One‑Year Diploma in Interior Design
Course Category – Diploma
Course – Foundation – Interior Design
Teaching Mode: Blended — Online, Hybrid & Studio‑Based
 
Duration – 1 Years (2 Semesters)
Classes – 32 Weeks | 10 – 12 Classes/Week
Credits: 36 Credit Hours
ECTS Equivalent: ~51–61 ECTS
 
Payment Plan
1st Year Annual Tuition Fee: PKR 250,000
Semester 1 Fee: PKR 125,000
Semester 2 Fee: PKR 125,000
 
Admission Fee: PKR 20,000 (One‑time, non‑refundable)
Board Registration & Examination Fee: PKR 20,000 (Payable once per year)
(separate, not included in course fee)
INTERIOR DESIGN DIPLOMA – FOUNDATION YEAR CURRICULUM
Semester 1 — October to January
Theme: Building the foundation of design thinking and technical skill
 
Duration: 16 weeks
Credits: ~18
Contact Hours: ~390
Total Workload: ~780 hours
ECTS Equivalent: ~26–31
 
Core Courses
– ID 101 Introduction to Interior Design (1+2)
– ID 102 History of Interior Design & Architecture (2+1)
– ID 103 Drafting Skills – Manual 2D (0+3)
– ID 104 Photoshop for Interior Designers (0+3)
 
Electives (Choose 2)
– ID 105 Model Making (1+2)
– ID 106 Furniture Design (1+2)
– ID 107 Residential Studio (1+2)
– ID 108 Adaptive Reuse (1+2)
 
Learning Outcomes
– Understand design principles and historical context.
– Develop manual drafting and freehand visualization skills.
– Gain proficiency in Photoshop for design presentations.
– Explore electives to personalize learning (model making, furniture, residential, adaptive reuse).
 
Key Dates
– Classes Begin: October
– Mid‑term Exams: November
– Final Exams: January
– Results: Mid / End of February
Semester 2 — March to June
Theme: Advancing design psychology, digital drafting, and market insight
 
Duration: 16 weeks
Credits: ~18
Contact Hours: ~375
Total Workload: ~750 hours
ECTS Equivalent: ~25–30
 
Core Courses
– ID 201 Workshop Market Survey (2+1)
– ID 202 Lighting & Color Psychology (1+2)
– ID 203 Estimation & Costing (2+1)
– ID 204 AutoCAD (0+3)
– ID 205 InDesign for Interior Designers (0+3)
 
Electives (Choose 1)
– ID 206 Commercial Spatial Design (1+2)
– ID 207 Interior Landscape (1+2)
– ID 208 Interior Photography (1+2)
 
Learning Outcomes
– Conduct market surveys and analyze design trends.
– Apply lighting and color psychology in interior spaces.
– Estimate costs and prepare budgets for projects.
– Produce technical drawings using AutoCAD.
– Design layouts and portfolios using InDesign.
– Explore electives in commercial, landscape, or photography design.
 
Key Dates
– Classes Begin: Early/ Mid March
– Mid‑term Exams: April
– Final Exams: June
– Results: End of July
By the end of the one‑year foundation program, students will be able to:
 
– Apply design principles and history to analyze and create interior spaces.
– Demonstrate drafting and visualization skills through manual 2D drawings, model making, and digital graphics.
– Use industry software tools (Photoshop, AutoCAD, InDesign) to produce professional design presentations.
– Understand lighting and color psychology and integrate them into design concepts.
– Conduct market surveys and prepare cost estimates, linking design ideas with practical budgeting.
– Develop a personalized portfolio showcasing creative projects, electives, and technical skills.
– Communicate design ideas effectively through drawings, digital layouts, and presentations.
– Build readiness for advanced study in interior design or entry‑level professional practice.