The Impact of Using Digital Design Programs On the Interior Design Students Performance: The Case of The School of Art and Design at the University of Jordan

Abstract

This paper examines the impact of the use of digital design programs on the performance of interior design students at the College of Art and Design at the University of Jordan. Since interior design is closely related to technology and, in light of the amazing development of design programs brought about by modern technology, the use of modern design programs has become urgent. The study used the descriptive survey approach to identify the impact of this use of modern design programs on the level of performance of students. The study sample consisted of (120) students of interior design at The School of Art and Design at the University of Jordan. The study concluded that the students’ performance in terms of level of achievement and educational outcomes is affected by the extent of their reliance on design programs and their use of digital design as a tool that facilitates, helps, and improves the quality of the design product. It also concluded that the lack of sufficient courses covering digital design programs in line with the requirements of the labor market creates a gap between the students’ learning outcomes and labor market requirements. The study recommended including courses for teaching digital design programs in the interior design study plan. It also recommended that the syllabuses of the interior design courses include activities of extracurricular workshops, through which the student learns about the most important developments in the digital world and its uses in interior design. Keywords: Interior Design, digital design, 3D design software, School of Art and Design