M.Sc. in Interior Design 

at Institute of Advanced Studies, Kolkata

Institute of Advance Studies do not admit on the basis of entrance exam ranks. In the final qualifying examination, selection is made solely on merit basis. The students are also encouraged to develop good records. Any UG and PG programme do not require an entrance rank.

Institute of Advanced Studies is a recognised institute located in Krishnapur, Kolkata. The institute is recognised for quality by ISO 9001:2005. Students get access to a range of courses, ranging from Teaching courses like BEd and MEd, to Law degrees like LLB and LLM.

IAS is affiliated with Kazi Nasrul University, Asansol for its courses. Furthermore, the institute has received recognitions from prominent bodies like NHRC, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, and CVC for its commitment to quality and integrity.

Institute of Advanced Studies has multiple affiliated colleges across the region. Institutes are located in Kolkata as well as the surrounding suburbs and satellite towns. The sister institutions of Institute of Advanced Studies is located in the towns of Burdwan and Bolpur.

Below are the IAS Krishnapur affiliated colleges:

Institute of Advanced studies is located in a centrally-based convenient location in the capital city of Kolkata. Students can arrive at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport can take a barely 10-mintue drive to reach the IAS campus. On the other hand, candidates who opt for rail travel can arrive at the Sealdah Railway Station and reach the campus of Institute of Advanced Studies within 30 minutes.

IAS Krishnapur offers 4 distinct courses to students looking for high education. For Teaching-oriented students, the institute provides the Bachelor of Education (BEd) and Master of Education (MEd) programs. Students who wish to make a career in the Legal system and Judiciary can enroll into the Bachelor of Law (LLB) and the Master of Law (LLM) courses. These courses provide a good groundwork for the students to practice their respective professions.

Yes, you can check out the list of some books that you can read as a Design student apart from your regular syllabus to boost your knowledge in the field:

• The Design Thinking Playbook by Michael Lewrick.
• The Design of Everyday Things by Donald A. Norman.
• Designing Experiences by James Robert Rossman and Mathew D. Duerden.
• Emotional Design by Donald Norman.
• Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All by David Kelley and Tom Kelley.
• Change By Design by Tim Brown. 
• Don't Make Me Think Revisited by Steve Krug.

When you join a BDes programme, you learn about the fundamental concepts of Design in the first year. You would not be expected to have any previous knowledge or background in the field of Design. In many colleges the first semester is common for all BDes specialisations. You would learn subjects like Introduction to Design,  Elements of Design,  Creative Visualization Techniques,  Design Drawing,  Design Thinking,  Principles of Design,  Physical Ergonomics and Rendering & Illustration.