Master of Arts - Interior Architecture and Design

The Master of Arts (M.A.) program in Interior Architecture & Design is a thirty-six (36) unit program that will provide students with a dynamic learning environment and a curriculum to prepare them for professional practice. The curriculum covers all aspects of design, including programming, design analysis, understanding human social and spatial interaction, space planning, use of color and materials, preparation of construction documents and specifications, site observation, professional business practices, current methods of interior construction, building systems and components, codes and regulations, fixtures, furnishings and equipment.

Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Interior Design Skills

• Meet industry standards in response to professional ethics, global issues and technological advances
• Demonstrate creative approaches to layout, spatial organization, use of material, lighting, and relationship of interior design and furnishings to the architecture of the building
• Create construction drawings and documents
• Demonstrate an understanding of color principles, theories, and systems in interior design

Research and Problem Solving

• Conduct research and synthesize findings to generate multiple concepts and design responses to programmatic requirements

Presentation Skills

• Integrate oral and visual material to present ideas clearly

Professional Readiness

• Produce a cohesive portfolio tailored to reflect career goals

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