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Interior Architecture and Product Design

Master of Interior Architecture and Product Design |
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Head:
Lorraine Cutler

Director of graduate studies:
Neil Hubbell

Graduate faculty:

Vicky Borchers, M.Arch, Texas A&M University.

David Brown, M. of Product Design, North Carolina State University.

Robert Bullock, MFA, Michigan State University.

Lorraine Cutler, MA, University of Phoenix

Allan Hastings, BPA Industrial Design, Art Center College of Design.

Gary Haycock, M.Arch, University of Oregon.

Neal Hubbell, M.Arch, University of Texas at Austin.

Fayez Husseini, MFA, Kansas State University.

Stephen Murphy, (Emeritus) M. of Design Education, University of Missouri, Columbia.

Katrina Lewis, MRCP, Kansas State University.

Gwen Owens-Wilson, (Emeritus) PhD, U. of Tennessee.

Carolyn Thompson, M.Arch, Columbia University.

Rodney Troyer, M.IntArch, University of Oregon.

Introduction
The Department of Interior Architecture and Product Design offers a first-professional Master of Interior Architecture and Product Design (M.IAPD) degree. The program consists of a four-year and a summer course of study following the one-year Environmental Design Studies Program. The Department's five year plus program of studies is one of the first curricula in this profession to be recognized and accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (formerly FIDER) in the United States. The program is also accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

The curriculum in interior architecture and product design is structured for students who plan a professional career in space planning in commercial, institutional, and industrial interior design. The learning experience is gained through the focus placed upon the department's educational programs in interior architectural space planning, furniture, and product design. After an introduction to basic interior space planning, students undertake studio exercises that include programming and designing of spaces. Special emphasis is placed on spatial organization, behavior analysis, space component design, furniture design and construction, product and exhibit design, the integration of environmental systems, building rehabilitation, and the preparation of working drawings and contract documents.

Computers in the studio
The department provides a supportive and integrated studio beginning with the fourth semester where students can bring their own CAD- capable computers. The department provides cabinets, peripheral equipment, and a secure environment with updated electrical and data connections. Use of the computer and appropriate software is integrated into all the departmental courses from this point on. Computers are the tool of choice in today's design offices, and the department strives to fully prepare students for their responsibilities.

Internship program
A 16-week, full-time, paid internship is an available option for the fourth year students during the spring semester. Another option is the 10 week, full-time, paid summer internship taken after the third or fourth year. Students may apply their skills in a professional design environment while receiving either the 7 credit hours for summer, or the semester long program for 14 credit hours.

Study abroad
During their fourth year, interior architecture students may participate in the semester long exchange program between K-State and the interior architecture and product design programs at Trier, or at Coberg, Germany. This program is on a space available basis only. Other study abroad options exist with the college's Italian Studies Program in Castiglion Fiorentino and Orvieto and the university’s student exchange program’s in the Czech Republic, Denmark, and Australia. The Italian studies program allows students from the three professional programs in the college to participate in an interdisciplinary learning experience in the hill town of Santa Chiara. Students may also choose to participate in summer study abroad option in the summer between their fourth and fifth years. Students may earn 14 hours of credit while overseas for the semester long program or 7 hours for the summer.

General education philosophy
The responsibilities of the interior architect / designer encompass all spaces within environments built for human habitation. Our goal is to develop creative professionals who can analyze problems and synthesize information from many perspectives. New technologies affect the skills and knowledge required for designers. The best preparation for the future is an education that enables graduates to adapt to a changing world. Adaptation to change requires that the graduate draw on history and on experience of many cultures and apply the theories of empirical investigation. A sound curriculum for professional interior architectural education balances the broad cultural aspects of general education and the specialized practical content integral to the profession.

The department requires a minimum of 18 university general education elective credits, of which at least six (6) must be in courses numbered 300 or above. At least 15 credits must be in courses outside the college. No more than two university general education courses may be taken in a single discipline.

