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Choose the path that’s right for you Introductory Workshop
not yet
Are you sure interior design is for you?
(visit nysid.edu)
no / unsure
(visit nysid.edu)
no / doesn’t matter to me
yes
Courses for Credit
MFA-1 (p.59)
full time only BA & workshop required
yes no
Do you have a bachelor’s degree already?
Continuing Education
Do you want courses you take to be applicable to a degree/certificate later on?
yes
Do you want to pursue a certificate/degree program?
or
BID (p.25)
full or part time
no
Do you have a fine art portfolio?
BA (p.43)
full or part time
(painting/drawing)
yes
yes
AAS (p.31)
full or part time
no
BFA (p.37)
full or part time
Is it in interior design / architecture?
full or part time
MPS-S (p.79) full or part time
full time only BA required
no
yes
MPS-H (p.71)
MFA-1 (p.59)
Can you only take classes on evenings & weekends?
yes
MFA-2 (p.65) full time only
MPS-L (p.75) full time only
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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6
8
13
14
Welcome
Why Choose NYSID?
Faculty & Alumni
Brief History of NYSID
President Profile
UNDERGRADUATE STUDY
19
25
31
37
43
48
Curriculum Overview
Basic Interior Design
AAS Interior Design
BFA Interior Design
BA History of the Interior and the Decorative Arts
Evolution of Undergraduate Work
GRADUATE STUDY
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65
71
75
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MFA-1 Interior Design
MFA-2 Interior Design
MPS Healthcare Interior Design
MPS Interior Lighting Design
MPS Sustainable Interior Environments
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Off-Campus Studies: U.S. & Abroad
Public Programs
PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
POST-PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
CAMPUS & STUDENT LIFE
86 91 Facilities
Student Life
Housing
Housing
GENERAL INFORMATION
100 105 106 108 112 Admissions
Tuition & Fees
Financial Aid
NYSID Leadership & Faculty
Planning Your Visit
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NYSID at a GLANCE
Total Students
Graduate Students
138
Undergraduate Students
451
1916 7:1 Year Founded
Student : Faculty Ratio
9 29 19 25 21%
Number of Programs Offered
Average Age of Students
States Represented
Countries Represented
% of International Students
110
Total Faculty Members
Average Class Size
12
Welcome Welcome to the New York School of Interior Design. Thank you for your interest in our school and for taking time to learn about New York’s only not-for-profit, accredited college devoted exclusively to interior design education and related disciplines. In the pages that follow you will find an overview of all the College has to offer — from our academic programs and campus facilities to extracurricular activities. And we’ll give you an opportunity to hear directly from the students, faculty, and staff who make NYSID a wonderful and enriching learning environment. You’ll also hear from NYSID’s alumni — those who went through their preferred course of study and not only found jobs, but jobs they love. After all, the ultimate goals of embarking on a new course of study are to gain new knowledge and create a rewarding and thriving career. We are extremely proud of the success of our alumni, the depth and breadth of our curriculum, and the opportunities a NYSID education affords.
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Why Choose NYSID? Flexible & Personalized Programs We understand that it can be challenging to choose the right college and make a commitment to your education. That’s why NYSID offers a flexible and personalized learning experience with a variety of programs that suit individual needs and that grow with you. If you don’t have a portfolio, the one-year Basic Interior Design (BID) certificate might be the right place to start. It is offered both onsite and online, so you can come to NYSID to take classes or study at your own pace from home or a combination of the two (see p. 25). You can also test the waters with our Introduction to Interior Design course, also offered both onsite and online through our Institute for Continuing and Professional Studies. If you do have a portfolio, you can embark on a two-year Associate’s degree (AAS) (see p. 31) or a four-year BFA in Interior Design degree (see p. 37). Best of all, one program can lead directly into the next. Credits earned in the BID program count toward the AAS, and credits earned in the AAS count toward completion of the BFA degree. If you already have a bachelor’s degree but don’t have a background in interior design or a portfolio, we have a three-year professional-level MFA program (see p. 59) that starts with the basics and quickly has you thinking and creating like an interior designer. And if you are already a practicing interior designer or professional and feel like you need more advanced credentials, then you can choose from one of our post-professional graduate programs (see pp. 65-81).
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Commitment to the Greater Good For the most part, people live their lives indoors — the spaces in which they work, live, learn, play, and even relax and recover from illness, have a substantial impact on their well-being. We believe that the interior environment is a fundamental element of human welfare, and we are committed to actively improving — through design — the quality of life for everyone. Our students are inspired by helping others — through community service and by designing projects that directly benefit social, humanitarian, community, or environmental causes.
Tradition and Innovation Throughout our nearly 100-year-old history, NYSID has worked hard to maintain a nourishing and academically rich learning environment, while also adapting to the times and staying current and fresh. NYSID thrives on the synergy between tradition and innovation. You can see it in the classic architecture of our 70th Street buildings and in our sleek and modern Graduate Center. It’s also evident in our academic programs; our tried-and-true degree programs, like the BFA, make up the core curriculum, while our newest programs, such as the one-year MPS in Healthcare Interior Design, are reflecting and driving a changing profession. Our onsite or online courses reflect the different ways education is delivered in the 21st century. Although the curriculum emphasizes hand drawing and drafting as a way to spark creativity and work through design problems, technology is a key component of our students’ education. The majority of our classrooms are outfitted with the latest computers and the most up-to-date versions of Microsoft, Adobe, SketchUp, and Autodesk (such as AutoCAD, Revit, and 3ds Max) programs. All facilities have dedicated spaces for model making and a variety of printing devices, including plotters, high-capacity color laser printers, and laser cutters.
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Faculty & Alumni Faculty If there is one thing that makes NYSID shine, it’s the faculty. Throughout the years, many of the world’s top designers, architects, art historians, and authorities on the decorative arts have taught and lectured at the College. Because New York City is a world-class design center, NYSID has access to the best design professionals and experts to serve as instructors and guest lecturers in their areas of specialization. People like Patricia Barbis, associate at Rockwell Group; Kate Hanenberg, senior associate at Perkins Eastman; and Breeze Glazer, senior associate at Perkins+Will, are committed and valued faculty members (for a full list of our faculty, see p. 108). Another great thing about NYSID is that the class sizes are small (often no more than 12 people per class), so the students and faculty get to know each other well. As faculty member William Engel says, “The students want to know what you have to say; they respect you. There is definitely a sense of mutual respect. You don’t see that at a lot of other schools.”
Accreditation NYSID is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). In addition, the BFA and the MFA-1 programs are accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), which is recognized by the Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education as the sole accrediting agency for post-secondary interior design programs. NYSID is also is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Candidate for Accreditation is a status of affiliation with a regional accrediting commission which indicates that an institution has achieved recognition and is progressing toward, but is not assured of, accreditation and that it has provided evidence of sound planning, seems to have the resources to implement the plans, and appears to have the potential for obtaining its goals within a reasonable time.
NASAD
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Faculty Work (from top) : Mason Wickham and Edwin Zawadzki from In Situ Design and Lilian B. Interiors with William Engel, The William Hotel; Joseph Goldstein, JGArchitects, Permanent Mission of Barbados to the United Nations, Reception Area Waiting, Lunchroom.
Alumni NYSID graduates go on to work at such prestigious commercial and private firms as Gensler; Skidmore, Owings & Merrill; Michael Graves & Associates; Bunny Williams Inc.; and Jeffrey Beers International to name just a few. Many even establish their own firms, such as alumni Marie Aiello, Anthea Bosch-Moschini, Allison Caccoma, Mariette Himes Gomez, and Gideon Mendelson. The work of our alumni is regularly featured in Interior Design, Elle DĂŠcor, Architectural Digest, Metropolis, and other well-known publications. Some of our alumni even return to NYSID as faculty members.
Life After NYSID Here is a list of some of the companies that have hired NYSID students and alumni. Bogdanow Partners Architect Bohn Associates Inc. Bunny Williams Inc. Cannon Design Champalimaud Design David Scott Interiors Deborah Berke & Partners Drake Design Associates Drew McGukin Interiors Elias Associates Inc. Eric Cohler Design Eve Robinson Associates Inc. Gensler Gomez Associates Haynes-Roberts, Inc. Herman Miller HLW International LLP ICrave Ingrao Inc. James Bodnar Architect Jeffrey Beers International JJ Falk Design LLC John Douglas Eason Jonathan Rosen Interiors Kathleen Walsh Interiors Kravitz Design Mancini Duffy Marie Aiello Design Studio, LLC Mark Epstein Designs Matthew Patrick Smyth Inc. Michael Graves & Associates
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Muse Interiors Nancy Pearson Ltd. Niedermaier O’Neil Langan Architects. P.C. Orsini Design Associates Inc. Pembrooke & Ives Inc. Perkins + Will Perkins Eastman Philip Gorrivan Design Robert A. M. Stern Architects Robin Baron Design Rockwell Group S. Russell Groves Sandra Nunnerley Inc. Selldorf Architects Simon-Wallace Design Inc. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP Spin Design Inc. Starbucks Global Development Team Steilish LLC Steven Harris Architects Stroheim & Romann Inc. Swanke Hayden Connell Architects The Switzer Group Inc. Tihany Design TPG Architecture (The Phillips Group) Urban Green Council Venfield Inc. Victoria Hagan Interiors Wilson Associates
clockwise from top: Anthea Bosch-Moschini, Studio A Design, The Meat Market Restaurant, Miami (photo by KNR Restaurant Group); Gideon Mendelson, 2014 Kips’s Bay Showhouse (photo by Eric Piasecki); Allison Caccoma, Living Room in Darien, CT Residence (photo by Stacy Bass Photography).
LEFT: Entrance to NYSID at 29 East 72nd Street, ca. 1950s BELOW: Students preparing presentation boards, ca. 1940s
ABOVE: Invitation to 1962 Annual Exhibition at College’s location on East 56th Street LEFT: Dean Gilbert Werle presenting diplomas to students, ca. 1955
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Brief History of NYSID Interior design has evolved over the past century, and the New York School of Interior Design has evolved along with it. As we prepare to celebrate our centennial in 2016, we are looking back at the past 100 years with pride and astonishment at how much the profession has grown. NYSID was founded in 1916 by architect Sherrill Whiton. At the time, interior design was just beginning to take shape as a distinct and recognized profession – one that required training in everything from art history to space planning to the play of light on walls and other surfaces. In 1924, NYSID was chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. Since then, it has grown from a handful of students and a single course of study in its first year to nearly 600 students and nine programs today.
Timeline: NYSID & the Profession 1916 Sherrill Whiton publishes Home Study Course in the Decorative Arts, laying the foundation for what became the New York School of Interior Design.
1924 Eleanor McMillen opens McMillen Inc., the first full-service interior design firm and NYSID is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents.
1937 Sherrill Whiton publishes Interior Design and Decoration, the classic text for design students.
1964 Decoration & Design Building opens in New York, consolidating trade showrooms in one location.
1974 National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) incorporated to oversee academic standards leading to a professional qualification examination.
1977 NYSID granted the right to offer baccalaureate degrees. 1994 NYSID moves to East 70 Street. 1999 NYSID graduates its first Master of Fine Arts class. 2009 NYSID admits its first professional-level Master of Fine Arts class. 2010 NYSID opens its Graduate Center at 401 Park Avenue South and admits its first Master of Professional Studies class.
2016 NYSID celebrates its centennial.
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President Profile
David Sprouls President David Sprouls has a long history with NYSID, serving as vice president of enrollment management and director of admissions before being appointed president in 2012. President Sprouls brings his degrees in art history and the restoration of decorative arts and his deep knowledge of NYSID and the interior design industry to move the institution forward.
What are the greatest assets of a NYSID education? We have a fantastic faculty that includes many of the leaders in their areas of expertise; we have an extremely dedicated staff; excellent facilities, from our extensive library and model making facility to our LEED-certified Graduate Center; and we’re located in New York City, the design center of the world. The stars are all aligned! An institution should be judged in part on the success of its graduates — and I’m proud to say our alumni are much soughtafter in the design industry. Because of our size, NYSID is the sort of place where we are all on a first name basis. The personal attention here is amazing, whether it is in the classroom, student services, or advising. Our student faculty ratio is seven to one. And yet the range of classes that we offer is utterly astounding. I can say with certainty that there is no other educational institution in this country offering what we do. What is your vision for the future of NYSID? Quite simply, to continue to provide the best interior design education in the country and ultimately to become a global leader in interior design education. We can achieve this by maintaining the high caliber of education we provide, and continuing to evolve our curriculum to adapt to the changes in higher education. How individuals attend college in the near future will not be how they did it five or 10 years ago. Traditional education is becoming more expensive, so now there is more self-directed education; distance or online study is quickly becoming standard for many colleges. In response to this, NYSID offers online courses as well as the Basic Interior Design certificate online, which allows people across the country and the world to take lecture and studio classes at their own pace. No matter what format of delivery, our curriculum will continue to be deep and broad and in small and focused learning environments.
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I can say with certainty that there is no other educational institution in this country offering what we do. What advice do you give students on how to succeed in the world of interior design? I think our students are poised for success just by the fact they graduated from NYSID. For almost 100 years, our programs and curriculum have been tailored to meet the demands and needs of a growing and changing profession. Our faculty and staff are working towards one goal — preparing students to be creative, knowledgeable, conscientious, and technologically skilled designers. Our students also have many opportunities to make connections within the industry — they present their work to juries of professional designers and architects, they get great internships, and they can attend countless lectures, luncheons, and other events with top designers. The key to having a successful career in interior design is maximizing the networking opportunities and industry relationships we have at NYSID. Sometimes being successful means staying on top of a changing field and enhancing your credentials. That could mean taking a class or two from our Institute for Continuing and Professional Studies or perhaps enrolling in one of our one-year MPS programs, geared toward working professionals who want to become experts in emerging fields like lighting and healthcare interior design. Education does not end at graduation — new things are learned every day. Be curious because it will feed your creativity. And being creative is what made you go into design in the first place!
