Department of Resource Management M.Sc. Interior Design ...

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Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Educaion for Women,

Coimbatore - 641043

Department of Resource Management

M.Sc. Interior Design and Resource Management

Scheme of Instruction and Examination

(For students admitted from 2017 – 2018 and onwards)

Part Subject

Code

Name of Paper / Component Hours of

instruction

/ week

Scheme of Examination

T P Duration

of exam

CIA CE Total Credit

First Semester

I 17MIRC01 Designing Life Space and Interior

Decor 5 - 3 40 60 100 3

17MIRC02 Sustainable Planning – Living space and Resource Management

4 3 40 60 100 3

17MIRC03 Advanced Landscape Designing 2 2 3 40 60 100 4

17MIRC04 Furniture and Furnishings 3 2 3 40 60 100 4

17MIRC05 Household Equipment - I 4 - 3 40 60 100 3

17MIRC06 Household equipment - II - 3 3 40 60 100 2

CSS 2

Library 3

Second Semester

17MIRC07 Research Methods and Statistical

Applications 5 3 100 - 100 4

17MIRC08 Renewable Energy 4 3 40 60 100 3

17MIRC09 Creative Applied Arts 4 3 40 60 100 4

17MIRC10 Consumerism and the Green

Consumer

4 3 40 60 100 3

17MIRC11 Advanced Computer Aided

Drafting 3 3 40 60 100 4

Interdisciplinary course I

Theory and practical

4

3 40 60 100 4

17MIRC12 Mini Project (may be groups of 4-5) 1 - 100 - 100 2

II CSS 2 100 1

II Professional Certification Course 2

Library 3

Internship during summer vacation for one month

2

Third Semester

I 17MIRC13 Trends in Architecture and Building

Design

5 3 40 60 100 4

17MIRC14 Resource Use in Entrepreneurship

and Event Management 4 3 40 60 100 3

17MIRC15 Ergonomics in Work Place Design 4 3 40 60 100 4

17MIRC16 Housing and Energy - Policies and

Programmes (Open Book Test)

4 3 100 - 100 3

17MIRC17 Computer Aided Product Design 3 3 40 60 100 4

17MIRC18

Environmental Sanitation -

Self Study Course

Theory

1

3

40

60

100

4

17MIRC19 Housekeeping and Front office

Operations 3 2 3 40 60 100 4

Multi-disciplinary course

Theory

2 3 100 - 100 2

Library 2

II 17MIRC20 Summer Vacation for I year

students- Internship/ Training (1

month)

100 - 100 2

Fourth Semester

I 17MIRC21 Advanced Resource Management 5 - 3 40 60 100 3

17MIRC22 Thesis 25 100 100 200 6

Total 2600 85

Other course to be undergone by the student:

MOOC Course – Credits (2)

Note: Total credits to earn the degree - 85

Other courses offered by the department

IDC I – 17MIRI01 - Interior Design Perspectives

MDC I - 17MIRM01 – Green Consumerism

MDC II - 17MIRM02 - Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

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Designing Life space and Interior Decor

Semester: I Hours of Instruction/Week: 5

17MIRC01 No. of credits: 3

Objectives:-To enable the students to:

Gain knowledge in concept of life space

Design houses to suit family needs

Learn aesthetic skills in applying principles of Interior Decoration

Unit I Designing Interior Space

Concept, importance and classification of Life space

Factors determining life space in interiors, trendsetting from spacious to

compact interiors; preference for multistoried buildings

Objectives, process of house planning; Principles of house planning

(Interior designer – Qualities & role)

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Unit II Planning Space

Selection of site;schematic diagram

Types of plans-reading house plans; application of space saving techniques

Developing various house plans, evaluating and existing plan, remodeling plans

(Drafting house plans for different income groups)

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Unit III Materials and processes

Components of a building

Building materials and finishes for various components

Building services – factors to be considered.

(Drawing wiring and plumbing plans)

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Unit IV Aesthetics in Interiors

Elements and principles of design, color theories, development of colour

schemes, use and application

Light and lighting fixtures

Accessories: functions and role in interior design.

(Use of elements, principles and colour in interior designing; working drawings,

recent trends in Interior design)

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Unit V Use of textiles/ textile fabrics in construction

Tex folds or origami for models:cushions, walls etc for insulation

Glass fibres and Kevlar fibres

Translucent concrete – Using fine ground concrete with carbon and glass fibres

andfabrics

Innovative building materials: Build tech and Home tech

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References:

Gekl,J. (2010), Cities for people,United states: Island press

Kohli, U.K. (2007), Housing Finance Agencies in India, New Delhi: Deep and Deep

Publications

Oei, L and Kegel, D. E (2002), The Elements of Design: Rediscovering Colors, Textures,

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Forms, And Shapes, Thames and Hudson

Piorrowski.C.M., (2008), Professional practice for Interior Designers, New Jersey, USA:

John Wiley and Sons,INC

Rangwala, K.S and Rangwala, P.S. (1999), Engineering Materials, Anand: Charotar

Publishing House

Riggs,J.R(1992) ,Materials and components of ID, New Jersy: Regents Hall.

Shah,M.G., Kale,C.M and Patki,S.Y (2002), Building drawing:With and Integrated

Approach to Built Environment, New Delhi: Tata Mcgraw Hill Education ; ISBN:

0074638769, 9780074638767

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Sustainable Planning - Living Space and Resource Management

Semester I Hours of Instruction/week: 4

17 MIRC02 No. of Credits: 3

Objectives: Enable students to

Be resourceful and prudent in use of resources

Practice to conserve resources in the built environments

Inculcate knowledge and social responsibility on sustainability aspects in construction

and use of buildings

Unit I Impacts of consumption and production

International Resource Panel (UNEP), 2010. Impacts of consumption and production;

consumption related to mobility, shelter, food and energy – saving products as causes

for life cycle assessment impacts of consumption (Case study)

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Unit II Life cycle approach to sustainability

Concepts and context, three types of sustainability, sustainable living practices, use of

renewable energy, alternative technology, types of appropriate technology, (The R’s

concepts)

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Unit III Water conservation

Water conservation measures in interiors, use of grey water, storm water use through

rain water harvesting, sullage use through effluent treatment plants (Test water for

potability from a few houses)

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Unit IV Energy conservation

Energy efficiency in built environments and use of appliances, HVAC, electronics,

lighting, building automation; introduction to energy star labeling and star rated

products (make an inventory of energy labeled, star rated appliances in five homes)

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Unit V Social and environmental responsibility – consumer’s role

Concept of sustainable shelter, Lifecycle assessment using eco friendly materials,

sustainable building materials, low VOC paints, low e- coatings, E- glass for

insulation, Cradle – to – Cradle designs (Market survey)

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References

Seymour, John (2003) The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It. London: DK

Publishing

Princen, T (2005) The Logic of Sufficiency. New York: MIT Press. ISBN-

13: 9780262661904

Todd, J. and N. J. Todd (1994) From Eco-Cities to Living Machines: Principles of

Ecological Design. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books.

