Interior architecture and design

Bachelor of fine arts
Master of fine arts

What is Interior Architecture and Design

“It is a multi-faceted profession in which creative and technical solutions are applied within a structure, to achieve a built interior environment. These solutions are functional, enhance the quality of life and culture of the occupants and are aesthetically attractive. Designs are created in response to and coordinated with the building shell and acknowledge the physical location and social context of the project. Designs must adhere to code and regulatory requirements, and encourage the principles of environmental sustainability. The interior design process follows a systematic and coordinated methodology, including research, analysis and integration of knowledge into the creative process, whereby the needs and resources of the client are satisfied to produce an interior space that fulfills the project goals.”*

Vision
To be an internationally recognized program, preparing design leaders grounded in the process of inquiry; design; and, the making of space and form; that rigorously pursue excellence intrinsically, and contribute to the betterment of the human condition.

Mission
The Department of Interior Architecture & Design’s mission is to develop a community of learning with a comprehensive and vibrant approach to design and informed by multiple precepts:

• - that the design of the interior has an integral and considered relationship to the building, landscape, and community that provide its context;
• - that we design for an integrated user-centered whole comprised of varying scales from the interfaces and experiences intimately linked to the human  touch points, to the interface between the human body and the  near environment, to the design of places and spaces in the built and designed environment (and the products and building systems that materially comprise it);
• - that the act of “making” is integral to develop a process of understanding; that design inquiry through evidence and design research and analysis are crucial;
• - that haptic experiences foster depth in consideration and design; that insights and opportunities are presented through richly investigated circumstances are fruitful;
• - that learning from and sharing knowledge throughout society and across culture is imperative in addressing significant issues and the betterment of human life through the understanding of health, safety and welfare of occupants.

*“Definition of Interior Design” NCIDQ

Department of Interior Architecture & Design Educational Objectives:

• - To apply a proper methodology of design for various interior design projects.
• - To use information technology, various communication theories, systems, applications and skills.
• - To generate ideas through thinking process using various approaches in theory and experiment.
• - To create methodology of research as a research oriented designer.
• - To act as human oriented designer in relation to the built and natural environment.
• - To demonstrate the philosophy of engineering through design ideas in artistic way.
• - To use comprehensive ideas and various aspects of sustainability for applying it in interior projects.
• - To follow the philosophy of codes and regulations for applying them in interior projects.
• - To employ the multidisciplinary nature of management in their projects.
• - To demonstrate the philosophy of professional ethics in their carrier.
• - To interpret the world and its historical events with an intellectual and critical vision.
• - To comprehend interior spaces as a living phenomenon in various scales of macro and micro worlds.
• - To integrate formal/ informal and/or social/personal experiences in their lives.
  

BFA Interior Architecture and Design:
Program Objectives

• - Interior Architecture and Design students must have a foundation in the fundamentals of art and design; theories of design, sustainable design, and human behavior; and discipline-related history.
• - They must be able to understand and apply the knowledge, skills, processes, and theories of Interior Architecture, communicating effectively at all stages (including oral and written communication and the use of the computer).
• - Students must develop the attitudes, traits, and values of professional responsibility, accountability, and effectiveness.
• - They must learn to design within the context of building systems, using appropriate materials and products, and apply the laws, codes, regulations, standards, and practices that protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
• - Students will apply this knowledge to a wide range of interior design problems, including but not limited to socially conscious design, furniture design, lighting design, human-centered design, and environmental and sustainable design.
• - Program goals include the fostering of creativity and innovation through abstract thinking; the development of critical, analytical, and strategic thinking; the encouragement of a global, socially conscious, and sustainable design perspective; the encouragement of technical expertise and flexibility in the use of industry tools; and the fostering of interdisciplinary collaboration
  
  

LEARNING OUTCOMES
BFA graduates in Interior Architecture & Design will meet the following student performance criteria:

• - Interior Architecture and Design Skills
  • • Demonstrate creative approaches to spatial organization, use of material and lighting.
  • • Establish relationship of interior design elements to the architecture of the building
  • • Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts, principles and theories of sustainability as they pertain to building methods, materials, systems and occupants by incorporating sustainable solutions into interior designs.
  • • Demonstrate a basic understanding of human factors and behavior in the built environment by creating informed design solutions.
  • • Create construction drawings and documents.
  • • Demonstrate an understanding of color principles, theories, and systems.
  • • Demonstrate an understanding of movements and traditions in interior design, architecture and furniture by applying precedents design solutions


• - Problem Solving Skills
  • • Demonstrate programming skills such as identifying user needs, gathering and analyzing information.
  • • Present a range of design solutions for a project by creating ideation sketches, bubble diagrams and preliminary drawings.