Interior Architecture and Product Design Program Requirements

Once students are accepted into the College of Architecture, Planning and Design they begin their education by enrolling in the Environmental Design Program (ENVD). The ENVD Program provides a common first year curriculum for all students enrolled in the college. Early in the second semester of their first year each student then decides which of the four programs that he or she wishes to apply for entrance into starting in the fall semester of their second year. Students in Interior Architecture and Product Design will then apply for acceptance into the Graduate School for entry into the M.IAPD Program during the spring semester of their third year. Minimum requirements for acceptance into the M.IAPD Program are:

  • 3.00 - 4.00 GPA - Regular Admission
  • 2.75 - 2.99 GPA - Probationary Acceptance
  • 2.50 - 2.74 GPA - Probationary Acceptance by Departmental Request
GPA is based on the last 60 Hours of credit earned at the time you are considered for admission to the Graduate School.

Graduate courses in Interior Architecture and Product Design begin in the fall of the student’s fourth year. Refer to the departmental website (http://www.arch.ksu.edu/iar) for current information regarding this program. The program is subject to constant review and change without notice..

Total undergraduate credits required for graduation - 138
Total graduate credits required for graduation - 31
Total hours required for graduation - 169
For the curriculum requirements for the first two semesters, refer to the Environmental Design Studies, earlier in this section. Courses in bold indicate graduate coursework.

Third semester    
IAPD 307 Interior Arch Design Studio I 5
IAPD 248 Building Science 3
ARCH 350 Hist. Of Design Environ. III 3
IAPD 430 Visual Communication 2
ARCH 348 Structural Systems in Arch I 3
    16
     
Fourth semester    
IAPD 320 Interior Arch Design Studio II 5
IAPD 410 IAPD Microcomputer 3
ARCH 413 Environ. Systems in Arch I 4
ARCH 449 Structural Systems in Arch II 3
IAPD 476 Theory of Product Design 2
    17
     
Fifth semester    
IAPD 435 IAPD Design Studio III 5
IAPD 409 Materials and Finishes 3
IAPD 416 History of Furniture 3
ARCH 433 Bldg Const Systems in Arch I 3
  University Gen. Ed 3
    17
     
Sixth semester    
IAPD 440 IAPD Design Studio IV 3
IAPD 407 Design Workshop I 3
IAPD 412 Design Workshop I Studio 1
ARCH 514 Environ Systems in Arch II 3
ENGL 200 Expository Writing 3
  University Gen Ed 3
    16
     
Seventh semester    
IAPD 801 IAPD Design Studio V 5
ARCH 515 Environ. Systems in Arch III 3
IAPD 802 Design Workshop II 3
IAPD 803 Design Workshop II Studio 1
IAPD 628 Bldg Const Systems IA 3
  University Gen Ed 3
    18
     
Eighth semester    
  On Campus or Study Abroad  
IAPD 606 Interior Arch Design Studio VI 5
  Free Electives 9
    14
  OR  
IAPD 644 Interior Arch Internship 11
IAPD 645 Interior Arch Internship Report 3
    14
     
Summer options    
IAPD 664 IAPD Summer Internship 6
IAPD 665 IAPD Summer Internship Report 1
    7
  Or  
IAPD 668 IAPD Summer Study Abroad 7
    7
  Or  
  University Gen Ed 6
IAPD 406 Problems IAPD 1
    7
     
Ninth semester    
IAPD 810 IAPD Capstone Design Studio 6
IAPD 813 Furniture Des Workshop Studio 1
IAPD 814 Furniture Des Workshop 3
IAPD 815 Advanced Studio Programming 3
IAPD 391 Contemporary Design 3
    16
     
Tenth semester    
IAPD 822 Adv. Product Design Studio 6
  Or  
IAPD 823 Adv. IA Design Studio 6
  Or  
IAPD 824 Adv. Furniture Studio 6
IAPD 853 Professional Practice 3
  Electives 6
    15

Interior architecture and product design courses

Undergraduate and graduate credit

IAPD 520. Design Graphics Workshop. (3) I, II, S. A course in the use of colored pencils, to render and present form and space using different techniques. Emphasis on the visual perception and composition of elements in design drawings and presentation. Pr.: Soph. standing.

IAPD 600. Design Studio IV Lecture. (1) I. Lecture must be taken concurrently with IAR 602, Design Studio IV. Covers design-related issues and conditions associated with design applications specific to contemporary large-scale office planning and instructs in the use of the students' personal computers for specific office-systems software and presentation; systems software utilized in IAR 602, Design Studio IV. To drop this course you must also drop IAR 602. Pr.: IAR 410, IAR 404, and IAR 403; not more than one "D" in an IAR design studio course.