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Anne Aristya, 1.5 Place, a co-working hotel space
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Undergraduate Study Design Education That Fits Your Life NYSID’s undergraduate programs combine lectures, studio classes, design history, and professional practice courses to prepare graduates to compete in the ever-changing profession of interior design. The programs are all structured to be flexible; you can attend full-time or part-time (with some classes offered online) to accommodate the needs of family or work as you pursue your degree. And there are a variety of programs to suit your interests and grow with you. NYSID’s Basic Interior Design certificate and Associate’s degree build into the BFA, so you can explore the fundamentals before committing to a four-year degree. NYSID also accepts up to 60 transfer credits from other schools toward the BFA. Although NYSID is a single-discipline college, the liberal arts curriculum is extensive: cultural anthropology, writing, humanities, math, science, and history. “We ensure that a NYSID education is well-rounded,” says Ellen Fisher, vice president for academic affairs and dean. “We educate the whole person. A professional designer must be a person of the world — well-read, cultured, and knowledgeable across many subjects.”
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BID CURRICULUM (24 credits) 1st SEMESTER
2nd SEMESTER
Historical Styles I (2 credits)
Historical Styles II (2)
Basic Drafting (3)
Textiles for Interiors (2)
Color for Interiors (2)
Residential Design I (3)
English Composition I (3)
Perspective (2)
Visual Concepts (2)
Design Process (3)
All of NYSID’s undergraduate academic programs build seamlessly, one upon the other, like interconnected blocks.
AAS CURRICULUM (66 credits) 1st SEMESTER
2nd SEMESTER
3rd SEMESTER
4th SEMESTER
Historical Styles I (2 credits)
Historical Styles II (2)
Textiles for Interiors (2)
Residential Design I (3)
Modern Architecture & Design I (2)
Modern Architecture & Design II (2)
Basic Drafting (3)
Perspective (2)
Construction Documents I (3)
Professional Practice I (2)
Color for Interiors (2)
English Composition II (3)
Environment & Behavior (2)
Construction Documents II (3)
English Composition I (3)
Cultural Anthropology (2)
Elements of Rendering (2)
Environmental Science (2)
Basic Mathematics (2)
Design Process (3)
Codes (2)
Lighting I (3)
Visual Concepts (2)
Materials & Methods of Construction (2)
Residential Design II (3)
Contract Design I (3)
Building Systems (2)
Professional or liberal arts elective (2)
BFA CURRICULUM (132 credits) 1st SEMESTER
2nd SEMESTER
3rd SEMESTER
4th SEMESTER
Historical Styles I (2 credits)
Historical Styles II (2)
Textiles for Interiors (2)
Residential Design I (3)
Modern Architecture & Design I (2)
Modern Architecture & Design II (2)
Basic Drafting (3)
Perspective (2)
Construction Documents I (3)
Professional Practice I (2)
Color for Interiors (2)
English Composition II (3)
Environment & Behavior (2)
Construction Documents II (3)
English Composition I (3)
Cultural Anthropology (2)
Elements of Rendering (2)
Environmental Science (2)
Basic Mathematics (2)
Design Process (3)
Codes (2)
Lighting I (3)
Residential Design II (3)
Contract Design I (3)
Building Systems (2)
Professional or liberal arts elective (2)
Visual Concepts (2)
Materials & Methods of Construction (2)
5th SEMESTER
6th SEMESTER
7th SEMESTER
8th SEMESTER
Art and Society I: Pre-19th Century (3)
Art and Society II: 19th and 20th Centuries (3)
Intensive French (4) or
Design Theory (2) Thesis (4)
Humanities I (3)
Humanities II (3)
Intensive Italian (4)
Architectural Woodwork Detailing (3)
Professional Practice II (2)
Design history elective (2)
Kitchen & Bath Design (3)
Thesis Preparation (1)
Professional or liberal arts elective (9)
Advanced Graphic Communications I (3) Residential Design III(4)
Lighting II (3)
Furniture Design (3)
Contract Design II (3)
Contract Design III (4)
Professional elective (2)
Design history elective (2)
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Basic Interior Design
The BID prepares students to continue in one of NYSID’s undergraduate degree programs or to pursue entry-level positions in the interior design industry. Upon completion of the BID, students can apply to the BFA or AAS degree program, since they will have developed the required portfolio and the BID courses can be used to satisfy course degree requirements for the AAS, BFA, or BA. The BID certificate alone is not sufficient for graduates to be eligible for licensure without further professional education and experience. The curriculum emphasizes the fundamental skills and knowledge of interior design, architecture, and the visual and decorative arts. Introductory courses focus on drawing, design concepts, and design history, thereby building a foundation-level understanding of the technical and aesthetic principles essential to comprehending space planning, color, drafting, and materials and finishes. • The program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. • Courses are offered onsite and online. • The curriculum focuses on the foundation of interior design. • All credits can be applied to the AAS, BA, or BFA programs.
BID ONLINE The Basic Interior Design online certificate provides the same rigorous education that we offer on campus, but with greater flexibility. NYSID instructors teach every course and the curriculum and learning goals are the same as the onsite courses. You can study on your own time and at your own pace — watch recorded lectures and demonstrations, participate in active discussions with fellow students and the instructor, and access handouts and assignments whenever it is convenient for you. Students matriculated in the onsite BID (with the exception of international students) may take up to 9 credits in the online format; students matriculated in the online BID may take up to 9 credits in onsite courses. Any academic credits earned online will directly apply to future degree programs. International student requirements are listed on p. 104.
BID CURRICULUM (24 credits) 1st SEMESTER
2nd SEMESTER
Historical Styles I (2 credits)
Historical Styles II (2)
Basic Drafting (3)
Textiles for Interiors (2)
Color for Interiors (2)
Residential Design I (3)
English Composition I (3)
Perspective (2)
Visual Concepts (2)
Design Process (3)
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Basic Interior Design
The non-degree Basic Interior Design (BID) certificate program is a preparatory course of study that provides an introduction to the field of interior design. The program is the foundation of the College’s undergraduate degree programs. No portfolio is required for admission.
Student Profile
Mary Mills Thomas Mary Mills Thomas grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and then moved to New York when she was 17 to become a professional ballet dancer with American Ballet Theatre (ABT). After a successful six–year run, she decided to follow her passion and pursue a career in interior design. She enrolled in the Basic Interior Design (BID) program in fall 2011. After completing the BID, she continued her studies at NYSID in the Associate’s program and then started in the BFA program in fall 2013.
Why was Basic Interior Design the right program for you? I always loved design, even as a child. I remember drawing floor plans at a very young age and watching the renovation of my parents’ home with great interest. Even as a professional dancer, I was always looking at how interiors were designed. I traveled extensively with ABT and at each destination I would look at how people designed their spaces and the cultural influences. I fell more in love with design then. My mother suggested that I go to NYSID’s open house and check it out. I was so excited after attending the open house; I could barely sleep that night! You continued your studies in the Associate’s program and are now pursuing a BFA in Interior Design. Why did you want to get a four-year degree? While I was pursuing my BID, I saw other people ahead of me who were working on more advanced projects and I was intrigued by what they were doing. It was important to me to have an undergraduate degree. Also, I am really interested in commercial design, and I felt that I needed a BFA to succeed in that field. I wanted to continue my studies at NYSID because of the positive experience I’ve had here and the relationships I’ve made with instructors and other students. The faculty is really accessible — either for in-person meetings or via email. It’s a hands-on learning experience, which is really beneficial in design. You really work with the instructors instead of just opening up a book. I have also learned so much from my fellow students. It’s such an international population, and people bring their cultural backgrounds to projects. It makes for a really interesting learning environment. Do you miss ballet? Dance is made up of lines and movement, and that has translated nicely to interior design. I never knew how to draw or even tried to draw before I came to NYSID and now I can sit and create an environment and I get so immersed in what I’m doing. Sometimes I miss waking up in the morning and sweating and moving, but I feel really good about my decision.
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Bev Carlton,
Kansas City, Missouri
“For me it was all about the flexibility. I live in Kansas City, so the online courses allowed me to take advantage of one of the top programs in the country, to work around family, work, and travel commitments. The online format means you can start and stop lectures while taking notes, refer back to slides, or reference other materials to reinforce the content.”
Sandrina Bonetti Rubelli,
Venice, Italy
“You do not feel online at all, rather it is very much like being able to fully attend a class. The video lectures are readily available, the professors can be easily reached, and the format is well structured so that it’s almost instinctive or second nature to find all the tools you need to follow the courses and successfully complete them.”
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Basic Interior Design
BID Online Student Testimonials
Faculty Profile
William Engel William Engel is a designer and painter who specializes in commissioned works for corporate and residential interiors. He frequently collaborates with interior designers, including Lilian Bakhash, Celia Berliner, Richard Keith Langham, Charles Pavarini III, David Scott, and Sue Ventura. He is a graduate of NYSID and has been teaching at the College since 1980. He teaches Mixed Media Rendering, Elements of Rendering, and Color for Interiors, as well as a Portfolio Development Workshop.
You believe it’s still important for students to learn to sketch by hand. Could you explain why? I always tell my students that sketching is an essential tool for thinking fast and the best way to work out design problems. A lot of my job is teaching students to overcome their fear of putting a pencil to paper. I’m here to teach and encourage them to do their best. While learning to work with computer programs like AutoCAD is essential for any interior designer today, I feel strongly, as does NYSID, that hand rendering needs to remain a part of the curriculum. Principals at interior design firms often tell me they wish more students knew how to sketch by hand so they can develop their ideas on paper and be more conceptual. What’s your favorite thing about teaching at NYSID? I love working with the students; they give you ideas and keep you current and fresh. And the students are really nice, they want to know what you have to say. There is definitely a sense of mutual respect, which you don’t see at a lot of other schools. Although the College has grown a lot, it hasn’t become impersonal. The classes are still small and students are getting a lot of one-on-one time with their instructors. How does your artwork inform your teaching? Since I do a lot of commissions for interior designers, I’m very conscious of the relationship between fine art and interior design. I always tell my students that when you’re designing a room it has to hold together as a good composition, just like a work of art. My artwork often teeters between abstract and realistic landscapes. The process I go through when I make my paintings is similar to some of the more advanced courses I teach where students are asked to develop abstract concepts. It’s not a decorating problem, and it doesn’t matter if I like their taste or style, it’s about how the students are able to develop a concept abstractly and complete the design based on that concept. For both my work and the work of my students, it’s more about the questions one brings based on concepts rather than the final design or work of art.
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Basic Interior Design
I love working with the students; they give you ideas and keep you current and fresh. There is definitely a sense of mutual respect, which you don’t see at a lot of other schools.
Associate in Applied Science in Interior Design
Alevtina Vinokur, Detras Restaurant
AAS Interior Design
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Interior Design emphasizes core studies in a range of residential and commercial design studio courses, technology, and graphic communications, as well as courses in the history of architecture and the decorative arts. Students master fundamental skills in drawing, hand and digital drafting, color, history of design, materials and methods of construction, building systems, and professional practice, along with a broad range of liberal arts courses. The program fulfills the minimum of two years of college-level interior design education that is required along with the requisite work experience to be eligible to become a certified interior designer in many states. • The program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. • Two studio courses focus on residential design, one on contract design. • Required credits can be applied toward the BFA program.
AAS CURRICULUM (66 credits) 1st SEMESTER
2nd SEMESTER
3rd SEMESTER
4th SEMESTER
Historical Styles I (2 credits)
Historical Styles II (2)
Textiles for Interiors (2)
Residential Design I (3)
Modern Artchitecture & Design I (2)
Modern Architecture & Design II (2)
Basic Drafting (3)
Perspective (2)
Construction Documents I (3)
Professional Practice I (2)
Color for Interiors (2)
English Composition II (3)
Environment & Behavior (2)
Construction Documents II (3)
Elements of Rendering (2)
Environmental Science (2)
Codes (2)
Lighting I (3)
Residential Design II (3)
Contract Design I (3)
Building Systems (2)
Professional or liberal arts elective (2)
English Composition I (3)
Cultural Anthropology (2)
Basic Mathematics (2)
Design Process (3)
Visual Concepts (2)
Materials & Methods of Construction (2)
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Alumna Profile
Jodi Cohan Jodi Cohan graduated from NYSID’s Associate’s program in 2008 and has worked at Studio Sofield; Thom Filicia, Inc.; and Alan Tanksley, Inc. on high-end residential, retail, restaurant, and hospitality projects. A few years ago she founded her own firm, JAC Design Studio, and has since worked on residential design projects in New York City, East Hampton, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Paris.
What was your career before coming to NYSID? I received a BFA in painting and printmaking in 1999, and then went on to found Desiderata, a decorative arts and color consulting company. I specialized in Italian/ French limestone plastering and various special finishes. I loved the work but it was physically demanding and I was often in a lot of pain, so I decided to pursue a career in interior design, which had always been a great interest of mine. For me, it was a good way to integrate my fine arts background into something new and lasting. Why did you choose NYSID? I actually moved to New York to attend the graduate interior design program at another college. But the program was not what I expected, so I conducted a thorough search of all the interior design programs in the city, including NYSID’s. The moment I walked through NYSID’s doors, it felt like the right place. I really liked the vibe and the diversity of ages among the students, many with professional experience. It was also great that the AAS program was so flexible. I was able to go to NYSID part-time while working at a furniture showroom. I worked really hard and I had to be so focused, but it was all worth it. My experience at NYSID was amazing. I loved my instructors; they were so passionate, personable, and dedicated. I never felt like I was just a number. What were some of your favorite classes? I absolutely loved Barry Lewis’s class Modern Architecture and Design. He is so passionate, entertaining, and knowledgeable; I learned so much from him. And Ellen Fisher’s class, Design Process, was also wonderful. It was a conceptual class that really delved into the process of architectural planning and the history of architecture. And I ended up loving Alphonse Diaz’s AutoCAD class. I was really freaked out about learning that computer program, but he was so humble and sweet and patient. I don’t think I could have done it without him; it was a real turning point for me.
