Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design (MFA-2)

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Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design (MFA-2)

If you are interested in exploring interior design on a deeper level, and aspire to become a leader in the field, the post-professional Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design (MFA-2) might be for you. A two-year, terminal degree, this program provides professionals in interior design, architecture, environmental design, and closely related fields with the opportunity for advanced creative and academic scholarship in interior design. It is open to those who have a professional degree in interior design, architecture, or a related field.

There are four components to the postprofessional Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design program: a core design studio sequence, specialty studios, lectures and seminars, and electives. Students experience a diverse array of interdisciplinary design approaches and project types. The thesis, required as a culminating project, consists of directed research followed by a studio project. Each student must demonstrate originality, research and design skills, and creative capacity to resolve advanced problems in design. The thesis is presented to a graduate faculty jury for evaluation.

Students graduate with a deep understanding of the nature of design of the built environment, and the ability to articulate and resolve advanced problems in design, and are prepared to become leaders of the profession.

This program requires full-time study

Applicants must have a professional degree in interior design, architecture, engineering, or a closely related field

Advanced portfolio required for admission

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