IAPD 602. Design Studio IV. (4) I. Must be taken concurrently with IAR 600 Design Studio IV Lecture. This course is directed towards the unique programming and design related issues and conditions associated with contemporary large-scale office space planning. Emphasis is placed on the nature of the office work environment, and the linking together of various architectural systems. Heavy emphasis is placed on using students' personal computers to design and prepare presentations. Another component of this course is the application of the computer to resume writing and portfolio preparation using printed materials as well as CD's and videos. To drop this course you must also drop IAR 600 Design Studio IV Lecture. Pr.: IAR 410, IAR 404, and IAR 403; not more than one "D" in an IAR design studio course.

IAPD 606. Design Studio 6. (5) II. This semester of study provides an option for an interdisciplinary collaborative studio course oriented towards replicating the learning experience and interactive activities that takes place in the modern multidisciplinary professional office. OR a validated equivalent studio completed in an approved study program. Pr.: IAPD 801, ARCH 433, no grade lower than a C in any IAPD studio course, and approval by the foreign studies coordinator if studying abroad.

IAPD 607. Design Studio V Lecture. (1) II. Lecture must be taken concurrently with IAR 606 Design Studio V. Covers design-related issues and conditions associated with the design applications specific to the community-based projects selected for a given semester. Projects which include commercial buildings, historic preservation, competitions in the design professions, and collaborative studio experience, replicate the learning experience and interactive activities that take place in the modern multi-disciplinary professional office. Students from Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Landscape Architecture may enroll. To drop this course you must also drop IAR 606. Pr.: IAR 600 and IAR 602; not more than one "D" in an IAR design studio course.

IAPD 622. Building Construction Systems in Interior Architecture. (2) I, II. The course focuses on developing an understanding of the integration and coordination of building components in the interior environment. Strategies and techniques of construction are studied through the production of a set of construction documents for a building interior. Issues addressed include the selection and assemblage of materials and/or products, building codes, accessibility, and methods of construction. Pr.: Concurrent enrollment in IAPD 600 and 602.

IAPD 625. Lighting in Interior Architecture. (2) I, II. An examination of design and technical issues related to luminous environments in building interiors. Topics include color and light, vision, light sources, luminaire selection and design, and the evaluation of lighting solutions. Pr.: ARCH 413, ARCH 514, and IAPD 404 and IAPD 405 or approval of instructor.

IAPD 628. Building Construction Systems IA. (3) I. A technical capstone course that demonstrates student comprehension of previously learned material through exercises culminating in a construction document set including information about structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, and millwork details, construction details, codes and the American with Disabilities Act with appropriate drawings illustrating ways in which they come together. Pr.: IAPD 440. Coreq.: IAPD 801.

IAPD 644. Interior Architecture Internship. (11) II. Sixteen weeks off-campus work study in professional offices specializing in interior architecture: field and office experience. Pr.: IAPD 801, ARCH 433 and no grade lower than a C in any IAPD studio course. Coreq.: IAPD 645.

IAPD 645. Interior Architecture Internship Report. (3) II. The purpose is to develop the student's communication skills and awareness of the importance of written communication and record keeping in interior architectural office practice. The required report will provide a detailed documentation of the student's experiences encountered during internship. Coreq.: IAPD 644

IAPD 646. Interior Architecture Foreign Studies. (11) II. This course allows the student to study outside of the United States for one semester. The semester will expand their global perspective of design professions, cultural, political, and economic views. One semester studying interior architecture in a foreign university. Pr.: IAR 603, ARCH 433, not more than one grade of D in an interior architecture design studio and approval by the foreign studies coordinator.

IAPD 647. Interior Architecture Foreign Studies Reports. (2) II, S. Taken in conjunction with IAR 646. The purpose is to develop the student's written communication skills as well as increase awareness of written communication and record keeping in interior architecture office practice. The report will provide detailed documentation of the student's experiences during the Foreign Studies Program. Pr.: Conc. enrollment in IAR 646.

IAPD 664. Interior Architecture Summer Internship. (6) S, intersession. Ten weeks off-campus work study in professional offices specializing in interior architecture: field and office experience. Pr.: IAPD 606, ARCH 433 and no grade lower than a C in any IAPD studio course. Coreq.: IAPD 665.

