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American University in Dubai Programs

The American University in Dubai offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

Undergraduate Programs

• Architecture (B.Arch.)
• Biology (B.S.)
• Business Administration (B.B.A.)
• Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.)
• Communication and Information Studies (B.C.I.S.)
• Computer Engineering (B.S.Comp.E.)
• Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.)
• Game Design and Development (B.S.)
• International Studies (B.A.I.S.)
• Interior Design (B.F.A.)
• Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)
• MMU International Progression Path
• Psychology (B.A.)
• Visual Communication (B.F.A.)

Pre-University Programs

• Summer Camp

Graduate Programs

• Artificial Intelligence (M.S.)
• Business Administration (M.B.A.)
• Construction Management (M.S.C.M.)
• Education (M.Ed.)
• Innovation Management (M.S.)
• International Affairs (M.A.)
• Leadership and Innovation in Contemporary Media (M.A.)
• Urban Design and Digital Environments (M.U.D.D.E.)

Professional and Certificate Programs

• Center for Executive Programs and Professional Services (CEPPS)
• The English Bridge Program (Center For English Proficiency)
• Certificate Programs

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design (B.F.A.)

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design (B.F.A.) program at AUD is aimed at producing a highly qualified career-oriented graduate.

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design (B.F.A.) program at AUD is a four-year accredited program taught by dedicated and highly qualified faculty. We aim to equip our students with the skills and knowledge to produce highly functional and aesthetically appealing interior environments.

Program Details

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design at AUD is a 124 credit-hour, four-year program which aims to produce highly motivated, creative graduates, fully qualified and prepared for a career in interior design.

Goals

• Learned cutting edge techniques by maintaining close ties with current design practices and industries;
• Developed the necessary skills to be competitive in the global marketplace;
• Developed high ethical values vis-ŕ-vis the profession, cultural diversity, and environmental considerations;
• Acquired high oral and graphic communication skills.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an integrated method in designing interiors and space planning;
• Discuss architectural conceptual design, history and theory by relating styles, movements and Philosophies to interior design;
• Design interiors that acknowledge and integrate the human, sociocultural and economic aspects at the local, regional and global levels;
• Demonstrate the ability to produce, analyze and present interior design by communicating clearly and effectively in oral, writing and graphical forms as well as advanced digital software and media;
• Effectively apply technical skills in the areas of building materials, technologies, interior detailing, lighting, textiles and building codes to design aesthetically appealing and environmentally responsive interiors;
• Produce design that demonstrates understanding of administrative, financial, legal issues as they relate to the practice of the profession of Interior Design and observe ethical standards.

Admission Requirements

All applying students must have:

• A high school/secondary school certificate or equivalent from an institution accredited by the Ministry of Education in the U.A.E. or by the relevant national or regional institutional accrediting body;
• International TOEFL or Academic IELTS or the equivalent score on another internationally-recognized English exam.

Faculty

• Chair of the Department of Interior Design and Associate Professor of Interior Design: Annamaria Lambri
• Associate Professor of Interior Design and Outreach Coordinator - Interior Design: Chadi El Tabbah
• Associate Professor of Interior Design: Imad Hanna
• Assistant Professor of Interior Design: Poupak Parvaresh
• Assistant Professor of Interior Design: Edoardo Rizzuti

Facilities

• The Department of Interior Design maintains several well-equipped and advanced computer labs and studio spaces.
• Hardware is updated or upgraded on an annual basis and can accommodate all design-led software including 2D graphics, 3D modeling and rendering, 4D animations and walkthroughs.
• A dedicated IT services team is on hand to help keep all resources running smoothly, as well as troubleshooting personal laptops.
• In-house scanners, printers and large format plotting are all available.
• A dedicated model and furniture making workshop is located on campus.
• A design center serves to engage faculty and students in research and outreach to the architecture community at large.
• A well-equipped lighting lab is located on campus.

Accreditation

The interior design program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design (B.F.A.) is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation. The CIDA-accredited program prepares students for entry-level interior design practice, for advanced study, and to apply for membership in professional interior design organizations. The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior granted by the American University in Dubai meets the educational requirement for eligibility to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam).