Program Overview
The Interior Design M.F.A. program at the University of North Texas is a 4-year program designed to prepare students for advanced positions in the interior design industry and interior design education. The program focuses on developing conceptual, aesthetic, pedagogical, analytical, and technical skills necessary for success in the field. Students will also gain expertise in design research and develop marketable skills in data analysis, investigative research, communication, and technical design knowledge.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Interior Design M.F.A. program at the University of North Texas is a 4-year, 60-credit hour program designed to prepare students for careers in interior design education and advanced positions in the industry. The program focuses on design principles, research, and sustainable solutions, equipping students to define sustainable solutions and focus on design research in the interior environment.
Objectives:
- Develop conceptual, aesthetic, pedagogical, analytical knowledge, and technical skills necessary for success in interior design education and professional practice.
- Prepare students for advanced positions in the interior design industry and interior design education at the college and university levels.
- Equip students with the skills to re-enter the profession with a specialized focus or pursue a career in interior design education.
- Develop expertise in design research and identify areas of research necessary for growth and tenure at the university level.
Teaching:
- The program is taught by faculty members with years of experience in interior design, consulting, and architecture.
- The College of Visual Arts and Design provides state-of-the-art facilities, including studios, labs, workshops, a digital fabrication lab, and a visual resources library.
Careers:
- Interior design educator at the university-level
- Research and design consultant
- Interior design specialist in private, commercial, and public organizations
Other:
- The program is located in Denton, Texas, within easy commuting distance of Dallas and Fort Worth, providing access to numerous nationally and internationally known interior design businesses.
- The College of Visual Arts and Design is one of the nation's most comprehensive visual arts schools and one of the best in the Southwest.
- The program offers a minor in pedagogy, which prepares students for careers in interior design education.
- The program emphasizes the development of marketable skills, including collection and analysis of research data, investigative research, pedagogical practices, oral and written communication, and technical design knowledge.
