ARCH373 Interior Design
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Architecture
Lejla Krivošić
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
In order to successfully complete this course of instruction, students will be expected to: develop understanding of development of Interior Design; develop understanding of principles of mainstream styles in Interior Design; develop an understanding of the theoretical and practical concepts governing Interior Design
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
S. Dodsworth, The fundamentals of the interior design;
Additional Literature
C. Piotrowski, Becoming an interior designerTeaching Methods
Lecture and class discussions with examples
Active tutorial sessions for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overview | |
| 2 | Intro to Interior Design | |
| 3 | Elements of Interior Design; Intro to Project 01 | |
| 4 | Design work | |
| 5 | Presentation Project 01 | |
| 6 | Priciples of Interior Design; Intro to Project 02 | |
| 7 | Mid Term Exam/written exam | |
| 8 | Ergonomics and Human scale; Design work | |
| 9 | Materials and colours ; Design work | |
| 10 | Presentation Project 02 | |
| 11 | illumination and acoustics; Intro to Project 03 | |
| 12 | Lecture; Design work | |
| 13 | Design work | |
| 14 | Design work | |
| 15 | Finalizing the project |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH373.1 | Course | Thursday 12:00 - 13:50 | A F2.16 - Architecture Studio | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 12:00 | A F3.9 B | |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 14:00 | A F3.9 B | |
| Friday | 10:00 - 13:00 | A F3.9 B |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5 6
Midterm Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 2 3 4
Presentation I
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2
Presentation II
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 3 4 5
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 4 ECTS credit course corresponds to 100 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture hours
8 hours ⏳ (8 week × 1 h)
Active Tutorials
8 hours ⏳ (8 week × 1 h)
Active tutorials
8 hours ⏳ (4 week × 2 h)
Presentation I
2 hours ⏳ (1 week × 2 h)
Presentation II
2 hours ⏳ (1 week × 2 h)
Final presentation
2 hours ⏳ (1 week × 2 h)
Home study
60 hours ⏳ (15 week × 4 h)
Home study
10 hours ⏳ (1 week × 10 h)
100 Total Workload Hours
4 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [ARCH373] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Oct 10, 2025 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
| T | P | |||||||||
| ARCH373 | Interior Design | 2 | 0 | 4 | Thursday 12:00-13:45 | |||||
| Prerequisite | None | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Lejla Krivošić | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Monday: 10:00-12:00 Tuesday: 9:00-14:00 Friday: 10:00-13:00 |
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| dleila@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | In order to successfully complete this course of instruction, students will be expected to: develop understanding of development of Interior Design; develop understanding of principles of mainstream styles in Interior Design; develop an understanding of the theoretical and practical concepts governing Interior Design |
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| Textbook | S. Dodsworth, The fundamentals of the interior design; | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture and class discussions with examples. Active tutorial sessions for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Overview | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Intro to Interior Design | |||||||||
| Week 3 | Elements of Interior Design; Intro to Project 01 | |||||||||
| Week 4 | Design work | |||||||||
| Week 5 | Presentation Project 01 | |||||||||
| Week 6 | Priciples of Interior Design; Intro to Project 02 | |||||||||
| Week 7 | Mid Term Exam/written exam | |||||||||
| Week 8 | Ergonomics and Human scale; Design work | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Materials and colours ; Design work | |||||||||
| Week 10 | Presentation Project 02 | |||||||||
| Week 11 | illumination and acoustics; Intro to Project 03 | |||||||||
| Week 12 | Lecture; Design work | |||||||||
| Week 13 | Design work | |||||||||
| Week 14 | Design work | |||||||||
| Week 15 | Finalizing the project | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 10 | 2, 3, 4 | Not Allowed | |
| Presentation I | 1 | 20 | 1,2 | Not Allowed | |
| Presentation II | 1 | 30 | 3, 4, 5 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture hours | 1 | 8 | 8 | Active Tutorials | 1 | 8 | 8 | |||
| Active tutorials | 2 | 4 | 8 | Presentation I | 2 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Presentation II | 2 | 1 | 2 | Final presentation | 2 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Home study | 4 | 15 | 60 | Home study | 10 | 1 | 10 | |||
| Total Workload Hours = | 100 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 4 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 24/10/2025 | |||||||||