Nyerges, Christopher (1979) Urban Wilderness: a guidebook to resourceful city living.

Culver, CA: Peace Press.

Ciperthwaite, Wm (2004) A Handmade Life: In Search of Simplicity. New York: Chelsea

Green, 2004.

Heinberg, Richard. (2004) Powerdown: Options and Actions for a Post-Carbon World.

Canada: New Society Publishers.

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Astyk, Sharon (2008) Depletion and Abundance: Life on the New Home Front. Canada:

New Society Publishers.

McDilda, Diane Gow (2007) The Everything Green Living Book: Easy Ways to

Conserve Energy, Protect Your Family's Health, and Help save the Environment. Avon,

MA: Adams Media.

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Advanced Landscape Designing

Semester I Hours of Instruction/week: 2+2


Objectives: To enable the students to

Acquire knowledge in landscape gardening

Identify the garden plants

Develop interest in designing gardens

Unit-1 Landscape Gardening

Meaning and importance , History and development of landscape, Garden components

Plants: classification, hedges, edges and borders, arches, pergolas, screens, carpet

bedding, flower beds, lawn, pathways,

Adornments: ponds, fountains, bird’s bath, lighting and furniture.

(Visit to landscape garden and report writing).

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Unit-II Types and styles of garden

Types of garden: rose garden, rock garden, terrace garden, sunken garden, marsh/bog

garden, water garden, roof garden and hydroponic garden.

Garden styles-formal and informal: Formal square garden, informal rectangular garden

and L-shape garden; split level garden, low maintenance garden, Moghul garden and

Japanese garden.

(Developing garden plans of different types and styles).

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Unit-III Elements of Landscape design

Construction: surfaces, boundaries, edging, patios, ponds, rock garden, arches, pergolas,

outdoor living.

Hard areas-drives, paths, steps and slopes.

Materials: natural stones, brick and blocks, tiles.

Laying and paving: crazy paving, gravel, mortar, concrete cobbles, bark deckling,

drainage.

Soft areas: lawn, garden plants, carpet bedding, furniture.

(Draw the elements of garden)

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Unit-IV Garden operations

Soil characteristics, preparation and sterilization of soil, garden tools and equipments.

Care of plants :Weeding, top dressing, pricking, and transplanting, shading, pinching,

deshooting, disbudding, defoliation, pruning, clipping, staking, mulching, watering, and

manuring- organic manure and substrates

Growth promoters and growth regulators and growth retarders.

Indoor plants: selection of plants, care and maintenance, containers.

(Preparation of organic manure )

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Unit-V Landscaping Public areas and drawing the layout plans

Landscaping public places: school, industrial areas, places of worship, shopping malls,

corporate buildings.

City Landscaping : country sides, highways, and railway stations and traffic islands

(submission of Record)

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References:

Ashraf S.M.(2010),A Handbook of Landscape Gardening and Environment:Jodhpur

Cantrell, B and Michaels W (2010) Digital Drawing for Landscape Architecture:

Contemporary Techniques and Tools for Digital Representation in Site Design, John

Wiley Publications

Randhawa,G.S. and Mukhopadhyay,A (2000),Floriculture in India,Chennai: Allied

Publishers Limited.

Salpekar A.and Sharma K., (2010) Green House Effect and Climate Change

Management,New Delhi:Jnananda Prakasam (P&D).

Swarup,V. (1997),Ornamental Horticulture, Chennai: Macmillan India Limited

The Hamlyn Gardening Book-The Essential Guide to Gardening,(1998),London: Octopus

Publishing Group Limited.

West,R.B.(1999), Practical Gardening in India, New Delhi:Discovery Publishing House.

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Furniture and Furnishings

Semester I Hours of Instruction / week: 3+2

17MIRC04 No. of Credits: 4

Objectives: - To enable the students to:

Familiarize with the basic considerations in furniture design, aesthetics and appropriate

structure.

Comprehend the socio- economic and cultural factors that influence the design of

furniture.

Understand the role of fabric in interior decoration.

Develop ability to design fabulous window treatments

Reference:

Cherl Mendelson. 2005. Home Comforts - The Art and Science of Home Comforts - The

Art and Science of Keeping Home. Scriber Company. New York.

Stepat. D.D. 1991, Introduction to Home Furnishings, The Macmillan Company, New

York.

Unit I Furniture Styles

Importance of furniture in relation to interiors , Traditional, contemporary, modern style -

salient features’, Types of furniture- Modular furniture, mobile furniture, office furniture,

molded furniture, Case goods and upholstered furniture, (Innovative materials available in the

market)

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Unit II Furniture Construction Techniques

Materials — hard and soft woods, Cane, Metal, Plastic and Glass

Construction details of wooden furniture- joints, finishes - coats of oil, wax, lacquer or paint ,

Construction of upholstered furniture - frame, seating systems, cushions and back cushions,

Dimensions of furniture used in residential interiors , (Care and maintenance of furniture)

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Unit III Furniture Selection and Arrangement

Factors considered in selecting furniture, Traffic pattern and furniture layouts — room plans,

arranging furniture using cut outs for different rooms, (Planning furniture for selected activities

- living, sleeping, study, dining)

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Unit IV Soft Furnishings

Goals for home furnishing, Selection criteria in relation to background in walls, floors and

ceilings, Floor coverings - rugs and carpets, types, selection, care and maintenance, Installation

of floor coverings , Window treatment, types of window treatments. Curtain rods and hardware,

Selection of fabric and design; Creating designs for window treatments, (Types of furnishings -

slip covers, cushion covers. bed linen, table linen, bath linen, kitchen linen. Its care and

maintenance)

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Unit V Estimating the cost of Furnishing

Exploring the modern trends in furnishing the interior, Planning to furnish an interior,

Estimating the materials required for furnishing an interior and calculating the cost.

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Faulkner, R. and Faulkner, S. 1987, Inside Today’s Home, Rinehart Winston, New York.

Kasu, A. 2005, Interior design, Ashish Book Centre Mumbai

Veena, G., and Shukul M and Jaiswal N, Introduction to Interior Design and Decoration,

Dominant publishers ansd Distributors, New Delhi

Seetharaman P, Pannu P (2009) Interior design and Decoration, New Delhi and

distributors Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.

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Household Equipment -I

Semester I Hours of Instruction / week: 4


Objectives: To enable students to

Gain knowledge; develop skills in handling household equipment

Understand the working mechanism of the equipment.