• - Technical Design Skills
  • • Effectively apply principles of two and three dimensional design through both traditional and digital media.
  • • Effectively apply color in all aspects of visual communication.
  • • Visualize concepts through sketching and space planning.


• - Communication Skills
  • • Clearly communicate design ideas and solutions relative to the goals and objectives of the project program, using accurate design vocabulary in verbal and written presentations


• - Building Systems
  • • Demonstrate basic understanding of construction systems such as mechanical, energy, security, acoustics building control systems by making informed design decisions
  • • Demonstrate basic understanding of non-structural systems such as ceilings, flooring and interior walls in design solutions


• - Global Perspective
  • • Demonstrate an understanding of social, economic and cultural differences in interior designs
  • • Collaborate effectively to produce creative projects


• - Professional Readiness
  • • Produce a portfolio and identity system that meets industry standards
  • • Create a business plan demonstrating familiarity with business and professional practices

MFA Interior Architecture and Design:
Program Objectives

• - Assessment measures for this degree program will include those focused on student learning objectives and outcomes and the effect on the commonwealth of individuals to be able to understand, analyze, synthesize, evaluate, and apply topics in the study of interior architecture.
• - Graduates with a MFA in Interior Architecture will have met the following learning objectives:
• • Students will understand, analyze, synthesize, evaluate, and apply design theory as related to interior architecture topics.
• • Students will have the ability to apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate research and ask creative questions from a sound theoretical and practical (applied) perspective.
• • Students will develop proficiency in the ability to communicate effectively through both the written word and the visual statement.
• • Students will possess the creative skills and research skills to make a significant contribution to the research and application of the study of interior architecture.
• • Students will comprehend, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate interior architecture topics as related to the individual student’s research interest (area of inquiry), and as applied to the Senior Study Project.
• • Students must also gain a foundation in business and professional practice.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
For the graduate Interior Architecture & Design student's Final Project, a site is selected in order to redesign its function and interiors; under the direction of a faculty of professional experts, concern for spatial issues, design innovation and attention to detail are emphasized. The concept of the project will demonstrate an energetic professional approach, and will be professionally presented before a Professional panel of Judges upon approval by the Department Review committee.

MFA graduates of the School of Interior Architecture & Design will meet the following student performance criteria:

• - MFA Project Report
  • • Present an original Senior Study Project Report worthy of the MFA degree
  • • Demonstrate the feasibility of the project concept
  • • Produce an innovative project that contributes to the design community, demonstrating advanced Interior Architecture and Design skills


• - Interior Design Skills
  • • Meet industry standards in response to professional ethics 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
  • • Demonstrate an understanding of building codes, safety, health and welfare, Adaptable Disability and Universal Design principles by correctly applying professional standards to space planning and layouts
  • • Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts, principles and theories of sustainability as they pertain to building methods, materials, systems and occupants by incorporating sustainable solutions into interior designs
  • • Create construction drawings and documents
  • • Demonstrate an understanding 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.
  • • Interact with a variety of disciplines representing different points of view and perspectives.
  • • Demonstrate an understanding of movements and traditions in interior design, architecture and furniture by applying precedents to inform design solutions.


• - Presentation Skills
  • • Integrate oral and visual material to present ideas clearly.


• - Technical Design Skills
  • • Effectively apply principles of two and three dimensional design through both traditional and digital media.
  • • Effectively apply color in all aspects of visual communication


• - Professional Readiness
  • • Produce a professional portfolio that meets industry standards, including BOQ, HVAC, Sanitary installations and Fittings, electrical Installations and Lighting fixtures, Safety Systems