Bachelor of Science in Interior Design Engineering Gulf University

Overview

The department of Architectural and Interior Design Engineering was established in 2005. Currently, the department offers a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design Engineering. With its technology-oriented curriculum, the program is committed to graduate professional interior designers ready to work in practice and pursue further Postgraduate studies in the field of interior design and related disciplines. Our graduates are empowered with the competencies and attributes needed for the development of the profession and communities in Bahrain, the region, and worldwide.

Prospective students will be interested in art, design, and engineering with an aim to develop their knowledge and skills. Students will develop their creative, critical, and analytical skills and learn about being life-long learners to enter the profession of interior design and related industries.

The students will be engaged in design projects throughout their study progression reinforced by a wide range of supportive courses to develop their written, verbal, and visual communications skills. In addition, they will establish a robust understanding of the functional, aesthetic, and social roles of interior design. They will broaden and deepen their awareness of construction and rehabilitation technologies, buildings services, and professional regulations implemented in the design and practice of interior spaces and furniture.

Mission

The Interior Design Engineering Programme at Gulf University is committed to graduate professional interior designers ready to work in practice and pursue further Postgraduate studies in the field of interior design and related disciplines. Our graduates are empowered with the competencies and attributes needed for the development of the profession and communities in Bahrain, the region, and worldwide.

Aims

The Programme of Bachelor of Science in Interior Design Engineering at Gulf University aims to:

1. Provide a stimulating learning environment where students’ knowledge and understanding of the interior design theoretical background and professional practice will be developed and interrelated.

1. Introduce and practice the multifaceted nature of art, design, and engineering to produce capable graduates to enter the profession of interior design or enroll in further higher educations.

1. Develop students’ all-rounded communications skills needed to conceptualize, develop and present design ideas and projects that facilitate and enrich the interactive dialogues within the design process of interior spaces and products.

1. Encourage students to the process of exploration, critical thinking, and creativity skills through a well-balanced and organized academic progression that enables them to solve design and technical problems while considering social, economic, and sustainability aspects in the field of interior design.

1. Introduce and engage students in the professional practice of interior design and develop their team working and leadership skills as well as ethical responsibilities and professional attributes that interior designers shall represent at the workplace, with clients and professionals from other disciplines.

1. Build Students’ holistic awareness of their leading role in creating the interior design of different types of the built environments within local and global contexts.

1. Offer a wide range of collaborative activities with partners from academia, community, and industry to reinforce the opportunities for informal learning and developing interpersonal skills.

1. Graduate reflective practitioners, contributors, and initiators in the development of their societies.

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Programme Intended Learning Outcomes

Knowledge: Theoretical Understanding:

After successful completion of the Programme the student will be able to:

• PLO1. Demonstrate understanding of engineering scope and applications in the field of Interior Design with reflection on building types, components, systems, physical properties, and sustainability principles

• PLO2. Demonstrate critical knowledge of design principles and vocabularies, spatial characteristics and values, design inputs and processes within the global perspective of Interior Design engineering practice, and understanding of market changes and business

• PLO3. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of historical changes, contemporary movements, and related design theories of the built environment to recognize the interrelations of social, economic, cultural, physical, and environmental contexts with engineering solutions and design decisions for interior spaces and products

• PLO4. Demonstrate in-depth awareness of integrating engineering and technology methods and standards with interior design solutions and practice with an emphasis on materiality, construction, structure, services, sustainability, transportation, manufacturing, feasibility and inclusivity vary according to geographic location

Knowledge: Practical Application:

After successful completion of the Programme the student will be able to:

• PLO5. Apply evidence-based and systematic interior design process and engineering methodology to produce holistic interior design engineering solutions with respect to the client, society’s needs, and relevant regulations

• PLO6. Examine illumination strategies, acoustical treatments methods, color schemes composition, thermal comfort standards, indoor air quality, technical installation standards, materials properties, and finishes quality, taking into considerations safety, human wellbeing, and sustainability of interior environments.

• PLO7. Produce professional design and engineering documentation to facilitate comprehensive design discussions, appropriate budgeting, and organized execution of interior design spaces and products.

