Bachelor of Fine Arts in
interior design
“Design + Build + Innovate. The nature of interior design can be perceived as a mirror to the evolution of society.”
Chadi Chamoun, Chair of Interior Design
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The Interior Design Department at AUD is recognized for its ability to find the fantasy in everyday things and translate them into objects through their knowledge and exploration of materials, technology and finishes. A career in Interior Design at AUD promotes student participation in numerous facets of Interior Design such as developing products, furniture, lighting, interior architecture, events and scenography.
Chair
It is essential that each student and faculty at AUD give importance to prospecting and experimenting. The Department of Interior Design at AUD represents quality and innovation in the design world in a truly democratic way, developing student’s skill set socially, environmentally, academically and professionally. Design + Build + Innovate with an open mind and a desire to experiment and surprise whilst maintaining traditional values and principles Chadi R. Chamoun, Ph.D. Chair, Department of Interior Design
Why Interior Design
at
AUD?
The design industry is currently experiencing a transformation that presents an unquestionable impetus for change in teaching the next generation of design professionals. At AUD, we are educating students to become highly qualified careeroriented Interior Design graduates able to integrate art, design, technology and business practice, with the skills and knowledge to produce highly functional and aesthetically appealing interior environments. In addition, the program enforces ethical values in regards to the profession and ethnic and cultural diversity, as well as environmental considerations. The American University in Dubai is the first in the Middle East and North Africa region to offer Integrated Computational Design and specifically Building Information Modeling (BIM) application courses within its B.F.A. in Interior Design program.
What Interior Design Students Are Saying “I chose to study at AUD because Dubai is a thrilling playground for designers… it is a perfect environment to get inspired and experienced in the field. AUD’s Interior Design staff and students come from all around the world, which is priceless for the exchange of ideas. Interior Design is a full rounded combination of art, technology and business so everyone will be sure to find their niche. Seeing your idea become reality is the most fulfilling feeling possible!” Annika Nemlander B.F.A. in Interior Design, Class of 2013
“AUD was a very obvious choice because the Interior Design Department taught me not only Interior Design but also very much about Architecture, which means I’m not limited only to interiors. In fact, I can even design very large structures like Burj Khalifa! Thanks to certain highly skilled professors in my Department I have gained very strong knowledge and skills in CAD software, which give me additional edge over students of other, more traditional universities.” Ulugmurod Ergashev
B.F.A. in Interior Design, Class of 2013
Employer’s Corner “As an employer for the past 4 years, the confidence in hiring AUD graduates hasn’t changed.The skills they acquire from their design courses along with the personality they develop from AUD’s various social and sport activities are what I always look for in an individual. It is rare that the two come together.” Dr. Linda Nubani Owner Mazarii
“Over the past 7 years I have had several AUD students both train and work at my office.They are disciplined, have excellent work ethics, and are design savvy.They work well under pressure, are punctual and have good computer skills. But the most striking feature that set’s them apart is their continued desire to enhance their professional skill set.” Hala El Madfai
Owner Design Mark LLC
What
do Interior
Design Graduates
“I joined AUD’s Interior Design Program to seek inspiration and am glad to say that, like a kindled flame, I am awake and enlightened.The atmosphere revived my soul to see interior design not just as work but also as a renewed art that is meant to aspire. Now, without a doubt, I am truly alive, i don’t work because I need to but because I love to.” Yusuf Adji
B.F.A. in Interior Design, Class of 2013
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“The Interior Design Faculty Members at AUD have taught my fellow students and I to have our own identities; they instilled in us the passion to push our imagination to far horizons.” Sara Bazzouni
B.F.A. in Interior Design, Class of 2012
“At AUD, I had the chance to learn how to develop my ideas and turn them into an existing space.” Nikta Jahandad B.F.A. in Interior Design, Class of 2012
Proud Moments AUD Graduates Ready For The Increasingly Demanding Market In The Building Industry
Students majoring in Interior Design recently passed the highly coveted Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 Associate and Professional Certifications. Revit Architecture is the Building Information Modeling (BIM) solution used by the School of Architecture, Art and Design at AUD.
AUD Students Shine At General Electric’s Lighting Competition
Soheil Ansari and Sara Kamel were dubbed winners of Façade Lighting and Energy Saving Lighting Categories at Light Middle East 2011 Exhibition
AUD Faculty Member First In UAE To Earn Professional Certificate In BIM
Assistant Professor of Architecture and Interior Design Prof. Alex Albani is the first person in the UAE to earn the Professional Certificate for Revit Architecture (BIM). Prof. Albani is also one of four in the UAE to earn the Associate Certificate for Revit Architecture
AUD Wins Student Loft Competition For 3rd Year In A Row
Farzaneh Eslami Ramchahi, an AUD Interior Design student, won the first prize in the light fixture category for her “Armed” lamp.
AUD Partakes In LG’s Conceptualife 2011 Kitchen Design Competition
Nada Yaqub, an AUD Interior Design Alumna, who was in her Senior year upon submitting her entry, managed to impress the judges and was granted the spotlight as one of the finalists representing the UAE in the competition, with her eco-friendly Energy Flux kitchen design
About
the
B.F.A.
in Interior
Design
Program Mission
The Interior Design Program at the American University in Dubai is aimed at producing a highly qualified career-oriented graduate who is able to integrate art, design, technology and business practice, with the skills and knowledge to produce highly functional and aesthetically appealing interior environments. In addition, the program enforces ethical values in regards to the profession and ethnic and cultural diversity, as well as environmental considerations.
Program Goals
The B.F.A. in Interior Design prepares graduates who have: • 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.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the B.F.A. in Interior Design will be able to: • 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.
