Master of Arts in Interior Design
The Master of Arts in Interior Design program welcomes those with a bachelor’s degree in any field who wish to pursue a rewarding career in the field of interior design. Students who complete the MA program will be qualified, along with a documented work requirement, to sit for the NCIDQ exam to become certified interior designers and to be able to join ASID or IIDS as professional members.
Requirements
To earn a Master of Arts degree in interior design, students must complete the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IDSN 5405 | Drawing and Presentation | 3 |
| IDSN 5407 | Color Design | 3 |
| IDSN 5409 | Basic Computer-Aided Design (CAD) | 3 |
| IDSN 5410 | Interior Design I | 3 |
| IDSN 5411 | Textiles for Interiors | 3 |
| IDSN 5413 | History of Furniture I | 3 |
| IDSN 5414 | History of Furniture II | 3 |
| IDSN 5417 | History of Architecture and Interior Design | 3 |
| IDSN 5421 | Sustainable Design | 2 |
| IDSN 5422 | Rendering | 3 |
| IDSN 6509 | 3-D Architectural Computer-Aided Design (CAD) | 3 |
| IDSN 6511 | Interior Design II | 3 |
| IDSN 6512 | Interior Design III | 3 |
| IDSN 6513 | Interior Design IV | 3 |
| IDSN 6514 | Commercial Design | 3 |
| IDSN 6515 | Lighting for Interiors | 3 |
| IDSN 6516 | Kitchen and Bath Design | 3 |
| IDSN 6518 | Interior Design V | 3 |
| IDSN 6519 | Interior Design VI | 3 |
| IDSN 6520 | Perspective Techniques | 3 |
| IDSN 6521 | Business of Interior Design | 1 |
| IDSN 6999 | Capstone and Studio 1 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 63 | |
| 1 | During the final semester, the student will research and defend an advanced interior design project chosen with the guidance of the instructor and its execution will be become the capstone project. |
Program’s Learning Outcomes
The ultimate goal of this degree is to prepare students for a successful and rewarding professional career in the field of interior design substantiated with an outstanding professional portfolio of design works. Thus, this program should provide students with the background and experience that will allow them to:
- Develop the required skills to become NCIDQ certified interior designers and professional members of ASID and IIDS
- Enhance their abilities to solve complex design problems in any aspect of the field, both residential and commercial
- Understand the dynamics of the client/designer relationship to better satisfy the needs, and desires of the client
- Demonstrate the technical skills of design problem-solving from conception, development and effective presentation as well as the successful execution of their designs