Unit I Electricity in the Home

Basic concepts of electricity: resistance, circuit, ampere, volt, conductors, induction,

Insulation, Safety considerations in home wiring to suit installations and use of appliances.

(Minor repairs in electrical and non electrical gadgets).

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Unit II Equipment for Family Living

Definition of Equipment. Classification of equipment: Major/ minor, Electrical/Non

electrical, motorized / electronics, low voltage appliances, heating appliances and white

and brown goods, Base materials used in household equipment. Its types, classification,

merits and demerits, Finishing materials: types, process of application, merits and demerits,

Insulation materials — types, form, usage merits and demerits, Washing and placing

kitchen utensils in respective places, (Trends in equipment available in the market)

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Unit III Electrical and Non-electrical Equipment

Equipments used for preparation : mixer and grinder, food processor, egg beater, coffee

maker, blender, Cooking: induction stove, gas stove and microwave oven, Cleaning:

vacuum cleaner, electric chimney, dishwasher, Heating : Geyser, immersion water heater,

iron box, Storage: Refrigerator , Comforts: Air conditioner, air cooler, Minor Equipment:

toaster, roti maker. Role of embedded systems in household equipment design and

functional compatability. (Factors affecting selection and use of equipment in the home).

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Unit IV Development of Design

Ergonomic principles used in designing household equipment to achieve satisfactory

performance at home. Consideration for safe and convenient working surfaces.

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Unit V Performance Standards, Research and Evaluation of Equipment

Organizations contributing to developing standards — ISI, (BIS) and BEE, types of

standards already developed , Standards needed, Criteria and tools of evaluation ,

(Research applicable to equipment - Areas in which research is needed)

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Text Books

Ehtrenkranz, F. and Inman, I. 1973. Equipment in the Home. New York, Harper and

Row.

Peet, L.J., Pickett, M.S. and Arnold, M.G. 1979, Household Equipment, New York, John

Wiley and sons.

Van Zante, H.J. 1970. Household Equipment Principles, New York. Prentice Hall Inc.

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References

Agarwal,D.K. 2006. Kitchen Equipment & Design. Aman Publications, New Delhi.

Wanda. J. (2001, Modern Kitchen Work Book- A Design Guide for Planning a Modern

Kitchen, Rockport Publishers Inc., USA.

Robert, L. and Smith (2002), Electrical Wiring Industrial: Based on the 2002 National

Electrical Code, Delmar / Thomson Learning Publisher.

Prasad V 2011, Modernization of home appliance an analytic study, Sonali publications

New Delhi.

Sharma N, 2006 Home Management, Murari Lall and sons, New Delhi.

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Household Equipment-II

(Practical)

Semester I Hours of Instruction/week: 3



Understand the principles of household equipment

Plan wiring for a modern kitchen

Gather knowledge on base materials and finishes used in equipment.

Develop skill in simple repairs of common electrical equipment

Reference: -

Cherl Mendelson. 2005. Home Comforts - The Art and Science of Home Comforts - The

Art and Science of Keeping Home. Scriber Company. New York.

Stepat. D.D. 1991, Introduction to Home Furnishings, The Macmillan Company, New

York.

Faulkner, R. and Faulkner, S. 1987, Inside Today’s Home, Rinehart Winston, New York.

Kasu, A. 2005, Interior design, Ashish Book Centre Mumbai

Veena, G., and Shukul M and Jaiswal N, Introduction to Interior Design and Decoration,

Dominant publishers ansd Distributors, New Delhi

Seetharaman P, Pannu P (2009) Interior design and Decoration, New Delhi and

distributors Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.

Unit I Market survey on equipment

Availability of modern equipment in the market, brand, cost, guarantee, warranty and after

sales services

Exploring and comparing availability of modular kitchens of various brands.

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Unit II Operation and maintenance of major and minor equipment

Operation and maintenance of major and minor household equipments

Kitchen equipment and minor repairs, care and maintenance.

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Unit III Planning for installing essential gadgets and its related services

Listing of equipment and tools required for different families

Planning for plumbing in kitchen layout

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Unit IV Organizing kitchen equipment layouts

Planning kitchen layout for different families along with plumbing and wiring 10

Unit V Assessing the design of major and minor equipment for its performance

Setting criteria and standards for evaluating the efficiency of any five selected equipment

introduced in the market

Assessing the design of the equipment and their effect on work and body posture

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Renewable Energy

Semester II Hours of Instruction / week: 4


Objectives: To help the students to:

Become aware of the different sources of energy

Understand the methods of utilizing energy

Acquire skills in handling the devices for harnessing energy

Unit I Energy scenario

Concept and definition of Energy, Classification of energy sources: Renewable and

Non – Renewable energy, Energy needs of India, Energy consumption patterns ,

Energy efficiency, Energy security , Energy and its environmental impacts

(Energy Scenario in India)

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Unit II Solar Energy

Principles of solar energy collection, solar radiation measurement and sunshine, solar

thermal collectors : Flat plate and concentrating collectors ,

Solar applications: Fundamentals of photo voltaic conversion, solar cells, PV systems

and PV applications

Solar devices- solar cookers, solar water heater, solar drier, solar pumps , solar air

conditioner – principles of operation (study of other solar devices)

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Unit III Wind, Tidal and Geothermal energy

Energy from the wind – general theory of windmills, types of wind mills – design

aspects , applications

Energy from tides and waves – working principles of tidal plants, power from

geothermal energy – principle, working of geothermal power plants

(Explore prospects for Wind, Tidal and Geothermal energy use)

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Unit IV Bio-Energy

An introduction to biomass , biomass resources , conversion of biomass energy ,

technology for utilization – biomass direct combustion , biomass gasifier

Biogas – source, composition , various types – design principles of biogas plants ,

applications , energy from wastes, utilization of industrial and municipal wastes ,

energy from agricultural wastes, challenges and opportunities for biomass use

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Unit V Agencies and Organisations promoting Renewable Energy

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Indian Renewable Energy

Development Agency Limited (IREDA), International Sustainable Energy

Organization:(ISEO) National Institute of Solar Energy(NISE),National Institute of

Wind Energy(NIWE),Solar Energy Corporation of India(SECI)

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References:-

Thiyagarajan , V.(2013).Renewable energy sources , Lakshmi Publications , Chennai

Khan, B.H.(2006).Non-Conventional Energy Resources, Tata Mc Graw-Hill Publishing

Company Limited, New Delhi

Vandana,S.(2003),Alternate energy, APH Publishing Corporation New Delhi

Koteswara Rao, M.V.R,(2004),Energy Resources Conventional and Non-Conventional

(Second edition),BS Publications Hyderabad

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Creative Applied Arts

(Practical)

Semester II Hours of Instruction/week: 4


Objectives: Enable students to:

1. Appreciate aesthetics of arts and crafts

2. Develop nuances on creative arts

3. Inculcate skills on hands – on experience in applied arts

Unit I Drafting and Model making

Drafting House plans,

Template and model making: for houses/ buildings, furniture, soft toys and other

accessories

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Unit II Works of art

Drawing using different methods and techniques: developing designs for greeting cards,

wall hangers, jewelry and garments, Worli work in fabric

Making paper bags, lamp shades, wealth from waste

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Unit III Applied Arts

Painting, collage, stencil work, crochet, pottery, jewelry making (clay), pot painting,

decoupage, macramé, puppetry

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Unit IV Table arrangements and floor/ wall decorations

Table setting, vegetable carving, flower arrangements, floral art, kolam, alpana, flower

carpets, terrarium, worli paintings on walls.

