• U.G. Courses offered to B.Sc.(Hons.) Community Science programme
• M.Sc. Resource Management and Consumer Science
• Ph.D. Resource Management and Consumer Science
• Certificate Course in Interior Design and Decoration

U.G. courses (As per Sixth Dean’s Committee)

Detailed Course Contents

RMCS-111 Fundamentals of Art and Design                                                    2(1+1)             Sem. I

Introduction and objectives of interior decoration. Design- definition, types, features and requirements. Elements of art and their importance in interior decoration: Line, Form, Colour, Texture, Pattern. Principles of design and their application to enrich the interiors: Harmony, Proportion, Rhythm, Emphasis, Balance. Colour: sources of colour, colour theories, properties of colour, emotional effect of colour, colour schemes, colour plans for interiors. Furniture: types of furniture, materials and finishes of furniture, factors affecting the selection of furniture, care and maintenance of furniture, furniture arrangement. Walls- Classification, Types of building wall, Exterior and interior wall finishes. Floor: importance, types of floor and floor covering, Selection, care and maintenance of floor covering. Ceilings: types, materials and functions, Doors, windows and ventilators: Importance and types, Functional and decorative window treatments, Curtain and draperies, top treatments of windows- pelmets, valances, swags and tails. Hardware for curtains, blinds. Factors considered in selection of curtain and draperies. Lighting: importance, types of lighting and its application.

Practical: Learning elements of art and principles of design. Development of motif and design through art principles. Colour- colour schemes, values and intensity scale, colour wheel. Furniture – care and arrangement of furniture. Accessories – preparation and placements of accessories. Window treatment: Preparation of soft window treatment. Study of lighting fixtures. Market survey – different types of wall and floor coverings. Types of flower arrangement, learning different types of table setting, napkin folding.

RMCS-112 Fundamentals of Ergonomics                                                                   2(1+1)   Sem. II                                                                                                    

Introduction of Ergonomics – Definition, History of Ergonomics, Significance and Scope of Ergonomics; Domains of Ergonomics; Work physiology and fatigue; Human compatibility factors – Anthropometry and anthropometric data, principles in the application of anthropometric data; Physical fitness; Work Posture – Fatigue – major body weights; MMS (Man Machine – System), Manual Material Handling (MMH); Work related Health Problems- accidents, injuries, musculoskeletal problems, terminologies (RSI, WMSD, CTD, etc.).

Practical: Study of Anthropometric measurements- understanding different anthropometric data and terminologies and its usages; on-site postural studies; Determination of physical fitness.

RMCS-211 Computer-aided Interior Designing-I                                                  3(1+2)   Sem. I                                                                       

Introduction to AUTOCAD: Drawing templates, dialogue boxes – Toolbar, Difference between Paper drawing and CAD drawing – AutoCAD co-ordinate system – Absolute and Relative, Methods of using tools in AutoCAD – Introduction to 2D drawing tools – line, polyline, polygon, rectangle, Ellipse – Introduction to modify tools- Copy, mirror, offset, Array, Move, Rotate, Scale, stretch, extend, Trim, Break, Chamfer, Fillet – Adding Text to drawings, text styles, Dimension tools and styles, Methods of adding dimensions to drawings – Blocks and inserts : Methods of inserting drawings.

Practical: Orientation about Auto CAD software through demo mode- Opening the software, Opening the document and setting up to start drawing – Use of Auto CAD Co-ordinate system – Relative and Absolute – Demo of using basic drawing tools – Line, polyline, polygon, rectangle, ellipse – Demo of use of modify tools – Copy, mirror, offset, rotate, trim, extend, chamfer, filter, array, move, break – Developing different 2-D features in drawings through AUTOCAD- Door, windows, furniture templates, stairs – Adding Text to drawings, text styles.

RMCS-212 Housing and Space Management                                                            3(1+2)  Sem. II                                                                                      

Housing – importance, characteristics and effects of insufficient housing – Housing needs at different stages of family life cycle – Housing problems in India – rural and urban housing: Housing legislation and regulations in India – Building Codes, Floor Space Index (FSI/FAR): Factors to be considered in the selection of family housing, selection of site – Advantages and disadvantages of renting and owning a house – Types of house plans – floor plan, site plan, cross sectional plan, perspective plan, elevation plan and landscape plan; Principles of house planning: orientation and aspect, privacy, grouping, roominess, prospect, flexibility, circulation, sanitation, furniture requirement and practical considerations – Space management based on functional areas- Space management and Interior types based on functional needs – interiors for youth/ elderly / other special needs – Building Services-Electrical layout and wiring, Plumbing and sanitation – Construction Techniques for safety- damp proofing, fire proofing, termite Proofing, sound proofing, security features – Housing standards -Technology in housing – advanced technology in housing construction/ Low cost building technologies, low cost building materials.

Practical: Learning and comprehending architectural symbols; Lettering design and techniques – Planning Space arrangement for different room / areas in the home – Different types of Kitchens – Designing for special needs – Planning Space saving storage solutions for various rooms / uses – Drawing of House plans – EWS, LIG, MIG, HIG, Rural; Plans, electrical wiring and fixtures, plumbing and water supply – House plan for renovation according to needs of residents – Market survey to study the available building materials in the local market.

RMCS-311  Consumer Education                                                                            3(1+2)   Sem. l                                                                                                   

Consumer: definition, types, characteristics of Indian consumers. Consumer problems and vulnerability at market place. Consumer rights and responsibilities. Guidelines for good buying: durable and nondurable goods, house/apartments. Consumer service providers. Consumer movement in India. Consumer Protection Act and its constituent Acts in consumer welfare, consumer welfare organizations. Consumer redressal forum. E-consumerism.

Practical: Understanding and identification of consumer problems related to Weights and Measures, ATM and credit cards, Banking services, Collection and detection of food samples for adulteration – Spices– Milk and Milk Products, Ghee and oils, Collection and detection of food samples – Rice and Dals, Reviewing of Misleading, advertisements through print media, Reviewing of Misleading advertisements through electronic media, Evaluation of consumer products, Visit to consumer protection Organizations, Review of case studies of consumer disputes redressed, Planning for exhibits on consumer education, Preparation of exhibits for consumer education, Organizing exhibition for consumer education and e consumerism.

RMCS-312  Principles of Management                                                                   2(2+0)    Sem. II                                                                                            

Management: Concept, nature, Importance, Management as a profession, Universality of management, Professionalism of management on India, Tasks of a professional manager, Motivating factors of management: Values- concept, significance, characteristics, sources, classification, development of value pattern. Goals – Concept, classification, SMART goal setting, strategies for achieving SMART goals. Standards – Concept, classification; Standard of living – Inter – relatedness of Values, goals and standards. Resources – Definition, Meaning and importance, types, characteristics, factors affecting their use and guidelines, Role of resources in management, conservation of resources; Management of household resources: Time – tools and process of time management, time plan and steps in making time plan, Factors affecting time use; GANTT Chart – Energy – types and sources of energy – Functions of management, Management skills; Process of Management: Planning: Importance, types, characteristics and techniques, barriers to effective planning; Organizing: Meaning and importance, characteristics and techniques; Controlling: Definition, Concept, Importance, phases and factors; Evaluating: Definition, Need and types of evaluation – Decision making process: Concept, Importance, scope, types, steps and factors affecting decision making – Communication: Process, types of communication, barriers of communication – Systems approach to management: Conceptual framework of management, systems approach, sub – systems and interactions with other systems, Family – the managerial unit, the environment surrounding the family, management and changes in environment; Origin, classification and role of Motivation in Management.

RMCS-313 Computer-aided Interior Designing-II                                                  3(0+3)  Sem. II                                                                              

Practical: Developing a simple bubble diagram and schematic diagrams of various residential zones through CAD: Cooking, dining, living, Rest areas, entrance, operative zone, service zone – Drawing the floor plans of various rooms through CAD drawing: kitchen, dining room, bedroom, living room – Drawing the conceptual floor plans with different SQFT area – Dimensioning the floor plans – Adding Text to Floor plan – Adding furniture to floor plan – Drawing elevations of different types of residential buildings through CAD – Creating 3-D Models of structural features using viewport – Creating varietal effect through hatching technique in CAD – Use of Rendering Techniques in Interiors through CAD – Developing conceptual drawing of small residential project – Printing and plotting a drawing.

Elective Courses

RMCS-411   Residential and Commercial Space Design                                            3(1+2) Sem I                                                                                

(In Collaboration with Department of Civil Engineering, PAU, Ludhiana)

Residential and commercial buildings: types and characteristics – Factors influencing building design- Approaches to planning residential and commercial spaces – Steps in Design process -Understanding on building bye laws and standards. Design and space organization analysis of independent houses and apartments of different income groups. Estimation of cost of fittings, fixtures, furniture, lighting and materials for residential and commercial interiors. Study of commercial interiors for business establishments, hotels/ restaurants, hospitals, educational buildings, public service buildings – Specifications writing, tenders and contracts.

Practical: Develop conceptual drawings and floor plans for various income groups. Develop layouts of furniture, lighting, electrical and plumbing for various income groups. Practical applications of design and space organization of apartments and flats and analysis. Cost estimation for designing interiors of various income groups. Planning of ergonomic work layout for a small project (1000 sq. ft.). Planning of ergonomic work layout for hills areas and commercial areas. Evolving interior decoration details with material sample for the small project. Evolving interior decoration details with material sample for hills areas. Evolving interior decoration details with material sample for the large commercial area. Presentation of the detailed work done for small projects. Presentation of the detailed work done for hill areas. Presentation of the detailed work done for large commercial projects.

