Master of Arts [MA] (Interior Design) Syllabus, Course Structure and Program Schedule 2025-2026

Course Structure

The course is aimed to provide academic research in the design of interior space.

Since this course offers both theoretical and practical training, the evaluation of students is based on theoretical subjects as well as practical lab work.

The course delivery methods include seminars, class lectures, lab work and case presentations.

Final Evaluation is based on semester wise performance of the candidate in the sessionals, assessments, end-semester examination, practical tests, and in some universities like Sikkim Manipal University, submission of a Thesis.

The syllabus might vary a little between universities. However some of the topics remain the same in content and again vary in the name of topic. The syllabus is as follows:

Name of Course	Topic	Description
Advanced Construction	Temporary Structures Cable Structures / Catenary Fabric Structures Geodesic domes Pneumatic Structures Structural elements needed to support the above structures	This course is aimed at making students Understand the temporary structures used in Interior.
Advanced Computer Aided Design	Step by step exercises in 3 D modelling. Exercises for making still images & advanced graphics & animation.	This practical lab work is to learn the use of Computer Designs in Interior Designing.
Graphic Communication and Signage	Graphics application for transformation of space, Graphics and visual communication systems Signage systems Display boards, posters etc. Graphics and Image making	This course is aimed at the use, importance and meaning of Graphics.
Studio	Institutional spaces/Exhibition displays. Adaptive Reuse for old buildings. Urban Interiors : Shopping Malls	Another important lab work which introduces students to Studio scenarios and case studies
Advanced Services	Understanding all services & their components. Studio work for proposals with emphasis to services for small as well as large Scale projects.	This course imparts knowledge on the functioning and designs of services like Water Supply, Plumbing, etc.
Conservation and Urban Design	Introduction, various terms used as conservation. Need and Importance of conservation of historical monuments buildings or sites. Approaches and techniques for conservation, Landscaping maintenance and management of conserved buildings. Adaptive Reuse/Restoration of old buildings - materials used techniques and equipment. Deterioration of prevention measures. Maintenance and management of restored buildings using case studies and illustrations.	This course is on the importance on Conservation of monuments, buildings etc.
Furniture Design	Modular furniture Break down assembly.	This course is aimed at working of furniture.
Theory of Aesthetics	Western aesthetics and Indian Aesthetics. Relating the spaces, surfaces and interior designing with Aesthetics. Relation between the traditions of Architecture and aesthetics. Understanding the concept of ‘Critical Judgement’.	Here, the importance is on the importance of aesthetics in Designing.