Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design (MFA-1)

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Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design (MFA-1)

If you have a bachelor’s degree in a field unrelated to design, our professional-level Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design (MFA-1) is a full-time program that provides a fundamental and comprehensive interior design education in just three years. Classes are held in our award-winning Graduate Center, and a portfolio is optional at the time of application.

The focus of the MFA-1 program is on the ability to formulate, propose, and work out design solutions that are safe, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing. The curriculum emphasizes research and analysis applied to a wide range of user groups, taking into account global practice, sustainable design, and social justice. The program is also structured to allow for ample opportunities to work outside the classroom, with an experiential learning course offered in the summer where students can do internships, independent study, study travel, or community/service learning.

Graduates of the program are provided with the necessary skills to participate in leading the discipline into the future. In combination with the required professional experience, the curriculum satisfies the educational requirements for membership in national and local interior design associations and, with work experience, allows graduates to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam for interior design certification.

The program requires full-time study

The program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)

Applicants can have an undergraduate degree in a field unrelated to design; portfolio is optional for admission

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