OVERVIEW

The Department of Interior Design and Technology runs programmes in Bachelor of Technology (Four-Year) and Higher National Diploma (HND) in Interior Design. The Department also intends to run programmes in Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Interior Design and Technology, Master of Science (MSc), Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Interior Design and Architecture. Some of the courses offered at B.Tech and HND levels include CAD for Interior Design, Design Studio, Interior landscape, Interior Lighting, Interior Construction, Professional Practice for Interior Design, Interior Works, Principles of Design and Anthropometrics, Total Quality Management, Interior Digital Media, Building Systems, Upholstery and Interior Furnishing. Students enrolled in B.Tech and HND Interior Design will complete as Interior Design Technologists, and can be employed as Production Managers/Supervisors in Furniture and Joinery Industry, Real Estate Industry, Media Houses, Production and Manufacturing Industries, Hospitality Industry, Entertainment Industry, Architectural firms, Construction Industry, contractors in Interior Fixtures and Set-up their own businesses.

The Department has well-equipped workshops and experienced technicians to train learners and provide them with adequate skills to undertake all kinds of interior works with materials such as wood, wood composite materials, Perspex and aluminium.

VISION
To be a leading department seen as distinguished provider of academic programmes and research in Interior Design Technology

MISSION
To provide state of the art interior design education by combining theory and practice through competency-based training approach to prepare students for career opportunities at the local and international levels.

OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the department are as fellows;
1. To provide students for a professional career in Interior Design and related field.
2. To create a strong foundation in the basic principles and elements of interior design technology.
3. To develop technical skills in applying interior design technology core principles in a wide variety of projects.
4. To work collaboratively and effectively in technology and interior design related industries.

GOALS

The goals of the Department are as fellows:

1. To provide the highest level of academic quality.
2. To train students on how to deal with latest engineering science and applied research in interior design technology.

STRATEGIES

The strategies of the Department are the following:

1. To provide courses in problem analysis, concept development, design communication, specification and professional practices.
2. To work placements and partnering students with industry mentors in order to research and develop projects in interior design.
3. To expose students to the latest design strategies and innovative materials in areas of interior design technology such as commercial and residential design.
4. To organize field trips to enable students observe and reflect on theoretical contexts as the perception of space and human interaction with built environment.

PROGRAMMES

The Department of Interior Design and Technology currently offers programmes in