Interior Design
MILANO
During the first part of the course, participants will process the new aesthetic languages in tune with international trends and strenghten their technical and planning skills according to innovative technologies.
The Master Interior Design is divided in two semesters: in the first semester guided under the direction of Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci (Dimore Studio founders) and in the second semester guided by Philippe Nigro, the Art Directors of the course.
During the first semester, students will acquire essential skills and project management techniques, with a special focus on the most relevant aspects of planning an interior design, along with classes dedicated to lighting design as well as upholstery materials and fabrics, all of which considered essential notions to successfully manage an interior design project. Furthemore, research methods are key in the initial approach and analysis of international trends, supported also by the acquired notions in the history of interiors. The technical planning representation and the project visual identity is also essential and aided by specific design software learning.
Validations
Participants who successfully complete this programme will be awarded with a Master Degree. Recognised by MUR (Italian Ministry of University and Research) participants will obtain 60 CFA (crediti formativi accademici) equivalent to 60 ECTS credits.
Programme Specification
Interior Design
The Pathway in Contract Design is more focused on strategies and steps involved in the planning of public spaces on a large scale, and interiors such as Hotellerie, residential complexes, museuma and theatre spaces. The aesthetic approach is a prerogative of those interested in a career in the Contract Design field: this type of interiors reflect contemporary society and the ongoing search for “beauty”, comfort, and well being which translates in aesthetic codes and trends, all culminating in a precise and strategic selection of upholstery fabrics, as well as in the chromatic and stylistic choices. The search and experimentation of new technologies are essential part of the course, such as lighting design, home automation, applied digital resources, and design solutions for contract companies. Regardless of the chosen pathway, participants acquire a mangerial ability to relate between the company and the client needs, as to manage all aspects of an interior design project; they will also experience working closely with partners companies within the assigned projects, learning how to relate with the professional reality.
The Master Interior Design course, is focuses on exploring an aesthetic language based on the interpretation of emerging trends and decorative and lifestyle aspects, analyzing the material and textile components and lighting, necessary to define domestic spaces. Students are directed to the understanding of the research methodology essential to know their own cultural identity, the themes of luxury and international sustainability. The professional approach consists in providing the tools with the technical representation and methodology applied to the projects assigned by the company. Furthermore, students explore different types of projects, addressing simulated briefs assigned by companies. During the course, they will also analyze different takes on interior design, such as residential, commercial (retail design) and exhibition spaces, acquiring the ability to translate the identity of brands and their philosophy into a wide range of environments.
- New aesthetic languages for Interior
- Analyze and interpret international trends
- Understand technical aspects within interior projects
- Innovation and technological solutions
- Interpret and translate the client identity into the assigned project.
- Manage the relationship between client and production needs.
- Project designer
- Interior Designer
- Retail Designer Manager in Interior Design Showroom
- Contract Department Manager
- Contract Manager for Hotellerie industry
- Art Director Product Manager
LONDON
The programme structure ensures that students have the opportunity to develop as responsible, global citizens through contemporary interior design practice, evidenced through a well-constructed, industry relevant curriculum.
The MA programme is delivered through a highly qualified academic and studio practitioner team in addition to invited Industry mentors. Students also have the opportunity to participate in global collaborative projects within their specialised fields of study.
Validations
Validated by Regent’s University London
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Programme Specification
The MA Interior Design programme combines theoretical approaches with practical investigations through a dialogue between theory and practice. The programme provides students with a highly informed and broad academic learning environment, challenging design ethics, research and practice on a global level.
Throughout the 15 month programme, students will engage in experimental and practical design strategies, considering new and emerging design thinking scenarios within contemporary interior design practice. Students are also encouraged to assess the role of contemporary interior design practice and the role of the interior designer as a whole within an ever-changing, complex design environment.
Each unit is delivered through a series of lectures, tutorials, seminars and field trips.
In addition, to support the students overall learning experience,specialist support is provided by design technicians in the Design Lab, Digital Lab, Material Lab and Photography studio.
- To develop a critical awareness of key theories and practices within contemporary interior design, considering ethical approaches towards new and emerging design scenarios.
- The articulation of complex and innovative ideas, considering environmental, social, economic and political impacts.
- Working collaboratively within peer groups to formulate, design and test new, theories, processes and practice.
- Professional development within the field of contemporary interior design practice, through understanding the complexities within the role of interior design in the 21st
- Problem analysis and critical problem-solving scenarios within a client project brief.
- Research, analysis, reflection and testing design scenarios through a theory or practice-based dissertation.
- Become a professional interior designer
- Establish their own design practice
- Collaborate with other design practitioners and architects
- Provide professional CAD detailing, 3D rendering and 3D prototyping skills
- Develop interior design proposals for global charities, social enterprises and NGO’s
- Undertake critical research within interior design thinking systems and practice
- Progress further onto PhD or MPhil academic programmes
- New Aesthetics
- Contextual and Cultural Studies
- Brand Experience
- Research Methods
- Industry Placement
- Creative Design Project
- Dissertation
DUBAI
The Master Interior Design course focuses on exploring an aesthetic language based on the interpretation of emerging trends and decorative and lifestyle aspects, analyzing the material and textile components and lighting, necessary to define residential spaces, as well as commercial spaces for retail or spaces for luxury hospitality. Students are directed to the understanding of the research methodology essential to know their own cultural identity, the themes of wellness as the latest frontier luxury, sustainability and technological disruption meant as the key drivers of change reshaping space planning, interior design and architecture.
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The enrollment fee is due every year
Validations
Master of Arts accreditated by the Ministry of Education and the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
Programme Specification
Upon successful completion of the course, students will acquire essential skills and project management techniques, with a special focus on the most relevant aspects of planning an interior design, along with classes dedicated to lighting design as well as upholstery materials and fabrics, all of which considered essential notions to successfully manage an interior design project. Furthemore, research methods are key in the initial approach and analysis of international trends, supported also by the acquired notions in the history of interiors. The technical planning representation and the project visual identity is also essential and aided by specific design software learning.
The professional approach consists in providing the tools with the technical representation and methodology applied to the projects assigned by the company. Furthermore, students explore different types of projects, addressing simulated briefs assigned by companies. During the course, they will also analyze different takes on interior design, such as residential, commercial (retail design) and exhibition spaces, acquiring the ability to translate the identity of brands and their philosophy into a wide range of environments.
Participants develop the capability to develop strategies involved in the planning of public spaces on a large scale, and interiors such as Hotellerie, residential complexes, museuma and theatre spaces. This type of interiors reflect contemporary society and the ongoing search for “beauty”, comfort, and well being which translates in aesthetic codes and trends, all culminating in a precise and strategic selection of upholstery fabrics, as well as in the chromatic and stylistic choices. The search and experimentation of new technologies are essential part of the course, such as lighting design, home automation, applied digital resources, and design solutions for contract companies. Participants acquire a managerial ability to relate between the company and the client needs, as to manage all aspects of an interior design project; they will also experience working closely with partners companies within the assigned projects, learning how to relate with the professional reality.
- New aesthetic languages for Interiors
- Analyze and interpret international trends
- Understand and command technical aspects within interior projects
- Innovation and technological solutions
- Interpret and translate the client identity into the assigned project.
- Manage the relationship between client and production needs.
- Project designer
- Interior Designer
- Retail Designer Manager in Interior Design Showroom
- Contract Department Manager
- Contract Manager for Hotellerie industry
- Art Director Product Manager
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