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AAS Interior Design
My experience at NYSID was amazing. I loved my professors; they were so passionate, personable, and dedicated. I never felt like I was just a number.
Faculty Profile
Margaret Mintz Margaret Mintz is a graduate of NYSID and has been on the faculty for more than a decade. She is owner and president of Mintz and Partners, Inc., a residential design firm based in Connecticut. She teaches Color for Interiors, Residential Design I and II, as well as the graduate course Interior Design Studio.
What’s it like teaching at NYSID? Teaching at NYSID is a great pleasure for me. It’s a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and many faculty members have taught here for a long time. There’s really this wonderful collegial feeling. I love each and every student and I think it’s great that they come from all over the world. I also think it’s a particularly exciting time at the College; there are a lot of new initiatives and the level of education is really exceptional. I’ve also been able to extend my own knowledge. The field of design changes so fast. I’ve learned a lot about sustainable design and universal design, which is creating spaces that work for people with and without disabilities. The learning never really ends at NYSID. You can take a CE course or go back to take more credits or finish your degree. What’s the benefit of getting the Associate’s degree? The Associate’s degree offers a good grounding in all aspects of design. At the end of it you can go off and work in a firm as a design assistant. You’ll certainly have much of the background you need to have a nice career. The education you’ll get is broad, deep, and profound. I think for a lot of people, the program opens new doors they never realized would open. What about people who are looking to change careers? There are many second-career students at NYSID. It’s a big decision to change your career, but I think it’s an enriching and exciting step to go into this field. It really gives people so many options. You’d be surprised how skills from a previous career — teaching, business, even medicine — can be relevant and transferable to a career in interior design. I used to be a researcher for a children’s hospital in Toronto. I wanted to do something that was more fun and I stumbled across NYSID one day when I was visiting a fabric store. I started off just to have some fun. I got a certificate, which led to the Associate’s degree and then I went on to get a BFA. Being at NYSID has been a labor of love and a joyful thing for me to do.
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AAS Interior Design
The education you’ll get is broad, deep, and profound. I think for a lot of people, the program opens new doors they never realized would open.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design
Anne Aristya, 1.5 Place, a co-working hotel space
The program combines a comprehensive interior design curriculum with a broad-based education in the liberal arts. The emphasis is on creativity, effective verbal and graphic communication skills, technical proficiency, and sustainability. With its focus on the development of critical thinking, the program is structured to produce graduates who are culturally, socially, and historically aware, and who have the knowledge and skills to create safe and pleasing interior environments.
BFA Interior Design
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Interior Design provides students with the professional-level preparation to become practicing interior designers.
In combination with the required professional experience, the curriculum satisfies the educational requirements for membership in national and local interior design associations and along with work experience, allows graduates to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam for interior design certification. • The program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. • The program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). • The curriculum covers both residential and contract design (i.e., offices, hotels, restaurants).
BFA CURRICULUM (132 credits 1st SEMESTER
2nd SEMESTER
3rd SEMESTER
4th SEMESTER
Historical Styles I (2 credits)
Historical Styles II (2)
Textiles for Interiors (2)
Residential Design I (3)
Modern Architecture & Design I (2)
Modern Architecture & Design II (2)
Basic Drafting (3)
Perspective (2)
Construction Documents I (3)
Professional Practice I (2)
Color for Interiors (2)
English Composition II (3)
Environment & Behavior (2)
Construction Documents II (3)
English Composition I (3)
Cultural Anthropology (2)
Elements of Rendering (2)
Environmental Science (2)
Basic Mathematics (2)
Design Process (3)
Codes (2)
Lighting I (3)
Residential Design II (3)
Contract Design I (3)
Building Systems (2)
Professional or liberal arts elective (2)
Visual Concepts (2)
Materials & Methods of Construction (2)
5th SEMESTER
6th SEMESTER
7th SEMESTER
8th SEMESTER
Art and Society I: Pre-19th Century (3)
Art and Society II: 19th and 20th Centuries (3)
Intensive French (4) or
Design Theory (2)
Humanities II (3)
Intensive Italian (4)
Thesis (4)
Humanities I (3)
Architectural Woodwork Detailing (3)
Professional Practice II (2)
Design history elective (2)
Kitchen & Bath Design (3)
Thesis Preparation (1)
Professional or liberal arts elective (9)
Advanced Graphic Communications I (3) Residential Design III (4)
Lighting II (3)
Furniture Design (3)
Contract Design II (3)
Contract Design III (4)
Professional elective (2)
Design history elective (2)
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Student Profile
Shruti Narasimhan Shruti Narasimhan was born in Madras, India and grew up in Washington, D.C. Her mother is an interior designer and her father a technology entrepreneur. After graduating from high school in 2009, she enrolled at NYSID and is currently in her final year of the BFA program.
Why did you want to study interior design? I always had a passion for design and art. When I was applying to college I didn’t know if I wanted to study interior design, architecture, or photography. I ultimately chose to go to NYSID because it was somewhere in between architecture and decorating. It was really more like an interior architecture program, which, for me, was the best of both worlds. And the program has lived up to its reputation. I’m learning about lighting design, textile design, furniture design, and everything that goes on behind the walls too. What is student life like for you at NYSID and what was it like living in the dorm? It’s definitely not a typical college with fraternities and football games, but it’s really fun. The city is the campus, which is amazing — so many of the best museums are just a few blocks away, and there are lots of opportunities for socializing. I was on the Student Council, and we went on a few overnight trips to interesting design destinations and there were lots of local excursions. As for the dorm, living there also provided a lot of opportunity for socializing, and not just with NYSID students. The building, which is run by Educational Housing Services, houses students from many other colleges in the city. You get to meet so many different people and there are always lots of organized events like picnics, museum trips, and soccer games in Central Park. And the rooms are not your typical dorm rooms; they are really big for New York City. You have your own bathroom, which is a plus, and communal kitchens, which a lot of residents use. What’s it like going to school with people of all ages and backgrounds? I really appreciate that my fellow students have a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Everyone is driven and focused and we really help each other out. And since people come from so many different backgrounds and careers, no one project looks like any other. It’s funny, because in my Residential III class, it’s the older students who create the more avant-garde designs and the younger students who have a more classic style. Go figure!
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BFA Interior Design
I ultimately chose to go to NYSID because it was somewhere in between architecture and decorating. It was really more like an interior architecture program, which, for me, was the best of both worlds.
Faculty Profile
Joe Goldstein Joseph Goldstein, AIA, IDEC, NCARB, is the principal and founder of JGArchitects, a firm that specializes in architectural interiors. He has designed office spaces for consulates and permanent missions to the United Nations and corporations such as AIG, Kawasaki, Goldman Sachs, Nippon Telephone & Telegraph, and Siemens. He has also designed projects for the Chelsea Arts District Gallery, Cuban Art Space, Cakeshop, Laugh Lounge, and a number of private residences. Goldstein has taught design studio courses at NYSID since 2004. He currently teaches Contract Design I and II to undergraduates.
What’s the difference between architecture and interior design? There is a definite difference, but also a significant overlap between the two courses of study. Dean Ellen Fisher made me aware of studies done that compared interior design and architectural education programs and it was found that there is a 65 percent overlap in content — so 35 percent of the subject matter is unique to interior design. What do you teach in Contract Design studios I & II? Drawing on my professional experience, I teach students specific, pragmatic contract design information related to acoustics, code, egress, accessibility, sustainability, security, lighting, and more. At the same time, I teach students, essentially, to think as designers. This includes ways to approach and develop a design. These approaches to design could be applied to subjects as varied as the design of shoelaces or the design of a city — and they will be as relevant in 50 years as they are today. What unites these approaches is starting with a question — perhaps even an unanswerable one. I teach my students that the design must have its basis in research, especially visual/spatial research using sketching or model making. What do you love about teaching? A studio class can be like a laboratory in which idealized, pure design research can occur. This atmosphere is difficult to achieve in the sometimes exhilarating but decidedly nonpure environment of the job site. The discoveries made within the studio class have a way of building from one semester to the next, leading to new areas of inquiry — aided by the observations of the remarkable pool of guest jurors available in New York City. My role is to set the bar high in every way imaginable, and when students make the leap, far surpassing their own expectations and growing as designers before my eyes, it is truly magical.
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BFA Interior Design
My role is to set the bar high in every way imaginable, and when students make the leap, far surpassing their own expectations and growing as designers before my eyes, it is truly magical.
Bachelor of Arts in the History of the Interior and the Decorative Arts
You Jung Choi, Seaport Musical Theater Students Visiting Unity Temple, Oak Park, IL
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The curriculum consists of a strong general foundation, including courses in English composition, math, science, and the humanities, as well as survey courses and seminars on the history of art, architecture, the interior environment, and the decorative arts. There is also a hands-on studio component intended to give design historians the language and experience of the creative process. Other important features of the program include a required internship, a course in business practices, and opportunities to study abroad. Graduates are prepared to go on to work in museums and galleries, showrooms, design media and journalism, and other parts of the design industry, or to seek advanced degrees in historic preservation, art and design history, interior design, architecture, or other disciplines related to the built environment.
BA History of the Interior & the Decorative Arts
The Bachelor of Arts (ba) in the History of the Interior and the Decorative Arts program provides students with an undergraduate degree in art history, with a special focus on interior environments and the objects they contain.
• The program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. • No portfolio required for admission. • One year advanced standing in the MFA-1, professional-level program.
BA CURRICULUM (120 credits) 1st SEMESTER
2nd SEMESTER
3rd SEMESTER
4th SEMESTER
Historical Styles I (2 credits)
Historical Styles II (2)
Textiles for Interiors (2)
Residential Design I (3)
Modern Architecture & Design I (2)
Modern Architecture & Design II (2)
Basic Drafting (3)
English Composition II (3)
Environment & Behavior (2)
Art & Society II (3)
Color for Interiors (2)
Cultural Anthropology (2)
Economics of Taste & Style (2)
Environmental Science (2) Design History (2)
English Composition I (3)
Design Process (3)
The Golden Mean as a Design Tool (1)
Basic Mathematics (2)
Introduction to the History & Theory of Design (2)
Art & Society I (3)
Visual Concepts (2)
Topics in World Literature (3)
Design History (2) History of American Building Materials & Technology (2)
Photography for Interior Designers (2)
Study Abroad (2) (summer)
5th SEMESTER
6th SEMESTER
7th SEMESTER
8th SEMESTER
Art & Antique Appraising I (2)
Art & Antique Appraising II (2)
Design History (2)
Design History Seminar (2)
Humanities I (3)
Humanities II (3)
Design History (2)
Design History (2)
Design History (2)
Design History (2) Design History (2)
Introduction to Arts Management (2)
Senior Project (4)
Design History (2) Systems of Ornamental Design (2)
Foreign Language II – Intensive Italian (4)
Foreign Language I – Intensive French (4)
Elective(s) (2)
Design Theory (2)
Internship (3) Elective(s) (2)
Senior Project Preparation (2) Elective(s) (4) Historic Preservation (2) (summer)
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Alumnus Profile
Michael Hall Michael Hall received his Associate’s degree from NYSID in 2009 and then went on to open his own firm, Michael Stephen Hall LLC, which specializes in interior and event design and illustration services. Although he had a successful run working on a number of residential projects and designing events at high-profile venues, Hall wanted to expand his historical knowledge in the field, so he returned to NYSID in 2010 to get his BA in the History of the Interior and the Decorative Arts. He graduated in 2012 and is currently working as a preservation associate at Friends of the Upper East Side Historic Districts.
Why did you want to return to NYSID for the BA program? When I decided to return to school for a design history degree, I chose to come back to NYSID because of the specific concentration on the interior. It’s a unique feature among decorative art history degrees. I am interested in both the history and theory of design, as well as the practice of design. I thought that a degree in the history of the decorative arts would position me ideally for a career in the renovation and restoration of historic buildings. What were your experiences like in NYSID’s Study Abroad programs? I really loved the Study Abroad programs. They fostered a firsthand understanding of the concepts we learned in the classroom and they broadened my understanding of both architecture and the global design market in a way that only actual travel can do. I participated in the Berlin Study Abroad program and the London Study Abroad program, as well as the Historic Preservation Nantucket program and the Los Angeles domestic study trip. NYSID does a really great job of selecting faculty for these trips. Everyone has a special knowledge of the cities you travel to, so you get to experience the place in a way that would be impossible doing it on your own. The College also uses its wide network of affiliates to gain access to private homes, design studios, and architects’ offices for tours and presentations not usually available to the public. They have all been fantastic experiences. What was your favorite class? It’s difficult to choose just one; the BA program is so comprehensive and different classes impact you in such different ways. I really loved Design Theory with Freya Van Saun; 17th and 18th Century Interiors with Maria Chamberlain-Hellman, which was taught exclusively at the Metropolitan Museum of Art; and Design Process, taught by NYSID’s dean, Ellen Fisher.
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BA History of the Interior & the Decorative Arts
I chose to come back to NYSID because of the specific concentration on the interior. It’s a unique feature among decorative art history degrees.
