University Requirements Student must complete 19 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
10032100	Remedial English	0
Remedial english (e10032100) is a three-hour non-credited english course offered to studentswho score poorly (i.e. below 50%) on the placement test. since the major concern of this courseis to improve the students proficiency before starting their ordinary university english basiccourses and major courses taught in english, special emphasis has been placed on enhancing thestudents ability to effectively acquire the four language skills: reading, writing, listening, andspeaking. specifically, the course attempts to ensure an academically acceptable performance onthe part of the students at the level of the english basic courses. moreover, the course aims atexpanding students vocabulary needed for various tasks.
11000101	Islamic Culture	3
This course aims to establish the concept of islamic culture and its position among the other international cultures, its position in the muslim life, its sources, its bases and its characteristics. it also aims to introduce the islamic culture in faith, worship, relations, morals, and knowledge, to discuss the clash between cultures in addition to globalization, human rights, woman rights, democracy and other contemporary issues.
11000102	Arabic Language	3
This course aims to improve the level of students in language skills and various literary, read and absorb and express written, and oral and tasted literary, through texts flags authors and poets in different eras, lessons in grammar and spelling, and brief definition months dictionaries and arab old ones the modern and how to use them. this course aims to implement the arabic language in the areas of reading and expression of both types oral and written communication.
11000103	English Language I	3
University english i (e11000103) is a three credit-hour university-required english language course designed for students who need to work on the four skills of the language: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. the development of vocabulary and skills of comprehension are integral parts of the course. in addition, various reading strategies (making predictions, identifying main ideas, reading for details, relating information in the text to life experience) are introduced and developed through a wide range of topics for reading and writing. the course encourages a more analytical and independent approach to study and helps prepare the students for any subsequent exam preparation.
11000105	Palestinian Studies	3
The course is mandatory for university students from various disciplines, so it provides students with knowledge and `information about the palestinian reality and in particular the political developments of the palestinian cause since its inception until the present day in line social and economic developments and political which constitute the main pillars for the study of the palestinian political reality. this course aims to study the palestinian issue from its beginning until present in social, economic and political issues.
11000108	Community Service	1
This course aims to connect university students with charitable, community, and public institutions, while also enhancing students role towards society and familiarizing them with humanitarian needs by providing assistance to targeted groups. it seeks to improve the living conditions of marginalized and impoverished populations. the course prioritizes achieving the greatest possible number of sustainable development goals (sdgs) within the palestinian context. this is not only through raising awareness and introducing these goals, but also by offering students opportunities to engage practically in implementing various sdgs locally. students will participate in programs, projects, and activities aimed at reducing poverty and hunger, providing medical services, treatment, and medication to marginalized and poor groups, supporting gender equality and education, including persons with disabilities and special needs, preserving water resources and natural resources, raising awareness on alternative and clean energy, caring for the environment and agriculture, recycling solid materials, rejecting discrimination, promoting green spaces, and encouraging productive and forestry farming. students enrolled in the course can join different stages designed with alternatives for each phase, allowing them to complete the requirements under flexible conditions. this approach benefits the community while developing students skills and experiences.
11000117	Leadership and Communication Skills	1
The course aims to assist students in acquiring modern concepts in the field of communication and understanding the essential skills for effective communication with oneself and others. this is achieved through the use of effective teaching methods that rely on student engagement and motivation to learn through training and self-directed learning. the course emphasizes skill development through teamwork and interactive methods, helping students improve their verbal and non-verbal communication skills by learning public speaking and the fundamentals of oration. additionally, it helps students develop active listening skills, and contributes to enhancing their abilities in dialogue and persuasion, overcoming public speaking anxiety, self-promotion, negotiation, job interviews, presentation and delivery, and writing. the course also provides students with knowledge about innovative and creative ideas that can be implemented, as well as how to write a resume. furthermore, the course aims to refine students' personalities through participation in group presentations.
