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The Interior Design Program offers three major degree tracks:
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Interior Design, a terminal, post-professional degree emphasizing advanced creative achievement.
- Master of Arts (MA) in Art & Design with a concentration in interior design, a post-professional degree emphasizing applied design research and analysis.
- First-professional Master of Arts (MA) in Art & Design with a concentration in interior design, combining entry-level preparation with advanced knowledge of design analysis and research options.
The Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design emphasizes formal theoretical, technical and methodological preparation for the design of interior spaces. It requires a minimum of 60 graduate credits, made up of variable topics courses on human factors, design methods and experimental interior design studio. It also includes a research methods course, teaching practicum and general art and design seminar. The degree culminates in a thesis-exhibition or thesis. The thesis-exhibition option is normally comprised of a major design work, a substantial MFA exhibit and a written component. The written element describes the development of the candidate's work, addressing such issues as its objectives, theoretical context, and its historical, cultural and other points of reference.
Master of Arts Degree
The Master of Arts (MA) degree focuses on interior design research. Officially, the degree is a Master of Arts in Art and Design with an emphasis in interior design. The degree requires a minimum of 34 graduate credits, including a studio concentration and work in research methods, design methods and human factors. Candidates focus on research in an area of specialization, culminating in a written thesis of research results. Graduates have a broad understanding of current interior design issues and design research, preparing them for special analytical aspects of design practice and further studies leading to the PhD.
First-Professional Master of Arts Degree
Direct entry into the Master's program requires an undergraduate degree in interior design or a substantially equivalent field. However, a first-professional MA option is available for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in another discipline. Candidates for this program should expect to complete up to 40 hours of preparatory coursework, in addition to the 34 graduate credits required for the MA degree.
General degree requirements
Master of Fine Arts (post-professional)
Experimental Interior Design Studio 15 credits
Teaching Seminar 3 credits
60 credits
Design Methods (Variable Topics) 4 credits
Research Forum 2 credits
Experimental Interior Design Studio 6 credits
Individual Programs of Study
ArtID 667: Experimental Interior Design Studio 3 credits
13 credits
ArtID 667: Experimental Interior Design Studio 3 credits
Second Year
Fall Semester
13 credits
ArtID 667: Experimental Interior Design Studio 3 credits
13 credits The Master of Arts (MA) degree focuses on interior design research. Officially, the degree is a Master of Arts in Art and Design with an emphasis in interior design. The degree requires a minimum of 34 graduate credits, including a studio concentration and work in research methods, design methods and human factors. Candidates focus on research in an area of specialization, culminating in a written thesis of research results. Graduates have a broad understanding of current interior design issues and design research, preparing them for special analytical aspects of design practice and further studies leading to the PhD.
The graduate degrees in interior design are considered to be post-professional degrees. Applicants for direct entry should have an undergraduate degree in interior design or a substantially equivalent field. The programs are open to individuals who hold a previous bachelor's degree in another discipline. However, a first-professional MA option is available candidates should expect to complete up to 40 hours of preparatory coursework, in addition to requirements for the chosen graduate degree.
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