Faculty Profile
Freya Van Saun Freya Van Saun has been teaching design history at NYSID since 2007. She teaches Historical Styles I and II and Design Theory, and has taught elective courses on Great Women Designers, Technology in Design, and The Habsburg Empire. Van Saun received a BA in Restoration and Connoisseurship of the Decorative Arts from the Fashion Institute of Technology and an MA from Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts.
Please tell us about the Historical Styles courses you teach. Historical Styles I surveys design from the beginning of recorded history up to 1820. It’s a nice broad overview of the social, cultural, and political forces that helped shape those styles. I feel it’s important to include a lot of contextualization so that the styles make sense, and it’s not just an exercise in memorizing slides. In Historical Styles II, we look at the Industrial Revolution and the influence it had on the U.S. and England, and then cover the broader European picture and the evolution of 20th-century design, including designs that came out of Scandinavia, France, Germany, and Italy. Students get the opportunity to learn the vocabulary of design and to see how styles change as circumstances change. It’s a great tool for them and shows them how designers respond to their context. Designers today are always referencing styles from the past; no one is working in a void. Even if you choose to reject past styles, you need to understand what you are rejecting. What about the online version of the courses? How do they differ from the in-person classes? The content of the lectures is essentially the same. The difference is that they are cut up into 20-minute segments, so students can choose to watch the segments over time and can watch them repeatedly. And, of course, the interaction with students is different. There is a threaded discussion that students respond to. It’s actually an interesting dialogue because they can interact with me but also hear what fellow students are thinking about the material. What’s special about the BA program? It’s the degree I wish I could have done; if only it had been offered when I was an undergraduate student! As far as I know, NYSID is the only college that offers a bachelor’s degree in the history of the interior and the decorative arts. I also think the hands-on studio component is so important for truly understanding the history of interiors. I was an artist and designer first, which deeply enriched my understanding of the profession. It’s a wonderful way to understand history.
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BA History of the Interior & the Decorative Arts
It’s the degree I wish I could have done; if only it had been offered when I was an undergraduate student!
Evolution of Undergraduate Work
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Foundation Students master fundamental skills in drawing, drafting, and color and are introduced to design history and design concepts. Sample projects (clockwise from upper left): 1. Color for Interiors, painting study, Joyce Pan 2. Basic Drafting, orthographic projection of chair, Laura Brown 3. Historical Styles I, tracing of 18th-century Chippendale chair, Laurence Jansen 4. Visual Concepts, modular variation models, Haydee Veintimilla
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Lower Division Students apply their fundamental skills and knowledge in design studios that introduce them to a range of design project types. Sample projects (clockwise from upper left): 1. Residential Design I, traditional room, Valentina Thorsen 2. Residential Design II, single family residence, Mercedes Platz 3. Contract Design I, restaurant, Na Young Kang
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Upper Division Students hone their practical and conceptual skills in projects of increasing complexity and diversity. Sample projects (top to bottom): 1. Residential Design III, residence for Australia’s ambassador to the United Nations, Alejandra Munizaga 2. Contract Design II, corporate workplace, Ho Youn Yi 3. Contract Design III, healthcare facility, Olivia Vien
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Evolution of Undergraduate Work
Thesis Students complete the BFA professional-level degree program by producing a hypothetical design based on the adaptive re-use of an existing building. Sample project: BFA Thesis, H. Square Art Center, gallery (top), library (bottom), Zeina Barakat
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Graduate Study Transforming Designers into Leaders As the practice of interior design has grown more sophisticated, so, too, has the education of designers. NYSID’s graduate programs produce future design leaders who can synthesize the conceptual and the practical to change the way we live. The principles of sustainability, globalism, and social responsibility infuse our curriculum. We prepare designers who will be the vanguard of interior design. NYSID’s MFA programs require full-time study. The MPS programs, however, are designed for the working professional, with classes in the evenings and on weekends. The MPS in Healthcare Interior Design and the MPS in Sustainable Interior Environments are also offered on a part-time basis. The majority of graduate classes take place in NYSID’s sleek, LEED-Platinum-certified Graduate Center, which opened in 2010 and was designed by Gensler. Interiors & Sources magazine called this space a “facility that fosters community and collaboration, and embodies the essence of the ‘studio’ atmosphere.”
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Dany Kim, Slow Shopping
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Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
Andrew Kaplan, Creative Combine
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 comprehensive curriculum emphasizes research and analysis applied to a wide range of user groups, taking into account global practice, sustainable design, and social justice. Graduates of the program are provided with the necessary skills to participate in leading interior design into the future and to broaden the understanding of how the discipline can serve society. 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. • Applicants can have an undergraduate degree in a field unrelated to design. • The program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).
MFA-1 CURRICULUM (90 credits) 1st SEMESTER
2nd SEMESTER
3rd SEMESTER
Historical Styles I (2 credits)
Historical Styles II (2)
Modern Architecture & Design I(2)
Design & Drawing I (2)
Design & Drawing II (2)
Interior Design Studio III (4) =
Textiles for Interiors (2)
Codes (2)
Building Systems (2)
Interior Design Studio (4)
Interior Design Studio II (4)
Lighting I (3)
Color for Interiors (2)
Materials & Methods of Construction (2)
Construction Documents II (3)
Electives (2)
Electives (2)
Electives (1)
Experiential Learning I (3) (summer session)
4th SEMESTER
5th SEMESTER
6th SEMESTER
Modern Architecture & Design II(2)
Interior Design Studio V (4)
Interior Design Studio IV (4)
Advanced Detailing (2)
Theory of the Built Environment (2)
Kitchen & Bath Design (3)
MFA-1 Thesis Prep (2)
Advanced Graphic Communications I (3)
Lighting II (3)
Interior Design Practice (2) Experiential Learning II (3) (summer session)
Advanced Graphic Communications II (2)
Furniture Design (3) MFA-1 Thesis (4) Electives (3)
Electives (2)
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MFA-1 Interior Design
The professional-level Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design (MFA-1) is a three-year program designed to provide an advanced interior design degree to students who have a baccalaureate degree in a field unrelated to design.
Student Profile
Kevin Yi
Kevin Yi began his life in New York as a stage manager, but as the years went on he became more and more interested in a career in design. With a BA in sociology from the University of California, Berkeley, he took a certificate course in graphic design and the Intro to Interior Design class at NYSID with Don Kossar. Yi got hooked on interior design; he applied and was accepted to NYSID. He is currently in his third year of the MFA-1 program. In addition to his coursework, Yi has interned at Dennis Miller Associates and Kati Curtis Design.
What has your experience at NYSID been like? When I look back to before I started the MFA-1 program, I had a lot of inhibitions. Some of the classes I thought would be straightforward, like Textiles, turned out to be really complex. Now I’m obsessed with fabrics and materials; there’s so much more to it than you would think. Going back to school for interior design was definitely the right choice for me. I’ve had a great experience at NYSID — the faculty, my classmates, and all the opportunities to network with professionals in the field have been great. I really feel like I’m a part of a community. It becomes a small, interconnected world, which is nice since New York is such a big place. What’s one of your favorite projects? It’s hard to choose just one, but I really liked the design I created for the Children’s Library in Studio IV with Todd Class. The concept was based on the earth’s core, which I used to space plan the library. The inner core of the earth represented the inner core of the library — where the youngest kids would go to read, learn, and have fun. The areas for older age groups radiated through the outer rings — that’s where science fiction and young adult books and magazines are. The color scheme — bright yellow, orange, red – is similar to the colors that are used to represent the earth’s layers. It was a really fun project. You are the co-chair of the Contract Club. What is it? Contract Club is a student group that arranges visits to top-tier commercial interior design firms and other related businesses. It’s been a great experience and I really like that it’s a mix of undergraduate and graduate students since we don’t get many opportunities to interact. It also encourages students to get out of the classroom, to network, and to visit showrooms, offices, and so forth. We have arranged visits to TPG Architecture, Gensler, HOK, Grind Space, and even a tour of Radio City Music Hall with architect Hugh Hardy.
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MFA-1 Interior Design
The faculty, my classmates, and all the opportunities to network with professionals in the field have been great. I really feel like I’m a part of a community. It becomes a small, interconnected world, which is nice since New York is such a big place.
MFA-1 Thesis Project Hyemi Kang, Dormitelier
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MFA-1 Interior Design MFA-1 Thesis Project Matthew Giampietro, Manufactory
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Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design POST-PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
John McHenry, Hotel Ambrosine
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There are four components to the program: a core design studio sequence, specialty studios, lectures/seminars, and electives. Students experience a diverse array of interdisciplinary design approaches and project types. The thesis, required as a culminating project, consists of directed research followed by a studio project. Each student must demonstrate originality, research and design skills, and creative capacity to resolve advanced problems in design. The thesis is presented to a graduate faculty jury for evaluation. Students graduate with a deep understanding of the nature of design of the built environment, the ability to articulate and resolve advanced problems in design, and are prepared to become leaders of the profession. • The program requires full-time study. • Applicants must have a professional degree in interior design, architecture, engineering, or a closely related field. • Advanced portfolio required for admission.
MFA-2 CURRICULUM (60 credits) 1st SEMESTER
2nd SEMESTER
3rd SEMESTER
4th SEMESTER
Design Studio I (6 credits)
Design Studio II (6 credits)
Directed Thesis Research (3)
Thesis Studio (8)
History & Theory of Interior Design I: The Classical Tradition (4)
History & Theory of Interior Design II: The Modern Tradition (4)
2 Specialty Studios (3+3)
Specialty Studio (3)
Specialty Studio (3)
Specialty Studio (3)
Lecture/Seminar (2)
Electives (4)
Electives (2)
Electives (2)
Electives (3)
SPECIALTY STUDIOS
LECTURES/SEMINARS
ELECTIVES
Product Design (3)
Office Design (3)
Lighting Design (3)
Sociology of the Domestic Interior (3)
Students may choose electives from both undergraduate or graduate course offerings with approval of their advisor. No core BFA studios may be used as electives.
Set Design (3) Retail Design (3)
Sociology of the Contemporary Environment (3)
Green Design (3)
History & Theory of Aesthetics (3)
Furniture Design (3) Hospitality Design(3) Landscape Design (3) Exhibition Design (3)
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MFA-2 Interior Design
The post-professional Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design (mfa-2) is a two-year, terminal degree program that provides professionals in interior design, architecture, environmental design, and closely related fields with the opportunity for advanced creative and academic scholarship in interior design.
Faculty Profile
Barbara Lowenthal Barbara Lowenthal, R.A., is the associate dean at NYSID and oversees the College’s graduate programs. She teaches classes such as Contract Design I & II, BFA Thesis Preparation and BFA Thesis Studio in the BFA program; Interior Design Studios III, IV, V, and Thesis Preparation in the MFA-1 program; and Thesis Research and Thesis Studio in the MFA-2 program. An expert in interior design education, she serves as chair of the graduate programs network of the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC).
NYSID’s post-professional MFA-2 and MPS programs are tailored to meet the needs of designers with bachelor’s degrees in interior design or architecture. What advice would you give a potential student choosing between the MFA-2 and MPS programs? It’s really the difference between being a generalist or a specialist. The MFA-2 program is a two-year, full-time program and it is the most conceptual program at NYSID. Students already have strong technical skills. They come to the MFA-2 program to explore interior design on a deeper level, to take design risks, to push the boundaries of how we understand interior design, and to explore how interior design interfaces with other disciplines. The MPS programs are quite different. They are also for students who already have an undergraduate degree in a spatial field, but the MPS programs focus on one aspect of design in much greater depth. Students explore this specialty through lectures, seminars, and studios. When they graduate, they are prepared to be leaders in their area of expertise. NYSID is known for its small class sizes. How does this affect the culture of the program? Our typical graduate class size is 12, so our students have a great deal of contact with their instructors inside and outside the classroom. Instructors get to know each student individually and try very hard to ensure that each student succeeds. Some schools just throw students ‘into the deep end.’ That’s not NYSID. We support students in all sorts of ways, from special tutorials to extra class time to academic advising. I have office hours, but nobody really pays attention to them — students are always welcome to drop by. Our faculty’s interest in our students doesn’t end in the classroom. Most of our instructors are professional, well-networked designers, and the relationships they develop with students often create internship or other professional opportunities.
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Students come to the MFA-2 program to explore interior design on a deeper level, to take design risks, to push the boundaries of how we understand interior design, and to explore how interior design interfaces with other disciplines.
MFA-2 Thesis Project Changchen Jiang, Phoenix Hotel
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MFA-2 Interior Design MFA-2 Thesis Project Naoko Yamazaki, Komick
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Master of Professional Studies in
Healthcare Interior Design
Michelle Sampson, Jess Silverio, Rebecca Snell, and Teng Yang, Bay Shore Cancer Center
As the healthcare industry rapidly expands to accommodate the growing needs of the aging baby boom generation and the global population explosion, designers must be increasingly responsive to this growing field and its complexities. The curriculum has two complementary threads: understanding healing and restorative environments, and the business of healthcare. Courses include knowledge in research methods, history and theory of healthcare, environmental and behavioral studies, and applied design. Green design and lighting research related to health, productivity, and precision are integral parts of the course of study. The program is designed for students of varied backgrounds who understand that in the healthcare field, business and design are inextricably intertwined. Students will graduate from the program with a unique set of skills that will make them highly desirable as members of design and planning teams. They will be prepared to practice as healthcare specialist designers, researchers for architectural and design firms, facility planners in healthcare institutions, and other administrative and design management positions within the broad healthcare industry. Note: Completion of this program does not lead to licensure in architecture or interior design. • The program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. • All classes are in the evenings and on weekends. • Portfolio is required for those with a design background; optional for those with an extensive background in healthcare.