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Unit V Presenting the idea

Portfolio preparation, mock up spaces, area arrangement, 3 D printing 15

References

Geoffroy, A and Migdal, M (2011) World Famous Caricatures Collection & Drawing

Techniques, Mad Artist Publishing

Zeegan, L and Crush (2006) The Fundamentals of Illustration, Fairchild Books AVA

Oei, L and Kegel, D. E (2002), The Elements Of Design: Rediscovering Colors,

Textures, Forms, And Shapes, Thames and Hudson

Krause, J (2004) Design Basics Index; HOW Books

Antonelli, P (2005), Humble Masterpieces: Everyday Marvels of Design; Harper Design

Web reference

https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/applied-arts

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Consumerism and the Green consumer




Familiarize with the changing trends in consumerism

Enrich their knowledge on market systems and be informed consumers

Bring in an attitudinal change to emerge as green consumers

Unit I Concept of Consumerism and Consumer Behaviour

Meaning and definition of Consumer, Classification of Consumer goods, Consumer

Behaviour, rights and responsibilities, Factors influencing Consumer behavior

(Role of wise Consumer, protection of the interests of consumers).

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Unit II Consumer Economics

Market-meaning and definition, concept and nature, types and functions Demand and

Supply - meaning and types, factors affecting

Price-types and concepts, pricing

(Measures to control inflation, Consumer Co-operatives - objectives and functions)

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Unit III Concern for the Consumer

Consumer Education: Meaning and definition; need and scope, objectives, aspects,

methods, contents and resources, Problems Consumer Protection: Meaning,

consumer ethics, legislation. Consumer aids: classification – Labels, Trademarks,

Brand Names, Patents, Warranty, Guarantee, Quality Control and After Sales

Service, Government and Voluntary Agencies,

(Product evaluation; Redressal Forum at different levels and functions)

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Unit IV Eye on quality and environmental issues

Quality Control: Meaning and definition Role of Institutions, Standards

Institutions – BIS, Agmark, ISO – procedure,

Green Consumerism- Meaning and importance with respect to consumerism, need,

consideration in daily consumption and significance, ethos of adopting

sustainable/eco-friendly lifestyle as green consumers

(Functions of standards institutions; survey of homemakers on practice of green

consumerism on specific aspects)

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Unit V Aspects in aid to transform consumers to green consumers

Sustainable purchase behavior: meaning and benefits, reduction in production/ use of

packaging/plastic bags,

Eco-label certifications - green label/eco-label, green seal, star rating, Eco Logo, EPA

design for the environment, 3R Concept - reduce, reuse and recycle,

Green marketing - biodegradable, environmentally friendly and safe.

(Inventory on products with green/ eco label, Star rated products etc)

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Textbooks:

Wagner, S. (2003), Understanding Green Consumer Behaviour : A Qualitative

Cognitive Approach (Routledge Studies in Consumer Research)

Deshpande, J. Gangawane, L. V and Khilare, V. C. (2007), Sustainable

Environmental Management, Daya Books.

Vinod, A (2006), Marketing management, Feroke Chungam: Calicut University,

Central Co-operative Stores Ltd, No.4347.

Khanna,S.R et a(2007), Consumer Affairs, Hyderabad: Universities press

References:

Verma, B.P. (2003), Civil Engineering Drawing, Drawing and House Planning; Khanna

Publishers, New Delhi

Gupta, C.B. and Nair, R.N. (2004), Marketing Management, Sultan Chand and Sons,

New Delhi

Nair Rajan, Nair Sanjith, R. (2003), Marketing, New Delhi: Sultan Chand and Sons

Pattanchetti, C.C. and Reddy (2002), Principles of Marketing, Rainbow Publishers,

Coimbatore

Nair, S (2002), Consumer Behaviour, New Delhi: Sultan Chand and Sons

Kathiresan, S. and Radha, V ( 2004), Marketing, Chennai: Prasanna Publishers

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Advanced Computer Aided Drafting



Objectives: To enable the students to:

Review designing and drafting concepts

Do advanced computer aided designing and drafting using AutoCAD 3D tools

Be capable of creating, editing, presenting and plotting 3D drawings.

Unit I Basics of building drawings and components (Manual drawings)

Review of drawings (Orthogonal, Orthographic, isometric and perspective drawing) and

drafting tools

Types of 3D model – wireframe, hidden, surface and solid

Building and interior dimensions – basement, steps, walls, ceilings, parapet, staircase,

lintel, sunshade, doors, windows, Kitchen units, and others Drawing exercises for all

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Unit II Introduction to CADD

Review of 2D drawings and creating a 2D house plan

Introduction to 3D, Screen structure, setting view port, unit, limit, zoom, and others

Using coordinate systems and converting from 2D to 3D.

3D navigation – view cube, steering wheel, orbit

Drawing curves like spiral, spline and others

Drawing isometric view of furniture – table, chair, cupboard

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Unit III Creation and modification

Drawing of solids like box, sphere, pyramid, cylinder, cone, and others

Creating models (for Example- a table) from 2D profile – extrude, revolve, sweep, loft,

and others

Creating composite solids – addition, subtraction, intersection

Editing solid models – filleting, chamfering, slicing and others

3D modification – align, move, rotate, mirror and others

Creating objects like furniture, accessories and others

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Unit IV Finishes

Material, lighting and rendering; classroom exercises and home work combining all the

three

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Unit V Visualization

Creating 3D view of a residential building with one bed room, kitchen, hall, and others

Visualizing a room interior with furniture and a few accessories

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References:

Bielefeld, B. 2007, Birkhauser Verlag AG, Boston.

