UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
B.Sc. Degree Course in Nutrition Food Service Management and Dietetics
SEMESTER SYSTEM WITH CREDITS
(Effective from the Academic Year 2003-2004)

SYLLABUS

Semester V - Paper XII - Principles of Interior Decoration

Number of Lectures: 6
Duration of Examination: 3 hrs
Maximum Marks: 100
Credits: 4

Theory : 6 hrs / week

OBJECTIVES

To enable students to

1. Gain understanding of the basic art principles.

2. Learn to apply colour in the interiors.

3. Understand the basic Principles of House Keeping.

4. Prepare for housekeeping jobs.

UNIT I - INTERIOR DESIGN

1. Art in daily living - importance of good taste objectives of interior design.

2. Colour - Qualities of colour - Hue, value, and intensity, Colour harmony, developing colour schemes for different rooms.

3. Furniture and Furnishings - selection and arrangement of furniture in different rooms. Different types of furnishing materials - Factors considered in their selection. Floor coverings, Curtains and draperies, Window treatment.

4. Accessories - Selection, Use and Care of accessories, Types - traditional and modern - art objects - pictures, flower arrangement.

5. Lighting - Importance of lighting - Principles and types of Lighting - Lighting needs for various activities.

PRACTICALS

1. Evaluation of design.

2. Preparation of Colour Chart and various colour schemes.

3. Arranging various areas applying all the art principles.

4. Application of design Principles in

a) Preparation of greeting card, poster and a wall hanging.

b) Flower arrangement.

c) Window treatment.