RMCS-412  Colour and Lighting in Interiors                                                             3(2+1) Sem I                                                                                             

 Importance of colour and light in interior environment. A brief history of colour as an interior design element; Physics of light – Physiology of vision – Properties of colour – Hue, value and intensity – harmony, mixing and colour interactions. Approaches and theories of colour. Cultural, physical and psychological effects of colour; Types of colour schemes – Related and contrast colour schemes; Factors to consider while choosing colour schemes for buildings; Visual tricks – Use and application of colour in interiors of residential and non – residential buildings. Suitable colour schemes for residential, commercial, public, educational and religious building interiors. Importance and sources of lighting; Cultural and social aspects of lighting; Properties of lighting -Reflection, absorption, transmission and diffusion; Types of lighting – Decorative aspects of lighting -Lighting requirements for household activities; Lighting requirements in commercial buildings. Measurement of light and its units; Types of lamps, their characteristics and suitability to various rooms. Types of lighting based on direction of use, place of use, purpose and portability; Lighting controls – Lighting Luminaires/ fixtures. Factors affecting the quantity of illumination in a room -Method of calculating lighting requirements for various rooms; Lighting for outdoor living and gardens. Colour rendition; Use of colour and lighting in architecture – Use of colour and lighting in problematic areas – disguise and camouflage. Lighting different spaces in the interiors. Important Lighting terms; Importance of Controlling Luminance. Eco – friendly lighting benefits and ideas. Need for quality in the selection of colours and lighting in the built environment.

Practical: Study of types of colour schemes in residential interiors. Study of types of lamps and lighting used in residential interiors. Planning colour schemes for residential interiors. Group discussion on use of colour and lighting in interiors. Study of types of colour schemes in commercial interiors. Study of types of lamps and lighting used in commercial interiors. Presentation on use of colour and lighting in commercial interiors. Suggesting suitable colour schemes for commercial buildings and its cost estimation. Group discussion on suitable colour schemes for residential and commercial buildings. Suggesting suitable colour schemes for commercial buildings and its cost estimation. Group discussion on suitable colour schemes for residential and commercial buildings. Suggesting suitable lighting fixtures for residential buildings and its cost estimation. Drawings to show the effect of different types of lighting in interior spaces. Lighting calculations for interior spaces using different methods- cavity method and point to point method. Suggesting suitable lighting fixtures for commercial buildings and its cost estimation. Group discussion on suitable lighting fixtures for residential and commercial buildings. Prepare a colour and lighting plan for problematic areas like space below stair case and estimate the cost. Prepare a colour and lighting plan for problematic areas like, irregular shape rooms or narrow areas and estimate the cost. Market survey to understand the available safety and emergency lighting systems and presentation of report.

RMCS-413 Tourism and Hospitality Management                                                      3(1+2) Sem I                                                                                    

Tourism Management Introduction to Tourism, Growth and development of modern tourism, Tourism in India, Heritage/ Cultural, Pilgrimage Tourism, Medical, Hot Spots and Culinary Tourism -Business and Cruise Tourism – Eco-tourism/ Rural tourism – Emergence of Eco-tourism / Rural tourism – Concept and definitions – Growth and development issues in eco-tourism – Travel Agency and Tour Operation and logistics (Airlines operation and ticketing. Ships cruise services) business in India, Emerging trends of tourism, Impacts of Tourism, Ethics issues in tourism – Introduction to Hospitality Management. Basic Management Principles: planning, organizing, staffing, leading, controlling with specific reference to hospitality. Hotel hierarchy: GM, departmental heads, supervisors, operational employees Soft Skills in Hospitality; personal development, motivation. Communication techniques and skills, Hostess training Services offered to guests such as food and accommodation services and personal services Front Office management. Maintenance of front office records – housekeeping services – cleaning and linen services, bed making Accommodation Operations – Role of accommodation operations in hospitality. Public areas – maintenance and decoration.

Practical: Study of all the activities of a tourism office and report Planning for a tour – Heritage, Eco, Wildlife, Pilgrimage, medical etc. – Planning for Accommodation operations – Preparation of a tour package -Visit to different tourist spots – Planning layouts of front office of different institutions – Mock sessions on front office handling – Mock sessions on Communication Techniques and Skill – Mock sessions on Handling Complaints and Emergencies – Mock sessions on Handling various types of clients – Practical sessions on Hostess training – Services offered – Practical sessions on housekeeping services – Report writing.

RMCS-414 Financial Management and Consumer Behaviour                                  3(2+1) Sem I                                                                          

Importance of financial management. Income concepts; Circular flow of Income: the wheel of wealth, factors affecting fluctuations in income, depreciation in money value: inflation, deflation, consumer price index. Financial planning – Steps of successful financial planning; Financial spending plan. Budget: types, steps, advantages and disadvantages. Credit and credit instruments. Saving and investment. Taxation. Consumerism and Consumer Protection: Consumer rights and responsibilities, Consumer Protection Act 2019, Other important Govt. Laws/ Acts for protecting consumers. Consumer Courts: Redress mechanism. Consumer Protection Councils. Advertising Standards Council of India. Standards and standardization and legislative measures for regulating quality. Role of Govt. and NGOs for consumer protection and welfare. Consumer issues and challenges. Consumer behaviour: Defining consumer behaviour, meaning and importance of consumer behaviour. Consumer decision making: Determinants and consumer choices, impact of technology on consumer choices and economic well – being, factors affecting consumer behaviour. Social, cultural and group influences on consumer behavior, Individual determinants, motivation and personality on consumer behaviour. Environmental influences on consumer behaviour. E -consumer behaviour: E – marketing/ E – consumerism/ E – business/ E – tailing. Digital marketing: techniques and strategies. Trends in marketing with respect to consumer behaviour.

Practical: Conducting survey on few families to study various sources of family income, drawing income profiles, and studying their methods of handling money income. Planning Budgets for families with different income groups. Exercise on calculation of Consumer Price Index. Preparing educational aids on Consumer Rights and Responsibilities. Exercise on filing a consumer complaint in Consumer Forum. Collecting/ studying fraudulent advertisements on print and electronic media and reporting about them. Collecting different products with Standardization marks. Collecting Product Labels and studying labeling details. Market survey to study Weights and Measures practices by vegetable sellers, cloth sellers, ration shops, petrol pumps, LPG cylinders etc. and making a report. Visit to Consumer Forum. Carryout a short study (may be using google forms) to study Consumer behaviour components in buying any product. Reporting and presentation. Explore problems/ cheating in e -shopping.

RMCS-415  Work Space and Product Design                                                             3(2+1)  Sem I                                                                                          

Body Mechanics; Functional design of workspace – Concept of functional design, centre concept, design and arrangement of different work centers, designing of work surface, storage and work accessories/ appliances; Lighting/ furniture requirements for different activities; Hazards of ill designed workstations; Functional designing of workspace for physically handicapped and elderly population. Design concepts – Design definition, design terminologies (user – centered design, user -friendly design, accessible design, universal design, usability, etc.); Design process; Design sustainability – Ergonomic factors in design, user interface, use of design elements for ease of operation of a product; Quality Control and Standardization of Product, and product certification; Design consideration for accessible products. Work, worker workplace interrelationship.

Practical: Evaluation of existing workstation in a residential product; Understanding the selected consumer products through guidelines given by manufacturers; Evaluation of selected product to find out the ease of operation; Ideation of design concepts.

RMCS-416 Kitchen and Bathroom Designing                                                                3(1+2)  Sem I                                                                                        

Principles of planning kitchen and bathroom; floor, wall finishes, counter materials and colour schemes used in kitchen and bathroom. Different styles of kitchen and bathrooms. Lighting, ventilation, wiring, water supply and storage provisions. Basic (shower, wash basin, bathtub, taps etc) and luxurious fixtures (railings, bath curtains, hangers, holders, mirrors, plants etc.). Concept and design of modular kitchens. Functional designing of kitchen and bathroom. Space requirement of different equipment, accessories and fixtures used in kitchen and bathroom.

Practical:  Basic layouts of kitchen and bathroom. Planning and arrangement of different equipment, accessories and fixtures used in kitchen and bathroom considering human factors. Designs of various types of modular kitchens and their cost estimation. Survey of various showrooms related to kitchen and bathroom for knowing their latest trend in material and design.

RMCS-417 Landscape Design                                                                                      3(2+1)  Sem I                                                                                                              

Introduction to landscaping. History of gardening in India. Landscaping of homes – natural elements, principles, factors affecting design, styles of gardening. Terrace gardening. Principal groups of plants – trees, shrubs, climbers, bulbous plants and their importance in landscaping designing. Application of principles of art in landscaping. Location and orientation. Climatic conditions. Land profile. Soil types. Availability of water sources. Materials for paving and walkways. Features of rock garden and water garden. Lawn and its management – selection of grass, preparation of soil, planting of grass, diseases and other problems. Features of Japanese gardens, English gardens and Mogul gardens.

Practical: Planning tree guards, sit-outs and open ground sheds for semi-shady plants, gazebo, pedestals, monuments, statues, abstracts etc. study of indoor and outdoor plant species. Variety of shrubs, creepers, grass etc. water drainage. Designing of terrace garden. Natural and artificial water bodies. Garden furniture. Outdoor and indoor designing of party landscaping. Visit to local nurseries.