IAPD 665. Interior Architecture Summer Internship Report. (1) S, intersession. The purpose is to develop the student's communication skills and awareness of the importance of written communication and record keeping in interior architectural office practice. The required report will provide a detailed documentation of the student's experiences encountered during internship. Coreq.: IAPD 664.

IAPD 668. Study Abroad Experience. (Var.) S. Courses taken from a university in an approved foreign studies program.

IAR 704. Product Design Studio II. (5) I, II. Advanced design projects involving products related to the interior environment. Synthesis of the design, materials, construction and finishing of prototype products relevant to human use. Pr.: IAR 605 or IAR 644 and IAR 645, or IAR 646 and IAR 647; not more than one "D" in an interior architecture design studio course.

IAPD 705. Design Studio VI. (4) I,II. Must be taken concurrently with IAR 708 Design Studio VI Lecture. Pursues and extends the architectural knowledge gained in all previous studios. Emphasis is on understanding large-scale buildings in terms of structure, systems, materials and environment; also addresses the built environment, utilizing existing large-scale buildings to explore architectural renovation, rehabilitation, restoration and preservation. Students from Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Landscape Architecture may enroll. Pr.: IAR 606 and 607, or IAR 644 and IAR 645, or IAR 646 and IAR 647; not more than one "D" in an IAR design studio course.

IAPD 706. Product Design Studio II. (4) I, II. Must be taken concurrently with IAR 707 Production Design Studio II Lecture. Advanced design projects involving products related to the interior environment. Synthesis of the design, materials, construction, and finishing of prototype products relevant to human use. To drop this course, you must also drop IAR 707. Pr.: IAR 606 and 607, or IAR 644 and 645, or IAR 646 and IAR 647; not more than one "D" in an IAR design studio course.

IAPD 707. Product Design Studio II Lecture. (1) I, II. Lecture must be taken concurrently with IAR 706 Production Design Studio II. Emphasizes technical information about product design, materials, and construction and finishing of prototype products relevant to human use; also provides the information base for the studio applications and product design process. To drop this course, you must also drop IAR 706. Pr.: IAR 606 and 607, or IAR 644 and IAR 645, or IAR 646 and 647; not more than one "D" in an IAR design studio course.

IAPD 708. Product Design Studio VI Lecture. (1) I, II. Lecture must be taken concurrently with IAR 705 Design Studio VI. Emphasizes technical instruction about structures, systems, materials, and environment as related to existing large-scale buildings and groups of buildings to explore architectural renovation, rehabilitation, restoration, and preservation. Stresses programming and decision-making when working with community-based projects or with civic, governmental, or charitable groups. Students from Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Landscape Architecture may enroll. To drop this course, you must also drop IAR 705. Pr.: IAR 606 and 607, or IAR 644 and 645, or IAR 646 and 647; not more than one "D" in an IAR design studio course.

IAPD 710. Advanced 3-D Computer Modeling. (3) I. Lighting, materials, animation, advanced modeling techniques, sound, and storyboarding are methodologies required to successfully build a digital presentation for projection in a two dimensional, or 3-dimensional environment using the vision domes. Projects that utilize these topics will include an introduction to 3D modeling, animation, sound, titling, lighting, and a material editor. Pr.: IAPD 410.

IAPD 756. Theory of Product Design. (2) II. History and design theory related to analysis materials and construction in product design. Pr.: IAR 420

IAPD 760. Interior Architecture Seminar. (V) I, II. Readings and discussion of contemporary thought and movements within the field of interior architecture with special emphasis on the societal factors that produce and effect change. Pr.: IAPD 705 or graduate standing.

Graduate credit

IAPD 801. IAPD Design Studio 5. (5) I. This semester of study provides an option for an interdisciplinary collaborative studio course oriented towards replicating the learning experience and interactive activities that takes place in the modern multi-disciplinary professional office. Pr.: IAPD 440 and no grade lower than a C in any IAPD studio course. Coreq.: IAPD 628

IAPD 802. Design Workshop II. (3) I, S. Design Workshop II is intended to further develop the student's understanding of the three dimensional design process through research, design, prototype construction, evaluation, and redesign. Enhance and increase the student's understanding of the structural characteristics of materials and increase their proficiency at communicating ideas through working and presentation drawings. Pr.: IAPD 407, IAPD 412, and no grade lower than a C in any IAPD studio course. Coreq.: IAPD 803.

