Interior Architecture - Fifth Year (Master of Arts)

A student who completes the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture program at Endicott College may earn a Master of Arts in Interior Architecture in one academic year to advance a career in the field or teach.

Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 31

Required Curriculum

Open Elective* (Cr. 3)

IA 515 - Theory and Criticism (Cr: 3)
IA 516 - Research Methodology (Cr: 3)
IA 525 - Advanced Spatial Design Studio I (Cr: 4)
IA 526 - Advanced Spatial Design Studio II (Cr: 4)
IA 670 - Thesis Documentation (Cr: 2)
IA 671 - Master’s Thesis I (Cr: 6)
IA 672 - Master’s Thesis II (Cr: 6)

Open Elective

*Elective: Students may choose elective from graduate course offerings with approval of their advisor.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will:

Assimilate highly technical, theoretical, and sophisticated problem solving methods in the development of the design of interior environments
Research, understand, and demonstrate the role and impact upon society that emerging design theories and technologies have on complex interior environments
Assess and synthesize project needs and strategies to operate in and communicate within a collaborative and integrated mode with other design specialist and related professions
Develop and advance current design principles, theories and academic research, and demonstrate a contribution to design practice, education, and society
Develop an understanding, application and specifying furniture, fixtures, finish materials, and environmental systems, controls and regulations to maximize occupant health, welfare, and comfort within interior environments
Develop a global perspective for design including an understanding and application of sustainable strategies that enhance users and planet earth

Accreditations

The Graduate Interior Architecture programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).