11000126	Introduction to Computer Science and Skills	2
This course aims to enrich students with the basic computer skills alongside with the theoretical and practical backgrounds behind those skills. first of all, software and hardware components of a computer are discussed. this forms the substrate from which a student can realize the practical applications of a computer, especially in artificial intelligence (ai). thereafter, the student awareness for the security vulnerabilities of a computer system is improved through discussing the threats associated with the absolute dependability on the internet in storing critical data. this is conducted with presenting the basic secure internet frameworks for students with emphasis on scientific research platforms (researchgate, google scholar, linkedin,etc). finally, word processing, statistical analysis and presentation software are discussed with practical applications in the lab.
11000330	English Language II	3
University english ii is a three-credit hour university-required english language course specifically designed to meet the needs of the students of the humanities and social sciences. the instructors of the course will employ a broad-based approach by integrating the four language skills, in order to enable students to improve their reading skills and comprehension of a variety of academic texts and to provide their own input by expressing their opinions on the topics under discussion, through either verbal participation in class or written assignments at home. as the discussions in class will be held in english, this is hoped to enhance the listening comprehension of students as well as provide them with opportunities to exercise their speaking skills. the units in the prescribed textbook have been organized according to the various strategies that students need to practice in order to improve their speed and comprehension, particularly while reading on an academic subject in english. these strategies include understanding vocabulary in context, using the dictionary, understanding information from graphs and charts, scanning for specific information, taking notes from reading, studying collocations . etc. in addition to the texts set for intensive reading, six more passages are also considered as self reading passages so as to encourage students to read at home and contact their instructors.

Speciality Requirements Student must complete 94 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
11201101	Introduction to Musicology	2
11201103	Palestinian Music Folklore	2
Studying the musical production of the palestinian people, and identifying the style of popular music. palestinian, and analysis of popular music at the instrumental and lyrical levels. research into the characteristics of instrumental music and its popular singing features. study and analysis of the various forms and templates of popular music. identifying examples of popular songs and types of popular musical instruments, in terms of their manufacture, sound structure, and methods of playing them.
11206101	Principles of Design	3
This course is designed to introduce students to the types, forms, raw materials, tools and models of design. in addition, it introduces students to the conceptual idea of design, its foundations, elements, characteristics and features (such as color, line, space area, mass, void, equilibrium, motion, distribution, correspondence, and space). furthermore, this course introduces students to the ways of dealing with objects or shapes with two-dimensions or three-dimensions and their application. it also introduces students to a variety of models and patterns of design and their connection with aesthetics and beauty.
11206102	Architectural Drawing	3
This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of architectural drawing. students will be exposed to samples of geometric projections, complete lines and sketches, elevations, and architectural sections by practicing the drawing of various samples and sketches. in addition, students will learn the symbols of the elements and materials of construction and make them visible in projections, elevations, and sections. furthermore, students
11206103	Interior Design (1)	3	11206101
Residential unit interior design. in this module, the work is done by applying the aesthetic concepts that the student learned previously in the design principles subject. the students have to consider both the expressive and functional aspects of the private housing units in their design. for instance, each student will design individually the interior spaces of a children's bedroom, a living room that opens to a dining room, and a bathroom. in addition to that, the students have to present and analyze case studies related to the three proposed projects. also, in this module, the students have to submit three practical projects that contain illustrative engineering schemes executed completely manually during the semester. finally, each student will create models for all the proposed projects mentioned above. design principles is a prerequisite for this course.
11206104	Perspective	3
This course provides students with instructions which enable them to draw the perspective for the designing idea relying on untested blueprint procedures. it also provides students with better opportunities to apply certain designs which help students pass the theoretical stage of drawing to become more creative and confident at the assigned tasks. furthermore, this course aims at nurturing the creative imagination of students which results in developing the artistic appreciation and authentic sensitivity of students to appreciate the values of different designs. moreover, this course is an opportunity for students to learn all types of vanishing point perspectives*. finally, this course looks at the merits of teaching students about the drawing of one- dimensional, bi-dimensional, and three-dimensional objects and of other ways to expand the students understanding. students will be supplied with a large amount of information to enable them to draw the perspective for the designing idea relying on an elaborate format or script before carrying it out. firstly, vanishing point perspective. secondly, vanishing point perspective and at 2 vanishing point. finally, vanishing point perspective.