Skill Enhancement Courses

SEC-RMCS1  Housekeeping and Service Management-I                                         2(0+2)   Sem. I                                                                      

Practical: Types of lodging establishments, organizational chart, duties and responsibilities of housekeeping employees. Communication techniques and skill. Handling of clients. Handling complaints and emergencies. Accommodation operation – of co-ordination between Front Office, Maintenance and Security departments. Setting and different types of Bed making. Napkins Folding. Table etiquettes. Cleaning equipment. Selection and care of equipment. Use and care of material required by the House Keeping Department. Cleaning methods. Placement of flower arrangements and other decorative items. Pest control and eradication. Reporting accidents. Safety procedures at the workplace. Use protective equipment.

SEC-RMCS2 Floral Art and Design-I                                                                        2(0+2)  Sem. I                                                                                                       

(In collaboration with Department of Floriculture and Landscaping)

Practical: Practice on applying elements and principles of design in floral art. Selection and preparation of plant and other material for floral art. Practicing techniques and tools, Rules, Styles and Colour schemes in flower arrangement and floral craft. Creating theme or idea in floral art. Applying preservation techniques of flowers/ foliage. Developing basic shapes and practicing different styles of flower arrangements. Developing theme boards, designing backgrounds and floral décor suitable to the occasion. Developing designs for Garland, flower bouquet, Potpourri, flower painting and carpets etc. Preparation of permanent/ dry floral arrangement/ Driftwood Craft. Visit to shows and gardens to acquire basic knowledge about Bonsai techniques and Indoor gardening. Visit to a florist store to understand the basic procedures for selection and care of flower and plant materials. Developing theme boards for stage decoration. Visit to different occasions to evaluate commercial stage decoration ideas. Organizing shows/ exhibitions for sale of flower craft.

SEC-RMCS3 Housekeeping and Service Management-II                                   2(0+2)   Sem. II                                                                              

Practical: Understanding the role of housekeeping and its relationship with other departments. Housekeeping department and its role and responsibility. Housekeeping organization chart. Positions and job descriptions in housekeeping department. Developing a schedule outlining the housekeeping department and their roles and responsibility in various types of organizations. Developing a housekeeping organization chart with positions and job descriptions in housekeeping department in various types of organizations. Different types and importance of keys- section key, master key, floor key and grand master key. Key of executive officers and public areas, and computerized key. Understanding the role of housekeeping and its relationship with other departments -Front office. Food and beverage, Engineering departments. Planning and organizing housekeeping department Planning the work in housekeeping department -Area inventory, Frequency schedule. Performance standard, Productivity standard, Supply and equipment inventory level. Housekeeping standards / trends Housekeeping standard building. Standard set up. Human resource and training employees in housekeeping. Staffing and training employees. Motivating employees.

SEC-RMCS4 Event Planning and Management                                                     2(0+2)   Sem. II                                                                                      

Practical: Developing a SWOT analysis of identifying and conducting an event. Identify various corporate events. Identifying and develop a schedule for any one event for a college event, themed celebration, festival. Develop a plan for budget / sponsors / fundraising / marketing strategies for the identified events. Listing of fundamentals of corporate hospitality, Study event specifications of Celebrity events and Award Ceremonies, Destination weddings.  Establish a plan for risk assessment and management within the Event Laws and Administration and Health and Safety Requirements. Plan an event for themed celebration, Festival, Record outcome of events and evaluate the event through SWOT analysis, report on the success and weakness of the events.

SEC-RMCS5 Artistic Creations                                                                                2(0+2)  Sem. II                                                                                                 

Practical: Developing technical and conceptual skills necessary to create artwork. Introducing students to the principles and techniques of art creations. Teaching and learning about visual arts like drawing and painting, ceramic design, mix media, decoupage, pot painting etc. Preparation of artifacts using various artistic techniques for both commercial and residential spaces. Visit to art galleries, museums and artist studios to know about latest materials and techniques used in creative arts. Evaluation of artistic development of students.

SEC-RMCS6 Interior Design and Decoration-I                                                       1(0+1)   Sem. I                                                                                     

Practical: Application of elements and of principles of design; colour concept: colour schemes and its cost estimation, colour scheme for problematic area; curtains and draperies, types of curtain material and hardware and its costing; lighting, types of light fixture, use of lights and lamps, lighting plan for problematic area.

SEC-RMCS7 Floral Art and Design-II                                                                     1(0+1)   Sem. I                                                                                      

Practical: Learning basic Ikebana techniques – Practice on concept and styles of classic ikebana flower arrangements such as Rikka, Nageire Bana, Seika, Moribana, Jiyūka – Study of various Indoor landscaping – plant scaping or interior scaping, greenery ideas to reimagine a professional space – office/ hotel, retail, hospital or lobby, Indoor plan maintenance work study. Designing various types of indoor landscape gardening such as Living Walls/Vertical Gardens, Table garden Dish or bowl garden, Green Garden, Stone Scaping, Holy Scape, Floating, Indoor Landscaping, Water Scapes. Cost estimation of indoor garden designing. Learning Styling techniques of bonsai, Bonsai aesthetics, Bonsai, Care and Culture of Miniature Trees. Indian traditional ideas of floral decoration for floor, wall, windows and doors. Elements and colour theory in floral designing.

SEC-RMCS8 Interior Accessories and Furnishings                                              1(0+1)   Sem. II                                                                                       

Practical: Identifying different accessories, their use, placement, and features – Market Survey to study the design features and financial aspects of different interior accessories – Understanding the application of art elements and design principles for designing accessories – Exploring and selecting different art media for designing and developing a functional/ decorative accessory: mud/ clay/ paper/ glass/ fabric/ wood/ MDF/ painting/ printing – Designing and preparation of accessories suitable for different types of staircases, table decoration, floor decoration – Interior landscaping: Exploring its importance and different plants used in interiors – Applying Vastu Shastra in selection and placement of accessories – Identifying different furnishings, their use, placement, suitable materials and features- Market Survey to study the design features and financial aspects of different interior furnishings – Understanding the application of art elements and design principles for designing furnishings for residential and commercial spaces -Exploring Indian handicrafts, paintings, embroideries, printing techniques etc. and application of feasible techniques in designing accessories and furnishings – Cost estimation, Sale of products and Self – evaluation.

SEC-RMCS9 Interior Design and Decoration-II                                                    1(0+1)   Sem. II                                                                    

Practical: Floor treatments and its type; wall treatment and its types; accessories for interiors; materials used for interior designing and decoration; indoor landscaping; flower arrangements; visit to any residential and commercial building to study about materials used for interior designing and decoration.

Student READY Programme

RMCS-421   Experiential Learning/ Hands on Training/ Internship                       8(0+8)    Sem II                                                          

Practical: Training of the students in art centers with Interior designers and Architects to develop industry oriented scale and acquire practical experience in actual work environment.

RMCS-422   Student Project and Presentation                                                          2(0+2)     Sem II                                                                            

Practical: Training of the students to identify the problem, develop tools to collect data, analyze and interpret the data. Report writing and presentation.

Online Courses                                                                                                      10(0+10) NG#

INT-CI    Internship                                                                                               10(0+10)

                (for 10 weeks – Only for exit option for award of  UG Certificate)

INT-CII   Internship                                                                                              10(0+10)

                (for 10 weeks – Only for exit option for award of  UG Diploma)

M.Sc. courses (As per BSMA)

Detailed course Contents

RMCS-501     Resource Management: Principles and Practices    3+0     Sem I

UNIT I: Nature and functions of management

Importance of management; Management functions; Management principles; Management levels; Functional areas of management; Managerial skills; Managerial roles.

UNIT II: Evolution of management thought

Early classic approaches- Scientific management, administrative management and bureaucracy; Neo-classic approaches- Human relation approach and behavioral approach; Modern approach; Quantitative approach; Systems approach; Contingency approach.

UNIT III: Managerial competencies

Planning and administrative competencies; Decision making- Introduction, nature of managerial decision making, approaches to decision making; Types of decisions; Process of decision making; Tools and techniques of decision making; Creativity and rationality in decision making; Models of decision making behaviour; Risk and certainty in decision making; Authority and responsibility in decision making; Communication- Functions, factors and features, process, barriers and principles, types and channels; Leadership-Meaning, importance, characteristics and styles.

UNIT IV: Management process

Steps in management process; Planning- Types and dimensions, planning in systems perspective, factors affecting planning; Organizing- Departmentalization, line and staff relationship; Coordinating – Need, types, principles, techniques and problems of coordination; Directing; Controlling.

UNIT V: Human behaviour and organization

Introduction to organizationalbehaviour; Values; Attitudes and performance; Motivation-Importance, contemporary theories of motivation, approaches, elements of sound motivation; Stress management- Concepts, causes, consequences, stress managing techniques.

RMCS-502     Human Factors and Ergonomics                               2+1                  Sem II

UNIT I: Introduction to ergonomics

Definition, aim, objectives and scope of ergonomics; Domains of ergonomics; Historical development of ergonomics and human factor; Interface between man machine and environment; Ergonomics in design.

UNIT II: Human body systems

Structure and functions of major body systems- Parts and basic functions of skeletal system; Properties and functions of muscular system; Components of circulatory system; Parts and functions of respiratory system; Structure and functions of digestive system and nervous system.

UNIT III: Human anthropometry

Human anthropometry; Static and dynamic anthropometry; Anthropometric measurements; Normal distribution and percentiles; Anthropometry in ergonomics and design.

UNIT IV: Body movement and postures

The functions and movements of skeletal system – Functional classification of bones, joints, ligaments and tendons; Neuromuscular aspects of movement; Joints and movements; Classification of joints on the basis of function; Movement at synovial joints; Skeletal muscle as levers; Posture- Work posture, postural discomfort and its impact on work and human health, posture analysis tools.