IAPD 803. Design Workshop II Studio. (1) I, S. Studio component of Design Workshop II. Pr.: IAPD 412, IAPD 407 and no grade lower than a C in any IAPD studio course. Coreq.: IAPD 802

IAPD 810. IAPD Capstone Studio. (6) I, S. Students are to pursue design projects that encompass their previous educational experience validating their knowledge of the IAPD program studies. The project will be based on extensive research and review. The project presentation will suggest unique and applicable solutions with clearly identified methodology of implementation. Pr.: IAPD 606 or IAPD 644 and IAPD 645.

IAPD 813. Furniture Design Workshop Studio. (1) I, S. Studio component of IAPD 714 Furniture Design Workshop. Pr.: IAPD 706. Coreq.: IAPD 814.

IAPD 814. Furniture Design Workshop. (3) I, S. Design, construction, and finishing of contemporary furniture and accessories. Pr.: IAPD 803 and IAPD 606. Coreq.: IAPD 813

IAPD 815. Advanced Studio Programming. (3) I, S. Research of programming methodologies culminating in a programmatic document used as the basis for the design project in IAPD 822, 823, or 824. Pr: IAPD 606.

IAPD 820. Advanced Seminar in IA. (Var.) I, II. Advanced readings and discussions of environmental issues related to the practice of interior architecture. Readings, discussions, reports.

IAPD 821. Advanced IAPD Design Studio. (Var) II, S. Advanced study of interior space planning, product design, and interior design.

IAPD 822. Advanced Product Design Studio. (6) II. Students explore projects programmed under the previous semester IAPD 815 programming course. Projects may be client or manufacture based with design analysis, directed research and concept formulation and proposed manufacturing processes including cost and marketing analysis. An exhibition of the student's work will be required at the completion of the course. Pr.: IAPD 810 and IAPD 815.

IAPD 823. Advanced IA Design Studio. (6) II. Utilizing a client-based design project, the student works directly with clients to produce a completed moderately scaled design project. Students must demonstrate knowledge of interior specificion writing, materials selection, and advanced presentation techniques. An exhibition of the student's work will be required at the completion of the course. Pr.: IAPD 810.

IAPD 824. Advanced Furniture Design Studio & Workshop. (6) II. Advanced design, construction, and finishing of contemporary furniture. Eximentation in the design of spatial components utilizing advanced construction techniques and materials. The course includes directed research involving market analysis, specifications, and adaptation to manufacturing processes. An exhibition of the student's work will be required at the completion of the course. Pr.: IAPD 810.

IAPD 830. Problems in Interior Architecture. (Var.) I, II. Study of specific interior architectural problems under direct supervision of the departmental staff. Pr.: Professional design degree.

IAPD 831. Facilities Management. (2) II. A survey of the methods of managing the physical assets of large facilities-corporate, institutional, and governmental-through a review of current literature, presentations by professionals active in the field, and case studies.

IAPD 840. Advanced Design Workshop. (Var) I, II, S . Advanced instruction in the design, construction, and finishing of contemporary furniture and accessories. The course involves the development of a concept for a complex furniture prototype and includes research, program development, design development, criteria examination and determination, design development, working drawings, complete prototype development, and presentation drawings. Pr.: IAPD 814.

IAPD 853. Professional Practice. (3) II. Studies of conventional and newly developing modes of professional design practice. Presented are the relationships of interior architects, architects, and landscape architects and other design professionals to users, clients, building industry, society, government, and one another. Pr.: Fifth year standing.

IAPD 891. Contemporary Design. (3) II. A visual survey of selected works of current interior architecture, product design, and furniture design, which illustrate principles and practical concerns that motivate design. Extensive writing requirement which will focus on the various topics, issues, and discussions given during the course. Open to non IAPD majors.

For more information

For additional information and application materials please contact:
Graduate Program Coordinator
Kansas State University
Interior Architecture and Product Design
203C Seaton Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
785-532-5992
Home Page: http://aalto.arch.ksu.edu/iar/