11206105	Shading, Shadows and Lightening	3
This course is concerned with introducing students to the drawing of shadowy projections and shadows in the second and third dimensions. in addition, students have to learn the process of lightening and brightening a particular object or drawing by using various color techniques, such as white and black, watercolors, colored wood, bass, colors and markers.
11206207	Interior Design (2)	3	11206103 11206104
This module is a continuation of the design of residential units in interior design (1). it is focuses on the functional, expressive, and aesthetic aspects of the kitchen, master bedrooms, and entrance related to the residential units. each student will separately present and discuss several previous cases and present two practical projects that contain illustrative engineering schemes and a model work of the proposed projects. in addition to that, the students will hold two short practical exams (with one lecture for each exam) in which they deal with a design problem related to housing units. interior design (1) is a prerequisite for this course.
11206210	The Sociology & Psychology of Design	3
Identifying the behavioral aspects of consumers and the relationship between these aspects, brand names, and purchasing and promotional decisions in society. the material addresses the mutual relationship between design and society, and how design is directed to meet human needs and necessities, the psychological effects that design leaves on individuals, and the reflection of this on the creative process of the designer.
11206211	Interior Design (3)	3	11206207 11206106 or 11206446
Commercial unit design. in this module, the student begins to gradually scale in the size of the project and its requirements. this course focuses on the interior design of commercial buildings and facilities that display pre-defined products such as a watch shop, jewelry, and clothing. the area of the first individual project is no more than 100 square meters. however, the area in the second group working project is around 200 square meters. the application process is carried out by presenting and discussing previous cases. in addition to that, the students presenting two practical projects that contain fully computerized extended engineering plans and models working for the proposed projects. finally, two short practical exams are held. through that, the student addresses a design problem related to both stores or shops in one lecture. interior design (2) is a prerequisite for this module.
11206212	Technology of Raw Materials	3
This course is theory-based. it is designed to introduce students to the physical characteristics of the elements, which constitute and are being used in interior design. it also looks at the ways and means of using such materials in interior design.
11206314	Interior Design (4)	3	11206211 11206209 or 11206447
Service units interior design (public service). the student begins to deal gradually with the size of the project and its requirements. this course focuses on the interior design of administrative and service facilities (e.g., telecommunication galleries, banks, and cultural centers) with a project area of not less than 150 square meters. the application is carried out by presenting and discussing previous cases and presenting two practical projects that contain fully computerized extended engineering plans and model work for the proposed projects. in addition, two short practical exams to be submitted in one lecture to show how the student deals with a design problem related to both service and administrative facilities. interior design (3) is a prerequisite for this course.
11206315	Detailed Plans	3
This course is designed to teach students to sharpen their ability to express their executive views on interior design projections through the display of a completed product of a particular design, in conjunction with detailed maps and sketches for the intended project. the expectation is that students have to show their innovativeness in the product they set out to design for a particular project.
11206316	Decor & Carpentry Factories	3
This course introduces students to the machinery, tools, instruments, and different raw materials such as wood, metals, etc., used in factories in order to train students to use them to produce different and useful models
11206318	Interior Design (5)	3	11206314
Tourism facilities interior design. the student begins dealing gradually with the size of the project and its requirements. this course focuses on the interior design of large multi-requirement tourists with various requirements and needs such as hotels, restaurants, cafes, travel, and tourism companies with a project area, not less than 200 square meters. the application is carried out by presenting and discussing previous cases and presenting two practical projects containing computerized illustrative engineering schemes, create models or digital panoramic snapshots of the proposed projects. in addition, two short practical exams will be held in one lecture. through that, the student deals with a design problem related to tourist facilities. interior design (4) is a prerequisite for this course.
