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INTERIOR DESIGN
The Interior Design program at AUD is modeled on best practices as put forth
by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation and the National Association of
Schools of Art and Design.
CHALLENGING
AND REWARDING
PROFESSION
INVOLVING
CREATIVITY
A Message from the Chair
A professional Interior Designer’s responsibilities extend far beyond creating
the aesthetics of an interior space. With education, training, and in some cases,
examination, a professional Interior Designer performs a variety of tasks and roles, all
the while ensuring that the safety, health and wellbeing of the public is intact.
The Interior Design program at AUD is modeled on best practices as put forth by
the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and the National Association
of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Course work specific to the BFA degree
includes Foundation courses (studio), Design Core lectures, and Professional
Elective courses. Coursework builds upon itself as students gain an understanding of
all the responsibilities that can fall to an Interior Designer, as well as understanding
current best practices within the profession. There is an internship requirement
for graduation, to ensure that students begin to practice what they have learned
at AUD.
The Interior Design program at AUD is taught by a diverse group of faculty. They
bring with them many years of practical professional experiences, as well as cultural
diversity. Faculty maintain connections with the design industry in Dubai, and students
are the beneficiaries of guest lectures and field trips. Faculty are frequently asked to
present at regional design conferences or to moderate panels; this develops new
connections and networking opportunities that benefit students.
Dubai is an ideal place to study design, as the building and construction growth
here is unprecedented. Students have access to a plethora of design consultancies,
suppliers and manufacturers, and local trade shows and conferences.
So why Interior Design at AUD? Because we offer students a CIDA and NASAD
accredited program, taught by experienced faculty, in a great location.
Kristin Lee,
Chair, and Associate Professor of Interior Design
ABOUT
About the B.F.A. in Interior Design
Program Mission
The Interior Design Program at the American University in Dubai
produces 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:
“
I was then an eager student who always wanted to learn more. It is true
that ‘you get what you ask for’ and that is what I did! All thanks to the
supportive faculty of AUD, I was able to nurture my learning and develop
my potential.They have been so supportive even after I graduated 6 years
ago. From being tutors to being industry colleagues and mentors when-
ever I need assistance, I do not hesitate to reach out to them.
Title/Current Company:
Senior Interior Designer at SAY Studio
MESHARY
ALNASSAR
“
Knowing that this was always a career that was meant for me, I did not
have the right tools and critical thinking methods as well as the references
to express myself as a creative. My professors at the American University
in Dubai not only fed my creative energy and taught me all that I need to
know to become the designer I always wanted to be, but also gave me the
confidence to understand what kind of creative I am able to be, and what
I can offer to the market as well as the world. The ID program at AUD
truly was enriching, competitive and diverse. Working closely with people
from all over the world, and learning directly from professionals in the
design industry were experiences that truly set the bar very high for me
post-graduation. I am very thankful for the experience I had at the Interior
Design Department, it was a life changing journey.
Title/Current Company:
Founder & Design Director at Studio Meshary AlNassar
JULIE
BLONDEEL
“
Studying my BFA in Interior Design at AUD has been a rewarding experi-
ence. As a student growing to become active in the creative field, the dy-
namic and multicultural environment at AUD has been extremely valuable.
Being educated by trained professors providing an insightful program with
great dedication, students are mentored in a mind-opening and interac-
tive way.The involvement and exposure to the Dubai design industry that
AUD puts forward is a big learning school for anyone passionate about b
ecoming a designer while truly grasping the practicalities that come with
the field. I believe one of the strongest key elements AUD offers is a col-
laborative framework with professors and students from so many differ-
ent backgrounds; It goes without saying that such environment gives many
new perspectives of interpreting and solving any design exercise.
Title/Current Company:
Interior Designer at Stickman Tribe
ZAHRA
CHOWDHRY
“
Interior design is a journey of exploration and passion. AUD allows you
to immerse yourself in the field by introducing many aspects of inte-
rior design that open a world of new possibilities and fuel your passion
through the experience. While working in the professional world, I have
realized that you have to have the quality to not just think out of the
box but act out of it, and the professors encourage you with that. They
challenge you to achieve more and surpass your limits. My experience
at AUD made me love design and enjoy my work through an innovative
lens.
Title/Current Company:
Interior Designer at TwentyOne06
MARYA
MERCHANT
“
My experience at AUD really helped me to get out of my shell and evolve
as a designer.The professors really pushed us to reach our highest poten-
tial and produce the best quality of work. What I loved most about the
Interior Design program here was the industry exposure we received
from leading designers through guest lectures, Coffee Mornings, critique
sessions and multiple other events.
Title/Current Company:
Junior Interior Designer at Interspace Interior Design
PROUD
MOMENTS
AUD Students Placed Second in
Interior Design Educators Council
(IDEC) 2021 Student Design
Challenge
The annual IDEC Student Design Competition is a top students
competition involving the major design universities; the
2021 competition involved 31 design schools for 86 entries;
81 undergraduate and 5 graduate. The 2021 competition focused
on the design a resource facility for veterans. The students
researched the issues many veterans face as well as how design
can help to create a healing environment.