MPS-H CURRICULUM (30 credits – based on full-time study) 1st SEMESTER
2nd SEMESTER
SUMMER SESSION
Survey of Healthcare Environments (3 credits)
Materials, Textiles, & Furnishings for Healthcare Settings (3)
Healthcare Studio II (3)
Introduction to Research Methods (3)
Healthcare Studio I (3)
The Business of Healthcare (3)
Applied Research Methods (3)
History & Theory of Healthcare (3)
Building Systems for Healthcare (3)
Programming for Healthcare Environments (3)
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MPS Healthcare Interior Design
The Master of Professional Studies in Healthcare Interior Design (mps-h) is a one-year, post-professional program providing practicing designers and healthcare professionals with broad knowledge of current issues, research, and theory in the design of healthcare interiors, including a focused studio experience.
Faculty Profile
Victor Dadras Victor Dadras is a longtime NYSID faculty member and the program director of the MPS Healthcare Interior Design program. He is also a partner at Dadras Architects, an architecture, interior design, and urban design consulting firm in New York City that works on commercial, residential, and healthcare facilities. He is currently teaching Survey of Healthcare Environments and Healthcare Studio I courses.
What is the background of the faculty for this program? Are they all designers or do some have experience working in hospitals? Our faculty is a truly outstanding group of healthcare experts, with particular practical (and academic) experience in their specific subjects: including healthcare research, hospital administration, healthcare design education, hospital facilities, healthcare programming, hospital design, and medical planning. Two examples are: Nick Watkins, director of research and principal at BBH Design, and a recipient of a “Researcher of the Year” award by Healthcare Design Magazine; and Steven South, senior interior designer and senior associate at Perkins+Will. BBH and Perkins+Will are two of the largest and most wellregarded healthcare firms and we are lucky to have their expertise. Why do you think it’s important to have this program? This is really the first program of its kind. There’s nothing else exactly like it. There are some architecture schools that have a concentration on healthcare, but it’s quite different to focus solely on interior design and the business of healthcare. We were hearing from healthcare design firms that young designers and facility planners just don’t have the specialized skills they need — like an understanding of evidence-based design, medical planning, and programming for healthcare interiors. These days you really need to have specific and professional credentials. I think graduates of this program will be highly marketable to design firms and within the healthcare field. What type of jobs have the MPS-H graduates gone on to? It’s been exciting to see our graduates go on to careers at some of the best healthcare design firms. Amy Carter is working as a healthcare planner and designer for Francis Cauffman, a firm that specializes in healthcare, corporate, higher education, and science & technology. Michelle Sampson was offered a job as a healthcare researcher at HOK — one of the top global architecture and design firms — just after graduating in May 2014. And Cassandra Ramirez is working as a technical interior designer in the Health & Wellness division at Gensler, which is the largest architecture and design firm in the world.
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Student Profile
Jess Silverio Jess Silverio was born in Manila, Philippines and moved with his family to Seattle when he was six years old. He worked in healthcare for 20 years as a certified nursing assistant before enrolling in NYSID’s BFA program. After completing the BFA in 2013, he continued his studies in the MPS Healthcare Interior Design program and graduated in May 2014.
What made you decide to change careers and go into interior design? I was studying fine arts at a college when I started working in healthcare. I was the youngest of eight children and didn’t want my parents to go bankrupt putting another child through college, so I took a full-time job in a hospital to pay the bills. I ended up dropping out and never finished my undergraduate degree. I worked in different capacities at various Seattle hospitals, including a job in an orthopedics department. The department was located in a newly designed section of the hospital, but it was so poorly designed and inefficient, that I was constantly imagining what else I could do with the spaces, including the patient rooms. I was tired of mauve and sterile rooms! I was passionate about helping people and wanted to make a difference through design. What brought you to NYSID? There weren’t great interior design programs where I was living in Washington. New York is such a great city for art and design; that is what initially drew me here. While I was working toward my BFA, the College announced the MPS Healthcare Interior Design program, and it was perfect for me. It’s so important to provide an efficient, positive place for the staff to work in and a comfortable place for the patient. I loved the collaboration and teamwork involved in working in healthcare. That’s part of the reason I love NYSID too. It’s been such a supportive and warm community. Is the MPS Healthcare program what you expected? In the first semester, you learn about the history of healthcare, the business of a hospital, and the hierarchy of all the departments. It sets the stage to do design work that is supported by research, case studies, and so on. We also learned about building systems — HVAC, water systems, sustainability, lighting, and materials used in healthcare design. We also got to go on a lot of field trips, which is great. We went to New York-Presbyterian, the bone marrow transplant facility at Columbia University, the cancer center at Memorial Sloan Kettering, Kendall on Hudson nursing home, and many more.
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Master of Professional Studies in
Interior Lighting Design
Liat Raz, Ferragamo flagship store
As any interior designer or architect can tell you, imaginative and cost-effective interior illumination is critical to the success of any interior space. Changing technologies, new laws that mandate energy efficiency, and the demand for inspired, innovative solutions have created a strong need for specialists in interior lighting design. NYSID has responded to this need with a program that exposes students to a range of knowledge and skills that provides graduates with a balance of conceptual and practical techniques for successful design execution. The course work addresses the history and theory of lighting design, principles of sustainability as they relate to the discipline, natural and artificial lighting and control systems, integrated systems design, as well as financial analysis, code compliance, and project maintenance. The program includes lighting design studio courses that integrate acquired knowledge and research, while exploring residential, commercial, and institutional environments. Graduates are prepared to sit for the certification exam given by the NCQLP (National Council on Qualifications for Lighting Professionals). • The program requires full-time study. • All classes are in the evenings and on weekends. • Applicants must have a degree in interior design, architecture, engineering, or a closely related field and an advanced portfolio.
MPS-L CURRICULUM (30 credits) 1st SEMESTER
2nd SEMESTER
SUMMER SESSION
History & Theory of Interior Illumination (2 credits)
Lighting Historic Interiors (2)
Lighting Workshop II (3)
Lighting Workshop I (4)
The Business of Light (2)
The Science of Light (2) Programming for Light (2) Daylighting Studio (3) Presentation Techniques for Lighting Designers (2)
Luminaire Design (2) Green Lighting, Energy, & Controls (2) Illuminating Art (2)
Light Source Selection & Evaluation (2)
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MPS Interior Lighting Design
The Master of Professional Studies in Interior Lighting Design (mps-l) is a one-year, post-professional degree that provides rigorous professional education in the area of natural and artificial illumination for the interior environment.
Alumna Profile
Wendy Cruz-Gonzalez Wendy Cruz-Gonzalez received her associate’s in interior design from a college in New Jersey. She worked at the architecture firm GRAD Associates for nearly a decade but found that the Associate’s degree was not enough to satisfy her career ambitions. In 2003, she enrolled in the BFA program at NYSID while still pursuing her career fulltime and successfully completing the NCIDQ professional examination. She then decided to continue in the MPS in Interior Lighting Design program, which she completed in 2013. She is currently a designer at Illumination Arts, an architectural lighting design firm based in New Jersey.
Why are you interested in lighting design? Lighting was always a resounding theme throughout my work in the BFA program. Behavior and the effects of light are so transforming. The boundaries and qualities of light are much different from those of building materials. Lighting really brings everything together — it has the ability to empower and transform a room in a way that materials simply can’t. Lighting affects mood and how a person feels about their security. It can even impact one’s health. Whether in an interior or an exterior space, lighting is the first visual storyteller. What was your experience like in the program? Did it prepare you for a career in lighting design? Absolutely. The instructors assigned us real-life projects with real spatial and technological restrictions. Their goal was to prepare us to start working after graduation. They taught us to make valuable design decisions, to evaluate and improve our methods, to deliver quality presentations, and to be a true collaborative professional. My years at NYSID were among my most fulfilling; I really value the quality of the education I received. NYSID has truly transformed my views and feelings about design. It has spurred a need to learn more, experience more, and be more. What kind of projects are you working on at Illumination Arts? Illumination Arts works on interior and exterior lighting projects for corporate, governmental, institutional, and academic buildings; even bridges. One of the projects I’m excited to be working on is the lighting design for a new local school. I’ve been waiting for a long time to work on a project that affects my local community. I’m very happy to be part of the Illumination Arts team. The work is in-depth and rewarding and the projects take on a new life as you learn about the client, their goals, and their community.
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Faculty Profile
John Katimaris John Katimaris, AIA, IES, IIDA, is a New York State registered architect and NCIDQ certified interior designer with a graduate degree in lighting design. He is the founder and principal designer of John Katimaris Inc., and has been teaching lighting design at NYSID since 2001. He was appointed program director of the MPS in Interior Lighting Design program in July 2014.
How does lighting design add to interiors? Light is a ubiquitous form of energy. It affects every living organism and inanimate object. Specifically as it relates to interiors, light runs the gamut from creating the visual impression of a space to performing critical visual tasks. Designing with light is both an art and a science – meaning in addition to aesthetics (art), an enormous body of technical knowledge (science) is utilized. This body of knowledge is constantly being revised as innovation occurs and technology advances. Vision gives us the major portion of our experience and light enables vision — therefore, it informs and entertains us, and provides us with orientation, purpose, and safety. How does the MPS in Interior Lighting Design differ from other lighting design programs? The MPS in Interior Lighting Design is truly a broad-based, innovative program that establishes light as a both a construction material and a construction method. The program has seven specialized design studios — an unprecedented number — which give students the opportunity to apply the tools gained from the six lecture courses. The program draws its strength from a multi-disciplinary faculty — established members of the architectural, engineering, and theatrical lighting design communities. Collectively they offer students a variety of vantage points and complementary creative philosophies. What kind of job opportunities are there for graduates of the program? Lighting is a 100+ year-old industry, but the next decade will be a time of unprecedented change. Career opportunities in lighting fall into two key categories: hard (materials and products) and soft (design and services). On the design side, a graduate can lead the solutions and technological revolution by becoming a lighting consultant, or by being the design team member specializing in the lighting component of projects on behalf of an architectural, engineering, or interior design firm. Careers in lighting also include product sales, electrical controls, product design and development, energy services, and live-event production. Academically, the program prepares graduates to become certified lighting designers by passing the NCQLP examination.
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Master of Professional Studies in
Sustainable Interior Environments
Thao Bui, Hyejin Hoang, Huiwen Sun, Senses Restaurant
The program is an outgrowth of NYSID’s commitment to the principles and practices of sustainable design, which will only become more relevant as the world’s population continues to grow and natural resources continue to diminish. Intended for those working in the design or architecture professions, the program provides students with a thorough grounding in the best practices in environmentally informed designs for the interior. Upon completion of the MPS program, students are in a position to sit for LEED AP certification — a highly sought-after credential. Students are exposed to a wide range of topics, research methods, integrated design development methodologies, and sustainable project management practices. Course work addresses the history and theory of sustainability, principles of sustainable materials, natural and artificial lighting and control systems, and integrated environmental systems design. It also covers indoor air quality as well as green textiles, furnishings, and decorative elements. The program includes two studio courses designed to integrate acquired knowledge and research while exploring both residential and nonresidential environments. • The program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. • All classes are in the evenings and on weekends. • Applicants must have a degree in interior design, architecture, engineering, or a closely related field and an advanced portfolio.
MPS-S CURRICULUM (30 credits – based on full-time study) 1st SEMESTER
2nd SEMESTER
SUMMER SESSION
History & Theory of Sustainability in the Interior Environment (2 credits)
Materials & Finishes for the Sustainable Interior (2)
Principles of Daylighting (2)
Principles of Sustainable Design in the Natural Environment (2)
Constructing the Green Interior (2) Sustainable Hard Goods (2)
Designing the Green Interior (2)
Environmental Systems for the Sustainable Interior (2)
Sustainable Soft Goods (2)
Sustainable Studio II — Contract Environments (4)
Sustainable Studio I — Residential Environments (4)
Green Lighting, Energy, & Controls (2) Maintaining the Green Interior (2)
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MPS Sustainable Interior Environments
The Master of Professional Studies in Sustainable Interior Environments (mps-s) is a one-year, post-professional program focused on specialized knowledge, thinking, and skills, structured to prepare design professionals to assume leadership roles in developing and maintaining sustainable interior spaces that will positively impact the world.
Faculty Profile
Ethan Lu
Ethan Lu is a licensed architect and a LEED-accredited professional specializing in interior architecture. He has worked at the leading sustainable architecture firms FXFOWLE and Cook + Fox and is currently the principal and cofounder of Metropolitan United Studio, an environmentally responsible design firm based in New York City and Seoul. At NYSID, Lu is the director of post-professional programs, and program director of the MPS in Sustainable Interior Environments program. He also teaches a number of classes, including Introduction to Sustainability and the Built Environment and Advanced Graphic Communication I.
What kind of students does the MPS in Sustainable Interior Environments attract? The program was designed to cater to the working professional with all classes offered in the evenings and on weekends. Right now, more than a third of our students work full-time and many more work part-time. Everyone in the program has practiced interior design or an allied profession at some point. We have a landscape architect, lots of architects, and, of course, interior designers. We also attract many international students who want to study interior design in the U.S. It’s nice to have that diversity of backgrounds and experience. How does NYSID’s program compare to other sustainable design programs? Many sustainability programs are very science-based and don’t really focus on designing beautiful spaces. NYSID’s program is design-studio based, with a combination of studio and technical courses. The truth is that sustainable projects are often aesthetically challenged, since many engineers don’t have the design experience and interior designers don’t have the background in science. We are trying to change that with the MPS program and balance science and technology with aesthetics. It’s a one-year program, so it’s pretty intense. In the first semester, the students learn about the basics and fundamentals of sustainable design — the principles, theory, and history. In the second semester it gets more technical, with courses on environmental engineering, lighting, and sustainable hard and soft goods. And then all that information gets applied to studio projects. As director of post-professional studies, can you talk a little about the range of the College’s graduate programs? When I came to NYSID in 2010, there were something like 60 graduate students; now there are 140. This big jump is directly related to the new programs that have been launched over the past few years — the professional-level MFA (MFA-1), the MPS in Interior Lighting Design, and the MPS in Healthcare Interior Design, and, of course, this sustainable design program. The Graduate Center is a wonderful learning environment for all of our graduate students. The space is beautifully designed, has the latest computer software, and is certified LEED-Platinum. What more could you ask for?
