Interior Design
MODULE: Interior Design
Program delivered by distance learning higher education up to a maximum of 27 credits. This module may be combined or completed with other online university courses from this faculty.
DESCRIPTION:
This program examines the planning data, technical details, and decorative elements needed to design and plan residential and commercial interiors. It treats residences, offices, and commercial spaces (bars, hotels, banks, public restrooms, etc.). It describes the most suitable pieces of furniture for a given space and the configurations for closets and bathrooms. It covers construction details such walls and floors, stairs, fireplaces, lighting, kitchen distribution and woodwork. It also deals with other decorative elements such the use of plants in interiors, audiovisual systems, security, color theory, window treatments, elevators, indoors sports areas, etc.
Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 credits):
1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credit (30 hours of study).
Interior Design
Interior Design Resources & Materials Construction Materials & Assemblies Decorative Elements Architectural Design Planting & Recreational Design Ergonomics Residential Design Commercial Spaces
Academic Supervisor: Verónica Torres Cervero
More information about this supervisor and online university course instructors at BIU Human Network.
This module is applicable to Specialist, Expert, Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D. (Doctor) Programs. This distance learning degree program is designed at the postgraduate level – Master’s or Doctoral. This module may be easily adapted to complete the Specialist, Expert or Bachelor’s adult degree program requirements. A further option is the enrollment into the online university courses listed in this module.
* University Course (3 credits): Select 1 subject from this module.
* Specialist Diploma (15 credits): First 5 subjects or select 5 subjects from this module.
* Expert Diploma (21 credits): First 7 subjects or select 7 subjects from this module.
* Bachelor's Degree (130 credits): The Admission certificate issued after submission of the application for admission will show the amount of credit transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete this undergraduate program's major. Additional courses from other modules of this faculty will be assigned in case that the credits displayed on this module are not enough to complete the bachelor's required credits.
* Master's Degree (35 credits): Select from 3 to 9 subjects from this module depending on the amount of credits transferred from previous education and experience. Add 13 credits corresponding to a final project to the selected subjects.
* Ph.D. (Doctor) (45 credits): Select from 3 to 9 subjects from this module depending on the amount of credits transferred from previous education and experience. Add 18 credits corresponding to a final thesis to the selected subjects.
BIU issues an admission certificate after receiving your complete application for admission. This document will show the amount of credits transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete the degree program's major. BIU can not perform this evaluation without the complete application for admission.
Courses Description (each subject accounts for 3 credits):
Interior Design
This course explores interior design concepts, ideation sketches, and informative presentation techniques for decoration projects. It examines the planning data, technical details, and decorative elements needed to design and plan residential and commercial interiors. It treats residences, offices, and commercial spaces (bars, hotels, banks, public restrooms, etc.).
Instructor: Mª del Carmen Juan Galiano
Interior Design Resources & Materials
This course deals with materials and resources used for the design of interior spaces, both commercial and residential. It considers suppliers, products, information sources for materials and finishes, their properties, specification, and installation techniques, in addition to the awareness of code regulations for interior environments.
Instructor: Mª del Carmen Juan Galiano
Construction Materials & Assemblies
This course examines the principles, techniques, equipment and materials used in the construction industry. It focuses on selecting the proper materials and equipment for specific construction tasks, and estimating costs. It evaluates the properties of building materials such as: concrete, brick, wood, steel, plastics, synthetic fibers, adhesives, sealants, and composites.
Instructor: Miguel Ángel Fernández Sánchez
Decorative Elements
This course describes the most suitable pieces of furniture for a given space. It covers construction details such walls and floors, stairs, fireplaces, lighting, kitchen distribution and woodwork. It also deals with other decorative elements such the use of plants in interiors, audiovisual systems, security, color theory, window treatments, elevators, indoors sports areas, etc. It explains lighting principles and technologies, and the appropriate selection of lighting effects for each space.
Instructor: Mª del Carmen Juan Galiano
Architectural Design
This course examines the various human purposes in architecture, the types of architectural styles, and the different approaches to construction. It presents architectural design theories, methods, ideas and technologies, and it finally explores new views toward architectural aesthetics.
Instructor: Verónica Torres Cervero
Planting & Recreational Design
This course explains the utilization of plants as design elements to manipulate space, plant selection, composition, planting techniques and maintenance requirements. It also studies recreational design in metropolitan, urban, and neighborhood areas, including parks, playgrounds, public places, and commercial areas.
Instructor: Graeme Dean Hamilton
Ergonomics
Ergonomics that can provide us with more efficient and comfortable places in which to work and live. This is explored by considering body and work physiology, biomechanics, anthropometry, information processing and environmental factors, the effect of thermal factors, noise, vibration, and illumination.
Instructor: Luis Fontanet Sallán
Residential Design
This course is focused on residential design and explains how to create plans and package ideas from preliminary design concepts. It studies design elements and principles, contemporary issues relative to interior residential design, as well as issues that relate to human needs in the residence, and the functions and spatial proportions in the built environment.
Instructor: Mª del Carmen Juan Galiano
Commercial Spaces
The course explores the design of commercial spaces through creative thinking based on planning and programming techniques. It focuses on problem solving within a specialized environment and provides creative design solutions to unique situations while resolving common issues related to public and commercial facilities.
Instructor: Mª del Carmen Juan Galiano
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Professionally recognized and validated degrees.
Accredited (Non USA CHEA). International legalization available.
