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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.

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