First place winners were Dyala Alken and Salma Mohamed for
their project Lifera; second place winners were Joelle Kassapoglou
and Samar Mouazen for their project The Glitch, and third place
went to Hiba Basree for her project Rolling Tones.
AUD Graduates featured on
Commercial Interior Design
(CID) 2020 Design Power 50
List in the category of Young
Talent
Interior Design graduates Zahra Chowdhry (BFA ID, 2019)
and Julie Blondeel (BFA ID 2019) were both recognized as
AUD Students have furniture pieces
manufactured by Interiors Furniture
Company, Dubai
AUD collaborated with Interiors Furniture, a furniture company
carrying furniture lines of the highest level of craftsmanship, in
spring 2019. The collaboration was a unique experience for our
students, first of all to discover their international brands by well-
known designers, then creating a piece of furniture according to
a very specific and strict brief, and finally building the winning
design at their workshop under their supervision with innovative
materials and finishes. Interiors selected two pieces to work
together: Galite mirror by student Zein al Nashed and Sandyscor
wall mounted console by Soukaina Ouilali.
AUD Graduate Won the 2018 Young
Interior Designer of the Year Trophy
at the Commercial Interior Design
Awards
Rasha Al-Tekreeti (BFA ID, 2015) beat out seven other finalists,
won the recognition for being a valuable asset to her company
and for her unique design language.
PROGRAM
Course sequencing
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design is a 124 credit-hour, four-year program
General Option
Internship
Fall Spring
Term
ENGL 102 (Advanced Composition and
ARAB ELE (Arabic Elective)
Research)
COMP 101 (IT and Innovation in Today’s World) GEN ELE (General Elective)
ENGL 101 (Composition and Rhetoric) IDES 121 (History of Interior Design I)
Ye a r I
IDES 191 (Interior Design Studio I:Visual IDES 192 (Interior Design Studio II:
Expression and Composition) Drawing for Interior Design)
IDES 291 (Interior Design Studio III: 3D Spatial PSPK 101 (Public Speaking)
Design)
IDES 322 (History of Interior Design II) HUMN ELE (Humanities Elective)
IDES 363 (Interior Lighting) IDES 331 (Professional Practice)
Ye a r I I I
IDES 369 (Building Systems and Codes) IDES 374 (Hospitality Design) IDES 471
IDES 391 (Interior Design Studio V: Furniture IDES 392 (Interior Design Studio VI: Smart (Internship)
Design and Detailing) Design)
Comprehensive Design)
ISST ELE (Islamic Cultural Studies Elective)
IDES 471 (Internship) PROF ELE (Professional Elective)
PROF ELE (Professional Elective)
PROF ELE (Professional Elective)
Hospitality Design Concentration Option
The Concentration allows students to explore the hospitality field and also requires different subject
areas in order to understand and develop knowledge of the topic in all its aspects.
Internship
Fall Spring
Term
ENGL 102 (Advanced Composition and
ARAB ELE (Arabic Elective)
Research)
COMP 101 (IT and Innovation in Today’s World) GEN ELE (General Elective)
ENGL 101 (Composition and Rhetoric) IDES 121 (History of Interior Design I)
Ye a r I
IDES 191 (Interior Design Studio I:Visual IDES 192 (Interior Design Studio II:
Expression and Composition) Drawing for Interior Design)
IDES 291 (Interior Design Studio III: 3D Spatial PSPK 101 (Public Speaking)
Design)
IDES 471
IDES 392 (Interior Design Studio VI: Smart (Internship)
IDES 369 (Building Systems and Codes) Design)
IDES 391 (Interior Design Studio V: Furniture ISST ELE** or HST ELE (Islamic
Cultural Studies Elective or Hospitality Design
Design and Detailing)
Elective)
IDES 375 (Food and Beverage Outlet Design) IDES 376 (Wellness and Spa)
IDES 441 (Senior Thesis: Research and IDES 472 (Kitchen and Bath Design)
Ye a r I V
Portfolio)
IDES 491 (Interior Design Studio VII: IDES 492 (Interior Design Studio VIII:
Comprehensive Design) Capstone Design)
• Ms.Hilda Impey,
Creative Director, Hilda Impey Studio
• Ms Diane Thorsen,
Design Director/Principal, Gensler
Financial Requirements
• Non-refundable application fee of AED 420.
ADMISSIONS AT AUD
The Mission of the Office of Admissions The Admissions Office consists of
is to admit to AUD’s degree programs a professional team that assists
students who possess appropriate prospective students gain accessibility
credentials and the demonstrated to opportunities in higher education. The
capacity and potential to successfully Admissions team is held to a high level
complete the educational programs of integrity and is charged with providing
provided by the university and quality service and accurate information
meaningfully participate in the total to all students.
educational experience offered by AUD.