UNIT V: Work physiology

Fundamentals of work physiology; Muscular efforts; Energy consumption; Physical fitness-Measuring physical fitness using different techniques; Physical work capacity and its measurement; Determination of cardiac cost of work; Factors influencing energy requirements and energy costs for various activities.

Practical

Collection of  anthropometric measurements of school children; Analysis of data on school children anthropometry; Presentation of  report on school children anthropometry; Designing study table based on the anthropometric data; Measuring the work posture of a  worker involved in manual work using RULA/REBA/OWASA; Analysis of work posture data Presentation of  report on work posture of person involved in manual work; Determination of physical fitness using any one of the technique; Analysis of data and presentation of report on physical fitness; Measurement of cardiac cost of selected activity, Analysis of data on cardiac cost of selected activity; Presentation of  report on  cardiac cost of selected activity; Assessment of ergonomic cost of work in terms of physiological indices; Analysis of data on ergonomic cost of work; Presentation of  report on ergonomic cost of work; End term Assessent.

RMCS-503     Interior Space Planning                                             1+2                  Sem I

UNIT I: Interior design and user comfort

Residential buildings- Types and its characteristics; Commercial buildings- Types and its characteristics; Effect of interior design on user comfort- Residential, commercial, special needs.

UNIT II: Building planning principle

Functional and aesthetic considerations in the use of elements of design; Functional and aesthetic considerations in the use of principles of design; Housing principles for designing public private and circulation spaces; Advances in design process of residential interiors-Personal space, public space, utility space; Advances in design process of commercial interiors- Service institutions, marketing institutions; Recent trends in interior space management.

UNIT III: Space standards

Space standards for various rooms in residential and commercial buildings; Building materials and their standards; Space saving furniture.

UNIT IV: Building services

Electrical and safety fittings; House wiring; Plumbing systems for residential and commercial buildings; Sanitary fittings and fixtures for residential and commercial buildings.

Practical

Preparation of a schedule to collect information regarding the characteristics of residential and commercial buildings;Visits to identify the characteristics of residential buildings;Visits to identify the characteristics of commercial buildings;Presentation of report on characteristics of residential and commercial buildings;;Designing a residential house as per space standards –development of conceptual drawings ;Designing a residential house as per space standards –development of design details and working drawings;Designing a residential house as per space standards –portfolio preparation ;Designing a residential house as per space standards –presentation and group discussion;Designing any commercial building as per space standards- development of conceptual drawings;Designing any commercial building as per space standards- development of design details and working drawings;Designing any commercial building as per space standards- portfolio preparation;Designing any commercial building as per space standards- presentation and group discussion;Market survey on electrical and sanitary fittings and fixtures ;Market survey on space saving furniture suitable; Presentation of report on  sanitary fittings, fixtures and space saving furniture for residential and commercial buildings available in market;Cost estimation of residential building (apartment/condominium/row house) ;Cost estimation of commercial building (Ice cream parlor/Tiffin centre/beauty salon/ restaurant etc.);Designing space saving furniture for residential buildings; Portfolio preparation on space saving furniture for residential buildings; Presentation of report on space saving furniture for residential buildings;  Design and development of space saving furniture for commercial buildings. Portfolio preparation on space saving furniture for commercial buildings; Presentation of report on space saving furniture for commercial buildings; Project on renovation of a residential building with cost estimation; Portfolio preparation on renovation of a residential building with cost estimation; Presentation of report and group discussion on renovation of a residential building with cost estimation; Project on renovation of a commercial building with cost estimation; Portfolio preparation on renovation of a commercial building with cost estimation; Presentation of report and group discussion on renovation of a commercial building with cost estimation; Preparation of material board and presentation for a  residential project ; Preparation of material board and presentation for a commercial  project; End term assessment

RMCS-504     Consumer Economics                                                2+1                  Sem I

UNIT I: Consumer behaviour

Consumer behavior; Environmental influences on consumer behaviour; Individual determinants of consumer behavior; Models of consumer behavior – Micro economic model, Nicosia model, Howard-Sheth model, Engel- Block well-Miniard model; Application of consumer behaviour knowledge in marketing; Consumer decision process- Problem recognition, search and evaluation, purchasing process, post purchasing behavior; Researching consumer behaviour.

UNIT II: National income

Definition and significance; Concepts of national income; Methods of measurements of national income – Value added method, income method, expenditure method, reconciliation of the three measures of national income; Difficulties in measurement of national income- Conceptual difficulties and practical difficulties; National income and Economic welfare.

UNIT III: Consumption economics

Concept of consumption economics; Theories of consumption- Engels law of consumption, relative income theory of consumption, life cycle theory of consumption, permanent income theory of consumption; Budget and economy; Fiscal policy; Annual financial statement of the government and budget; Revenue receipts and revenue expenditure; Capital receipts and capital expenditure; Overall budget; Concepts of deficits in government budget; Revenue deficits and fiscal deficit; Taxation- India’s tax structure; Tax as a source of public revenue; Direct and indirect taxes; Merits and demerits of taxes; Role of indirect tax in a developing economy; Incidence and effects of taxes; Inflation- Meaning of inflation, types of inflation, causes, effects, measures to check inflation; Deflation- Meaning, deflation and disinflation, causes, effects, measures to control deflation.

UNIT IV: Financial systems of India

Introduction to financial system of India; Financial institutions; Financial services; Financial markets; Structure of Indian financial system; Importance of financial system for the economic development ;Banking-Types of banking institutes; Functions; Types of loans and advances; Indian money market; Indian capital market; Financial intermediaries and services; Insurance and its regulations.

Practical

Project work: Study of consumer buying behaviour while buying a  selected commodity –Collection of review; Formulation of objectives of  the study; Selection of sample, and study location; Designing the  data collection tool; Pre testing and finalization of data collection tool; Collection of data; Data analysis; Report writing, Finalization of report; Presentation of the report on “consumer buying behaviour while buying a  selected commodity”, Discussion on the findings of the research ; Visit to any one financial institute. Preparation of documents required for applying for a loan; Study other trends of stock market index given in magazines or news papers; Critical analysis of National Budgets through panel discussion; End term assessment

RMCS-505     Work And Workstation Design                                1+2                  Sem II

UNIT I: Work, worker and workplace

Work, worker and workplace-Definition, types and interrelationship; Classification of work based on energy consumption and nature of work; Time and energy requirements of work; Introduction to components of worker input- affective, cognitive, temporal and physical.

UNIT II: Work measurement techniques

Work measurement techniques- Subjective judgment, Record of past performance, Scientific methods; Tools for work analysis-Charts, diagrams, models and photographic aids.

UNIT III: Workplace layout and equipment design

Principles of workstation and system design; Design and arrangement of different work centers; Work reaches; Working heights; Visual design parameters- Work surface, space allowance and storage; Design considerations for different workstation designs-Seated work, Standing work, Sit stand work; Controls, displays and information; Visual, auditory and other displays; Quantitative and qualitative information; Methodologies for studying workplace design; Hazards of ill designed workstation.

UNIT IV: Physical factors of the work environment

Environmental factors in workplace and their measurement-Heat, light, sound and noise, vibration, radiation, humidity; Effect of environmental parameters on worker and work performance.

Practical

Selection of workplace unit for taking the anthropometric measurements of worker and dimensions of equipment and furniture used in a selected workplace units; Measuring and recording the anthropometric measurements of worker in the selected workplace unit ; Measuring and recording the   dimensions of equipment and furniture used in the selected workplace unit; Working on developing design for a workplace unit as per data collected in previous exercise ;Determining the space relationships as per workers anthropometry; Determining the space relationships as per workers posture and movement at selected workstations; Developing the 2D design of selected workplace unit ; Developing the 3D design of selected workplace unit .Work measurement in the selected workstation using two hand process charts;Analysis of data collected ; Presentation of report on work done in the selected workstation using two hand process charts; Work measurement in the selected workstation using photographic aid; Analysis of data on work measurement collected in the selected workstation using photographic aid; Presentation of  report on work done in the selected workstation using photographic aid; Measuring environmental factors in the workplace; Heat Measuring environmental factors in the workplace; Light Measuring environmental factors in the workplace:; Noise ; Measuring environmental factors in the workplace: Vibration; Measuring environmental factors in the workplace: Radiation;; Measuring environmental factors in the workplace: Humidity; Analysis of data collected on environmental parameters; Presentation of report on environmental parameters; Developing a design layout of a selected commercial workplace: Preparation of check list; Collection of data on design features, space relationships, dimensions of equipment and furniture, and environment control parameters in the workplace; Analyzing the data; Finalizing the dimensions of selected commercial workplace ; Developing a design layout of the selected commercial workplace based on the DATA.; Presentation and group discussion on the design layout of the selected commercial workplace; Finalization of design layout of the selected commercial workplace; Developing 2D plan of the selected commercial workplace; Developing 3D workplace design of the selected commercial workplace; End term assessment

RMCS-506     Colour and Lighting in Interiors                               2+1                  Sem I

UNIT I: Colour as an interior design element

Historical perspective of colour as an interior design element; Properties of colour – Hue, value and intensity; Approaches and theories of colour.

UNITII: Applications of colour in various elements of interiors

Cultural and psychological effects of colour; Types of colour schemes-Related colour schemes, contrast colour schemes; Factors to consider while choosing colour schemes for buildings; Suitable colour schemes for residential, commercial, public, educational and religious building interiors.

UNIT III: Introduction to lighting in interior

Importance and sources of lighting; Cultural and social aspects of lighting; Physiology of vision; Properties of lighting – Reflection, absorption, transmission and diffusion; Types of lighting; Safety and emergency lighting; Lighting requirements for household activities; Lighting requirements in commercial buildings.

