Program Overview

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Overview of University Programs

The American University in Dubai offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, all of which have been formally accredited by regional and global independent bodies. These programs are designed to provide students with recognized degrees and prepare them for successful careers in their chosen fields.

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

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate

• Requirements & Program Leaflet
• Transfer Students
• Forms
• Undergraduate Catalog

Graduate

• Requirements & Program Leaflet
• Selection Criteria
• Transfer Students
• Forms
• Graduate Catalog

Certificate Program Requirements

• Certificate Program Requirements

Visiting/Incoming Study Abroad Applications

• Visiting/Incoming Study Abroad Applications

Academic Calendar and Application Deadlines

• Academic Calendar & Application Deadlines
• Course Schedule & Registration Deadlines
• Placement Exams
• Scholarships
• Visa Information
• Tuition & Fees

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. This four-year accredited program is taught by dedicated and highly qualified faculty, with the goal of equipping 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. The course is modeled on best practices as per recommendations from the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).

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-à-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

CIDA 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.

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

Admissions Entry

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
• The University administers the ACCUPLACER Exam (Math) to place students at the appropriate mathematics level

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

Staff

• Administrative Assistant, School of Architecture, Art, and Design: Leila Darwiche
• Senior IT Support Specialist: Fakruddin Ali Ahmed
• Senior Academic IT Services Specialist: Nikhil Rao

Related Programs

• Undergraduate: Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication (B.F.A.)
• Graduate: Master of Urban Design and Digital Environments (MUDDE)
• Certificate: Autodesk Certifications
• Minor: Minor in Interior Design, Minor in Architecture, Minor in Visual Communication

Schools and Departments

• School of Architecture, Art & Design
• School of Arts & Sciences
• School of Business
• Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication (MBRSC)
• Graduate School of Education
• School of Engineering

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