Interior Design is concerned with the organization of interior and enclosed spaces that communicate vision and purpose and which grow from an understanding of the dynamic and ever-changing relationship between people, activities and places. As a practice it focuses on creating memorable experiences that contribute to the diversity and richness of Contemporary life. Students gain an insight into spatial composition, constructional techniques, history, arts and crafts, environmental science, materials and explore visual culture as a source of inspiration and ideas. Practitioners as creative designers draw on and explore this rich world of possibilities in order to create stimulating and memorable interior environments and spaces. The department at SMAID manages two academic programs. 1. Bachelor of Interior Design (B. ID) [ Download Teaching Scheme ] [ Download Syllabus ] 2. Master of Interior Design (M. ID) [ Download Teaching Scheme ] [ Download Syllabus ]
The opportunities within the design industry are extensive and the course has an emphasis on creative practice to enable graduates to take full advantage of future possibilities. The type of work is diverse and includes residential, retail and leisure design, offices, showrooms institutional and exhibitions. Following are the range of opportunities after graduation: A. To assist professional architects or Interior Designers or large design consultancies in rendering the services related to interior design. B. To start practicing independently and handle small to large scale projects private and government as well.
1. Placement at Architect and Interior Designer Consulting Firms or 2. Developer builders in real estate 3. Set up their own entrepreneurial practice 4. Tender based Govt. projects such as interior renovation sports complex, interior design of Renovation and Refurbishment projects 5. Teaching in Institutes of Design/Interior Design/Architectural Design 6. Set Designer for Films/ events/etc 7. Establish as Kitchen Designer or Bathroom Designer
The creativity and ability of making observations, understanding behaviour of materials in circumstantial conditions, sizing-placing of different elements appropriate to human-scale, design thinking, nature mimicry, visits to material manufacturers, workshops imparting diversified skills and so on are among routine activities of the department. The students of B. ID are mingling with the students of B. Arch in their initial period of study that avails a unique opportunity of interaction and supportive skill-exchange, elevating the performance of the students.
Ar. Ruma Singh Associate Professor ruma@smaid.edu.in
Qualifications: B.Arch, GCA- Lucknow (2003) and Master of Regional Planning -SPA Delhi (2006); pursuing Ph.D - N.I.T Patna. Professional bodies/ Associations: Council of Architecture, India, ITPI, IBPSA- India, IIID, IIA Ar. Ruma Singh began her expert excursion from year 2003. She started her carrier as an academician in 2012 at SMAID College, constituent college of CVM University and continues till date. She Coordinated and guided researched and design-based thesis Students of Architecture and Interior Design with variant projects and streams. She also volunteered for skill-based activities at schools/ institutions and mentored students for academic level National and International awards and symposium. In her Professional experience of 8 years, she worked with renowned firms as an Assistant Architect/ Architect Planner/ Consultant on various Architectural and Planning based projects. At present with academic, she is pursuing a Ph.D. from NIT Patna to improve and upgrade her research skills. She is a member,Board of Studies at Sardar Patel University (from 2017, Interior Design, U.G. and P.G. Programs) and at present, Chairperson/ Board of member for Department of Architecture, Interior Design & Planning (UG & PG Programs) at CVM University. She is an Examiner / convener/ supervisor at Sardar Patel University and GTU. She actively participated & conducted workshops, Seminars, National and International level Conferences and development program from various platform. She has published many papers/articles in National and International Conferences and Journals. She guided and mentored over 23 Interior Design and 15 Architecture students, enabling them with an array of choices and creative ideas. On campus, Involved in various activities like creative workshop, social activities, exhibitions, orientations and coordinated annual event and Student Council. She is performing a key role for AISHE/ NIRF/ NSP/ KCG/ NISP/ ACPC at Institution level as a Nodal Officer.