AutoCAD 2005, Engineers in India

AutoCAD 2007 – Design News

Malhotra and Malhotra, 2001, Drawing techniques, Blue Bird Books, New Delhi

Verma, B.F., 2003, Civil Engineering Drawing and House planning, Khanna Publishers,

New Delhi.

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Trends in Architecture and Building Design

Semester III Hours of Instruction/week: 5


Objectives: To enable students to:

Recall the history and understand the scope and development of architecture

Identify transformations in architectural thoughts

Comprehend nuances of modern architecture

Unit I Design for the real world and permanent architecture

General influences on architecture, Elementary forms of construction, architectural elements

– free forms, toroids, domes, coves, vaults, space frames

Classification of permanent architecture: based on structure - in antis and prostyle; based on

use – domestic, religious and secular with examples

Supporting elements: classical orders, pillars, piers, cofferdams, cantilever, pendentives and

squinches

Supported elements: architrave, entablature, roofing types, ceilings, domes, vaults, truss

Innovativeness or functional forms of structural systems: flying buttress, scaffolding and

centering, lintels, pyramids, aqueducts, vaults and domes

(Design philosophies and influential architects in India and Abroad)

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Unit II Overview of architecture

Precedents in architecture, their historic contributions and salient features – an overview of

masterpieces in Egypt, Greek, Roman, Gothic, Indian, Buddhist and Islamic. Concepts of

Organic architecture

(Contemporary modern architecture, symbolism and symbolic structures, Art Nouveau,

Bahai influences, Lotus temple)

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Unit III Transformation in Designing space

Designing reconfigurable living spaces, public institutions within corporate premises, art

museums as public relations outpost, innovative emergency shelters, temporary structures

and buildings – exhibition installations, ephemeral or portable installations – pandal,

caravans, moble units, use of technical textiles Integration of motion into the built

environment: dynamic architecture,

Kinetic character of spaces: Escalators – up and down and level, lifts or elevators, pulley

operated devices, kinetic walk ways, rotating doorways, sensor controlled doorways,

movable partitions, sliding doors, conveyer belts – large scale industries and airports (both

to load/ unload luggage in aircrafts and for passengers to collect them), hydraulic parking,

turnstiles, dumbwaiters etc. hydraulic urinals,

Human sensitive devices: Doorways – automatic, swipe card, biometric, iris, body

temperature

Intelligent services – fire / burglar alarm, automatic lighting/AC system

Interactive installations and performative environments like liquid flow, 4d pixels,

Comment wall, pulse room, blinken lights, D tower, digital bus stops etc

Site sensitive relations – Zaragosa digital mile,

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(“Architectural art” – tangible and intangible aspects of architecture)

Unit IV Modern trends in architecture

Interactive architecture: concept, meaning, and examples

Responsive architecture: concept, meaning, and examples: Blur building

Kinetic architecture: concept, meaning, and examples: Millennium stadium, Burke Brise

soleil, revolving house, sliding house, Arup’s bridge, Pamban bridge, tower bridge

(London).

(Geodesic domes, Homographies)

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Unit V Modernism and future trends in architecture

Influence of corporate culture and multi nationalism – malls, new ways of entertainment

Future trends in architecture – influence of technology, materials (eco friendly and technical

textiles), methods, personal environments, creating tangible and virtual products, 3D

printing

Building automation – trends and acceptance by consumers

(Eclecticism, vastu shastra and feng shui)

15

References

Asher, F.M. 2003, Art in India – Prehistory to the Present, Encyclopaedia Britannica,

Inc.

Michell, G. 2000, Architecture and Art of Southern India. In: The New Cambridge

History of India, Replika Press Pvt. Ltd., Delhi.

Parikh, A., Robertson, D., Lane,T., Hilliard, E. and Paine, M. 2000, The Ultimate

Home Design Source book, Conran Octopus ltd., London.

Sharma, G. and Khanna, G, Advance Interior Designing incorporating Vastu and

Feng-shui, India Publishers, Delhi.

Steirlin, H. 1998, Taschen’s World Architecture – Hindu India, Benedict Taschen

Verlag GmbH, Hohenzollerning, Italy.

Web reference

http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/definitions/applied-art.htm

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Resource use in Entrepreneurship and Event Management

Semester: III Hours of Instruction/week: 4



Understand the nature of entrepreneurial activities

Motivate them to become entrepreneurs

Learn the art of enterprising

Comprehend the role of events and convention managers in promoting

entrepreneurship.

Unit-I Entrepreneurship and its Development

Entrepreneurship-meaning, importance, types, characteristics,

Factors influencing entrepreneurship growth- psychological, social, economic and

environmental. Successful entrepreneurs, EDP Programme in India.

12

Unit-II Project Planning and Formulation

Project identification: classification, characteristics, constraints and objectives.

Project Planning elements: feasibility analysis, techno-economic, project design and

network analysis, input analysis, financial analysis and cost benefit. Interplay of

resources.

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Unit-III Women Entrepreneurs

Successful Women Entrepreneurs in India, Limitations for women entrepreneurs.

Suggestions to overcome.

12

Unit-IV Event management as an enterprise-objectives and types.

Planning and arrangement of various functions-award ceremonies, Product launch,

theme parties, wedding and institutional events, Identifying resources for conduct of

events and their proper use, estimating resource requirements.

Event at commercial centres-trade fairs, exhibitions expositions and festivals

10

Unit-V Mice

Infrastructure and support services. Significance of tourism entrepreneurship and steps

for success of event and post evaluation. Convention centres, Convention management,

Convention planners and speciality contractors.

6

References:

Desai.V.(1996).,Entrepreneurial Development-principles, Programmes and Policies

(Vol.1)Formulation, Appraisal and Financing (Vol.II) and Programmes.

Desai.V,(1997), Dynamics of Entrepreneurial Development and Management, Mumbai:

Himalaya Publishing House.

Ghadially ,R.( 1998),Women in Indian Society, Bombay: Saga Publishers.

Gupta,G.L.(1988),Indian Women-Problems, New Delhi: Plights and Programmes ,Inter

India Publications.

Kathiresan &Radha,(2004),Marketing, Chennai: Prasanna Publisher.

Rathor.B.S (2001) Advertising Management, Mumbai: Himalaya Publishing House.

Sherlekar, S.A. (1997), Marketing Management, Bombay: Himalaya Publishing House.

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Ergonomics in Work Place Design




Understand ergonomic concept applied in work place.

Analyze work, worker and work place in management of human resources

Learn work simplification principles and techniques

Unit I Work Physiology: The worker

Introduction to basic morphological anatomy of muscle, bone and cardio respiratory system.

