Interior Design, M.I.D.

Interior Design
Head: Kelley Beaverford
Campus Address/General Office: 201 Russell Building
Telephone: 204-474-8769
Fax: 204-474-7532
Email Address: gradarch@umanitoba.ca
Website: umanitoba.ca/architecture/department-interior-design
Academic Staff: Please see the Interior Design website for Faculty information.

Interior Design Program Information

The department of Interior Design at the University of Manitoba has a long-established reputation for excellence and leads Canada in the development of the first Master of Interior Design program.

The Department offers two streams within the Master of Interior Design:

The first-professional program is directed towards those interested in pursuing a career in Interior Design practice. The program emphasizes the creation of human-centred and context-based design solutions that respond to the needs of contemporary life. The course of studies consists of the design studio and support courses that develop the methods, processes, technical and theoretical foundations of interior design. There are opportunities for international and cross-cultural study through exchange programs and intersession studios. The program requires a minimum of two full years of study to complete.
The post-professional program is directed to those who already hold a first-professional qualification in Interior Design. The program has a research orientation and is intended to further the knowledge base in specific areas of the discipline. The program requires a minimum of one and one half years of full-time study to complete. For additional information on delivery options and length of study requirements contact the department of Interior Design.

The first-professional program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation. Graduates normally proceed to certification from the National Council of Interior Design Qualification (N.C.I.D.Q.) and membership in a professional interior design association. Master of Interior Design graduates are qualified to work nationally and internationally at the forefront of their profession, with a skill-set that includes strategic thinking, entrepreneurship, a research orientation and an ethical and environmentally responsible frame of reference.

Admission Information

Admission to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Application and Admission Procedures are found in the Academic Guide.

Admission requirements for Master’s students are found in the Master’s Degrees General Regulations section of the Guide.

M.I.D. Admission Requirements

FIRST-PROFESSIONAL MASTERS PROGRAM

Applicants with an undergraduate degree in Interior Design or an undergraduate degree in Environmental Design (Interior Environment Option) from the Faculty of Architecture are eligible for direct admission. Applicants with degrees in other fields of study are assessed on a case-by-case basis and may be eligible for admission to a pre-master program of study.

POST-PROFESSIONAL MASTERS PROGRAM

A first-professional degree in Interior Design is required for admission.

Pre-Master's Option

This unit offers a Pre-Master’s program of study. The Pre-Master’s program of study is intended to bring a student’s background up to the equivalent of the required 4-year degree in the major department/unit, and to provide the student with any necessary prerequisites for courses to be taken in the Master’s program. Completing the Pre-Master’s program does not guarantee acceptance to the Master’s program.

Application Information

Students should complete and submit their online application with supporting documentation by the date indicated on the M.I.D. program of study page.

Please note that Interior Design requires English Language Proficiency Test scores above the FGS minimum requirement.

Degree Requirements

Post-Professional Stream - 21 Credit Hours

First Professional Stream - 48 Credit Hours

Faculty of Architecture’s Cooperative Education/Integrated Work program (Co-op/I) Graduate Option

Students may apply to the Faculty of Architecture’s Cooperative Education/Integrated Work program (Co-op/I) graduate option. Students must complete a minimum of two and maximum of three 4-month work terms to have the Co-op/I option acknowledged on their graduation parchment. For each work term, students must enroll in the appropriate course: ARCG 7150 and, subsequently, ARCG 7250 and/or ARCG 7350. Each course requires submission of a written report and portfolio covering the work completed for the professional assignment. Work term courses are valued at zero credit hours and evaluated as pass/fail. These are above and beyond graduate course requirements. Additional fees will apply.

Expected Time to Graduate: Post-Professional Stream 1.5 years; Professional Stream, 2 years

First-Professional Master of Interior Design

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1		Hours
GRAD 7300	Research Integrity Tutorial	0
GRAD 7500	Academic Integrity Tutorial	0
IDES 7180	Theory Seminar 1 - Contemporary Issues in Design	3
IDES 7200	Masters Studio 1 - Strategic Issues	6
IDES 7210	Masters Studio 2 - Events and Making	6
IDES 7240	Sensory Technology 5	3
IDES 7280	Advanced Topics in Contemporary Interior Design Seminar	3
IDES 7290	Work Experience Program (winter/summer)	0
IDES 7170	Design Research Methods	3
	Hours	24
Year 2
IDES 7000	Graduate Seminar in Interior Design (Pass/Fail)	3
IDES 7190	Theory Seminar 2 - Critical Perspectives	3
IDES 7220	Masters Studio 3	6
IDES 7230	Sensory Technology 4	3
IDES 7250	Professional Practice	3
Select 6 credit hours in Electives (To be taken during the first 2 years of study - Advisor approval required)		6
GRAD 7030	Master's Practicum	0
	Hours	24
	Total Hours	48

Post-Professional Master of Interior Design

Plan of Study Grid
Years 1-2		Hours
GRAD 7300	Research Integrity Tutorial	0
GRAD 7500	Academic Integrity Tutorial	0
IDES 7170	Design Research Methods	3
IDES 7180	Theory Seminar 1 - Contemporary Issues in Design	3
IDES 7190	Theory Seminar 2 - Critical Perspectives	3
IDES 7280	Advanced Topics in Contemporary Interior Design Seminar	3
Select 9 credit hours of Electives (Advisor approval required)		9
GRAD 7000	Master's Thesis	0
	Hours	21
	Total Hours	21

Registration Information

Students should familiarize themselves with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies ‘GRAD’ courses applicable to their program. If you have questions about which GRAD course(s) to register in, please consult your home department/unit.