UNIT IV: Quantity and quality of lighting

Measurement of light and its units; Types of lamps from animal fat lamps to LEDs, their characteristics and suitability to various rooms; Types of lighting based on direction of use, place of use, purpose and portability; Lighting controls- Type, selection, care, maintenance and economic use; Lamp holders; Lighting switches; Motion sensors; Factors affecting the quantity of illumination in a room- Room proportion, colour, texture and cleanliness of room surface, lamp lumen, lamp lumen depreciation; Method of calculating lighting requirements for various rooms; Lighting for outdoor living and gardens.

UNIT V: Effect of colour on lighting

Colour rendition; Use of colour and lighting in architecture, materials and finishes from 16th century to the date; Use of colour and lighting in problematic areas to disguise and camouflage.

Practical

Study of types of colour schemes in residential interiors ; Study of types of lamps and lighting used in residential interiors ; Group discussion on use of colour and lighting in interiors ;Study of types of colour schemes in commercial interiors ; Study of types of lamps and lighting used in commercial interiors; Presentation on use of colour and lighting in commercial  interiors; Suggesting suitable colour schemes for residential buildings and its cost estimation; Suggesting suitable colour schemes for commercial buildings and its cost estimation; Group discussion on suitable colour schemes for residential and commercial buildings; Suggesting suitable lighting fixtures for residential buildings and its cost estimation; Suggesting suitable lighting fixtures for commercial buildings and its cost estimation; Group discussion on suitable lighting fixtures for residential and commercial buildings; Prepare a colour and lighting plan for problematic areas like space below stair case and estimate the cost; Prepare a colour and lighting plan for problematic areas like, irregular shape rooms or narrow areas and estimate the cost; Market survey to understand the  available safety and emergency lighting systems and presentation of report; End term assessment

RMCS-507     Consumer Issues and Legislations                2+0                  Sem I

UNIT I: Consumer issues

Changing trends in consumerism; Profile of consumers in India and abroad; Consumer issues and challenges; Social media management; Consumer finance; Multiple tax structure:  Gender issues in consumerism; Gender division of labour; Access to decision making; Marketing and gender consumerism; Wealth and gender consumerism; Green consumerism- Definition, objectives and necessity of green consumerism; Agriculture credit in India; Agriculture marketing in India.

UNIT II: Consumer Legislations

Significance of consumer guidance and counseling; Consumer protection measures- Legal and non-legal consumer legislations; The Contract Act 1982; The Sale of Goods Act 1930; The Essential Commodities Act 1955; The Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act 1937; The Standard of Weights and Measures Act 1976;The Trade Mark Act 1999; The Competition Act 2002;The Bureau of Indian Standard Act 1986; Consumer Protection Act1986;Consumer protection Bill 2018; Right to Information Act 2005; Information Technology Act 2000;Food Safety and Standards Act,2016.

UNIT III: Consumer and communication tools

Consumer communication- Significance, history and types; Communication media and social change; Trends in consumer communication; Media and consumer demand; Advertising as a mode of communication; Trends and impact of advertising on consumers; Social media- Chats, Blogs, Face book, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram,Pinterest,YouTube.

UNIT IV: On line marketing

E-marketing in India- Evolution; Growth and challenges; Legislative frame work.

RMCS-508     PRODUCT DESIGN                                                             1+2                  Sem II

UNIT I: Introduction to product design

Product Design- Definition, significance and essentials of product design and consumer demand; Product attributes-Usability, contextual needs, compatibility, product aesthetics.

UNIT II: Approaches to product designing

Concepts in product designing; User-centered design; Universal design; Accessible design; Usable design; Anthropometry in product design; Design consideration in  product for geriatrics; Design consideration in  product for people with special needs.

UNIT III: Outsourced product development (OPD)

Introduction; Importance; Concept and need; Major differentiating factors- technology related, people related, process related; Emerging models of product development.

UNIT IV: Product development process

Stages of product development process; Market analysis; Product analysis; Identification and innovation; User-Product relationship and ergonomics; Cognitive and social engineering issues; User interface designing.

UNITV: Product testing

Product testing- Definition, purpose, role of government, Industry and consumer organizations; Product testing techniques and devices-Product evaluation, quality control and standardization.

Practical

Checklist for evaluation of a selected consumer product against the manufacturer’s guidelines-Literature survey; Designing a checklist for evaluation of a selected consumer product against the manufacturer’s guidelines; Evaluation of the selected consumer product against the manufacturer’s guidelines;  Presentation and group discussion; 5-9. Exposure to Outsourced product development (OPD); Conceptualization and development of consumer products with functional alternatives;. Product Idea generation through brainstorming; Evaluation of the product idea generated; Group participation; Finalization of product ;. Working on design criteria ;Collection of feedback from market ; Analyzing the user’s option on the design of the consumer product; Developing the prototype of the product; Evaluation of the product developed for identifying the problems through brain storming; Proposing design solutions to rectify identified lacunas in the product design; Finalization of product design;End term assessment.

RMCS-509     ERGONOMIC RESEARCH TECHNIQUES                     1+2                  Sem II

UNIT I: Approaches to research methods in ergonomics

Measurement and information gathering; Ergonomic standards; Observational techniques; Rating scales; Questionnaires and checklist; Digital models and simulation.

UNIT II: Subjective assessment tools

NIOSH discomfort survey; The Dutch Musculoskeletal Nordic Questionnaire (DMQ); Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ); Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire; University of Michigan Upper Extremity Questionnaire (UMUEQ); Job stress Questionnaire; Work Style Questionnaire; NIOSH Generic Job Stress Questionnaire.

UNITIII: Postural evaluation tools

Ovako Working Posture Analyzing System(OWAS);Quick Exposure Checklist(QEC);Concise Back Screening Instrument(CBSI);Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA); Plan for Identifying avBelastningsfaktorer (PLIBEL); Rapid Entire Body Assessment(REBA);Model for Comprehensive Evaluation of Risks of Musculoskeletal Disorders(MODSI).

UNITIV: Measurementof work effort and fatigue

Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale; Muscle Fatigue Assessment Method; Hand Activity Level (HAL); The Occupational Repetitive Action (OCRA); NIOSH Lifting Equation); The Strain Index.

Practical

Collection of literature on occupational disorders in any one occupation such as Construction Industry/ Manufacturing industry; Review of collected literature to understand the type of disorders prevailing in the selected industry’; Elicit information on musculoskeletal disorders experienced by workers from a selected field  using Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire -Data collection; Discuss the merits and demerits of the tool /Propose modifications in  light of demerits of the tool; Gain hands on experience on the use of a selected postural evaluation tool; Evaluation of posture adopted  by sweepers using a selected postural evaluation tool Identify the level of risk ; Group discussion on the use of postural evaluation tool;Gain hands on experience on the use of a selected muscle fatigue assessment  tool; Measure the muscle fatigue experienced by workers involved in manual work using  the selected muscle fatigue assessment  tool; Group discussion on the use of muscle fatigue assessment  tool; Gaining hands on experience on the use of OCRA checklist Identify the risk of upper extremity work related musculoskeletal disorders among workers involved in repetitive work using OCRA checklist Develop a measuring scale to measure work stress: Collection of literature; dentifying the  parameters to be included in the scale; Item collection Identifying  the items to be included in the scale Validation of the tool;Collection of expert remarks on the items included in the scale; Modifying the scale as per the remarks of experts,Testing reliability of the tool- test retest method ; First phase data collection.;Second phase data collection; Testing the reliability Finalization of scale ;Pre testing of scale; Modifications as per the identified lacunas; Data collection in the field; Data analysis;Critical evaluation and finalization of the scale ‘ End term assessment.

RMCS-510     Housing and Energy Efficient Building Design        2+1                  Sem II

(in collaboration with Dept of Civil Engineering)

UNIT I: Socio cultural and economic issues in housing 

Historical perspective of the architectural features of buildings; Ancient science of house design; Role of housing in developing economies; Economic impact of housing; Housing markets and housing policies in India; Housing finance; Role of Government and non-government organizations in providing and regulating housing needs.

UNIT II: Recent trends in building design

Emerging techniques in the house construction; Building design- Need and scope for energy use and conservation; Design parameters for visual comfort; Day lighting and artificial lighting; Recent developments in building bye-laws; Low-cost building materials and fabrication technologies; Estimation of construction cost and housing finance; Housing research in energy efficient building design.

UNIT III:  Energy and climate

Structural features of residential buildings in different geo-climatic conditions; Environmental and architectural characteristics and energy consumption; Design parameters for climate and energy control; Eco and Ergo friendly house design; Low and zero carbon buildings and energy infrastructure.

UNIT IV: Energy efficient building design

Green building design- Concept; Need and scope for energy use and conservation in building design; Energy efficient design principles and guidelines; Techniques for improving energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings; Energy efficient building materials and construction technology; Energy flow audit and economy; Energy economy in residential and commercial buildings; Energy efficiency building regulations; Housing and energy models-Residential and commercial.

Practical

Collection of information on  building forms in different geo-climatic regions;Presentation and group discussion on  building forms in different geo-climatic regions; Visits to organizations promoting  green building technology; Collection of information on green building technology through literature search ; Presentation and group discussion on green building technology; Analysis of  research trends in energy efficient building design; Panel discussion on energy efficient building design; Assessment of existing house plan in terms of energy efficiency; Suggesting suitable renovations to improve energy efficiency; Evolving Eco friendly housing  plan for selected geo-climatic region – development of conceptual drawings; Evolving Eco friendly housing  plan for selected geo-climatic region- development of design details; Presentation and group discussion; Housing research in energy efficient building design-review of literature; Estimation of cost of construction; Energy audit of a residential building; End term assessment.

