Master of Science in Interior Architecture + Design

63.0 quarter credits

Curriculum

The full-time graduate coursework combines seven terms of faculty-directed coursework in interior design, including a student-initiated thesis. The 63 credits that make up the graduate requirement include a visual studies sequence as well as elective coursework in the following areas: interior design seminars on specific topics; advanced studies in art, art history, and interior design; and independent studies. This allows individual flexibility in curriculum design.

Required courses Credits
Studios
INTR 722 Graduate Studio A 4.0
INTR 723 Studio A Seminar 2.0
INTR 732 Graduate Studio B 4.0
INTR 733 Studio B Seminar 2.0
INTR 742 Graduate Studio C 4.0
INTR 743 Studio C Seminar 2.0
INTR 752 Graduate Studio D 4.0
INTR 753 Studio D Seminar 2.0
INTR 762 Graduate Studio E 4.0
INTR 763 Studio E Seminar 2.0
Visual Studies
VSST 501 Contemporary Art Issues 3.0
VSST 502 Space/Time I 3.0
VSST 503 Space/Time II 3.0
IAD Seminars
Electives 12.0
Thesis
INTR 894 Thesis Programming 3.0
INTR 895 Thesis Seminar I 1.5
INTR 896 Thesis Seminar II 1.5
INTR 897 Thesis—Development 3,0
INTR 898 Thesis—Documentation 3.0
Comprehensive Exam
INTR 899 Comprehensive Exam*  
  Graduate Review*  
*INTR 899 consists of two components: a series of sketch problems and design competitions that must be completed during the two + graduate years and a faculty review of a portfolio presentation of a body of student-selected work.