Prior to registration, all new students must contact the Graduate Student Advisor, between mid-August and commencement of classes, who will determine whether a meeting with the Department Head is required. Timetable changes may occur throughout the summer.

Regulations

Students must meet the requirements as outlined in both Supplementary Regulation and BFAR documents as approved by Senate.

Supplementary Regulations

Individual units may require specific requirements above and beyond those of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and students should consult unit supplementary regulations for these specific regulations.

Bona Fide Academic Requirements (BFAR)

Bona Fide Academic Requirements (BFAR) represent the core academic requirements a graduate student must acquire in order to gain, and demonstrate acquisition of, essential knowledge and skills.

All students must successfully complete:

GRAD 7300 prior to applying to any ethics boards which are appropriate to the student’s research or within the student’s first year, whichever comes first; and
GRAD 7500 within the first term of registration;

unless these courses have been completed previously, as per Mandatory Academic Integrity Course and Mandatory Research Integrity Online Course.

Students must also meet additional BFAR requirements that may be specified for their program.

General Regulations

All students must:

maintain a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0 with no grade below C+,
meet the minimum and not exceed the maximum course requirements, and
meet the minimum and not exceed the maximum time requirements (in terms of time in program and lapse or expiration of credit of courses).

Courses

Interior Design

IDES 7000 Graduate Seminar in Interior Design 3 cr

A seminar course meant to encourage progress on students’ practicum or thesis. This course utilizes a variety of theoretical, conceptual, practical, methodological, and logistical exercises, lectures, and seminars to assist students in making meaningful progress on their practicum or thesis project. Advancement of academic writing and critical thinking is expected in this course. Course graded pass/fail.

IDES 7060 Special Studies 3 cr

IDES 7170 Design Research Methods 3 cr

Building on EVIE 3640 Design Inquiry, this course addresses the role of quantitative and qualitative research methods in interior design. The subject will address the principles of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies; focusing on the relationship between research and interior design. Specifically identifying gaps in existing research; critical analysis and interpretation of existing research; representation of research intentions, methodologies, and results.

IDES 7180 Theory Seminar 1 - Contemporary Issues in Design 3 cr

A theoretical exploration of contemporary design issues as they apply to Interior Design, supporting the work of design studio. Historical precedent in relation to human activity, sensory stimulus, technological and social change, ecological awareness, and aesthetic judgment forms the context for discussion and debate.

PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: EVIE 3002 and EVIE 4000 or equivalent.

IDES 7190 Theory Seminar 2 - Critical Perspectives 3 cr

An examination of theoretical and philosophical approaches to design. Examines the practice of interior design through a variety of critical and historical perspectives. Different modes of thought and manners of questioning will be used to debate issues.

PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: EDES 7180.

IDES 7200 Masters Studio 1 - Strategic Issues 6 cr

Master Studio 1 focuses on developing strategic approaches to design, which address complex contextual issues and adaptive reuse of large-scale public space. Studio explorations responding to a range of complex contextual design issues. The studio focuses on methods of strategic analysis such as mapping and scenario planning to inform the configuration and resolution of new interior spatial forms. Large scale public space and the changing nature of contemporary culture will form the basis for the design projects.

IDES 7210 Masters Studio 2 - Events and Making 6 cr

Master Studio 2 is focused on the Event: exploring the nature of temporary inhabitation through the creation of a unique place/installation as the site for cultural/community celebration. Design/build studio explorations focused upon issues of temporality, technology, and design intention. Small-scale public places and cultural context will form the basis for design studio projects.

IDES 7220 Masters Studio 3 6 cr

Focuses on the creation of specialized interior environments informed by traditional and emerging forms of research. Research into Practice: a research-focused, problem based, studio bridging Studio 3 will examine specialized interior professional design issues and diverse research sources. Master projects in areas such as: work environments, healthcare, education or hospitality, through precedent and research. The studio may be run as a collaborative program and may be delivered as an International studio experience.

IDES 7230 Sensory Technology 4 3 cr

Examination of the influences and effects of emerging communication systems and building technologies; building and furniture systems; in the context of human well- being and environmental concerns. The study of the design consequences and environmental impact of interior services and systems; communication technologies; building regulations, codes and infrastructure; detailing and specification of projects drawn from design studio.

IDES 7240 Sensory Technology 5 3 cr

A self-directed exploration of new and/or divergent technologies, with significance to the design of interior environments. Students will propose a self-directed design or research project, nominating a full time staff advisor; for the subject instructors' approval. The proposal will clearly establish learning objectives and outcomes, and assessment criteria.

IDES 7250 Professional Practice 3 cr

Introduction to the profession and practice of Interior Design, including but not limited to types of practice, regulating bodies, education, career development, ethics, professional and social responsibilities, and examination and critique of practice, projects, and current design issues.

IDES 7270 Travelling Concepts in Photography 3 cr

This course is a graduate level photography elective that combines the practice, theory and history of photography. The outcome is to stimulate the use of photography as a visionary and hands-on tool. The final outcome with be an exhibition of student work.

IDES 7280 Advanced Topics in Contemporary Interior Design Seminar 3 cr

This seminar is a forum for discovering the character of current international design practices. It emphasizes the development of writing skills by exploring models for formulating criticism and applying them through a sequence of written exercises. Discussions focused on the criticism of actual spaces and published architectural environments occur.

IDES 7290 Work Experience Program 0 cr

The Work Experience provides 175 hours of practical experience over five weeks in the interior design profession. Knowledge and skills in job search techniques are applied, while experience in the workplace informs expectations of practice and contributes to successful work transition upon graduation. Students should take this course after completing the First Professional MID Year One. Exceptions are possible with approval by the instructor or department head. Course graded pass/fail.

Academic Calendar