“ Our faculty’s interest in our students doesn’t end in the classroom. Most of our instructors are professional, well-networked designers, and the relationships they develop with students often create internship or other professional opportunities.” — BARBARA LOWENTHAL ASSOCIATE DEAN
MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN INTERIOR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL LEVEL (MFA-1) MFA
90 CREDITS
Our MFA-1 is a full-time program for aspiring interior designers with an undergraduate degree in a field unrelated to design, promising a comprehensive interior design education in just three years. The program is structured to allow for ample opportunities for learning outside the classroom, with an Experiential Learning course offered each summer, when students can do internships, independent studies, or pro bono projects. No portfolio is required to apply.
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The program requires full-time study
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pplicants can have an undergraduate A degree in a field unrelated to design.
MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN INTERIOR DESIGN POST-PROFESSIONAL LEVEL (MFA–2)
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Portfolio is optional for admission
60 CREDITS
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Barbara Lowenthal
Barbara Lowenthal, NCIDQ, IDEC, RA, Associate Dean at NYSID, oversees the College’s graduate programs and is Program Director for both MFA programs. An expert in interior design education, she currently serves as Chair of the East Region of the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) and formerly was Chair of the IDEC Graduate Programs Network. NYSID.EDU/MFA-1
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The MFA-2 program is for design professionals seeking to explore interior design at a deeper, more conceptual level. This two-year, full-time program encourages students to push the boundaries of their creativity. It is open to those who have a professional degree in interior design, architecture, or a related field. n
The program requires full-time study
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Advanced portfolio required for admission
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Barbara Lowenthal NYSID.EDU/MFA-2