Interior Design - Hospitality Design Concentration (B.F.A.) — study plan
American University in Dubai School of Architecture, Art and Design
- Credit hours
- 124
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 40
- Degree
- bachelor
The Interior Design - Hospitality Design Concentration (B.F.A.) study plan at American University in Dubai is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 124 credit hours across 40 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 32 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BQ-TECH | Big Question elective: Technology and Humanity Elective | 3 |
| ENGL101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| IDES191 | Interior Design Studio I: Visual Expression and Composition | 4 |
| MATH101 | Mathematics for the Arts | 3 |
| PSPK101 | Public Speaking in Multicultural Contexts | 3 |
| UNIV100 | The University Experience | 0 |
| ENGL102 | Advanced Composition and Research | 3 |
| GEN-ELE | General Elective Elective | 3 |
| IDES121 | History of Interior Design I | 3 |
| IDES192 | Interior Design Studio II: Drawing for Interior Design | 4 |
| WLDC201/202 | Understanding Culture and Identity elective (WLDC 201 or WLDC 202) Elective | 3 |
Year 2 32 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BQ-IMAG | Big Question elective: Imagination, Expression and the Written Word Elective | 3 |
| BQ-SCIE | Big Question elective: Science and the Nature of Reality Elective | 3 |
| DDFT268 | Computer-Aided Design (CAD) | 3 |
| IDES214 | Textiles for Interiors | 3 |
| IDES291 | Interior Design Studio III: 3D Spatial Design | 4 |
| ARTS200/201/202 | Big Question elective: ARTS 200 or ARTS 201 or ARTS 202 Elective | 3 |
| BQ-ETHI | Big Question elective: Ethics, Thought and Consciousness Elective | 3 |
| DDFT270 | Digital Design Illustration | 3 |
| IDES266 | Resources and Materials | 3 |
| IDES292 | Interior Design Studio IV: Space Planning and Universal Design | 4 |
Year 3 34 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DDFT474 | Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM) | 3 |
| IDES322 | History of Interior Design II | 3 |
| IDES363 | Interior Lighting | 3 |
| IDES369 | Building Systems and Codes | 3 |
| IDES391 | Interior Design Studio V: Furniture Design and Detailing | 4 |
| HST-ELE | Hospitality Design Concentration Elective Elective | 3 |
| IDES331 | Professional Practice | 3 |
| IDES374 | Hospitality Design | 3 |
| IDES392 | Interior Design Studio VI: Smart Design | 4 |
| MEST329 | Islamic Art and Architecture | 3 |
| IDES471 | Internship | 2 |
Year 4 26 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HST-ELE | Hospitality Design Concentration Elective Elective | 3 |
| IDES375 | Food and Beverage Outlet Design | 3 |
| IDES441 | Senior Thesis: Research and Portfolio | 3 |
| IDES491 | Interior Design Studio VII: Comprehensive Design | 4 |
| HUMN398 | The Core Experience | 3 |
| IDES376 | Wellness and Spa | 3 |
| IDES472 | Kitchen and Bath Design | 3 |
| IDES492 | Interior Design Studio VIII: Capstone Design | 4 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Interior Design - Hospitality Design Concentration (B.F.A.)
How many credit hours is Interior Design - Hospitality Design Concentration (B.F.A.) at American University in Dubai?
Interior Design - Hospitality Design Concentration (B.F.A.) at American University in Dubai requires completing 124 credit hours to graduate, spread across 40 courses.
How many years is Interior Design - Hospitality Design Concentration (B.F.A.) at American University in Dubai?
The study plan for Interior Design - Hospitality Design Concentration (B.F.A.) spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Interior Design - Hospitality Design Concentration (B.F.A.) award?
Interior Design - Hospitality Design Concentration (B.F.A.) at American University in Dubai awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 124 credit hours.