RMCS-511     TECHNICAL DRAWINGS                                      1+2                  Sem II

UNIT I: Drafting fundamentals

Measurement and scaling; Lines-Types, quality and weights; Lettering styles; Sheet format and layout; Blocks and layout; Legend and dimension; Conventions and preliminary drawings.

UNITII: Presentation techniques

Orthographic plans- Plan, elevations and sections; Design drawings; Projection drawings; Isometric drawings; Perspective drawings; Rendering and hatching techniques; Presentation boards.

UNIT III: Introduction to AutoCAD

Introduction to AutoCAD as 2D drafting tool; Digital drawings tools; Drawing lines and shapes; Modifying lines and shapes; Drawing with accuracy and speed; Organizing plans; Sections and elevations; Drawing and printing to scale; Text styles and sizes; Hatches and dashed lines; Stencils and blocks; Advanced editing tools and Dimensioning drawings.

UNIT IV: 3D Modelling using AutoCAD

Introduction to 3D-modelling technique using AutoCAD;3D basics– Axes, Planes and Faces;3D Object Modification– Rotate, Mirror, Array and Scale; 3D Boolean operations–Union, Subtract, Intersect;3D Primitive objects– Box, Wedge, Cone, Sphere, Cylinder, Torus and Pyramids; Solid modeling – Revolve, Shell, Taper, Loft, Path extrusion and Sweep.

UNIT V: Introduction to 3D Modelling and Rendering

Introduction to 3D Modelling and Rendering; Building Modelling and basic rendering techniques; Using 3DSMax or equivalent; Advanced 3D Modelling-Advanced modeling;  Ray rendering engine.

UNIT VI: Auto CAD and its application in interior design

Orientation to AutoCAD Main screen and menus; Coordinate systems; Use of Draw and edit menus; Hatching inquiry tools;Layers;3D Modelling; Co-ordinate system; Primitive tools: Boolean operation; Editing 3D objects; Rendering; Printing; Introduction to ADT- Creation of plans, sections, elevations, title marks and dimensioning, schedule table of doors and windows; Create still camera views; Creating a movie file; Walk through; Introduction to 3D Max -Standard tool bar command panel; Concept of import and export of objects from ADT and Auto CAD to 3D Studio MAX; Creating objects in 3D Max using standard primitives; Using transforms; Introduction of material; Light; Colour; Render the images and save; Camera animation of walk through.

Practical

Drawing a detailed floor plan showing the use of different lines, lettering styles, sheet format and layout, blocks and layout, legend and dimension, section drawing; Drawing a detailed floor plan showing the use of blocks and layout, legend and dimension, section drawing; Scale drawing of building components in plan and elevation  ; Preparation of electrical layout for a small building; Preparation of plumbing layouts for a small building; Working on presentation details for the above plans, Evolving floor plans for an existing residential building, Drawing views of brick arrangement to scale in two dimensions; (Plan, elevation) and three dimension (isometric, oblique and axonometric); Study of buildings and interiors in two and three dimensions; Drawing one/single perspectives of interiors’ Drawing two point perspectives of interiors’ Creation of texture effects in interior objects; Pencil rendering of interiors; Colour rendering of interiors; Developing a private project and presenting with views; Use of Presentation techniques; Project work: Application of CAD in developing plans and presentation details of any one residential and commercial building; End term assessment

RMCS-512     INTERIOR DESIGN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT          1+2                  Sem II

UNIT I: Introduction to professional management

Definition of a profession; Principles of interior design business management; Ethics and professional conduct; Establishing interior design practice.

UNIT II: Professional components of managing interior work

Legal issues of business; Business management applications; Marketing; Scale of professional fee and charges; Duties of employer under labour welfare provisions;  Structure of interior designers office; Conditions of engagement; Risk management.

UNIT III: Estimating and costing for interior work

Definition; Importance and types of estimation; Units and mode of measurement; Rate analysis; Bills of quantities; Contract design.

UNIT IV: Professional practice

Professional portfolios; Resumes and business cards; Web page and e-service; Professional associations and support systems.

Practical

Case study of an established interior design firm; Cost estimation for projects ; Contracting and sub-contracting procedure for the estimated projects; Strategic plan for presentation of project for a tender call; Working on modalities for establishing an interior design firm Preparation of financial plan for a design firm; Working on portfolio and resume design for job in professional firm ; Working with an interior designer for work experience; End term assessment.

RMCS-513     ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT       1+1                  Sem I

UNIT I: General perspectives

Man, environment and economic growth; Industrialization; Urbanization; Consumerism and environment; Environmental informatics; Environment and bio-technology; Environmental ethics.

UNIT II: Ecology, environment and sustainability

Ecological environment and sustainability; Environmental dimensions of sustainable development; Equitable use of resources for sustainable development; Economical, political and cultural influences  in the use of environmental resources; Role of government and non-government organizations and communities in sustainable development.

UNIT III: Environmental waste management

Waste management; Waste management systems in India; Technologies for waste management; Hazardous waste  management and treatment; Physical and chemical treatment; Thermal treatment and biological treatment; Hazardous waste treatment ; E-Waste; Management of E-waste; Inventory management; Production process modification; Volume reduction; Recovery and reuse; Laws and regulations concerning waste management in India.

UNITIV: Energy and environment

Energy and environment; Economic growth and energy consumption; Increased energy consumption and climate change; Energy policy of India; Energy and sustainability; Sustainable energy resources.

UNIT V: Environmental protection and management

Environmental economics- Concepts, evolution and its development; Important processes and technologies; Environmental protection and management; Environmental quality objectives and standards; Approaches with regard to environmental protection; Institutional and policy framework; Ministry of environment and forest, Pollution control boards.

Practical

Understanding the impact of urbanization and consumerism on resource utilization- Literature search; Report preparation on impact of urbanization and consumerism on resource utilization; Presentation and discussion on impact of urbanization and consumerism on resource utilizationVisit to any one industry to understand the types of wastes generated and their waste management practices; Presentation and group discussion; Plan awareness programme to educate college students on their role in environmental protection; Organizing awareness camp; Project work: Household waste management practices among families-  ; Planning the research methodology ; Designing data collection tool for collecting information on household waste management practices among families; Finalization of tool; Data collection; Data analysis; Report preparation on household waste management practices among families on household waste management practices among families; Presentation and Group discussion; End term assessment.

RMCS-514     Special Project                                                          0+2                  Sem  II

RMCS-591     Seminar                                                                      1+0

RMCS-599     Master’s Research                                                    0+30   

Ph.D. Courses (As per BSMA)

* Core Courses

Detailed Course Contents

RMCS-601     Trends in Resource Management                            3+0                  Sem I

UNIT I: Significance and scope of family resource management

Introduction and history of family resource management and household trends; Resource management as a process; Influences on management styles; Life management for singles, families, households and non family households; Advances in the discipline of resource management.

UNIT II: History and theories of resource management

Managerial practices and concepts from ancient civilization; Early years of family resource management; Household production and consumption systems during pre modern, modern and post modern periods; Theories in resource management; Pre scientific and post scientific approach; Human and non human resource management; Systems theory; Application of systems theory to households; Economic theory; Human ecology and ecosystems; Contemporary management practices.

UNIT III: Managerial competencies

Conflict Management- Concepts, types, sources and levels of conflict; Conflict resolution strategies; Conflict management; Behavioural interventions for handling conflicts; Leadership; Theories of leadership; Types of leadership; Likert’s four systems of leadership and managerial grid.

UNIT IV: Management of resources

Managing time as a resource; Modern tools and techniques of time management; Qualitative and quantitative time measures; Legislations, policies and research in family management.

UNIT V: Organizational behaviour

Organizational culture- Concepts, process and implications of organizational culture; Organizational performance-Concept and process, measures for organizational performance, controlling for organizational performance; Overview of control techniques (Scheduling, CPM, PERT, SWOT analysis etc.);Effective control systems; Performance appraisal-Purpose, methods, essentials of good appraisal system; Organizational change- Concepts and nature; Kurt Lewin theory of change; Implementing change; Managing resistance to change.

UNIT VI: Managerial ethics and social responsibilities

Managerial ethics- Factors affecting ethical choices; Ethical dilemma; Social responsibility- Concept and approaches; Evaluating institutional social performance; Managing institutional ethics and social responsibility.

RMCS-602     Occupational Biomechanics                          2+1                  Sem I

UNIT I: Biomechanical concepts

Biomechanics as an area of study; The biomechanics of the human skeletal articulations; The biomechanics of human skeletal muscle; Application of biomechanics to movement-Qualitative and quantitative approach.

UNIT II: Biomechanics of the human body

The biomechanics of the human upper extremity- Shoulder, elbow wrist and hand; The biomechanics of the human lower extremity- Hip, knee, ankle and foot; The biomechanics of the human spine.

UNITIII: Occupational biomechanics

Biomechanical oriented ergonomics in workplace; Activity-related soft tissue disorders (ASTDs); Work-related risk factors; Definition and ergonomic guidelines for controlling risk factors; Risk for back injuries in the workplace; Analysis and ergonomic guidelines for controlling. 

UNIT IV: Ergonomic task analysis and risk assessment

Ergonomic task analysis- Definition, importance and process; Occupational risk factors; Tools and techniques for identifying posture related risk factors; Tools and techniques for identifying risk factors related to forceful exertion; Tools and techniques for identifying risk factors related repetitive motion; Tools and techniques for identifying risk factors related  workstation design; Tools and techniques for identifying risk factors related workplace environment; Ergonomic check points; Development of ergonomic checkpoints for various occupations.