Physiology of cardio respiratory system- mechanism of respiration- Tidal volume,

inspiratory and expiratory reserve volumes, residual volume, vital capacity, functional

residual capacity, maximum breathing capacity, Partial pressures and percentage of

respiratory gases in inspired, expired, alveolar airs and in blood, Lung function tests

Basic properties of cardiac muscle-rhythmicity, refractory period, all or none law, and stair

case phenomenon, Electrocardiography- Origin and significance of different components

of normal ECG and EMG

(Blood pressure: Definition, normal values -systolic, diastolic, mean arterial and pulse

pressure and factors regulating it).

10

Unit II Ergonomics and Anthropometry in work place design

Meaning and Importance- Types of work-light, moderate and heavy, Human body- structure

and function

Posture and job relation, postures adopted for different activities

Fatigue: types and causes

Working heights and surfaces in different planes-normal, maximum and minimum reaches,

movement traits

Occupational safety and stress at workplace, errors, discomforts and unsafe activities

Anthropometric measurement, Mendel’s classes of change, time and motion study.

(Methods of alleviating fatigue; Safety measures in residential space design).

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Unit III Environmental factors influencing human performance

Indoor and outdoor climate: temperature, pressure and relative humidity

facilitators in task performance: colour and light, illumination, noise and vibration – impacts

on human physiology and performance, methods of measurement and tools

(Factors affecting work efficiency, concept of comfort zone)

15

Unit IV Work station Design for kitchens

Time and energy spent by women in the kitchen, felt problems and needs

Kitchen layouts: work triangle or ergonomic triangle, inclusive units

Principles of storage in the kitchen, factors contributing to work efficiency

(Types of kitchen)

10

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Unit V Ergonomics for Physically Challenged

Problems of physically challenged in using regular designs and in performing work

Humanizing design: concept of designing for human compatibility, comfort and adaptability

aspects

Ergonomic concepts in furniture design, chair characteristics, furniture supports

(Developing designs for physically challenged homemakers for various activities).

10

Reference:

Agarwala, S.C. (1999), Interior Decoration, Dhanpat Rai & Co. P.Ltd, Delhi.

Phillips, C.A. (2000), Human Factors Engineering, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New

York.

Nickell.P and Dorsey,J.M.(2002), Management in Family Living, CBS Publishers, New

Delhi

Khan,M.I(2010), Industrial Ergonomics, New Delhi: PHI Learning Pvt Ltd.

ILO,( 2001), Introduction to work study, Oxford & IBH publishing Co. Ltd., New

Delhi.

Bridger, RS (2003), Introduction to Ergonomics, 2nd Edition, Taylor &Francis,

Singh, S (Edt), (2007), Ergonomics Interventions for Health and Productivity, Himanshu

Publications, Udaipur, New Delhi.

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Housing and Energy – Policies and Programmes

(Open Book Test)




Understand housing conditions and energy requirements in India

Comprehend Government Policies/ programmes on housing and energy sectors

Understand the need for practicing green building concepts for sustainable energy use

Unit I Housing and Energy

Housing – status, problems, shortage, causes for shortage

Energy – Types, shortage, crisis, impacts.

(Energy efficiency in India)

10

Unit II Housing Policies and action plans; Housing Schemes & Programmes

Housing policies and action plans – NHPHP(1988), NHP (1994), NUHHP (2007), MS

AHP (2015), NURHP (2015)

Housing Schemes: JNNURM, AHP, Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY), Housing for All 2022,

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Grameen Awas Yojana

Housing Programmes: details on all 19 programmes

(Housing finance agencies: HUDCO, NHB, HDFC, SHB, LIC, GIC, Commercial /

private banks)

10

Unit III Energy Policies, Schemes and Programmes

Energy Policy Framework- Key Energy Policies: IEP, NAPCC – their features, role,

goals, eight missions to achieve NAPCC principles

Policy objectives: energy access, energy security and climate change

Five Ministries : MOP, MOC, MNRE, MOPNG, DAE

Schemes & programmes: Energy Conservation Act (2001), BEE (2002), JNNSM,

NMEEE, NMST

(Policy concepts: self – sufficiency, non – interference, inclusive development)

10

Unit IV Research Institutions and Agencies

Housing: CBRI, NBO, SERC, BIS, Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute

Energy: MNRE, IREDA, IREP, NBMMP, SEC, C – WET, TEDA, SESI

(Housing cooperatives, Commission for Additional Sources of Energy -CASE)

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Unit V Climate change and Green building – concept and issues on sustainability

Climate change and issues: global warming, ozone depletion, greenhouse gas (GHG)

effects

Carbon footprints: meaning, measuring methods, steps to reduce

Pioneering efforts: Role of: LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)

Certificate; IGBC (Indian Green Building Council); Energy Conservation Building Code

2007; GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assesment)

(Eco – friendly building materials for construction, finishing, insulation; Examples of

LEED certified buildings in India)

15

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References

PL. Sanjeeva Reddy and Satishchandra (eds) "Rural Housing in India problems and

prospects' Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. New Delhi, 2000

P. Tiwari and J. Parikh. (2012) Global Housing Challenge: A Case Study of CO2

Emissions in India. School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal, Spandrel

Heinberg, Richard. (2004) Powerdown: Options and Actions for a Post-Carbon World.

Canada: New Society Publishers

Jeffery, Yvonne, Michael Grosvenor, and Liz Barclay (2008) Green Living for Dummies,

Indianapolis, IN: Wiley Pub

Adams, W. M. and Jeanrenaud, S. J. (2008), Transition to sustainability: Towards a

Humane and Diverse World. Gland, Switzerland: IUCN. 108 pp., ISBN 978-2-8317-

1072-3

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Computer Aided Product Design

(Practical)




Draw 3D objects

Learn animation and its application

Understand method of creating and presenting 3D drawing to clients

Unit I Introduction to 3Ds Max

Introduction to 3D modeling soft wares, getting started with 3Ds Max, GUI / Screen

structure. Customizing view port – top, front, left, perspective views

Project settings – unit set up, custom grids and snaps and others

5

Unit II Creating, selecting and transforming objects

Creating 3D objects using standard primitives, extended primitives, AEC extended and

others

Drawing objects using 2D - line, rectangle, spline and others

Basic tools – selection, naming, grouping, colour change and others

Transformers – move, rotate, clone and scale.

