Program Overview
This hands-on program is developed to give trainees the creative and practical skills needed to pursue a career in the field of interior decoration, interior techniques, furniture and related industries. Designing the interior of a home, office, hotel, restaurant or shop requires special training and developing skills that allow practitioners in the field to make design decisions, select and match materials, fabrics, colors, and textures that create unique and pleasant environments.
In this dynamic and practice-oriented program, trainees will acquire technical drawing skills (both 2D & 3D) and develop the sensibility of design and decorative arts as well as interior construction, fabrication, and assembly techniques of interior material finishes, furniture, and upholstery. With developed knowledge and skills across different decorating styles and design approaches, the graduates of this Associate Diploma Program will be able to engage designers/architects/engineers and help home and business owners in materializing creative interiors. Graduates will be able to provide design/decoration and technical services for a wide range of interiors.
Educational Objectives
The educational objectives are as follows:
- To provide graduates with a comprehensive competency based education so that they will be able to assume professional responsibilities in a range of design industries.
- To help graduates refine their ability to think critically, to communicate effectively, and to solve complex design problems.
- To prepare graduates to develop the technical skills to engage effectively in multi-disciplinary teams in the interior design industries.
- To help graduates understand the ethical and professional issues related to design based professions, businesses and industries.
Program Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding:
- K1: Identify the decorative design elements, aspects, and variables.
- K2: Understand the furniture history, categories, types and how to match furniture with different interior environments.
- K3: Explain the up-to-date decorative design issues considering national, regional, and global contexts.
Skills:
- S1: Develop creative interior decoration, space layouts and furnishing.
- S2: Prepare technical 2D and 3D drawings and sketches for building interiors.
- S3: Acquire the artistic sensibility of selecting surface materials, colors, finishing, lighting, flooring, and furnishings.
- S4: Provide close supervision for on-site construction and material assembly.
- S5: Use cutting-edge software and High-tech fabrication and machine technologies in the production of interior décor elements, furniture, and accessories. Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility
Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility:
- V1: Demonstrate basic teamwork, leadership skills, and responsibility.
Career opportunities
Associate Diploma in Interior Decoration & Furniture prepares graduates to work in: - Consulting Design Firms.
- Interior Design Contractors.
- Interior Décor suppliers and Manufacturers.
- Furniture, Textile, and Upholstery Suppliers, wholesale Merchandisers and Manufacturers.
- Kitchen Cabinet Designers, Suppliers, Manufacturers and Contractors.
- Major Home and residential Décor stores.
- Facilities Departments in Public and Private agencies, Government Offices, Schools, Universities, shopping malls and many others.
- Print and Digital Media Venues.
- Specialized Galleries and Retail Stores (lighting, Decorative Accessories, Color, Art, etc.)
Admission Requirements:
- High School or equivalent
Study Plan
Please check the study plan of Associate Diploma in Associate Diploma in Interior Decoration & Furniture as PDF.
Tuition and Fees
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1 Year (4 Levels)
24
SAR 1,300
SAR 1,495
SAR 31,200
SAR 35,880
Courses Tuition Breakdown:
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Levels 1 (8 weeks)
-
Sketching & Technical Drawing
2
2,600
2,990
-
Colouring & Rendering
1
1,300
1,495
-
Interiors Elements & Principles
1
1,300
1,495
-
Home Interiors
2
2,600
2,990
-
Level 1 Summary
6
7,800
8,970
-
Levels 2 (8 weeks)
-
Computer Modelling (I)
2
2,600
2,990
-
Details in Interior Decoration
1
1,300
1,495
-
Kitchen & Bathroom Design
1
1,300
1,495
-
Commercial Interiors (Studio II)
2
2,600
2,990
-
Level 2 Summary
6
7,800
8,970
-
Level 3 (8 weeks)
-
Interior Issues
1
1,300
1,495
-
Finishing Materials & Processes
1
1,300
1,495
-
Computer Modelling (II)
2
2,600
2,990
-
Lighting for Interiors
2
2,600
2,990
-
Level 3 Summary
6
7,800
8,970
-
Level 4 (8 weeks)
-
Furniture History
1
1,300
1,495
-
Furniture Details & Production
2
2,600
2,990
-
Furniture Design (Studio III)
2
2,600
2,990
-
Codes & Project Management
1
1,300
1,495
-
Level 4 Summary
6
7,800
8,970
-
Program Summary
24
31,200.00
35,880.00
Other Fees
Important notes:
- Students are required to pay their full tuition fee upon registration.
- Effat University reserves the right to withhold student services, including Blackboard and Banner access, from students who do not complete their due payment as per their payment plan or if their account status is delinquent.
- There are no installments allowed for any of the PACE-HIT programs (less than 5 weeks).
- In the event that the student chooses to pay in installments for the PACE-HIT programs (6 weeks and above).
Payment Methods
The payment can be made by:
- Effat University E-Payment System
- Cash (working hours are from 8:00 Am to 3:00:PM)
- Cheque payable to Effat University
- Credit card (VISA, Master Card, American Express)
- Direct deposit or bank transfer* to EFFAT bank account
- Wire Transfer Required Information
- Bank Name: Saudi National Bank (SNB)
- Name of Account Holder: Effat University
- Bank Account Number: 10147135000210
- International Bank Account number (IBAN): SA9310000010147135000210
Contact Information:
For financial inquiries, please email us on: Financial@effatuniversity.edu.sa
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