Interior Architecture, (B.F.A.)

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The Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Interior Architecture is a professional degree and is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).

NOTE: All applicants seeking admission to the B.F.A. with a major in Interior Architecture must complete and submit to the Department of Architecture an application form, a writing assignment, and a portfolio of five representative works. These three components comprise the Entrance Evaluation and will be reviewed by a faculty committee. Applicants are accepted on the basis of potential in the field of Interior Design. After review, the department notifies the student of one of the following: (1) acceptance, (2) one semester acceptance on a probationary basis, (3) recommendation to correct the deficiencies and reapply, or (4) denial of admission. Permission to enroll in any Architecture courses for which a permit is required beyond first semester, first year is based upon this review. Contact the Department of Architecture for details and deadline.

Students transferring from another major or another institution who intend to pursue a B.F.A. degree with a major in Interior Architecture must complete the Department of Architecture Entrance Evaluation. Transfer students seeking advanced standing in the Interior Architecture major should submit a portfolio of work representing previously completed Interior Architecture studio work. The review committee will determine if the portfolio work is equivalent to comparable courses at the University of Memphis. Placement in the major is dependent upon the review. Even if admitted to advanced standing, the student may be required to remedy previous course deficiencies.

University General Education Program (41 hours)

See Graduation from the University for the University General Education Program requirements. Note: the following are specified by the department for this program:

Social/Behavioral Sciences:

ANTH 1200 - Cultural Anthropology ** Credit Hours: (3)
and
SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology ** Credit Hours: (3)

Natural Science:

Select two of the following:
ESCI 1010 - Weather and Climate Credit Hours: (4)
ESCI 1020 - Landforms ** Credit Hours: (4)
ESCI 1040 - Physical Geology Credit Hours: (4) plus lab

Humanities:

ARTH 2010 - World Art I Credit Hours: (3)
and
ARTH 2020 - World Art II Credit Hours: (3)

History:

HIST 1110 - World History to 1500** Credit Hours: (3)
and
HIST 1120 - World History since 1500** Credit Hours: (3)

Mathematics:

MATH 1710 - College Algebra Credit Hours: (3)

The Major (79 hours)

Major Foundations Core (32 hours)

ARCH 1111 - Fundamentals of Design Studio Credit Hours: (3)
ARCH 1112 - Architecture Graphics Studio Credit Hours: (3)
ARCH 1113 - Design Visualization Credit Hours: (3)
ARCH 1120 - Intro to Architecture + Design Credit Hours: (3)
ARCH 1211 - History of Architecture 1 Credit Hours: (3)
ARCH 2212 - History of Architecture 2 Credit Hours: (3)
ARCH 2411 - Building Technology 1 Credit Hours: (3)
ARCH 2412 - Building Technology 2 Credit Hours: (3)
ARCH 2611 - Computer Apps in Design 1 Credit Hours: (3)
ARCH 2711 - Design Studio 1 Credit Hours: (5)

The Major

Entrance - Completion of Major Core (30 hours)

Candidacy Review and Portfolio Requirements - A Candidacy Review Portfolio is required of all students intending to major in Interior Architecture. Admission to the University of Memphis and completion of the major core do not guarantee placement in the program. Admission is selective and is based on a portfolio evaluation reflecting professional standards and expectations of the major. A portfolio that includes but is not limited to works from the major core courses is required as part of the application. Guidelines and application forms for admission for the Interior Architecture major are available in the department office. Consultation with a faculty advisor is recommended before or during portfolio preparation. Students may submit portfolios for review no earlier than the semester that Candidacy requirements are being completed.

Transfer students must meet entrance requirements of the major. After review, the department notifies the student of one of the following: (1) acceptance, (2) one semester acceptance on a probationary basis, (3) recommendation to correct the deficiencies and reapply, or (4) denial of admission. Permission to enroll in any 3000-4000 level Architecture course is based upon this review.