Masters in Interior Design programme at NCA was initiated in the year 1999. It is a pioneering venture in training professional interior designers. Awareness of interior design as a discipline and profession is a fairly recent phenomenon and few institutions are offering masters in interior design. The introduction of Masters in interior design at NCA has enhanced the diversity of the Institution. This has not only imparted stimulus to this profession nationwide, but it has also created awareness about cultural sensibilities and living spaces.
The duration of this programme is 2 years and it is recognized by the HEC and acknowledged by international institutions. The rate of professional employment of NCA interior design graduates is almost 100%. Graduates of the programme are also teaching at various institutions and have played a key role in setting up new interior design programmes in HEC recognized public and private universities of the country. Interior design graduates have also gone abroad for higher studies and professional employment. In the recent years, this programme is proving to be a base for teacher training, as number of young faculty members of NCA and other institutions have enrolled in this program and graduated.
The richest asset of the department is the learning environment and facilities comprising of various art and design departments of the National College of Arts. The students use these facilities and participate in the vibrant cultural activities of the college as well.
The program of study consists of courses in design, materials, colour theory, lighting, drawing and presentation, art history, etc. The thesis project is completed in the fourth term of the course.
Objectives
The Masters in Interior Design program aims to train professionals seeking innovative and socially responsible design solutions and provide an academic platform for research in the field of interior design. It also aims to impact the profession by instilling creative and ethical qualities in the practice and finding its application in the related areas of furniture design, interior textiles, adaptive reuse of historic buildings, etc. The graduates are seen as leaders of the profession for envisioning a humane and inspiring environment for the future through design rooted in the cultural sensibilities of the region.
Philosophy And Methodology
Applicants from all over the country having diverse cultural backgrounds and education in various creative disciplines like architecture, architectural engineering, civil engineering, design, fine arts and interior design are admitted to the program. This creates a rich mix of skills and intellectual abilities in the program. Peer learning therefore is a key aspect of this program. This rich mix of students from diverse backgrounds of creative and liberal arts and social sciences proves to be helpful in developing a holistic and inclusive approach to design. It helps in designing inspiring environments that trigger human creative abilities.
The program of study gradually develops through the two academic years. The initial focus is on developing sensitivity towards the built environment in the context of the social environment, culture and life. This is achieved through visiting and connecting with the city and its places of cultural importance. The unique location of NCA in the heart of the historical centre of Lahore and in close vicinity of the Walled City plays a key role in this regard.
Imagination is of core importance in interior design. Creative expression of an interior designer is based upon his power of imagination. This is achieved through an interdisciplinary approach that is unique to the NCA. Students are encouraged to visit other departments and participate in their co-curricular activities.
In the later part of the program, students are introduced to the tools of critical thinking and analysis for design rooted in the socio-cultural realities of the region. Research methods and report writing are key skills taught to the students to encourage a well-researched and structured approach to design in the final thesis project. This thesis project provides opportunity for the students to pursue with great freedom a selected topic of their choice. The students work with their internal advisors and the thesis project is finally graded by an independent jury comprising of professionals from the field of interior design and architecture.
Total Number of Credits |
40 |
Taught Subjects (Credits) |
34 |
Thesis (Research & Design Credits) |
06 |
Total Number of Semesters |
04 |
Semester Duration |
18 Weeks |
Classwork |
16 Weeks |
Testing and Evaluation |
02 Weeks |
Course Load /Semester |
9-12 Credits |
Studio Courses |
70 % |
Lecture / Seminar Courses |
30 % |
No. | Courses | Contact Hours | Studio / Theory | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Interior Design Studio I |
8 |
Studio |
4 |
2 | History of Interior Design I |
2 |
Theory |
2 |
3 | Construction Technology & Materials I |
2 |
Theory |
2 |
4 | Drawing I |
4 |
Theory |
2 |
5 | Color |
2 |
Theory |
2 |
6 | Drawing Presentation I |
4 |
Studio |
0 |
Total |
12 |
No. | Courses | Contact Hours | Studio / Theory | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Interior Design studio II |
8 |
Studio |
4 |
2 | History of Interior Design II |
2 |
Theory |
2 |
3 | Construction Technology & Materials II |
2 |
Theory |
2 |
4 | Drawing II |
4 |
Studio |
2 |
5 | Furniture Design |
2 |
Theory |
2 |
6 | Drawing presentation II |
4 |
Studio |
0 |
Total |
12 |
No. | Courses | Contact Hours | Studio / Theory | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Interior Design Studio III |
8 |
Studio |
4 |
2 | Thesis Research & Report Writing |
2 |
Theory |
2 |
3 | Lighting Design |
2 |
Theory |
2 |
4 | Professional Practice |
2 |
Theory |
2 |
5 | 3D Studio Max |
4 |
Studio |
2 |
Total |
12 |
No | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
1 | A student will be required to produce a body of work and a written research report by the end of the semester. |
6 |
Total |
6 |
Prof. Syed Faisal Sajjad
Programme Director
B.Arch. NCA
M.Arch. U.E.T., Lahore
PhD Scholar UET, Lahore
MPCATP, A I AP
Umar Saeed
Professor
Design Studio
Prof. Dr. Farida Batool
Thesis Advisor
Dr. Shaila Bhatti
Thesis Advisor
Dr. Mazhar Abbas Rizvi
Furniture Design
Azhar Syed
Professor
Professional Practice
Khurshid Ahmed
Professor
Materials and construction technology
Khalid Yar Khan
Associate Professor
Design Studio
Syed Aqeel Anwar Kazmi
Assistant Professor
Thesis Supervisor
Masood Hameed
Assistant Professor
Drawing
Hafiz Khurram Zeeshan
Assistant Professor
Design Studio
Syeda Yasmeen Amir Jafri
Assistant Professor
Design Studio
Ms. Fareena Munawar
Assistant Professor
Design Studio
Sulman Lateef
Assistant Professor
3D Max
Mamoon Naeem
Assistant Professor
Drawing Presentation
Mahrukh Butt
Assistant Professor
Materials and construction technology
Salman Gohar
Lecturer
Design Studio
Zeeshan Asim
Lecturer
Design Studio, Drawing Presentation
Sara Cheema
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