Interior Architecture, MIA
Architecture, Environment, Interior Design, Interior Designer, Modeling, Space, building, design, interior, materials
If you want to create lively, beautiful and stimulating interior environments, then this is the program for you. This program offers a transdisciplinary and practical educational experience rooted in design excellence, creative processes and technical proficiency. Develop leadership skills and design for the common good.
The Master of Interior Architecture program is a studio-based degree program that provides a focused experience for students with an undergraduate degree in interior design or architecture. For students without this background, an additional three semesters of study are available.
The mission is to educate and inspire interior architecture leaders through the creation of innovative interior spaces that consider environmental impact, cultural context and social change. This program draws upon history, theory and criticism to inform a collaborative, evidence-based approach, providing students the opportunity to design groundbreaking solutions to contemporary and emergent societal issues.
Nestled in The Design School, students have the opportunity to learn and collaborate with complementary disciplines, as well as the larger community. This living laboratory keeps decision-making agile and inclusive of multiple problem-solving perspectives, providing a foundation of transdisciplinary learning to facilitate the understanding of integrated practice.
The MIA degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.
- College/school:
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: Tempe
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
56 credit hours including the required capstone course (INT 622)
Required Core (39 credit hours)
INT 519 Designing with Materials (3)
INT 520 Professional Practice for Interior Architecture (2)
INT 521 Advanced Interior Architecture Studio I (5)
INT 522 Advanced Interior Architecture Studio II (5)
INT 527 Contemporary Design Theory (3)
INT 529 Design Criticism (3)
INT 541 Codes and Building Regulations (1)
INT 547 Sustainability in Interior Architecture (3)
INT 550 Environmental Systems of Interior Architecture (3)
INT 554 Construction Documents for Interior Architecture (3)
INT 558 Lighting Design (3)
INT 621 Advanced Interior Architecture Studio III (5)
Elective (3 credits)
Design Professional Elective (3)
Other Requirements (9 credits)
DSC 598 Topic: Principles of Collaboration in Design (3)
INT 584 Internship (3) or Professional Design Elective (3)
INT 650 Diversity and Design (3)
Culminating Experience (5 credits)
INT 622 Advanced Interior Architecture Studio IV (5)
Additional Curriculum Information
For other requirements, students take three credit hours each of DSC 598 Topic: Principles of Collaboration in Design (3) and INT 598 Topic: Diversity and Design (3). Students complete the three remaining credit hours in the other requirements section by enrolling in an internship through INT 584 Internship, or selecting a professional design elective. Electives should be selected in consultation with the program advisor.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- letter of intent
- portfolio
- contact information for two references
- professional resume or CV
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
The Design School requires that the letter of intent, portfolio, resume or CV, and contact information for professional references be submitted via SlideRoom in addition to the Graduate College application requirements. https://asudesign.slideroom.com/#/Login
In the letter of intent, applicants should express their intention to apply to the program by outlining the reasons for their application, their motivation for pursuing the program and their future goals in the field, briefly touching upon their background, experiences and qualifications that make them a suitable candidate for the program.
The portfolio should be a curated collection of a candidate's design works, projects and creations to visually represent the applicant's skills, creativity, design sensibilities and ability to conceptualize, innovate and effectively communicate design ideas.
Applicants must submit contact information for two professional references. These can come from current and past faculty members, professional mentors, supervisors, or community leaders and elders.
Admission to the program is selective. Admission cannot be deferred. Students must enroll in the semester for which they are admitted; otherwise, they will need to go through the entire application process again for the year in which they are applying.
Applicants may be admitted to the two-year program with additional required coursework if their previous coursework is not equivalent to the ASU undergraduate requirements and standards. This additional coursework must be completed prior to taking the required courses, if necessary. This may cause the student to take longer than two years to complete the program.
Admission requirements for the Two-year program:
All applicants must have completed a minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent in interior design or interior architecture from a Council for Interior Design Accreditation-accredited program or a four-year degree in architecture from a National Architectural Accrediting Board-accredited program.
Admission requirements for the Three-plus-year program:
All applicants must have completed a minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field other than interior design, interior architecture or architecture.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 05/01 | Final |
| Session A/C | In Person | 01/15 | Priority |
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Perform professional-level tasks during their internship, including drafting, collaboration, and technical proficiency appropriate for design practice, as identified by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.
- Synthesize iterative ideas and design concepts into plans for built works to meet professional standards and The Design School Design Imperatives (History, Context, Program, Technology, Construction, Representation).
- Create collaborative relationships that support dynamic co-creation in design learning and constructive outcomes in design creation.
The MIA program prepares graduates to fill leadership positions in interior architecture, interior design practice and education.
Graduates find employment opportunities with interior design firms, architecture firms or corporations and governmental entities of any size. Firms may specialize in interior design for residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, institutional and health care spaces. Career specialties include historic restoration, branding, sustainability, new product innovation and incorporation of new technology.
ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.
Completion of the degree qualifies a graduate to seek work experience as an interior designer and then sit for the National Council of Interior Design Qualification examination.
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