Navigation - view cube, orbit, Gizmos and others

Creating a room, furniture, accessories and others

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Unit III Modifiers and compound objects

Modify tools – mirror, array, editable poly, editable spline, FFD and others

3D modifiers – bend, taper, twist, relax and others

2D modifiers – Extrude, lathe, sweep and others

Compound Objects – Boolean and pro Boolean (Union, subtraction and intersection)

Creating & modifying objects using above tools

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Unit IV Materials, lighting, cameras, walkthrough and rendering

Materials – mapping, slots, material libraries, editors and assigning

Lighting – Omni, spot, direct, skylights – assigning and editing

Cameras – free, target cameras, Creating walkthrough

Rendering – images and video

Application in interior and exterior

7

Unit V Presentation

Creating a 3D house plan with elevation and a room interior with furniture, accessories,

materials, lighting, camera, walkthrough and rendering presentation

15

References:

Autodesk, (2006), 3Ds Max 9 Essentials : Autodesk Media and Entertainment

courseware

Derakhshani, D. and Derakhshani, R.L., (2007), Introducing 3Ds Max 9 : 3D for

beginners. Autodesk.

Murdock, K.L., (2007), 3Ds Max 9 Bible, Wiley Publishing Inc. Indiana.

Mitton, M., (2004), Interior Visual Presentation: A guide to graphics, Models and

presentation Techniques, John Wiley and sons, USA.

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Environmental Sanitation

(Self study Course)

Semester III Hours of Instruction /week: 1


Objectives: - To help the students to:

Understand importance of sanitation in everyday life

Know about importance of environmental sustainability in providing health

Enrich knowledge on Government ‘s role in preserving the environment

Unit I Introduction to Environmental Sanitation

Concept and meaning of Environmental Sanitation, concept of well being, components of

good sanitation

Health: definition, dimensions and determinants of health, health and development

2

Unit II Safe Home Environment

Social and safety goals of housing, housing standards, role of housing in maintaining good

health. Air: Composition of the air in occupied room, indices of thermal comfort, comfort

zones, air pollution: effects, prevention and control of air pollution.

Ventilation – standards, types and provisions to be made. Lighting – lighting standards,

lighting needed for different type of jobs

Noise – effects of noise exposures, control of noise, presbyopia, presbycusis. Radiation –

types, effects of radiation

4

Unit III Water and Sanitation

Sources of water supply, water quality – criteria and standards, variables – acceptability

aspects, microbiological aspects, chemical aspects, radiological aspects.

Causes of water pollution, waterborne diseases,

Purification of water: large scale and small scale.

3

Unit IV Waste Management

Waste – meaning and concept, classification of household waste

Solid wastes – sources, methods of disposal – dumping, sanitary landfill, incineration,

composting, and manure pits, burial

Technologies adopted to convert waste to wealth. Sewage disposal – composition of sewage,

modern sewage treatment methods, septic tank. Sullage – disposal of domestic waste water,

soak pit.

4

Unit V Environmental Policies and Programmes in India

Role of Government in preserving the environment – Various acts, schemes and

programmes; Days of significance observed: World water day, World environment day,

World forest day, World health day

2

References

Park,K. (2006), Text Book of Preventive and Social Medecine, Jabalpur:M/s. Banaridas

Bhanot Publishers, 1167, Prem nagar, Jabalpur.

Power and Daginawala (2003), General Microbiology, Vol. II. Himalaya Publishing

House, Bombay.

Sorensen,B (2000),Renewable Energy-Physics, Engineering use, Environmental

Impacts, Economy and Planning aspects, London: Academic Press Publication

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Housekeeping and Front Office Operations

Semester III Hours of Instruction/week: 3+2



Gain knowledge on the functioning of housekeeping department

Equip with skills required for front office operations in various functional units

Acquire basic skills on the housekeeping and front office operation concepts

Unit I Housekeeping

Housekeeping department: organization, staffing, training, specific functions, job

description and job specifications, relationship of housekeeping with other

departments, valet services, maintenance of records

(Visit to housekeeping departments in hotels, hospitals, institutions, offices to

understand the concepts; report writing)

15

Unit II Linen room inventory

Linen room and uniform room: calculation of linen requirements, table linen, bed linen,

bedding, bed making and turning down, type of uniform and dress code

Laundering: launderettes, laundry methods, dry cleaning procedure and storage

( study of valet services and room services)

15

Unit III General maintenance

Cleaning methods: types, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, types,

characteristics, suitability and uses of cleaning agents for different materials

Cleaning procedures- guest rooms and public areas

(Make an exhaustive list of standard room supplies, including bathrooms in hotels and

hospitals)

15

Unit IV Service maintenance

Maintenance of: lighting, heating, ventilation, gas leakage, plumbing, electricity, safety

and security, elevators and escalators, fire prevention and control, burglar/ smoke

alarms, security measures, first aid and pest control

(Inventory on services provided and service providers in five hotels, five hospitals and

five corporate offices)

15

Unit V Front office layout and operations

Front office layout: in hotels, hospitals, corporate offices, institutions,

Front office department: types of rooms, plans and rates (tariff), key terms in each,

sections of front office, hierarchy pattern, qualities and functions of front office staff,

modes of communication in the front desk, coordination with other departments, switch

board operations, digital services, operator room, communication services and etiquette

(Comparative study of layouts in various hotels, hospitals, corporate offices,

institutions; drafting user- friendly front office layouts for all the four)

15

Text Books

Subban, T. R (2008), Front Office Management, New Delhi: Cyber Tech Publications

Andrews, S (2008), Hotel Housekeeping Management and Operations, New Delhi: Tata

McGraw Hill

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Reference Books

Khan, M. A (2005), Front Office, New Delhi: Anmol Publications

Ismail, A (2005) Front Office – Operations and Management, Singapore: Thomson

Delmar Publications

Negi, J. et. al (2011), Reception and Front Office Management, New Delhi; Kanishka

Publications

Austin, M. a et al (2008), Professional Front Office management, New Delhi: Dorling

Kindersley Publication

George, J. B (2008), Housekeeping Operations, Design and Management, Mumbai: Jaico

Publications

Negi, J et al (2011), Housekeeping Operation and Managrement – Procedures and

Techniques, New Delhi: Kanishka Publication

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Advanced Resource Management

Semester IV Hours of Instruction / week: 5

17MIRC 21 No. of Credits: 3

Objectives: - To enable the students to gain knowledge on:

Concepts of management

Managerial abilities

Philosophy and values in life

Unit I Family and Management as a System

Evolution of Management Theories, classical or traditional management approach,

behavioural or new classical approach, scientific management, modern approach to

management; Family system – concepts, functions, micro and macro environment ;

Management as a System - Systems approach - meaning and components; Process of

management-planning, implementing, feedback, constraints in family management – Family

life cycle – Stages of family life cycle, stages and characteristics. (An enquiry into

managerial practices of selected families under different stages of family life cycle)

15

Unit II Resources, Values and Demands

Resources - meaning, classification, characteristics, role of resources in management.

Values - nature, characteristics, types of values. Parker, Rotech and Gandhian values. Factors

contributing towards value changes.

