1. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of notion:
1.1. sociology;
1.2. philosophy;
1.3. basics of business.
2. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of understanding:
2.1. intellectual property rights;
2.2. communication psychology;
2.3. photography;
2.4. spatial perception psychology;
2.5. colour psychology;
2.6. building regulations;
2.7. types of envelopes;
2.8. utilities;
2.9. professional terminology in the official language and two foreign languages.
3. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of use:
3.1. history of art;
3.2. history of architecture and interior;
3.3. history of design;
3.4. drawing (constructive/tonal; analytical);
3.5. painting;
3.6. plane and spatial composition;
3.7. colour theory, colour scheme;
3.8. ergonomics;
3.9. descriptive geometry (drawing, perspective);
3.10. material science, construction and finishing technologies;
3.11. shape modelling: tectonics, layout, creation;
3.12. interior design theory (spatial evaluation criteria, interior building principles and techniques);
3.13. simple and multifunctional spatial functionality schemes and specifics thereof;
3.14. design of individual living space, public space, multifunctional complex interior;
3.15. interior details and design elements (non-load bearing);
3.16. furniture and lighting fixtures;
3.17. lighting technology, light design;
3.18. dimensional object design (furniture, lighting fixtures);
3.19. developments in the design and architecture industry;
3.20. virtual simulation and layout technology (computer technology);
3.21. applied informatics;
3.22. official language;
3.23. two foreign languages at the communication level;
3.24. aesthetics;
3.25. design practice;
3.26. project documentation management;
3.27. legal employment relationship;
3.28. labour protection;
3.29. environmental protection.

1. To comply with laws and regulations governing the interior design industry.
2. To apply technical and aesthetic standards of the design industry.
3. To adhere to the principles of professional and general ethics.
4. To use industry terminology in the official language and one foreign language.
5. To know the official language.
6. To know two foreign languages at a communication level.
7. To manage projects, administer contracts, carry out project author’s supervision.
8. To understand the sequence of execution of interrelated work processes and rational organization thereof.
9. To think independently and analytically, adopt decisions according to one’s competence and take responsibility, deal with conflict situations.
10. To comply with occupational safety, fire safety and hygiene requirements.
11. To comply with environmental protection regulations.
12. To communicate with customers and partners.
13. To perform work individually.
14. To plan and manage teamwork, work in a group.
15. To make use of management and psychology knowledge.
16. To carry out innovation and research work.
17. To analyse, evaluate and utilize scientific and applied research of the industry.
18. To use information search, selection and collection means.
19. To understand and use scientific research methodology basics.
20. To understand the formulation and solving of problems in the field of design and related industries.
21. To improve professional qualification systematically.
22. To understand the role of design in the economic context of Latvia and the European Union.

1. Ability to specify requirements related to the design and implementation of a project, configure work tasks and resources required to implement the project.
2. Ability to assess an area prior to design, understand the interactions of interior design and architectural environment.
3. Ability to understand the possibilities of area development, consider the placement of load-bearing structures and utilities, assess area conversion options during project design.
4. Ability to understand interior, architectural and design criteria in a cultural, political, economic, technical, aesthetic, ethnic and social context.
5. Ability to understand the importance of cultural heritage and environmental conservation.
6. Ability to predict the stability of aesthetic values of architecture and design of a specific period, determine the contextual, cultural, social and economic priorities of a project, comply with them in conceptual design.
7. Ability to define the main task, independently and creatively develop a conceptual model of a project, coordinate it with the customer, employer, architect and responsible authorities, select the most appropriate interior design techniques.
8. Ability to understand and use principles and techniques of the development of stylistically uniform and (or) eclectic interior ensembles.
9. Ability to develop a functional scheme, functional layout of space complying with tectonically and functionally logical, ergonomical, safety and accessibility requirements.
10. Ability to design interior elements and components (non-load bearing).
11. Ability to understand the possibilities offered by modern technology and utilize them for an appropriate, high-quality aesthetic artificial lighting solution.
12. Ability to design layout plans for lighting, electrical connections and utilities.
13. Ability to collaborate with experts from other professions (such as architects, engineers, technologists, restorers, designers, artists), coordinate project components and design work.
14. Ability to design decoration and colour solution projects that fit the functions and style of the area.
15. Ability to be aware of the range of traditional and modern construction and finishing materials and technologies.
16. Ability to understand furniture and lighting stylistics, news of the design and related industries, select and assemble furniture and light fixtures that fit the design concept.
17. Ability to design interior objects.
18. Ability to understand the differences of serial and unique design objects of various levels of difficulty within design, project documentation development, development of graphic materials matched to the manufacturer’s specific features.
19. Ability to select project documentation standards, understand the logic of display and the importance of presentation of ideas.
20. Ability to prepare drawings, models, specifications of interior components and elements, as well as cost estimates and documents necessary for the harmonization and implementation of a project.
21. Ability to visualize an interior project, using traditional methods, computer technology and other modern technologies.
22. Ability to harmonize project documentation.
23. Ability to select a presentation strategy, present a project.
24. Ability to plan the execution of a project and carry out author’s supervision, monitor the compliance of project implementation with the project concept, aesthetic and technical qualities, safety requirements.
25. Ability to monitor the quality and compliance of manufacturing of interior elements or components (such as furniture, lighting fixtures) with the project concept.
26. Ability to follow material, furniture, lighting fixture and equipment delivery process and installation quality thereof.
27. Ability to find the most appropriate solution to the problems encountered during project implementation.
28. Ability to communicate in the official language and two foreign languages.