11206319	Introduction To Three-Dimensional Design	3
This course acquaints students with three-dimensional design and its artistic components through the implementation of objects and designs of three- dimensions and through working with different types of raw materials necessary for making and forming such objects.
11206321	Graduation Research Project	1	11206505 or 11206314
The student submits a research report on a graduation project topic chosen in consultation with the supervising instructor. the project topic should be related to what the student has studied in college. a committee from the college reviews and evaluates the research proposal before the student begins writing the paper. this process qualifies the student to present the graduation project course subsequently.
11206322	Field Training	2
In this course, students get field training after having finished their 3rd year (90 credit hours) as a preparation for them to have practical experience to complement the theoretical courses they have studied in the faculty. the training involves working in companies and institutions - both public and private - that work in the field of interior design. this course includes a minimum of 200 hours of training which can take place in either a summer course or a regular course provided that the student is taking a maximum of 11 credit hours in that course (including the training), under the supervision of an instructor from the department. the prospective outcomes of this course are the following: students comprehending the application on ground, recognizing the raw materials available in the local market and how to employ them in the area of interior design, and finally, getting to know the basics of working in companies such as dealing with customers and reinforcing group work and team spirit.
11206417	Lighting & Sound Technicalities	3
This course is concerned with the techniques of using light and sound in interior design by pointing out the relation of these techniques with void and mass. in addition, this course looks at the ways in which these techniques can be most effectively and artistically used.
11206423	Graduation Project	3	11206318 11206321
This course involves selecting a project that was researched in previous semesters and was one of the projects proposed each semester in coordination with the course instructor. the student is required to present an advanced study of a comprehensive real project, which includes its functional, aesthetic, and technical aspects, based on the general site, furniture distribution, and the available spaces in the building. the student presents well-studied practical proposals for the graduation project, the methodology used, and the sources of information relied upon.
11206425	Furniture History	2
This module discusses the origin and development of furniture through different historical eras. the course aims to familiarize the student with sufficient information that helps him\her distinguish between the different furniture design styles through the ages. this course focuses on the development of furniture in the design movements through various centuries, its use of multiple types of materials, its connection with the elements and components of modern furniture, and the study of the possibility of benefiting from these techniques used in those periods.
11206440	Design Theory and Methodology	2
This course is theory-based. it is designed to introduce the concept of design and the historical stages that it has undergone and to trace its old and modern theories. in addition, this course provides a study of the traditional, contemporary, and modern methodologies of design and their overall influences. furthermore, this course provides an account of the influences of minor systems in the development and expansion of methodologies and their potentialities. moreover, this course is concerned with minor systems which describe the type of relationship between man and machine and the ways to improve such level of relation
11206446	Digital Design (1)	3
In this course, the student is given the initial principles of dealing with the computer-based design programs, in particular autocad program. in this module, the student gets acquainted with the autocad program to draw his\her ideas in a two-dimensional way, deal with engineering plans, draw paintings, show and present them using these programs' techniques.
11206447	Digital Design (2)	3	11206446 or 11206106
This module begins by giving the student the initial principles of dealing with a three-dimensional design using the computer. through this course, the 3ds max program is introduced so that the student can convert his design from 2d to 3d. such issues can help the student employ his ideas and visualize them. in turn, that will help in consolidating his ability to imagine the correct construction of designs. digital design (1) is a prerequisite for this course.
11206449	Quantities, Specifications and Contracts	2
This course is classified under the natural sciences, focusing on materials, their properties, and characteristics. it discusses the fundamental calculations and their relation to the materials used in interior design. it has a strong link with design and technical drawings and is considered an essential complement to both interior and architectural design. the course also covers the technical requirements of contracts and how to contract with individuals and companies in the future.
11206505	Methodology of Scientific Research	2	11201107 or 11221103 or 11226413 or 11206211 or 11216210 or 11211446
In this course, students are introduced to the basics of research in a strictly academic and scientific manner where they are able to solve the problem of the research and learn about the means of collecting data needed for research. students are also trained on academic and creative writing, plus quoting and paraphrasing quotations in a way that respects intellectual property and expresses a creative, independent personality. this course aims at providing the students with the tools and skills needed for conducting intact research leading to reliable, accumulative data which helps enrich the students intellectual and skillful experience. a part of the course is dedicated to assigning each student to conduct a research on an artistic theme that interests them, using the foundations of scientific research and documentation.
