 4 Semester 1

ADI 401	Universal Design
ADI 403	Computer Aided Design Project: Re-modeling spaces
ADI 405	Design Service Marketing
ADI 407	Development of Project Proposals
ADI 409	Exhibition and Display Designs
ADI 411	Workshops in Interior Design
UCI 401	Social and Professional Issues in IT
UCI 403	Information assurance and Security

Year 4 Semester 2

ADI 402	Design Studio Practice
ADI 404	Computer Aided Design Project: Designing New Spaces
ADI 406	Screen Printing Techniques
ADI 408	Packaging and Advertising Design
ADI 410	Project Execution and Report Writing
ADF 406	Design Entrepreneurship
UCI 402	Human Computer Interaction
UCI 404	Special Topics in Contemporary ICTs
ADF 412	Industrial attachment

AdmissionRequirements
To be eligible, applicants must satisfy the entry requirements for admission to the School of Arts and Social Sciences as stated in the general Maseno University admission regulations.

Duration of the Programme
The duration of the program shall normally be four (4) academic years.
Teaching methods in all units shall include lectures, field trips, seminars, tutorials, discussions, and practical.

Degree Structure
The program offers courses within the degree structure spelled out by the Faculty.