Summary
of
Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design is a four year program. Students can also opt for an emphasis in Integrated Computational Design. Course Classifications
Credit Hours Required
Foundation
19
Design Core
51
Prof. Electives or Emphasis Option
15
Arts and Sciences Core
36
General Electives
3
Total
124
For further information on the B.F.A. in Interior Design degree, please refer to the website http://www.aud.edu/AcademicAffairs/SAAD/InteriorDesign/bfaid.asp
Minor
in Interior
Design
An undergraduate minor is a cluster of courses taken in a field of study outside the student’s major. The minor consists of a minimum of 16 credit hours of coursework beyond the requirements of the major and is intended to broaden the student’s knowledge beyond the immediate field of study. Minors offered by the various academic units are listed in the appropriate sections. The minor in Interior Design allows students to develop knowledge in the areas of textiles, building materials, lighting, furniture design and interior space planning. In addition to university-wide degree requirements, students must satisfy prerequisites and complete all of the following courses: The minor in Interior Design is open to all students except those majoring in Interior Design. Students wishing to pursue the minor are responsible for completing all course prerequisites or establishing prerequisite equivalency. In addition to university-wide requirements, students must complete a minimum of five courses.
For further information on the minor in Interior Design, please refer to the website http://www.aud.edu/AcademicAffairs/SAAD/InteriorDesign/index.asp
Alaa Eltoun Student Project Fall 2011
Sara Kamel Student Project Fall 2011
Faculty Members Chadi R. Chamoun, Chair of Interior Design and Assistant Professor of Architecture and Interior Design Ph.D.Arch.Des., University College London Alex Albani, Associate Professor of Architecture and Interior Design M.Arch., University of California at Berkeley M. Nabyl Chenaf, Dean of Architecture, Art and Design, and Associate Professor of Architecture and Interior Design Ph.D., University of Nottingham
Jusri Devries, Associate Professor of Interior Design M.F.A., Michigan State University Albert Fakhoury, Assistant Professor of Architecture and Interior Design D.E.A., Lebanese University Annamaria Lambri, Assistant Professor of Architecture and Interior Design M.A., Scuola Politecnica di Design (Milan) Linda Nubani, Associate Professor of Interior Design Ph.D., University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Certification The American University in Dubai is an Autodesk® Authorized Certification Center for AutoCAD®, AutoCAD® Civil 3D, 3D Studio MAX, Inventor, Revit Architecture, and Maya® software.
Facilities The School of Architecture, Art, and Design recognizes that computers have become an integral part of education, communication, and social networking. The Department of Interior Design maintains several well-equipped and advanced computer labs and lounges. Hardware is updated or upgraded on annual basis and is powerful enough to handle intense computational processes from 2D graphics, 3D modeling and rendering to 4D animations and walkthroughs. Software versions are also kept up to date annually. Wi-Fi access to the Internet and the School network is available throughout campus.
Scanning, projectors, printing and large format plotting are all available in-house. A dedicated knowledgeable IT Services team helps keep all computing resources running smoothly and also helps with troubleshooting personal laptops. A dedicated model and furnituremaking workshop is also available on campus. A recently set up Design Center serves to engage faculty and students in research and outreach to the Interior Design community at large.
Advisory Board The Advisory Board of the Department of Interior Design at the American University in Dubai includes the following members • Mr. Shahram Foroughi, Founder & Principal - Edifice Design & Project management • Dr. Mohsen Aboulnaga, Dubai Government • Eng. Mohamed Al Noori, Director Environmental Center for Arab Towns • Mr. Khalid Al Najjar, Principal Dxb Lab Architecture • Mr. Alan Slusarenko, Senior Design Manager Limitless
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Mr. Simon Crispe, Regional Commercial Director – Atkins ME/India Ms. Farida Al Awadhi, Managing Director - Cinmar Design, President - APID Ms. Marie Laurent, Managing Director - Project A Mr. Pekka Rautimo, CEO Kampac Properties Ltd. Ms. Sumaya Dabbagh, RIBA Architects Mr. Dariush Zandi, The Courtyard Gallery Mr. Ahmad Al Jassim, Autodesk Mr. Lionel Lambourn, GT Global
Student Club AUD Departmental Clubs serve as professional organizations that address the special needs and interests of students in specific areas of study. They encourage members to explore their interests and talents and organize major specific activities such as lectures, seminars, professor’s lunches, competitions, exhibitions, workshops and field trips. The clubs also serve as a liaison between the student body and faculty of each department.
The Interior Design Club
As the Department places high emphasis on effective visual and oral communication skills, students are encouraged to initiate events and activities that complement these qualities. The ID club members represent AUD in various events and competitions in the UAE.
Admissions
at
AUD
Pursuant to the Mission of AUD, the Admissions Department consists of a professional team that assists prospective students gain accessibility to opportunities in higher education. The Admissions team is held to a high level of integrity and is charged with providing quality service and accurate information to all students. AUD admits to its degree programs only those students who possess appropriate credentials and the demonstrated capacity and potential to successfully complete the educational programs provided by the university and meaningfully participate in the total educational experience offered by AUD.
AUD Admissions Department P. O. Box 28282, Dubai, UAE T. +971 4 399 9000 F. +971 4 399 5585 E.
[email protected] www.aud.edu For specific admissions requirements, please consult: the AUD Undergraduate Catalog or the website http://www.aud.edu/Admissions/ugrad.asp Application Deadline Fall semester: August 10 Spring semester: December 21
The American University in Dubai is accredited by the Commission on Colleges (COC) of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) has licensed the university and accredited all of its programs.