11206668	Furniture Design	3	11206425
Design furniture. through this course, the student is introduced to the basics of furniture design and the ergonomic science associated with it. in addition to that, the students will learn about the different machines, tools, and raw materials used to manufacture furniture, assemble and paint it. also, the students will carry out some practical applications to complete some models and create detailed plans for the implementation process. this course includes a research study followed by an applied practical design covering: economic furniture, furniture for export, sustainable furniture, and contemporary palestinian furniture. furniture history is a prerequisite for this course.
11211101	Introduction to Art	2
This course introduces students to four main arts (visual, musical, theatrical and architectural) and the focus is on the main relations between those arts. chosen models of global artistic works are presented in this course and studied thoroughly.
11211109	Theory of Colors & its Application 1	3
This course introduces students to the theories of colors by prominent artists of different art schools. in addition, this course provides a comprehensive study of the nature of colors, their classification and types, the dynamic aspects of colors, the psychological basis and functions, and the influence of colors on the eyes of the spectators. furthermore, this course requires that students apply some of these weaving processes to experience the influence of colors and the ways of using these colors in two or three-dimensional objects.
11211324	Contemporary Art Islamic & Arabic	3
This course is designed to provide a historical and analytical study of islamic art as an innovative art, with a focus on the link between the art product and philosophy from religion and culture, the most important islamic painting schools, the leading muslim figures in this field, with the focus on al-wasiti and behzad. islamic architecture will discussed in terms of its elements, types, and different styles, with a focus on applied islamic arts and the extent of islamic arts impact on modern western art.
11211440	Studio-Drawing 1	3
This course requires that students carry out a series of activities given to them as homework assignments in order to make sure that students have a good grasp of art concepts they had taken previously.
11211441	Studio-Drawing 2	3	11211102 or 11211440
This course aims to build upon the student's knowledge gained in academic drawing (1), with a focus on distributing elements within space, the overall framework, and dealing with intersections through conducting linear studies where lighting and texture values are achieved. various subjects and techniques will be addressed, including charcoal, chinese ink, watercolors, in addition to pencil on surfaces with different textures and diverse colors.
11211470	History and Appreciation of Art	3
This course covers a study of prehistoric arts and the arts of the eastern and western ancient world (starting with the arts of mesopotamia, the pharaonic, the canaanite, greek and roman art, and the arts of other ancient civilizations),then studying the arts of the middle ages, the arts of the renaissance, the baroque and rococo eras,the romanticism and realism and the beginnings of the modern arts. during this course, the most famous works of art in the field of painting, sculpture and architecture will be studied. the most important artistic features, artists, and pioneers of each era will be studied.
11211476	Philosophy of Aesthetics	3
This course focuses on the study of aesthetics and the philosophies, trends, and principles used for the appreciation of beauty. in addition, it looks at the relation of aesthetics with other related objects. furthermore, this course investigates the multi-faceted concepts of aesthetics, its forms and content, beauty and ugliness.
11211477	Palestinian Folk Art	2
This course underscores the importance of studying folklore and how this genre inspires popular artists. this course also looks at the processes of glass- blowing, pottery-making, textile industry, etc. with a focus on hosting experts and craftsmen in various fields of folk arts.

Speciality Optional Requirements Student must complete 9 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
11011222	Entrepreneurship and Innovation	3
Explores the world of entrepreneurship and creativity by examining the processes and techniques used to develop ideas and turn them into successful projects. the course includes understanding the foundations of entrepreneurship and the stages of emerging business development, in addition to analyzing the factors that affect the success of entrepreneurial projects and enhancing creativity in various fields.
