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What
is an MFA in Interior Architecture?
The MFA in
Interior Architecture is an advanced degree which gives
one the opportunity to focus in a particular area within
the interior architecture community. The MFA in Interior
Architecture is geared to those who are seeking their
first professional degree in Interior Architecture,
as well as those who already hold an undergraduate degree
in Interior Architecture. This program focuses on specialization
within the Interior Architecture profession. Initially
the courses focus on skill building, both technical
and conceptual, and exposure to professional practice
within the field of Interior Architecture. As the graduate
candidate continues, he or she becomes fully emersed
enabling the student to further develop and exercise
technical skills, conceptual and creative ability, and
overall intellectual understanding in their specialty
area before graduating from the program.
Introduction
Columbia College's Masters of Architectural Studies
and Interior Architecture program welcomes students
with diverse backgrounds from non-design related fields
as well as those with undergraduate design degrees.
The focus of the program is to combine theory and practice
in a design studio atmosphere. Students are directly
involved with architects, interior architects, industrial
designers and architectural theorists and historians.
The facility includes a state-of-the -art model shop,
computer lab and sources library in addition to the
facilities within the art and design department.
Students
study in one of the true centers of modern architecture
and design and are required to use the resources within
the city during their course of study. These include
the countless examples of superb architecture and interiors
in addition to the museums of architecture and design,
the showrooms, and the design firms in the city.
New students
are not required to present portfolios; however, those
with no experience are required to attend a two week
intensive boot camp in August prior to the Fall semester.
The purpose of this is to get non design students up
to speed on drafting, free-hand drawing and architectural
history.
Candidacy
Review
In the semester in which 36 credit hours are completed,
students must apply for candidacy. Attaining candidacy
signifies that the student may go on to advanced work
in the following semester. The chairperson will select
a committee, usually comprising the chair, the student's
advisor, and one or two additional members of the faculty.
The student is then responsible for scheduling a time
convenient to the committee to conduct the review.
Area
of Special Study
During this fourth semester of the Program the student
will participate in a 3 credit hour Seminar a 3 credit
hour Research component. The Seminars will cover a variety
of professional Specialties within the A & D community.
The student will select an Area of Special Study by
the end of this semester that will become the 'Thesis
Topic'.
Study
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