About the Department
Interior design is the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space. Students learn skills in a wide range of areas including design concepts, interior elements, furnishings, applied visual arts and design principles in both residential and commercial spaces. They are equipped to take higher education in their specialization. We provide an environment for learning, creating and not just classrooms and curriculum. We believe that creativity is an innate quality; we only teach the principles and tools. Every person is gifted with her own creativeness and we provide a platform to bring out its value. The department was incepted in 2003.
We the PG – Department of Home Science Interior Design and Decor take pride in saying that we are the one and only college under the University of Madras incepted post-graduation course in 2013. Research work creates awareness among society and finding solutions for the new and existing problems. This course surely enables the students in the teaching field. The department strives to groom the students to face the competitive world with full confidence.
Objective of Department Association
Main objective is to develop the discipline by preparing undergraduate students to be prominent interior design professionals who are competent knowledgeable and leaders in the field. They learn to create and implement all phases of a design including space planning issues, selection of furniture and finishes and preparation of drawings.
Number of Top ten University Rank Holders from the Inception:
UG – 122
PG –43
Institutional Membership
Home Science Association
Click Here to View UG Syllabus
Click Here to View PG Syllabus (2022-2023)
Department Activities
Opportunities for Students & Faculties -Early Stage Student & Faculty Entrepreneurs in the campus 2023-2024
Interior and Exterior Views through Revit Software by BTR Construction under MoU 2023-2024
Creating an Inclusive and Safe Learning Environment 2023-2024
Exploring Sustainable Furniture and Furnishing for Modern Interiors 2023-2024
Exploring Various Techniques of weaving Process 2023-2024
Graffiti Competition Conducted by PCRA Saksham 2023-2024
Power of Positive Thinking 2022-2023
Rajasthani Exhibition 2022-2023
Interior Exterior EXPO at Chennai Trade Centre 2022-2023
Motivational Talk (Part of Orientation) 2022-2023
Unavu Thiruvizha - Food Festival - Field Visit 2022-2023
Teaching Excellence Award - Lions Club 2022-2023
Portfolio Designing Workshop 2022-2023
Seminar on Ergonomics & Posture of Adolescent Group 2022-2023
Chennai Trade Centre - Field Visit 2022-2023
Kashmiri Velvet Embroidery Workshop 2022-2023
Textile Mechanism Workshop 2022-2023
Workshop on One Stroke Painting 2021-2022
Graffiti competition by PCRA 2021-2022
Zenith Association 2021-2022
Workshop on “Wall Art” 2020-2021
Workshop on “Sketchup” 2020-2021
Workshop on “One Stroke Painting” 2020-2021
Workshop on “Clay Art Painting” 2020-2021
Webinar on “Styles of Interiors” 2020-2021
Webinar on “Illuminate - Architectural Lighting Design” 2020-2021
Webinar on “Breast Milk - Mother's first Gift to Child” 2020-201
Workshop on Easy Mask Making 2019-2020
Cloth Bags, Aprons and Juite Bags for Plant Saplings Stiched by the Students
EVS Trip to India Sea Shell Museum @ Mahabalipuram
Field Visit TO BIO GAS Plant by PG Students
Field Visit to TamilNadu Horticultural Society at Madhavaram
Folder Making by PG Students
PG Students Presenting Seminar in Other Colleges
Seminar on Ergonomics & Furniture Design
Seminar on Interior Elements by the Resource Person
Stencil Painting on the Theme Save Water by the Students
Students Attended Seminar
Students Decorated the Column in Library Using Broken CD Pieces
Students Taking Tution Classes for the Students from the Adopted Hostel
Textile Machine Demo Class
Textile Printing Workshop
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