UNIT V: Application of biomechanics

Application of biomechanics for occupational safety; Use of SAMMIE (System for Aiding Man Machine Interaction Evaluation) and CAD system in occupational designs.

Practical

Assessing postural risks  in a computer workstation; Designing  ergonomic guidelines to overcome postural risks; Designing a tool to identify hazards in construction work ; Collection of data on hazards in construction work ; Preparation of report on hazards in construction work Presentation of report and group discussion; Identification of hazards in agricultural operations-Field level observation; Preparation of schedule for identification of hazards in agricultural operations; Data collection on hazards in agricultural operations; Preparation of report on hazards in agricultural operations; Presentation of report and group discussion; Designing  ergonomic guidelines for risk elimination; Measuring occupational stress using a standardized  tool; Collection of data on occupational stress; Preparation and presentation  of report on occupational stress;  End term assessment

RMCS-603     Globalization and Consumer Economics                  2+1                  Sem II

UNIT I: The ontology of consumer economics

Consumer motivation- Concept, components of motivation; Maslow’s motivational theory and consumer behaviour; Consumer decision process- Problem or need recognition, information search, evaluation of alternatives, purchase decision, post-purchase decision; Models of buyer decision making -Economic model, psychological models, consumer behaviour models; Influence of purchase decision- External and internal; Consumer decision styles; Risk in consumer behavior -Functional risk, physical risk, financial risk,social risk, psychological risk, time risk; Adoption and diffusion of innovations; Impulse buying- Definition and types; Factors influencing impulse buying behavior -Consumer related factors, Situational characteristics, product characteristics, store related factors, consumer behaviour.

UNIT II: Global markets

Definition and  importance; Features of global marketing; Forces affecting global marketing; Objectives of global marketing; Global marketing environment; Global marketing strategies; Difference between global and international market; Advantages and disadvantages of global marketing.

UNIT III: New economic policies

Introduction to new economic policies- Liberalization, privatization, globalization; Privatization-Introduction, objectives; Types of privatization; Problems of privatization; Privatization in India; Privatization and global impact; Globalization-Meaning, trends, factors influencing globalization; Impact of globalization on Indian economy; Positive and negative impact of globalization in India; World Trade Organization(WTO) –Objectives and functions; WTO agreement; Benefits of WTO; WTO and developing countries; WTO agreement on agriculture and subsidies; General Agreement on Tariff and Trade (GATT)-Purpose, implications of GATT agreement in various areas.

UNIT IV: The services

Consumer services; Service providers and their obligations towards consumers; Citizen Charter- Vision, mission objectives, importance in public administration; Goods and Service Tax (GST)- Components of GST, benefits of GST, impact of GST on consumers.

UNIT V: Agriculture and Indian economy

Indian agriculture policy; Agriculture credit in India; National agricultural insurance schemes; Agriculture marketing in India; Sustainable agriculture and food security in India; Government programmes for increasing family food security and financial security of consumers.

Practical

Project work: Study on  impulse buying behaviour among teenage  consumers- collection of review; Formulation of objectives for the study; Finalization of method of research; Designing a data collection tool; Data collection on  impulse buying behaviour among teenage  consumers ; Data analysis and report writing; Presentation of report on  impulse buying behaviour among teenage  consumers; Presentation of the report on impulse buying behaviour among teenage  consumers; Critical analysis of citizen charter of electricity  department ; Study the crop insurance scheme ; Conduct farmer awareness camp on crop insurance scheme; Study the implementation of any one government programme for increasing family food security and financial security; Identify structural and functional aspects of any one agriculture market; Observe the functioning of selected agriculture market. Group discussion on functional aspects of agriculture market; End term assessment.

RMCS-604     SPACE DESIGNING AND MANAGERIAL DIMENSIONS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS                                                                             1+2                  Sem I

UNIT I: Introduction to interiors for special needs

Types of disabilities and their needs; Barriers in residential and commercial buildings; Theoretical perspectives on efficiency; Comfort and safety; Physical environment; Architectural dimensions- Flooring, stairs, storage, workstations, furniture, fixtures, fitments and equipment.

UNIT II: Universal design

Adapted; Adaptable; Barrier free; Accessible and Universal design-Meaning, differences and features; Principles to be followed in residential and commercial buildings; Suitability of elements and principles of design- Lighting, colours, textures, arrangement of furnishings, floor coverings, window placement etc. for people with special needs.

UNIT III: Managerial dimensions

Managerial dimensions with special reference to time, money and energy for people with special needs; Managerial dimensions with special reference to food and health for people with special needs; External environment support systems for people with special needs; Guidelines for support systems.

UNIT IV: Policies and institutional support

Policies and institutional support for people with special needs; Legal provisions; Access standards and regulations; Physical amenities to be provided for people with special needs; Qualities; Roles and responsibilities of special care managers.

Practical

Identifying the existing barriers and accessibility features provided in residential buildings for people with special needs – Preparation of check list, Data collection, Presentation and group discussion, Identifying the existing barriers and accessibility features provided in commercial buildings for people with special needs -Preparation of check list, Data collection,Presentation and group discussion, Design and development of  scale model for residential and commercials buildings for  visually impaired people – Preparation of conceptual drawings Design and development of  scale model for residential and commercials buildings for  visually impaired people – Preparation floor plan, elevation, Design and development of  scale model for residential and commercials buildings for  visually impaired people – Preparation of landscape plans, Design and development of  scale model for residential and commercials buildings for  visually impaired people – Preparation of scale model, Presentation and discussion; Design and development of  scale model for residential and commercials buildings for hearing impaired people – Preparation of conceptual drawings ; Design and development of scale model for residential and commercials buildings for hearing impaired people – Preparation of floor plan, elevation ; Design and development of a scale model for residential and commercials buildings for hearing impaired people – Preparation of landscape plans, ;  Design and development of a scale model for residential and commercials buildings for hearing impaired people – Preparation of scale model; Presentation and discussion; Design and development of a scale model for residential and commercials buildings for physically challenged people – Preparation of conceptual drawings ; Design and development of a scale model for residential and commercials buildings for physically challenged people – Preparation of floor plan, elevation; Design and development of a scale model for residential and commercials buildings for physically challenged people – Preparation of d landscape plans, Design and development of  a scale model for residential and commercials buildings for physically challenged people – Preparation of scale model; Presentation and discussion; Visit to old age homes– Preparation of observation tool; Collection of data on living conditions in old age homes; Presentation of  information and group discussion; Visit to schools for children with special needs ; Collecting and presenting the information on living conditions in the school; Design and development  of  a scale model of an old age home with universal design features – Preparation of conceptual drawings ; Design and development  of  a scale model of an old age home with universal design features – Preparation of floor plan, elevation ; Design and development  of  a scale model of an old age home with universal design features – Preparation of landscape plans; Design and development  of  a scale model of an old age home with universal design features – Preparation of scale model; Presentation and group discussion; End term assessment.

RMCS-605     PHYSICAL ERGONOMICS                                               1+2                  Sem II

UNIT I: Workplace hazards

Workplace hazards; Types, sources and classification; Hazard identification through interactive exercises; Employee survey methods; Injury log assessment; Hazard control methods.

UNIT II: Work related musculoskeletal disorders

Workplace risk factors and evidence for work relatedness -Posture, force, repetition, vibration, contact stress, environment; Upper limb disorders-Tenosynovitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) and Tennis elbow, Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI); Lower limb disorders-Osteoarthritis, Knee bursitis, Meniscal lesions, Stress reaction injuries, Varicose veins.

UNIT III:+Ergonomic guidelines for occupational health

Ergonomic program for best practices in work place and hazard reduction; Methods for integrating ergonomics into existing occupations; Workplace evaluation; Risk factor checklists; Hazard reduction- Engineering control, administrative controls.

UNIT IV: Systems approach to ergonomics 

Organizational aspects of the human; Work interface to enhance safety; Designing work with systematic procedures to enhance safety; Safety and ergonomics culture.

UNIT V: Digital human model for ergonomic analysis

Virtual ergonomics and its advantage; Introduction to digital human modeling and simulation; Techniques of virtual ergonomics evaluation using digital human modeling.

Practical

Identifying common hazards in a selected manufacturing industry through literature search; Developing a check list for identifying hazards in a selected manufacturing industry; Content validation of the check list; Pretesting of check list; Establishing the reliability; Collection of data on hazards in a selected manufacturing industry; Data analysis  for identification of occupational  hazards; Preparation of report on hazards in a selected manufacturing industry;  Identification of ergonomic best practices through literature search to safe guard occupational health in manufacturing industry. Planning ergonomic intervention programme ;  Implementations of ergonomic interventions in the manufacturing industry; Collection of feedback on effectiveness of ergonomic interventions;  Preparation of report; . Presentation of report and group discussion; End term assessment.

RMCS-606     ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND CHALLENGES         2+0      Sem I

UNIT I: Technology and environment

Technology, environment and sustainable development; Positive and negative effect of technological advancement; Effect of technology on organisms and their habitat; Impact of industrialization on environment; Environmental consequences of agricultural development; Environmental effects of information and communication technologies

UNIT II: Global environmental issues

Global environmental issues; Challenges in building governance mechanism; Efforts at international forums; Climate change and global warming; Conservation of biodiversity and wildlife; Over population and land degradation; Exploitation of natural resources and energy crisis; Depletion of ozone layer; Acid rain; Nuclear power; Oil spill pollution; Dumping of hazardous waste

UNIT III: Environmental management system

Environmental management system; Carbon credits a market based instrument for environmental benefit; Objectives and functioning of national and international organizations in environment conservation; Environmental standards in India; Environmental management approaches; Environment audit; Methodology for environment impact assessment; Environment education.

