Master of Interior Architecture Program

Electives*

* Total of 5 elective units required

Space planning in commercial design. Design concepts for complex multilevel project requirements. Circulation and spatial adjacencies, and individual offices and workstations. The design presentation combines three-dimensional model-making with a range of line drawing representations (interior perspectives, plans, sections, material, and furnishing boards). Emphasis on space planning strategies, issues of social and environmental sustainability, and code requirements (including exiting and handicap accessibility).

Prerequisite(s): INA Graduate Standing.
Component(s): Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded including RP
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Course

Seminar that explores ideas, imagination and inspirations behind developing design concepts. Production of a design research project on a topic of their choice, and one to two small conceptual projects.

Prerequisite(s): INA Graduate Standing.
Component(s): Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded including RP
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Course

Introduction to building and life safety regulations and code literacy. Code compliance by phase of construction-from design development through construction administration. Topics include code analysis, interpretations, and special applications.

Prerequisite(s):  INA Graduate Standing.
Component(s): Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded including RP
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Course

Studio focused on development of abilities to solve design problems of a complex nature. Issues of client analysis, programming, space planning, design and selection of interior components, and lighting are presented in a logical sequence building on previous concepts. Instruction emphasizes the three-dimensional possibilities of multilevel projects through the design of stairs, elevators, and mezzanines.

Prerequisite(s): INA Graduate Standing. INA 601 or INA 5110, and INA 661 or INA 5120. 
Component(s): Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded including RP
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Course

Identification and supporting research of master’s thesis proposal.

Component(s): Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded including RP
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Course

Architectural structures and building systems considered in the interior design process in order to meet functional and aesthetic criteria. Basic construction and materials of both commercial and residential buildings and the process through which a building passes from concept to move in, including components; connections; the mechanical systems necessary for heating, air-conditioning, electrical wiring, and plumbing; and the drawings required for professional interior design practice.

Prerequisite(s): INA Graduate Standing.
Component(s): Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded including RP
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Course

Introduction to the business procedures encountered in the practice of interior design (both residential and commercial). Strategies for marketing and selling design services, ethics, business management in the design office, programming cost and fee structures, client agreements, client job files, and understanding overhead costs for a profitable business.

Prerequisite(s): INA Graduate Standing.
Component(s): Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded including RP
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Course

Introduction to sustainable interior architecture philosophies, systems, and building products.

Prerequisite(s): INA Graduate Standing.
Component(s): Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded including RP
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Course

Exploration of the various phases of an interior architecture project, distinguishing between residential and commercial as well as differing methods relating to small and large offices. Designer/client contract, construction/implementation process, estimating, scheduling, risk avoidance, and staffing issues. Individual and team work to create standard documents and checklists.

Prerequisite(s): INA Graduate Standing.
Component(s): Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded including RP
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Course

Independent research and design development of an individual Master’s project description and building program. A complete design presentation is required incorporating all the skills and methods the student has developed through previous design studios.

Prerequisite(s): INA Graduate Standing, 3.0 GPA or higher, GWT*, INA 602 or INA 5210, and INA 590 or INA 5220.
Component(s): Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded including RP
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Note(s): *The enforcement of the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement has been temporarily suspended per a Chancellor’s Office memorandum.
Course Category: Major Course

Development of a set of construction documents with specifications and a range of drawings required to obtain complete and accurate cost estimates. Design details, methods of integrating architectural and interior design, and mechanical and electrical elements and systems are required. Demonstration of ability to be an effective entry-level member of any design firm.

Prerequisite(s): INA Graduate Standing, 3.0 GPA or higher, GWT*, INA 691 or INA 6940, and INA 590 or INA 5220.
Component(s): Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded including RP
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Note(s): *The enforcement of the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement has been temporarily suspended per a Chancellor’s Office memorandum.
Course Category: Major Course

Introduction to the tools and techniques analyzing site conditions and utilizing appropriate photographic techniques for documenting architectural interiors. Emphasis on creating and controlling artificial light in conjunction with natural light as a fundamental aspect of interior architectural photography.

Advanced architectural lighting design and analysis using computer simulations and laboratory exercises to obtain skills in lighting design parameters that affect lighting system performance, calculations, and design applications.

Course overviews the roles of interior architects in collaborative and rapidly evolving digital technology environments. Course facilitates intermediate digital design drawing and modeling tools, skills and concepts actively used in a design studio class with an emphasis on advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM).

Prerequisite(s): INA Graduate Standing, completion of INA 5110 Interior Architecture Studio A, and Introductory knowledge of Autodesk Revit software; or by permission of the instructor.

Repeat for Credit: May be twice for credit

Introduction to the principles of contractual law as applied to the relationship between the interior designer, the client, purveyors, employers, and employees.

Individual study/investigation and research in a specialized area proposed by the student with the approval, and under the supervision, of a graduate faculty member; work does not pertain directly to the thesis. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester. Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times. Maximum total credit limited of 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.