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Alumna Profile
Yujin Oh
Yujin Oh graduated from NYSID’s MPS in Sustainable Interior Environments program in August 2014. She received her BFA in Interior Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and worked for a year at the Switzer Group as a design intern. She was a recipient of NYSID’S 2014 Alumni Award.
How did your interests shape your choice to study sustainable design? I have always felt that designers shouldn’t only prioritize aesthetics, but also be thoughtful about how it affects the client and the environment. Sustainable design impacts people’s health and productivity. I believe those who consider green design can be more thoughtful in their work. For your final project, you worked with two other students to design a house that incorporates biomimicry. What is biomimicry and why was it a part of your design concept? Biomimicry is the imitation of the models, systems, and elements of nature for the purpose of solving complex human problems. It is based in the theory that there is an instinctive biological bond between human beings and other living systems and it is concerned with the enhancement of this connection for human health and well-being. My partners Carolina Martins and Mansi Tarneja and I incorporated biomimicry into our design for the Miller residence. The home is in San Diego, and the nearby canyons and hills appealed to us, so we decided to push our design concept towards the biomimicry of that shifting, scattered feeling to be in harmony with the environment. We wanted to create an open home plan for the Miller family with plenty of space to explore, creating interactions with nature, and to provide access to natural light. Tell us about your involvement in the student chapter of the US Green Building Council? I was the vice president of the NYSID student chapter of the US Green Building Council (USGBC), an organization that is committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. The NYSID student chapter organizes lectures and visits to sustainable architecture and interior design firms and showrooms. We also participate in community service projects; our latest project is to build a green roof system for NYSID’s roof top terrace. Above all, I want NYSID students to be more aware of sustainability and to learn the importance of green design.
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Campus & Student Life NYSID’s facilities provide students with convenient access to many extracurricular interior design learning opportunities and the chance to take advantage of everything the city has to offer. As the undisputed center of the creative universe, no place is better suited to the study of interior design than New York City. Our main headquarters on East 70th Street consist of two, 100-year old Renaissance- and Colonial-Revival buildings on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, blocks away from worldclass institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim Museum, and the Frick Collection as well as art and antique galleries and Madison Avenue shops. Farther downtown is NYSID’s Graduate Center at 28th Street and Park Avenue South, a modern space with generous windows and an open layout. It is situated in a vibrant center of design, near countless design studios and the furnishing showrooms of the famous New York Design Center.
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Facilities Library The NYSID library, located in the 70th Street building, has more than 15,000 books — on architecture, design, decorative arts, art history, construction codes and standards, and sustainable design. The library also holds a broad range of other items, such as journals, electronic databases, digital images, and audiovisual material. The library manages a large collection of manufacturers’ samples — swatches of fabrics, wallpapers, floor coverings, paints, carpeting, and textiles. In addition, NYSID students have borrowing privileges at New York University’s Bobst Library, The New School’s University Center Library, and the Cooper Union Library, as well as the resources available through the NYSID library’s membership in the Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO) — a consortium of more than 300 regional libraries.
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Mario Buatta Materials Atelier Students work independently on their projects in NYSID’s Mario Buatta Materials Atelier. This light-filled room on the second floor of the 70th Street building is equipped with computers, printers, plotters, and drafting tables, as well as materials resources. It’s named for design world icon Mario Buatta, who has served on NYSID’s advisory board since 1999 and received the College’s lifetime achievement award in 2011. Student tutors are available in the Atelier throughout the week to provide help with drafting projects, answer design history and computer graphics questions, and give other forms of assistance.
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Graduate Center NYSID’s LEED-Platinum-certified Graduate Center, at Park Avenue South at 28th Street, opened in 2010 and was designed by Gensler, the largest architecture and design firm in the world. The sleek, light-filled space has an open layout with classrooms, workspaces, exhibition space, and design labs all flowing into each other. Robin Klehr Avia, Gensler’s regional managing principal and chair of the board, said, “The Graduate Center serves as an educational, as well as inspirational space for the next generation of talented designers. The facility’s open loft design fosters community, collaboration, and embodies the essence of the studio atmosphere.”
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NYSID students come from diverse backgrounds. They hail from 25 countries and 19 U.S. states. This diversity brings a broad array of styles, cultures, and perspectives to NYSID student life. What they share is a passion for interior design and the drive to make a career out of it. Student activities at NYSID revolve around events for socializing and having fun, exploring New York City, and enhancing life as a professional designer. For example, we offer behind-thescenes tours of designer showrooms; Supporting the Whole Designer workshops that teach job preparation and interview skills; wellness programs that help designers access their creativity; and the opportunity to work on community service projects, such as designing a room for the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island, the home-away-from-home for families of seriously ill children. NYSID’s Lunch & Learn series brings prominent designers, architects, and experts in the field to the campus for intimate discussions with our students. Recent guests include designers Mario Buatta, Sherri Donghia, and Alexa Hampton.
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Student Life
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3 1 & 2: NYSID participates in Parking Day, an annual global event that transforms metered parking spots into temporary public spaces. 3: Designer and creative director Sherri Donghia shares her textile designs with NYSID students at a Lunch & Learn. 4: Interior designer and NYSID board member Alexa Hampton talks to students at a Lunch & Learn.
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5: NYSID alumni Yiannos Vrousgos & Brooke Lichtenstein work with NYSID students on their redesign of a room for the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island. 6: NYSID students working on their installation for Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS’ (DIFFA) Dining By Design event, 2014.
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Student Clubs & Associations NYSID has active student organizations that support diverse interests, promote student involvement, and encourage leadership opportunities. These clubs and associations help students connect to each other as well as to the global and local interior design community. American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is the oldest and largest professional organization devoted to interior design, with a membership of 30,000. NYSID’s student chapter take tours of residential design firms, hotels, and showrooms, including the offices of Bunny Williams (pictured right).
NYSID’s Contract Club arranges visits to top-tier commercial interior design firms, including such names as Gensler, HOK, and TPG Architecture. Recently, the club visited Kravet, Inc., a textile and furnishing company (pictured left).
International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is a large, international professional organization that perpetuates global collaboration among interior designers. Members of the NYSID student chapter have the opportunity to compete for awards and scholarships and attend networking events.
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) NYSID student chapter promotes sustainable initiatives through professional networking and the common goal of educating the community about creating and maintaining a sustainable environment. The group’s most recent project is designing a “green rooftop” at the 70th Street building (pictured left).
Graduate Student Association represents the interests and needs of NYSID graduate students by serving as a liaison between students and the NYSID faculty and administration, working towards enhancing the overall student experience. The association also organizes and sponsors a variety of events throughout the academic year. Undergraduate Student Association functions as the voice of the student body and is the primary forum through which student concerns are brought to the attention of the College’s administration. The association also organizes and sponsors events throughout the year.
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The College offers housing to students at a modern residential facility at 97th Street and Third Avenue, which is easily accessible to NYSID and is in a neighborhood full of shops and restaurants. The residence features double and triple rooms, each with its own bathroom; there is 24hour security and concierge service. Each room is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave oven, and 26-inch DVD-equipped flat-screen TV. There is free cable, free local and national phone service, and free high-speed internet. Rooms come fully furnished and the facility has common rooms, quiet rooms, a fully equipped gym, a game room, a laundry room, and computer kiosks. For housing costs, see p. 106.
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Off-Campus Studies: U.S. & Abroad NYSID firmly believes in the transformative power of travel and the value of experiencing new cultures and the built environment firsthand. The College has an extensive Study Abroad program that gives students the opportunity to experience the rich architectural and design heritage and the vibrant contemporary design scene of famous cities such as Rome, Barcelona, London, Vienna, Paris, Prague, Copenhagen, and Istanbul. NYSID made its first Study Abroad trip to China in 2013, traveling to the cities of Shanghai, Suzhou, Xi’an, Beijing, and Datong. The following year, students travelled to Greece, exploring the new and the old in Athens, Delphi, and Crete.
There are also a variety of trips within the U.S. including a tour of new and old sites in Miami and Palm Beach, Florida; a trip to Chicago where students can explore and experiment with photography of the city’s great architecture; and a tour of modern architecture and design throughout Southern California. Study trips take place during the summer and the winter break; small groups of students are accompanied by a NYSID faculty member. In addition to visiting well-known public sites at the destinations, students are able to see private spaces and get behind-the-scenes tours guided by curators, architects, and designers. Michael Hall, a student who has gone on a number of these trips, says, “They foster a firsthand understanding of the concepts we learn in the classroom and they have broadened my understanding of both architecture and the global design market in a way that only actual travel could do.”
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Public Programs NYSID’s lectures and exhibitions are central to the College’s mission to advance the discipline of interior design. We encourage the public to experience the work of well-known artists, craftsman, designers, architects, art historians, environmentalists, and curators through these events. Here, industry leaders, faculty, students, alumni, and interested members of the public come together for verbal and visual exchanges of ideas. Over the years, NYSID has invited some of the most important names in the field of architecture and interior design to speak at the College, including architect and designer Michael Graves; interior designer and author Charlotte Moss; founder and executive director of Project H Design, Emily Pilloton; and hospitality designer Adam Tihany. NYSID also operates a gallery on East 69th Street in Manhattan that showcases the work of students, alumni, and faculty as well as other professional designers and artists. Thematic exhibitions have included Theatrical By Design: A Century of The Shubert Organization’s Theatre Interiors, an homage to the sumptuous interiors of 17 Broadway theaters, and Jack Lenor Larsen: 40 Years, a retrospective exhibition of one of America’s foremost designers of high-end textiles. Maggie’s Centres: A Blueprint for Cancer Care looked at how architecture can promote healing, with an exhibition that focuses on cancer care centers designed by such big-name architects as Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Steven Holl, and Rem Koolhaas.
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Maggie’s Centres: A Blueprint for Cancer Care exhibition; Michael Graves speaking with President David Sprouls and guest; Enhancing Interiors with Fine Art panel discussion; Contract Design III students with instructor Robert Dadras and Charles Jencks.
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General Information Admissions If you have any questions during the application process, please contact the Office of Admissions. New York School of Interior Design Office of Admissions 170 East 70 Street, New York, NY 10021 Phone: (212) 472-1500 ext. 205 Email: admissions@nysid.edu
Undergraduate Admission Requirements 1. Application 2. Application Fee 3. Essay 4. Official transcript (high school and/or college) 5. Two letters of recommendation 6. SAT/ACT scores, if applicable 7. Portfolio (required for AAS and BFA applicants) 8. Demonstration of English proficiency (for applicants whose primary language is not English) 9. Additional requirements for international students (see p. 104) 1. Application To be considered for admission, please submit a completed application for admission on our website. When an application is submitted, the applicant will receive an email with log-in information for the NYSID portal so that they can track their admission status online. 2. Application Fee A nonrefundable application fee of $60 for domestic students or $100 for international students must be submitted. This fee can be paid via credit card on the website or submitted via check to the Office of Admissions. Cash payments are not accepted.
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3. Essay Applicants must submit a typed personal statement, roughly one page in length, describing their reasons for applying to NYSID. This can be mailed to the Office of Admissions or emailed to admissions@nysid. edu. Please be sure to include your name on the essay. 4. Official Transcript An official transcript that indicates graduation from an accredited high school, including a graduation date is required for admission. Transcripts must be received from the school in a sealed envelope. Applicants who did not complete high school, but who have obtained a General Education Diploma (GED) must submit an official passing score. Applicants who have previously attended other colleges or universities must submit official transcripts from all schools attended. Transcripts must be received from the school in a sealed envelope. Transfer credit will be assessed by an academic advisor as part of the admission process. Applicants who have obtained a college degree are not required to submit their high school transcript. Evaluation of Foreign Transcripts By World Education Service (WES) The WES evaluation is required of all applicants educated in countries outside the United States. The WES evaluation will translate the student’s academic credentials into English, convert their marks into the United States grading scale, and note the equivalency of their education in the US. 5. Letters of Recommendation All applicants must submit at least two letters of recommendation. Letters typically come from, but are not limited to, teachers, employers, design professionals, or counselors. Recommendation letters must come directly from the recommender either via postal mail or email. Recommendation letters can be emailed to admissions@nysid.edu.
8. Proof of English Proficiency
Applicants who have graduated from a U.S. high school within the past five years must submit results from either the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) of the College Board (CEEB code 0333) or the American College Testing Program (ACT, code 2829).
