Master of Interior Architecture
Master of Interior Architecture
In the Master of Interior Architecture program, you’ll study a wide range of curricular areas, including studio design, design media, history and theory, and more. For a full-time student, the program can be completed in 6 semesters.
Curriculum
Segment I: Foundation
You’ll develop visual design skills and acquire an understanding of basic design principles by working in a studio environment and progressing from an interdisciplinary foundation studio to interior architecture-focused projects. By the third semester, you’ll be working in the interior architecture industry and accumulating Practice skills. Your work in Segment I culminates in a portfolio submitted to the faculty.
Courses:
Semester 1
- FND3006 CityLab
- FND3008 CityX
- FND3032 Transdisciplinary Studio 1
- FND3033 Visual Thinking
- HTC3051 History of Interior Architecture
Semester 2
- INT3005 Interiors Studio A
- TSM2016 Color Theory for Interiors
- TSM2007 Materials and Methods
- FND3010 Making and Modeling
- HTC3058 Contemporary Interior Architecture
- PRV0001 Portfolio Review 1z
Segment II: Integration
You’ll apply theoretical and contextual learning in advanced studios in interior architecture. You’ll build your knowledge of sustainable design, building systems, lighting, and furniture through coursework, Practice, and studio work. You’ll submit your portfolio to the faculty at the conclusion of Segment II.
Semester 3
- INT3006 Interiors Studio B
- DME2001 Observation and Imagination Drawing
- DME2017 Illustration: Information Graphics, Diagramming, and Publishing
- TSM2019 Human Factors, Programming and Codes
- DME2032 Autodesk Revit: 2D and 3D Representation
- TSM2015 Lighting Design for Interiors
Semester 4
- XDS3001 Advanced Interdisciplinary Studio
- INT3012 Thesis Research Strategies
- TSM2017 Interiors: Detailing and Construction Documents
- TSM2014 Building Systems for Interiors
- HTC History and Theory Elective
- PRV0002 Portfolio Review 2
Segment III: Synthesis
You’ll complete a guided, independent, two-semester thesis: a comprehensive project demonstrating your understanding and application of the interior architecture body of knowledge.
Semester 5
- INT3013 Interiors Thesis 1
- INT2022 Case Studies in Interior and Furniture
- TSM2018 Professional Practice
- Advised Elective
Semester 6
- INT3014 Interiors Thesis 2
- Advised Elective
- HTC History and Theory Elective