Master of Arts (MA) Degree - Interior Architecture & Design

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
Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:

Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design.

MA Interior Architecture & Design Degree Requirements

Successful completion of Final Portfolio Review
Minimum grade of C in all required 36 units
Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and the following Academic Study requirements:
1 Art Historical Awareness & Aesthetic course