All applicants whose primary language is not English are required to show proof of their English proficiency. This proficiency can be shown in several ways:
Applicants who have successfully completed 45 or more credits at an accredited college or university are not required to submit test scores. 7. Portfolio Portfolio requirements differ depending on the program. • Basic Interior Design (BID) certificate program, Bachelor of Arts (BA) in the History of the Interior and the Decorative Arts: No portfolio is required for admission. • Associate in Applied Science (AAS), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA): A portfolio of 10 to 15 pieces is required. The portfolio should be fine-art based using a variety of media and may consist of still-life compositions, sculptures, landscapes, portraits, figure studies, and/or renderings of interior spaces. Drafting/ technical drawings should be submitted if possible. Portfolios can be submitted via prints, CD, or USB. Portfolios cannot be returned unless a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope is provided. Applicants who wish to submit their portfolio electronically should create a shared document on DropBox and email admissions@nysid.edu an invitation. An email with images of portfolio work attached cannot be accepted. Note for applicants without a portfolio: Applicants who are interested in pursuing either the AAS or BFA degree but do not have the required portfolio must apply for admission to the BID program. Upon successful completion of the first semester of the BID program, students may apply for a change of program into the AAS or BFA. (See Change of Academic Program section on p.102 for details.)
• An official score on the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum score is 79 on the internet-based test or 213 on the computer-based test. The NYSID TOEFL code is 9185. • An official score on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The minimum score is 6.5. • Completing English composition course(s) at an accredited institution in a country where English is the primary language can be used to show proficiency. High school students can show one year of regular high school-level English courses. College students can show one semester of regular college-level English. The final grade in these courses must be a “C” or higher on the American grading scale. Remedial courses or courses taken in English as a Second Language (ESL) programs cannot be considered. • Completing level 112 at an ELS language center and submitting an official certificate-of-completion. For more information, please visit www.els.edu.
Undergraduate Admission Policies FILING DATES AND NOTIFICATION An application for admission cannot be reviewed until all above-mentioned items are received. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to request additional information. While applications are accepted and admission decisions are made on a rolling basis, it is recommended that all application materials are received by February 1 for the fall semester and October 1 for the spring semester. Students applying for admission after the recommended dates cannot be guaranteed full-time status. Applicants are notified of the admission decision by mail. Decisions are also posted on the NYSID portal. View Book 2015 – 2016 | 101
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6. SAT/ACT Scores
TUITION DEPOSIT Students accepted into an undergraduate program must submit a Declaration of Intent form and pay a nonrefundable tuition deposit of $350 in order to secure their place in the program. Tuition deposits are processed in the order in which they are received so long as space remains available. CHANGE OF ACADEMIC PROGRAM The undergraduate programs at NYSID are designed to “build on” each other: credits earned in lower-level undergraduate programs are transferable into higher-level programs. Many students begin in the BID program or as non-matriculated, then continue their studies by moving into the AAS or BFA program (students may also start in the AAS and move into the BFA). Students accepted into one undergraduate program wishing to transfer to another undergraduate program must complete a Change of Academic Program form and submit a portfolio of class work for evaluation. Students must fulfill current admission requirements for the higher level of study and be in good academic standing to be considered for the new program. READMISSION Matriculated students who leave NYSID for a year or more are required to apply for readmission. Readmitted students must satisfy all degree requirements current at the time of readmission. Students who have attended other schools during their absence from NYSID must submit official transcripts. Course descriptions and samples of work produced may also be required for transfercredit evaluation. The student is notified of the readmission decision by mail and on the NYSID portal. DEFERRING ADMISSION Acceptance to NYSID can be deferred one time, for up to one year. A request to defer can be noted on the Declaration of Intent form or submitted to the Office of Admissions in writing.
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Graduate Admission Requirements 1. Application 2. Application fee 3. Essay 4. Résumé 5. Official college transcript(s) 6. Two letters of recommendation 7. Portfolio (required for MFA-2 and MPS applicants, optional for MFA-1) 8. Demonstration of English proficiency (for applicants whose primary language is not English) 9. Additional requirements for international students (see p. 104) 1. Application All applicants to a graduate program must submit a completed Graduate Application for Admission on our website. When an application is submitted, the applicant will receive an email with log-in information for the NYSID portal, enabling them to track their admissions status online. 2. Application Fee A nonrefundable application fee of $60 for domestic students or $100 for international students must be submitted. This fee can be paid via credit card on the website or can be submitted via check to the Office of Admissions. Cash payments are not accepted. 3. Essay Applicants must submit a typed personal statement, roughly one page in length, describing their educational and professional goals. This can be mailed to the Office of Admissions or emailed to admissions@nysid.edu. 4. Résumé Résumés can be mailed to the Office of Admissions or emailed to admissions@nysid.edu. 5. Official College/University Transcripts Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited institution to be considered for any graduate program at NYSID. An official transcript from the degree-granting institution, as well as any other institutions attended after high school, are required.
The WES evaluation is required of all applicants educated in countries outside the United States. The WES evaluation will translate the student’s academic credentials into English, convert their marks into the United States grading scale, and note the equivalency of their education in the US. Graduate degree requirements differ depending on the program: • MFA-2, MPS Interior Lighting Design, MPS Sustainable Interior Environments: An undergraduate degree in interior design, architecture, or a closely related field is required. • MPS Healthcare Interior Design: An undergraduate degree in interior design, architecture, or a closely related field is required. Applicants without a prior degree in design but with extensive healthcare industry experience are encouraged to apply; healthcare industry experience must be detailed in one’s resume. • MFA-1: An undergraduate degree is required. Students entering the MFA1 program must submit transcripts indicating that they meet the Council for Interior Design Accreditation’s (CIDA) liberal arts requirement of 30 semester credit hours of diverse collegelevel liberal arts and science courses. Otherwise, they will be required to take additional courses at NYSID that comply with CIDA’s requirement. 6. Letters Of Recommendation Two letters of recommendation are required from employers, professors, or others who are qualified to judge the applicant’s aptitude for graduate study. Recommendation letters must come directly from the recommender either via postal mail or email. Recommendation letters can be emailed to admissions@nysid.edu. 7. Portfolio Portfolio requirements differ depending on the program.
• MFA-2, MPS Interior Lighting Design, MPS Sustainable Interior Environments: Applicants must submit a portfolio with a minimum of 15 pieces of design work. The portfolio must demonstrate a professional level of design skill that, in the opinion of the Graduate Admissions Committee, enables the applicant to successfully pursue advanced study. • MPS Healthcare Interior Design: Applicants who have an undergraduate degree in interior design or a closely related field are required to submit a portfolio matching the description cited above. Applicants who have a degree in an area other than a design-related field will be considered without a portfolio. • MFA-1: Applicants have the option of applying with or without a portfolio. If a portfolio is submitted, it should consist of 10-15 pieces of fine art-based work that may include still life compositions, sculptures, landscapes, portraits, figure studies, and/or renderings of interior spaces. Drafting/technical drawings should be submitted if possible. • MFA-1 applicants who do not have a portfolio are welcome to apply without one. If the applicant meets all other admission standards, they will be accepted pending completion of a twoweek qualifying workshop offered in the summer session before the program begins. This workshop is not offered prior to going through the application process. The qualifying workshop is not open to those applying to any program other than MFA-1. Portfolios may be submitted via prints, USB, or CDs. Portfolios cannot be returned unless a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope is provided. Applicants who wish to submit their portfolio electronically should create a shared document on DropBox and email admissions@nysid.edu an invitation. An email with images of portfolio work attached cannot be accepted.
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Evaluation of Foreign Transcripts By World Education Service (WES)
8. Proof of English Proficiency
DEFERRING ADMISSION
All applicants whose primary language is not English are required to show proof of their English proficiency. This proficiency can be shown in several ways:
Acceptance to NYSID can be deferred one time, for up to one year. A request to defer can be noted on the Declaration of Intent form or submitted to the Office of Admissions in writing.
• An official score on the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum score is 79 on the internet-based test or 213 on the computer-based test. The NYSID TOEFL code is 9185. • An official score of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The minimum score is 6.5. • Completing an English composition course at an accredited college in a country where English is the primary language can be used to show proficiency. The final grade in the course must be a “C” or higher on the American grading scale. Remedial courses or courses taken in English as a Second Language (ESL) programs cannot be considered. • Completing level 112 at an ELS language center and submitting an official certificate-of-completion.
Graduate Admission Policies An application for admission cannot be reviewed until all above-mentioned items are received. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to request additional information. FILING DATES AND NOTIFICATION The priority date for applications for admission to a graduate program is February 1. After that date, applications will be reviewed on a space-available basis. TUITION DEPOSIT Students accepted into a NYSID graduate program must pay a nonrefundable tuition deposit of $500 in order to secure their place in the program. Tuition deposits are processed in the order in which they are received until the program reaches capacity.
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GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATION (GRE) The Graduate Record Examination is not required. TRANSFER OF CREDITS No transfer credit is accepted for the MFA-2 or MPS programs.
International Student Requirements NYSID is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant students. In addition to the regular admissions requirements for undergraduate or graduate programs, international students must also submit: 1. Form I-20 Application 2. Financial documentation* 3. Copy of Passport & Previous I-20 Forms 1. FORM I-20 APPLICATION A Form I-20 allows international students to obtain an F-1 visa for full-time studies on campus at NYSID. International students who need an F-1 visa to study in the United States must complete the Form I-20 application, which will be emailed shortly after acceptance into a program. Please note that students accepted into online programs are ineligible to receive a Form I-20. The application must be completed and returned, along with the necessary support documents outlined in the application instructions. Transfer students will need their previous school to complete the Transfer Form, which will be included with the Form I-20 application. 2. FINANCIAL DOCUMENTATION* Along with the Form I-20 application, all international students who need an F-1 visa must provide documentation demonstrating that the student will have sufficient funds to meet the full financial expenses for the duration of the individual’s program of study. Such documents must be current and dated
Registration/Technology fee ........ $255 (summer session)
3. COPY OF PASSPORT & PREVIOUS I-20 FORMS
Student services fee..................... $80 (fall and spring semesters only)
International students will also need to supply a copy of their passport. If a student has been issued previous I-20 forms, copies should also be included. *This information is not used to determine admissibility, and a decision on an application can be made without the financial documentation being received. An international student advisor is available to help with the special needs of international students, including visa matters, internships, employment authorization, travel authorization, etc. The advisor can be contacted at 212.472.1500 x203 or jlabarbera@nysid.edu.
Tuition & Fees Undergraduate Tuition For Basic Interior Design (onsite and online), AAS, BFA, and BA programs and nonmatriculated undergraduates. Tuition per credit...........................$915 Tuition deposit..............................$350
Graduate Tuition MFA candidates pay annual tuition billed on a semester basis (fall and spring) and separately for summer. Tuition per semester..................... $15,520 (MFA-1, MFA-2) MFA-1 qualifying workshop........... $1,035 Cost per credit.............................. $1,035 (for students who exceed program-required credits, MFA-1, MFA-2) Tuition per credit for any required or elective course taken during the summer (MFA-1, MFA-2).......... $1,035 Tuition per credit.......................... $1,035 (MPS programs) Tuition deposit............................. $500
Fees Registration/Technology fee......... $295 per semester (fall and spring semesters)
Most courses require additional expenses for materials/print fees, textbooks, supplies, and museum admissions. Graduate students taking summer courses are required to pay the registration and technology fees. NYSID reserves the right to alter the tuition and fee schedule. Accepted students who choose to attend NYSID must pay a nonrefundable tuition deposit to secure their place in the program. All fees and tuition deposits are nonrefundable. The College offers a variety of financial aid programs, and Tuition Management Systems offers a plan under which students may arrange to finance tuition with monthly payments on a persemester basis for a nominal fee.
Health Insurance NYSID requires all undergraduate and graduate students taking 9 or more credits to be covered by a health insurance plan. Any student who does not already have a health insurance plan will be automatically enrolled in the United Healthcare Student Insurance Plan, a program arranged by the College and administered through University Health Plans, Inc. A brochure outlining benefits may be found online at www.universityhealthplans.com under the New York School of Interior Design link. Students who are enrolled in this plan will be billed for single coverage. Dependent coverage may also be purchased. The rate for the 2014-2015 year is $1,418. This covers the period from 8/27/14 – 8/26/15. This is an annual plan; students will be enrolled for both the fall and spring semesters. Students will be charged for both fall and spring semesters in the fall. Students entering in the spring semester will only be charged for the spring semester. Any student who already has a health insurance plan that is comparable to the health insurance View Book 2015 – 2016 | 105
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no more than one year prior to the program start date.
program offered by the College may choose to waive this coverage.
Housing NYSID’s housing options and costs for the 2014- 2015 academic year (9 months): Double......................................... $15,610 Triple .......................................... $14,490 $300 security deposit (due at contract signing and refunded at the end of the spring semester subject to room inspection).
Financial Aid Financial assistance is available to U.S citizens and permanent residents who are matriculated and in good academic standing. There are financial aid programs for both full-time and part-time study, as well as a number of merit-based scholarships offered through NYSID. An applicant is considered for financial assistance upon completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA should be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Additional information can be found on the NYSID website.
Financial Assistance All applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. This single application will be reviewed with regard to a student’s eligibility for federal Pell grant, FSEOG grant, work-study program, Direct Stafford loans, Direct PLUS loans, and New York State aid, if applicable. Students can apply for financial aid after January 1 of the academic year for which they are planning to enroll. Students admitted for the fall semester should file the FAFSA by August 1, and students admitted for the spring semester should file the FAFSA by November 30. Continuing students attending summer sessions should file the FAFSA by May 15.
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A student may file a FAFSA before receiving an offer of admission, however no student will receive an award letter prior to being admitted into one of NYSID’s degree programs. All financial aid applicants will be notified of their eligibility via regular mail. Students may log-on to their NYSID portal account (http://portal.nysid.edu/ics) to track the status of their financial aid application and view their awards.
