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Certificate in Interior Architecture and Design Academy of Art University
Introduction
The four-year certificate program provides students with a disciplined approach to the study of Interior Architecture & Design. Student portfolios will demonstrate the variety of skills and creativity developed. Graduates enter the field prepared for professional opportunities in Interior Architecture & Design. Students take electives and art history courses to round out their experience. Unlike the BFA program, students pursuing the Certificate program do not take liberal arts coursework.
Program Outcome
Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:
Human & Global Centered Design
- Apply interior solutions that consider users’ cultural and social needs
- Apply interiors solutions that consider users’ physical needs
- Apply interiors solutions that consider ecological and sustainable principles
Design Process & Conceptual Thinking
- Develop appropriate programming documents that identify user needs through the gathering and analysis of information
- Produce schematic design solutions that meet programmatic requirements and conceptual intent
- Create refined design solutions culminating in design development presentations
- Produce construction documentation of interior buildings and FF & E specifications
Furnishings & Materiality
- Furniture and fixtures are appropriate to the programming needs and design intent
- Textiles are appropriate to the programming needs and design intent
- Interior construction materials are appropriate to the programming needs and design intent
Integrated Design
- Develop design solutions that consider major construction types and construction systems, such as electrical, mechanical, energy, security, and acoustics through design decisions
- Demonstrate an understanding of lighting systems by creating lighting solutions that address aesthetics, function, and energy conservation
- Demonstrate an understanding of federal regulations impacting accessibility and universal/inclusive design principles through the application of these professional standards in design solutions
- Demonstrate an understanding of the laws and codes impacting life safety through the application of these professional standards on design solutions
Fundamentals of Design
- Apply the elements and principles of two and three-dimensional design, across all platforms, in design solutions and visual communications
- Apply color principles and theories, across all platforms, in design solutions and visual communications
- Demonstrate an understanding of movements and traditions in interior design, architecture, furnishings, and the visual arts and consider their relationship in the current design
Oral, Written & Visual Literacy
- Describe how to design solutions that support the project requirements and design intent in written analysis
- In an oral presentation, describe a design project while defining how the design solutions support the project requirements and design intent
- Communicate ideas and solutions through freehand & digital drawing and drafting, three-dimensional models, renderings, ideation sketching, and comprehensive visual presentations
Professional Practice & Collaboration
- Demonstrate knowledge of professional practice, business and contract procedures, and business ethics
- Collaborate with other disciplines in the development of interior environments
- Produce a portfolio and identity system to qualify for an entry position in interior architecture and design
Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:
- Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
- Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
- Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
- Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
- Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
- Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
- Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design.
Career Opportunities
Academy of Art University offers some of the best training and hands-on experience to help accelerate in various careers in interior architecture. We pride ourselves in doing an exceptional job preparing you to excel in your future profession through degree programs that equip aspiring professionals with a comprehensive toolbox of marketable skills, leading to a successful career.
AutoCAD/BIM Designer
Plan, program, and generate construction documents that accurately represent design intent. Plans, sections, details, elevations, and schedules are all a part of design documents.
FF&E Designer
Focus on Furniture. Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) selections. specifications. and material sourcing. The overall design concept established by the team is represented throughout all FF&E presentations. All members of the design team are expected to have strong leadership, organization, communication, and relationship management skills.
Job Captain
As a job captain, you'll collaborate with project managers to develop solutions to problems and coordinate the design through the entire process. Work with fabricators, contractors, and regulatory agencies to bring the project to life on time.
Project Designer
Coordinate both the FF&E and AutoCAD/BIM design deliverables to ensure that efforts are streamlined and consistent. Determine the feasibility of design details and manage the overall set of design documents to make sure they meet the requirements of the project team as well as industry standards.
Visualization Specialist
A visualization specialist works with the design team to create representations of project development. You'll use hand renderings, sketches, or 3D renderings to communicate design concepts in this creative field.