UNIT IV: Environment and human health

The effect of global environmental change on vector-borne diseases and parasites; Health effects of particulate matter in environment; Human health implications of exposure to chemical residues in the environment; Neuro toxic effects of environmental contaminants on human health; Environmental factors influencing puberty onset; Cancer risk correlated to environment, diet and genetic factors, food and fertility; Climate change and Infectious diseases; Environmental health hazards in various occupations.

RMCS-607     Family Dynamics and Women Power                       2+1                  Sem II

UNIT I: Women and family

Role analysis of Indian home makers during ancient period, medieval period and  modern times; Impact of change in the role of women on the family system; Roles and responsibilities of women in various spheres of life; Causes of change in women’s role in family and   its impact on the family.

UNIT II: Family dynamics

Understanding family dynamics; Family dynamics and its influences on family; Theoretical and conceptual framework to study family dynamics; Institutional norms of family; Family structure; Family ecology and family life development programmes; Economic and psychological cost of gainful employment of women in the family.

UNIT III: Family stress management

Family stress- Meaning, sources and symptoms, causes, effects and consequences of stress; Stress and burnout – Definition of burnout, Difference between stress and burnout, Major signs of burnout; Stress and coping strategies; Types of coping strategies- Appraisal focused, problem focused, emotion focused, occupation focused; Work stress-Sources, consequences and coping strategies; Social support systems for facilitating women’s work participation in family and society; Quantitative  methods for measuring the perception of stress.

UNIT IV: Women and Law

Status of women in Indian; Women in family; Women and education; Women reservation; Women’s economic social and cultural rights; Constitutional provisions and privileges  for women in India; Special initiatives for women- National commission for women, reservation for women in local self-government, the national plan of action for the girl child(1991-2000); National policy for the empowerment of women,2001; Indian laws for the protection of women’s rights against domestic violence; Women’s economic empowerment and the changing world of women work; International initiatives for women’s economic empowerment; United nation’s bodies for women’s rights; Women in the workforce- Organized and unorganized sectors; Women and occupational health and safety; Provisions for health and safety under  occupational health laws in India.

Practical

Analysis of aspects of family dynamics in different stages of family life cycle through case study ; Report presentation and discussion; Evaluate implementation of any one government programme/scheme through survey-Formulation of guidelines; Evaluate implementation of any one government programme/scheme through survey-Field survey; Evaluate implementation of any one government programme/scheme through survey-Preparation of report; Report presentation and discussion; Finding out awareness about constitutional provisions and welfare schemes for women-Preparation of data collection tool

Finding out awareness about constitutional provisions and welfare schemes for women-Data collection, Finding out awareness about constitutional provisions and welfare schemes for women-Data analysis Finding out awareness about constitutional provisions and welfare schemes for women-Report writing , Report presentation and discussion; Review of stress measuring tools and techniques-Collection of literature; Presentation on stress measuring tools and techniques; Group discussion on stress measuring tools and techniquesProposing modifications for refinement of tool; End term assessment.

RMCS-608     Special Project                                                          0+2                  Sem II

RMCS-691     Seminar I                                                                    1+0     

RMCS-692     Seminar II                                                                  1+0

RMCS-699     Ph.D. Research                                                          0+75               

Certificate Course in Interior Design and Decoration- 1 year

Detailed Course Contents

RMCS 51  Fundamentals of Art and Interior Enrichment   3(2+1)            Sem I

Theory: Introduction and objectives of interior decoration. Elements of art and their importance in interior decoration: line, form, colour, texture and pattern.  Principles of design and their application to enrich the interiors: harmony, proportion, rhythm, emphasis and balance. Selection of furniture and furniture arrangement. Classification of wall finishes. Importance, types of floor & floor coverings. Selection, care and maintenance of floor coverings.Functional and decorative window treatments.Selection and types of furnishings.Selection and types of accessories, basic principles of arranging different kind of accessories.

Practical: Development of motif and design by using art elements and principles.Colour schemes, hue, value and intensity scale. Drawing of colour wheel.Arrangement of furniture in different areas.Preparation of soft window treatment.Market survey regarding different types of wall, floor coverings and accessories.

RMCS 52 Housing and Space Management            3(2+1)             Sem I

Theory: Importance and characteristics of good housing system.  Housing needs at different stages of family life cycle. Building Codes and standards.Factors to be considered in the selection of housing site.Advantages and disadvantages of renting and owning a house. Types of various house plans.  Principles of space management according to functional needs.  Building services:  wiring, plumbing and sanitation.  Construction features in terms of safety, damp proofing, fire proofing, termite proofing and sound proofing.  Technologies in house design construction.  Low cost building technologies.  Low cost building materials.

Practical: Drawing of architectural symbols and floor plans on paper.Planning of space management for different areas   in the home.  Different types of kitchens designs.  Space saving storage solutions for various areas of the house.  House plans for renovation according to occupants’ needs. Market survey to study the available building materials in the local market.

RMCS 53 Walls and Ceilings : Styles & Finishes      3(2+1)          Sem I

Theory: Types and elements of wall construction.Exterior and interior wall finishing materials.  Different types of paints, their care and maintenance. Painting techniques used for wall treatment.   Different types of wall papers, wall stickers; their advantages, disadvantages, care and maintenance.Various types of ceilings.Factors influencing choice of wall and ceiling treatments. Solution for wall and ceiling related problems of interiors with application of art elements and design principles.

Practical: Market survey for various types of wall and ceiling construction material and finishes Wall and ceiling treatment for congenial environment.Preparation of stickers and stencils for wall decoration.

RMCS 54 Furniture Design and Arrangement   3(2+1)                  Sem I 

Theory: Furniture style in different periods. Materials used for furniture fabrication. Upholstered furniture.Factors affecting selection of furniture.Quality of construction.Types of furniture and their selection – tables, desks, seating furniture, sleeping furniture and storage furniture.Furniture arrangement for various rooms and occasions. Cost estimation of furniture for different income groups and areas. Space saving, multipurpose and modular furniture.

Practical: Design evaluation of furniture for various activities. Arrangement of furniture for various occasions and different income groups on scale drawing.Market survey for latest trends in furniture design.Sketch drawing of furniture items for different users.Care and cleaning of different types of furniture.

RMCS 55 Windows and Window Treatments   3(2+1)                   Sem II

Theory:  Various terminologies used in windows and window treatments. Importance, purpose and types of windows and window treatments.Factors influencing choice of window treatments.Types and styles of curtains and drapes.Fabric and accessories selection for curtains and draperies.Various types of curtain headings.Energy efficient windows.Curtain accessories.Curtains for different rooms.Thermal curtains.Selecting curtain length.Functional considerations for deciding window treatments.

Practical: Market survey for availability of various types of curtain materials and hanging systems and their cost analysis. Collecting and making of samples of various types of curtains by using different materials.  Planning window dressings and their treatment.Elements and principles of design in windows.Window treatments for congenial environment.

RMCS 56  Computer Applications in Interior Designing   2(0+2)                Sem. II

Practical: Preparation of room plans and layouts on computer.Furniture arrangement in various rooms with the help of software packages.Preparation of house plants/layouts for one bedroom house, two bedroom house and three bedroom house.Colour schemes for different rooms. Placement and arrangement of wall hangings and other accessories.Preparing lighting plans for different rooms.

RMCS 57 Residential and Commercial Space Designing   3(2+1)             Sem II

(In collaboration with Department of Civil Engineering, PAU, Ludhiana)

Theory: Importance of residential and commercial spacee design, types of residential buildings. Types of commercial buildings.Concepts of functional space designing and their principles.Factors affecting selection of building and finishing materials.Practical consideration of space designing for people with different needs.

Practical: Plans of various residential buildings – single storey, multi storey, bungalow, duplex, detached and semi detached. Planning various spaces – drawing room, dining room, lobby, bedroom, storage, kitchen, toilet, dressing and poojaroom.Planning commercial spaces – Creche& restaurant.Functional designing of storage and cabinets.Elevations of residential buildings.Visits to residential and commercial construction site.

RMCS 58 Floor and Floor Coverings   3(2+1)                                                         Sem II

Theory: Definition, importance, types and functional considerations of floor and floor coverings.Selection of hard and resilient floor materials.Soft floor coverings.Types, care and maintenance of floor and floor treatments.Pre-treatment and storage techniques of various types of floor coverings.Decoration of floors by using different media.

Practical: Market survey for various types of floor materials and floor coverings.Project work on traditional and contemporary floor treatments.Floor decoration. Care of floor coverings. Eco friendly cleaning techniques for floors and floor coverings.Project work on low cost floor materials.

RMCS 59 Colour and Lighting in Interiors   3(2+1)                                                Sem II

Theory: Importance of colour and light in interior environment. Properties of colour: hue, value and intensity.  Approaches and theories of colour.Types of colour schemes and their effects.Factors to consider while choosing colour schemes for various places.Use and application of colour in interiors of residential and non-residential buildings.Importance and sources of lighting.Decorative aspects of lighting, types of lighting and lighting requirements for various household activities.Use of colour and lighting in problematic areas of the house.

Practical: Planning colour schemes for residential interiors.Effect of different types of lighting in interior spaces.Suitable lighting fixtures for residential and commercial buildings.Preparation of colour and lighting plans for different problematic areas of the house.Market survey regarding availability of latest trends of lighting system and accessories.

RMCS 60   Special Project                  4(0+4)                                                          Sem II