Financial Aid Programs FEDERAL PELL GRANT Federal Pell grants are funds that do not need to be repaid. They are awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. Amounts depend on the level of need and number of credits for which a student is registered. Students with a prior bachelor’s degree are not eligible. FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY GRANT (FSEOG) Grant funds that do not need to be repaid. Priority is given to students who are eligible to receive the federal Pell grant. Award amounts depend on the level of need, and the availability of funds. FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM This program provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay educational expenses. There are a number of positions available on campus and within the community that allow the student to maintain a convenient schedule. Pay rates range from $12-$14 per hour (not to exceed 20 hours per week). FEDERAL DIRECT STAFFORD LOAN Low-interest loans held in the student’s name. Undergraduate and graduate students who attend at least half-time (6 credits or more) may qualify to borrow. Interest rates and annual aggregate loan limits are set by the federal government.
SCHOLARSHIPS
This is a loan for parents of dependent undergraduate students to help pay their child’s education expenses. Loan eligibility is not based on need; however, the parent who is the borrower must maintain a good credit rating. The maximum PLUS loan amount is the cost of attendance minus any other financial assistance received.
All NYSID scholarships are awarded based on merit. To be considered, applicants must have all admission materials submitted by the recommended deadline (February 1 for the fall, October 1 for the spring), must have a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or above, and must study full-time (12 or more credits per semester). All qualified applicants will be considered for scholarship review. No additional materials are needed.
FEDERAL DIRECT GRADUATE PLUS LOAN This is a loan for graduate and professional students to help pay their education expenses. Loan eligibility is not based on need; however, the student who is the borrower must maintain a good credit rating. The maximum PLUS loan amount is the cost of attendance minus any other financial assistance received. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP) Undergraduate residents of New York State who attend full-time (12 credits or more) and demonstrate financial need may be eligible for this state-funded grant. Eligible students will be directed to the TAP application after completing the FAFSA online. AID FOR PART-TIME STUDY (APTS) Undergraduate residents of New York State who attend less than full-time (3 to 11 credits) and demonstrate need may be eligible for this state-funded grant. The financial aid office will provide an APTS application to eligible students.
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITIES NYSID offers a limited number of graduate assistantships based on academic merit. The graduate assistant earns a stipend up to the amount of the award by agreeing to carry out work assignments in an academic or administrative department of the College for up to 20 hours per week. These assistantship stipends range from $5,000 to $10,000 per academic year and are renewable subsequent years, providing the student maintains a cumulative 3.25 GPA and obtains a positive review from their assistantship supervisor. Qualifying MFA applicants will be contacted in the spring with information regarding what further materials are needed to be considered for assistantships.
VETERANS AID NYSID has always been proud to welcome U.S. veterans as students and continues to work with them on getting the most out of the GI Bill. GI Bill information can be found on the website of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (www.gibill.va.gov), or contact NYSID’s Veterans Affairs liaison at 212-472-1500, ext. 207.
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Board of Trustees
Patricia M. Sovern, Chairman David Sprouls, NYSID President Amory Armstrong Libby Cameron Jill H. Dienst James P. Druckman Ross J. Francis Elliot Greene Alexa Hampton Jodie W. King Anne Korman Ellen Kravet Dennis Miller Susan B. Nagle Betsey Ruprecht David Scott Matthew DeMarco, Esq., General Counsel Rene B. Estacio, Faculty Trustee Elaine Wingate Conway, Trustee Emerita Alexander C. Cortesi, Trustee Emeritus Inge Heckel, Trustee Emerita Arthur King Satz, President Emeritus
Executive Team
David Sprouls, President Dr. Ellen Fisher, Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean Jane Chen, Vice President for Finance & Administration
Faculty
Stefan Abel BArch, New York Institute of Technology Jacqueline Passando Abel MS, New York University BArch, New York Institute of Technology Maryann Sorenson Allacci PhD, MPhil, The Graduate Center, CUNY MA, Hunter College Paul Anavian BA, Queens College (CUNY) Patricia Barbis MFA, New York School of Interior Design BFA, Escuela Superior de Diseno Interior de Miraflores, Lima, Peru Dean Barger BFA, University of Toledo Ann Barton BArch, Cooper Union
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Vanessa Betancourt BPS, Pratt Institute Reid Betz MArch, Georgia Institute of Technology Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering, Cooper Union Melinda Bickers MA, Parsons, the New School for Design/Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum BFA, New York School of Interior Design BS, Northwestern University Benjamin Birillo School of Visual Arts Raymond Blackburn MFA, City College of New York BA, Hunter College Daniel Bontrop BFA in Interior Design, Parsons, the New School for Design Mark Bradin MArch, University of Bucharest, Romania, Graduate School of Architecture Peter B. Brandt BArch, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Scott Braun BM, Berklee College of Music Donald Brown BA, St. Lawrence University Debra L. Bryant MFA, Syracuse University BFA, State University of New York at Buffalo Michael Buchanan BA, Fashion Institute of Technology David Burdett MA, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK BA, Leicester Polytechnic School of Architecture, Leicester, UK Ruth Virginia Burt MA, New York University BA, Marymount Manhattan College AAS, New York School of Interior Design John Buscarello BA, Adelphi University Becky Button BFA, New York School of Interior Design BS, State University of New York at New Paltz Brenda Byrd MArch, Texas A & M University BS, Stephen F. Austin State University Charles Cameron MFA, New York University BA, Drew University Lissette Carrera MFA, New York School of Interior Design BFA, Ringling College of Art & Design Maria Chamberlin-Hellman PhD, MPhil, MA, AB, Columbia University Eric Chenault BFA, North Carolina School of the Arts
Daniel C. Friedman MArch, New Jersey Institute of Technology BA, Hobart College
Richard Todd Class Assistant Dean Academic Computing & Technologies BS, New York Institute of Technology
Danielle L. Galland MA, Parsons, the New School for Design/Cooper-Hewitt National Design BFA, Parsons, the New School for Design
Eric Cohen MArch, University of Minnesota BA, Kent State University
Steve Gerber BFA, Pratt Institute
Adrienne Concra BFA, University of Georgia
Eric J. Gering MArch, Yale University BS Arch, Penn State University
Kati Curtis BFA, Savannah College of Art & Design
Breeze Pascal Glazer MArch, BArch, Tulane University
Robert Dadras BArch, New York Institute of Technology
Joseph Goldstein BArch, Cooper Union BA, Yale University
Victor Dadras Program Director, MPS in Healthcare Interior Design MArch, Harvard University BArch, New York Institute of Technology Elaheh Dalton MArch, BArch, North London University Francisco de Leon BArch, University of Houston Alphonse D. Diaz MArch, BS in Architecture, University of Illinois Pamela J. Durante BA, Architectural Studies, Empire State College AAS, Parsons, the New School for Design Emily Eerdmans MFA, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London BA, Oberlin College William Engel BFA, New York School of Interior Design Rene B. Estacio BS, Architecture, University of St. Thomas AAS, New York School of Interior Design Michelle Everett BFA, New York School of Interior Design Shaun Fillion MFA, California Institute of the Arts BFA, New York University Ellen Fisher Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean PhD, MS, University of Missouri MA, Columbia University BA, Ithaca College AAS, Fashion Institute of Technology Rachel Fletcher MFA, Humboldt State University MA, State University of New York at Albany BA, Hofstra University Tom Folk PhD, City University of New York MA, Rutgers University MS, New York University BA, Seton Hall University
Donna J. Goodman MArch, Columbia University BA, Smith College Judith B. Gura MA, Design History, Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts AB, Cornell University Randi Halpern BFA, New York Institute of Technology Kate Hanenberg MArch, University of Virginia BA, Sarah Lawrence College Robert J. Harding MFA, Southern Illinois University BA, Rutgers University Andreas Hausler MA, Yale University MA, University of North Dakota; BA, University of North Dakota John Heida BA, University of Montana BArch, California College of the Arts Certificate, Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation Janet Hild MS, Philadelphia University BFA, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Matthew Hoey BArch, Temple University Janet Howard-Fatta BFA, Pratt Institute Eileen Imber Masters in Urban Planning, The Graduate Center, CUNY MS, Education, Brooklyn College BS, City College, City University of New York BS, Education, New York University William M. Jenkins BArch, Drexel University Evie T. Joselow PhD, The Graduate Center, CUNY BA, Vassar College May Julsuwan MS, Pratt Institute BBA, Baruch College
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Lucy R. Chudson MA, Parsons, the New School for Design MFA, Brandeis University; BA, Barnard College
Steven R. Kaplan MArch, Columbia University BA, Bowdoin College John Katimaris Program Director, MPS in Interior Design Lighting MFA, Parsons, the New School for Design BS Arch, New York Institute of Technology Addison Kelly Parsons, the New School for Design Robert Arthur King BArch, Columbia University ADipl, Architectural Association, London, UK Terry Kleinberg MArch, Princeton University BA, Wesleyan University Brandon Komoda MS, Columbia University BArch, Woodbury University Anne Korman Design Diploma, New York School of Interior Design Don Kossar BFA, New York School of Interior Design BS, Brooklyn College Ellen R. Krasik MBA, MPH, Columbia University AB, Barnard College Chad Laird MA, Stony Brook University BA, Florida State University Eric Lam BA, City College, CUNY Natalie Langone BArch, New York Institute of Technology Mark La Rosa BA, Central Michigan University Kunho Lee BFA, New York School of Interior Design Rocco Leonardis MFA (Sculpture), MFA (Painting), New York Academy of Art BArch, Pratt Institute Kai X. Liang MS, Columbia University BArch, University of Oregon Stephen Thomas Lofthouse MA, BA, Hunter College
Francine Martini Master in Design Management, Pratt Institute BA, The College of New Jersey Patricia McGillicuddy MFA, Lighting Design for Theatre, New York University BA, State University of New York at Oswego Paul D. McNeill MA, BA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro AAS, Central Carolina Community College Valerie Mead BFA, New York School of Interior Design Larry Mersel BArch, Carnegie Mellon University Samuel Mikhail BArch, City College, City University of New York Margaret Mintz MA, Carleton University, Canada BA, University of Windsor, Canada BEd, University of Toronto, Canada BFA, New York School of Interior Design Thomas Morbitzer MArch, Yale University BS, The Ohio State University Leah Nanpei MS, Columbia University BArch, University of Oregon Ali Nematollahy MA, The Graduate Center, CUNY BA, University of Maryland Nadya K. Nenadich Ph.D, Universidad Politecnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain MS, Columbia University BArch, Pratt Institute BA, Universidad de Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico Ozgem Ornektekin BS, University of Denver Pamela Perkins PhD, AM, Brown University AB, Vassar College Matthew A. Postal PhD, The Graduate Center, CUNY MA, New York University, Institute of Fine Arts BA, Vassar College
Barbara Lowenthal Associate Dean MArch, Princeton University BA, University of Michigan
Zhijian Qian MA, New York University MA, The Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing, China BA, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
Ethan Lu Director of Post-Professional Programs, Program Director, MPS in Sustainable Interior Environments MS, Columbia University MArch, Harvard University BS, University of Michigan
Daniel Rogers BAE, Pennsylvania State University
Robert Malone BFA, Yale University BA, Wesleyan University
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Erika Reuter MFA, BFA, New York School of Interior Design
Ethel Rompilla BFA, New York School of Interior Design Teresa Ryan MA, AAS, Parsons, the New School for Design AAS, Parsons School of Design
Steven J. Schroeder MArch, New School of Architecture and Design BS, State University of New York at Stony Brook Addie Sels BFA, New York School of Interior Design BS, Cornell University; Diplome d’Etudes de la Civilisation Francaise, Sorbonne Thomai Serdari PhD, MBA, New York University MA, New School for Social Research MA, National Technical University of Athens, Greece Mark T. Simpson MFA, Lighting Design, New York University MA, American University BA, Case Western Reserve University Marjorie Sobylak BFA, BA, Syracuse University Steven G. South BArch, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Christopher Spinelli MFA, School of Visual Arts BA, Oberlin College Mark Squeo MArch, University of Texas at Arlington BArch, Syracuse University Stefan Steil MFA, BFA, New York School of Interior Design Andrew Tedesco BFA, University of Maryland Richard S. Thomas MBA, New York University BArch, Pratt Institute Ernesto E. Trindade Master of Urban Design, City University of New York BArch, City College, City University of New York Peiheng Tsai MS, Graduate School of Architecture, Columbia University BArch, Tung-Hai University, Taichung, Taiwan
Christopher Welsh BArch, Pratt Institute Doug West BS, Cornell University Veronica Whitlock Associate Dean MA, Parsons, the New School for Design/Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum BFA, New York School of Interior Design BA, Duke University Cecilia Whittaker-Doe MFA, Brooklyn College BFA, State University of New York College at Buffalo Mason Wickham MArch, Rice University BS, University of Virginia David Wilburn MFA, New York University BA, University of Pittsburgh Jennifer R. Worth MA, BA, Hunter College Edwin J. Zawadzki MArch, Yale University BA, Harvard University
Lecturers Rosalind Benedict BA, Duke University Ivy Berman MBA, New York University BA, Tufts University Christopher J. Desler BS, BA, University of Massachusetts Dennis Lee BS, State University of New York, Empire State College AAS, Fashion Institute of Technology Edward Goodman BA, Long Island University Jody Xuereb College of Aeronautics Mary Paul Yates BFA, Syracuse University AAS, Fashion Institute of Technology
Peter Tymus MA, BS, New York University Freya Van Saun MA, Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts BFA, Fashion Institute of Technology AS, Empire State College Nicholas Watkins PhD, BA, BS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Barbara Laskey Weinreich MArch, Columbia University BA, Brown University Erin Wells BFA, New York School of Interior Design BA, Oberlin College
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Roxanne Ryce-Paul MS in Urban Planning, MS in Historic Preservation, Columbia University BArch, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Art and Science
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