Goals as demand - goal attributes, types, motivation and setting goals, obstacles to goal

achievement .Events as demands-external events, internal events

Review of Management of resources - time, energy and money. (Factors affecting the use of

resources, enhancing and conserving resources, locating resources available to rural and

urban families, and assessment of value changes among the youth )

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Unit III Decision Making and Communication

Decision making - Definition, types, decision making process, decision tree

Conflicts - methods to resolve conflicts, a study of problem situations and decision making

practices of homemakers. Communication - meaning, significance, key elements in

communication, means of effective communication, barriers/noise in communication.(Utility

of media for communication effectiveness)

10

Unit IV Family Crisis

Types of stress, violence, separation, divorce; Problems of elderly, single parent families.

Impact of crisis on family management

(General measures to overcome crisis situation. Preparing News album on family crisis)

10

Unit V Residence Course

Practical Experience for Application of Home Management Principles

History of Home Management House, Functions and duties in the residence, Supervisor's

role; One week stay in the residence - Organizing Under graduate students for house

experience; Submission of report

(Minimum equipment needed; organizing residence)

15

Text Books

Deacon, R.E. and Firebaugh, F.M. 1988, Family Resource Management, Principles and

Application, Allyn and Bacon, Boston, USA.

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Goldsmith, E. 1996, Resource Management for individuals and Families, West

Publishing Company, New York.

Nickel, P. and Dorsey, J.M. 1970, Management in Family Living, Sterling Publishers.

New Delhi.

Gross, IH, Crandall, E.W., Knoll, M.M. 1973. Management for Modern Families.

Prentice Hall, New Jersey.

References:

Seetharaman, P., Bata, S., Mehra, P. 2005. An Introduction to Family Resource

Management, CBS Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi.

Singal S and Gandotra V., (2014) Family Resource Management Historical and

Contemporary Development, Dominant publishers and distributors Pvt Ltd., New Delhi

2006 .

Shukul and Gandotra, (2006), Home Management and Family Finance. Dominant

publishers and Distribution New Delhi.

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Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women


Interdisciplinary Course

Interior Design Perspectives

Semester II Hours of Instruction/week: 2+2

17MIRI01 No. of Credits: 4

Objectives: To enable students to

Equip with concepts and principles of basic design pertaining to interiors.

Develop the skills in interior design concepts

Unit I Concept of Interior Decoration/Design

Meaning, importance and concept

Basics of Interior Design – definition and classification of design - structural and

decorative. Requirements of good structural and decorative design, types of Design,

classification of decorative design

Elements and Principles of design

6

Unit II Components of Room Arrangement

Furniture selection – factors to be considered, arrangement of furniture using

principles of design, guiding concepts in arranging furniture

Factors to be considered in different room arrangements – living, bed, dining and

children,

Soft furnishings: meaning and importance, types – curtains and draperies, slip covers,

bed linen, bath linen, table linen, kitchen linen; Floor covering – rugs and carpets

Accessories - definition and importance, classification - Functional, Decorative and

both; selection and arrangement, Flower arrangements.

7

Unit III Colour in Interiors

Basics of colour – Qualities of colour, Prang colour system, concept and

classification of colour and colour harmonies - monochromatic, related and

contrasting, types

Use of colour and its implications ,Choice of colours for different areas, Factors

influencing choice of colour

6

Unit IV Lighting Requirements

Types of lighting – general, task and accent lighting; Requirements of good lighting;

Types of lighting, methods of artificial lighting – Direct, indirect, semi direct, semi

indirect, diffused, cove, panel, spot lighting, concealed lighting, Requirements of

lighting for various rooms/activities

6

Unit V Art Work for interior environments

Art work suitable for specific areas: Kitchen, office/educational institutions,

commercial centers – hotel, hospital,

Creative Arts - Wall hangers, decoupage, collage, macramé, Worli , Canvas Painting.

5

Related Experience – 30 Hours

1. List the specific items needed for arranging different rooms

2. Arranging rooms – living, bed, dining and children rooms using principles of design

3. Draw prang colour system

4. Application of different colour harmonies for given room illustrations

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5. Assessing effects of lighting on various materials and colours

6. Arranging reception area of office, educational institutions, hotel and hospital

7. Creative arts- Painting, decoupage, collage, macramé, worli painting

8. Submission of art work and Record

References:

Khanna, G. Art of Interior Design, Indica Publishers, Delhi.

Chaudhari, S.N.( 2005), Interior Design, Aavishkar Publishers, Jaipur, India.

Veena Gandotra,Maneesha Shukul,Neerja Jaiwal,(2010) ,Interior Design and Decoration,

Dominant Publishers and Distributers, New Delhi.

Pile, J.E. (1995), Interior Design, Prentice Hall Inc and Harry N. Abrams Inc. New York.

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Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women


Multi disciplinary Course - I

Green Consumerism


17MIRM01 No. of Credits: 2

Objectives: To enable students to:

Familiarize with the changing trends in Green Consumerism.

Enrich their knowledge and skills in identifying and using green products.

Unit I Meaning and importance of green consumerism

Meaning of green consumerism, green products, green marketing, green supply and

green certificate; Need, consideration in daily consumption and significance

2

Unit II Roots of Green Consumerism: Environmental Problems

Global climatic change; Destruction of rainforests, Ozone layer depletion

Environmental pollution, Scope of green consumerism to reduce environmental

impacts.

8

Unit III Lifestyle and Green Consumerism

Sustainable/eco-friendly lifestyle; Green/sustainable purchase behavior - meaning

and benefits, efforts to reduce pollution and wastage in the production side

7

Unit IV Implementation of Green Consumerism .

Principles of green consumerism - reduction in packaging/plastic bags

Eco-label certifications - green label/eco-label, green seal star rating; Eco Logo, EPA

design for the environment.

7

Unit V Impacts of Green Consumerism

3R Concept - Reduce, Reuse And Recycle

Role of procurement in environmental management

Freeganism, green marketing - biodegradable, environmentally friendly ,purchasing

behaviour of consumers

6

References:

Deshpande, J. Gangawane, L. V., Khilare, V. C. (2007), Sustainable Environmental

Management, Daya Books.

Rangwala, S.C. (1999), Engineering Materials, Charotar Publishing House, India.

Jeffery, Yvonne, Michael Grosvenor, and Liz Barclay (2008) Green Living for Dummies.

Indianapolis, IN: Wiley Pub.

Snell, Clarke, and Tim Callahan (2005) Building Green: a Complete How-to Guide to

Alternative Building Methods: Earth Plaster, Straw Bale, Cordwood, Cob, Living

Roofs. New York: Lark.

Nayyar, J (2009) Green Living by Design: The Practical Guide for Eco-friendly

Remodeling and decorating, China: Filipacci publishing.

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