Skills: Generic Problem Solving & Analytical skills

After successful completion of the Programme the student will be able to:

• PLO8. Critically analyze project constraints, interpret users’ needs, and assess interior design investments utilizing design, technical, and engineering contemporary knowledge and skills

• PLO9. Create multi-axial interior design engineering solutions for spaces, products, and services within interior environments to solve functional, technical, and execution issues while considering human wellbeing cultural, social, and sustainability factors

• PLO10. Evaluate design solutions and alternatives to support appropriate decision making in light of local and global interior design and engineering trends, codes, and industry

​Skills: Communication, ICT, and Numeracy

After successful completion of the Programme the student will be able to:

• PLO11. Communicate effectively, in written, verbal and graphical forms, with design and engineering communities as well as with clients and societies at large to present the development and execution phases of interior design project while adhering to convincing arguments and ethical defense

• PLO12. Deploy digitalized applications to simulate and examine physical, structural, ergonomic, functional, and aesthetic aspects of interior design engineering solutions within virtual and experimental environments

• PLO13. Perform mathematical methodologies and interpret varied numerical, physical, and graphical data to associate engineering knowledge and skills with efficient interior design processes and practices

Competence: Autonomy, Responsibility & Context

After successful completion of the Programme the student will be able to:

• PLO14. Employ independent and lifelong learning competencies in diverse contexts through research, Self-assessment, and self-motivation to extend in-depth learning, professional development, and adaptability

• PLO15. Contribute ethically towards the development of the profession within environmental, social, and economic responsibilities and interdisciplinary approaches.

• PLO16. Lead and collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams in varied types of projects with initiative and decision making the responsibility

• PLO17. Manage efficiently time, resources, and projects within defined and undefined contexts to achieve personal and organizational goals with consideration of relevant codes and regulations.

Career Opportunities

Gulf University looks forward to launching its ID engineering program to cover the Bahrain and GCC market needs for highly qualified ID engineers who can produce not only aesthetical but also applicable designs of interior space and products. This allows Bahrain to play its role as a hub for Higher Education in the region. This is also aligned with National Higher Education Strategy 2014-2024 encouraging Higher Education Institutions to increase enrolment.

Graduates of the Interior Design Engineering Programme will gain skills enabling them to secure their desired professional position and fulfilling their employer’s requirements. Upon graduation, our graduates can work in a variety of fields in both private and public sectors and play important roles such as:

Jobs directly relevant to your degree include:

• Interior and spatial designer

• Exhibition designer

• Production designer, theatre/TV/film

• Opening their own design firms

• working drawings

• Supervising construction Site

• Furniture Designer

• Using state of the art CAD and BIM packages

• 3D modeling and presentation; both manual and computer-based

Jobs where your degree may be useful include:

• Architect

• Architectural technologist

• Estates manager

• Graphic designer

• Stylist

• Textile designer

• Engineering consultation bureaus

Entry Requirements

• The applicant must have a high-school certificate or an equivalent according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

• The applicant’s high-school certificate or the certificate of an institute after the high-school must be accepted by the Programme s/he wishes to be enrolled in (arts- science- industrial- commercial) and the GPA must not be less than 60%. Otherwise, the applicant will be enrolled in a preparatory Programme that includes a number of preparatory courses assigned by the relevant college.

• Admission to the College of Engineering is only for applicants who have high-school certificates (Science and Industrial branches), and for applicants who were graduated from Applied Technical or Industrial Institutes. Applicants who have high-school (Commercial branch) certificates can be admitted to Interior Design Engineering Programme.

• Applicants must sit for placement tests based on the College of Engineering Admission Criteria, as follows:

• o English Language, Computer Skills, Mathematics, and Drawing Skills.

• If the applicant fails in any of the placement tests, s/he is required to study Preparatory Courses relevant to the placement test.

• Applicants will be exempted from the placement test in the English Language if they have a valid acceptable grade in any of the following: TOEFL (550 PBT / 79 IBT), IELTS (6), FCE 60%, or an equivalent.