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Curriculum
Unit Requirements
| Art History | 6 |
| Major | 42 |
| Art by Advisement | 24 |
| Elective | 12 |
| Core | 36 |
| Total | 120 |
Degree Requirements
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- A minimum grade of C- in all core courses and major courses and the following requirement:
- 2 Art Historical Awareness
Curriculum
Semester 1
- IAD 100: Foundations Studio - The Roots of Design (Core)
- IAD 140: Introduction to Construction Documents (Core)
- IAD 210: Digital Imaging (Major)
Semester 2
- FND 122: Color Fundamentals (Core)
- IAD 210: Digital Imaging (Major)
- IAD 241: Perspective Drawing Techniques (Core)
- IAD 260: Computer Aided Drafting (Core)
Semester 3
- IAD 200: Spatial Development Studio (Core)
- IAD 240: Building Codes & Systems (Core)
- IAD 245: Materials (Core)
- LA 117: Survey of Landscape Architecture (Art History)
Semester 4
- IAD 210: Digital Imaging (Major)
- IAD 280: BIM & Design Graphics (Core)
- IAD 330: Introduction to Lighting Design (Core)
- LAN 375: Sketching for Idea Development (Core)
Recommended for summer - Non-LA: Non-LA Course (Art by Advisement)
Recommended for summer
Semester 5
- IAD 210: Digital Imaging (Major)
- Non-LA: Non-LA Course (Art by Advisement)
Semester 6
- IAD 210: Digital Imaging (Major)
- N/A: Any Course (Elective)
Recommended for summer - Non-LA: Non-LA Course (Art by Advisement)
Semester 7
- IAD 210: Digital Imaging (Major)
- N/A: Any Course (Elective)
- Non-LA: Non-LA Course (Art by Advisement)
Semester 8
- IAD 210: Digital Imaging (Major)
- IAD 450: IAD Portfolio Preparation (Core)
- N/A: Any Course (Elective)
Recommended for summer - Non-LA: Non-LA Course (Art by Advisement)
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Since Academy of Art University’s art scholarships program was founded over 40 years ago, we have helped over 45,000 aspiring artists and designers pursue their educational goals. Academy of Art University offers a number of innovative and inexpensive ways for first-time students, high school students, and teachers to improve their skills and experience all that we have to offer.
Emerging Artist Scholarship
Aspiring artists and designers looking to go to school in the summer and fall semesters should apply for the Emerging Artist Scholarship, which offers a limited number of awards worth up to $3,000.
Graduate Scholarship
Prospective graduate-level students who need to build their art and design portfolio or improve their career options should take advantage of this amazing scholarship opportunity worth up to $2,000.
Spring Forward Scholarship
Working adults seeking a career upgrade and current college students looking to transfer should take advantage of this amazing scholarship opportunity worth up to $2,000.
Pre-College Programs
The Pre-College Art Experience (PCAE) provides intensive, no-tuition art and design courses to current high school students. Those students receiving passing grades in their PCAE courses can also earn scholarship money toward their undergraduate degree at the Academy of Art.
Specialty Grants & Scholarships
Teacher Grants
The Teacher Grant* provides high school and community college art teachers an opportunity to practice and improve their skills. These full-tuition art scholarships apply toward any regular undergraduate course and are subject to limited availability.
Academy of Art Military Scholarship
The Military Scholarship provides U.S. service members (Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, and Coast Guard) an opportunity to start preparing for a career in art and design. This art scholarship applies to any degree-seeking course.
Alumni Tuition Benefit
The Alumni Tuition Benefit supports all returning Academy alumni with a 20% tuition benefit off all courses and or additional degrees/certificates.
Nationwide Scholarship Opportunities
Aspiring and current students can apply for nationwide scholarship opportunities to help continue their education here at Academy Art University. We’ve organized these by application closing date for your convenience. The Chamber of Commerce has created a Best College Scholarships Guide. This guide provides insight into the types of scholarships available, the application process, and how to improve your odds of being awarded a scholarship.
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