11206251	Stained Glass	3
This course is a practical course. it is a study of glass in terms of its types, ways of cutting it, the types of glass colors, and the ways and techniques of using colors in glass. in addition, this course deals with the techniques of stained glass with lead, copper, and jasper.
11206253	Mousaic	3
This course is a practical course. it is designed to provide a historical study of mosaic in various ages and times and the techniques of its manufacturing. it also aims at introducing and training students in the use of mosaic tools and raw materials. in this course, students will be asked to carry out some projects in mosaic by using color paper. in addition, students will learn the techniques of using stones, marbles, and other works in mosaic production
11206501	Digital Design (3)	3	11206209 or 11206447
It is a continuation of digital design (2). in this course students expand their knowledge in using the 3d max program and other programs specialized in display, lighting and materials such as various digital display engines to reach an advanced level where they are able to produce three-dimensional projects in an innovative, accurate and highly realistic manner. digital design (2) is a prerequisite for this course.
11206502	Technical Professions	3
It is a 200-hour practical training where students refine two skills predetermined by the course teacher and are related to one of the art workshops (gypsum, painting, blacksmithing, carpentry, glass, aluminium, marble, carving ..etc). the student and the teacher agree on an agenda so that the student presents a technical project in each skill as a mid-project and a final project. the two projects are the result of the practical skills acquired by the student during his work in these technical workshops.
11206503	Post Production	3	11206501
In this course, students will learn how to deal professionally with photoshop with regard to directing and displaying projects in order to digitally present them to the stage of what is known as (post production). students also are introduced to the necessary processes to finalize their projects such as printing, cutting and then to showcase their final works to their target group.
11206504	Technical Equipment and Environmental Control	3	11206212
In this course, the student learns the basics and principles of sewage work, plumbing works, electrical power, lighting and air conditioning units in the interior spaces in accordance with the distribution of furniture and movement paths. the student also learns the concept of environmentally friendly design, environmental control methods, the use of sound and heat insulating materials, and how to implement designs based on energy-saving materials. at the end of the course, the students present a realistic study in which they apply what they learn during the course.
11206670	Glass Drawing and Painting	3
In this course, the student learns how to transform a regular piece of glass, whether it is a vase, or any other shape, into a beautiful artistic piece. this is achieved through the use of oil, resin, watercolors, glue, or any other materials used for painting, with the goal of creating a unique piece of art on the glass.
11211219	Theory of Colors & its Application 2	3	11211109
This course introduces students to the theories of colors by prominent artists of different art schools. in addition, this course provides a comprehensive study of the nature of colors, their classification and types, the dynamic aspects of colors, the psychological basis and functions, and the influence of colors on the eyes of the spectators. furthermore, this course requires that students apply some of these weaving processes to experience the influence of colors and the ways of using these colors in two or three-dimensional objects.
11211544	Arabic Calligraphy	3
A review of the types of arabic calligraphy, their characteristics, features, and the plastic and aesthetic values that the arabic letter carries. in it, the teacher focuses on the naskh and ruqah scripts through a practical, analytical explanation of the letters shape and proportion, using authentic inks and materials in planning, so that the trainee gains the sound skill to reach the students ability to innovate.
11216212	Principles of Calligraphy & Decoration	3
This course provides an overview of the history of calligraphy and ornamentation, as well as the development of the science of calligraphy and the key figures in the field. it also focuses on understanding the rules and foundations of calligraphy and ornamentation, along with the tools used in their execution. students engage in practical applications related to arabic scripts and islamic ornamentation, exploring ways to integrate these elements into design.
11221102	Ceramics 1	3
This course provides students with the practical skills necessary for the process of manual formation/making of ceramics through compression and rope formation techniques or slide formation techniques. In addition, this course aims at training students how to firmly stick parts and articles in order to accomplish the required design, with a great emphasis on the characteristics and quality of clay. It also gives students the opportunity to learn how to deal with problems and acquire the means and ways with which they can preserve their work and follow up with it on a continual basis. All of this will be accomplished by students carrying out created designs which accomplish all these concepts.