master of interior DESIGN
1 year in florence, italy
overview
The one-year Master of Interior Design, taught entirely in English, is an intensive program for graduates and young professionals seeking a specialization course. The master program combines creative design development with technical resolution, research and professional practice, with an emphasis on the relationships between contemporary interior design and the Italian design context. Small-group studio education, is central to FIDI's teaching approach. Students are encouraged to develop their own design identity rather than following a set visual or stylistic approach. The Interior Design Master students undertake complex design projects addressing cultural, commercial and other interior environments commonly faced in Italy’s contemporary design context. The program integrates advanced studio practice with lighting design, furniture design, 3D modeling and visualization, design history, sustainability, materials and detailing. Professional aspects of interior design are also addressed, including project management, fabrication and implementation aspects of interior design. The program ends with an independent thesis project requiring students to demonstrate critical thinking, creative independence and the ability to develop and resolve a complex interior design proposal.
Admission
Interior Design Master entry requirements: Acceptance to the Master courses depends on the student’s prior level of experience. Acceptance to the Master of Interior design requires in most cases a degree in Interior Design, Architecture or Industrial Design. Applicants should refer to the Admissions Page to determine if you qualify for the Interior Design Master. Those who do not meet the Master requirements are welcome to enroll for one of our Diploma levels.Career prospects
Graduates often find that an international qualification helps differentiate them in their home country, where clients may place particular value on overseas education. As a result, they may be better positioned to access higher-quality roles and more competitive opportunities than those whose education was limited to local institutions. Graduates of the Master of Interior Design develop advanced creative, technical and professional skills applicable to a range of roles within interior design and related design industries. The Master's program can also support graduates seeking to strengthen an existing professional practice and develop a specialist area of design
Master of Interior Design- 1st term
1 YEAR (30 WEEKS)
INT 501- Studio Design Course 1 -
The purpose of the course is to extend the student’s viewpoint beyond simple solutions of form and color and to encourage thoughtful exploration of detail, materials and context. In this studio students explore complex Interior Design problems located in the historic center of Florence. Projects will empasize the design of cultural and commercial spaces. Research will be involved as students adress contemporary needs through a range of design circumstances in Italy.
INT 350- Lighting Design -
The objective of the course is to develop an understanding of the principles of lighting design for residential and commercial applications with an introduction to mechanical systems. Upon completion, the student will have the ability to communicate the design intent and specification details.
INT 190- Furniture Design -
The purpose of the course is to develop students’ knowledge and skills related to aspects of furniture production, from development and management of prototypes through to the final manufacturing process. During the two-part program, students study presentation of history, theories, works and current expressions of Italian and International furniture.
CD 160- 3D Computer Rendering with Vray -
The course is designed for those who are new to rendering with Vray. The course focuses on the use of materials, lighting and cameras. At the end of the course the participants will be able to produce professionally executed 3D renderings.
HUM 150- Art History 1 - This two-part course begins with the Florentine art dating from the end of the 1200s. The course covers the most key artists practicing in the region of Tuscany from the 1300s till the late 1400s. The course covers historical, social and political events and analyzes their influence on the artistic production. Many class sessions are held on-site in the form of trips to museums and churches to enhance in-class lectures.
HUM 120- Italian Language 1A - The courses will focus mainly on spoken conversational Italian, with themes relating to common life, travel and business travel situations including greetings, days of the week, asking for directions, food, making plans, telling time, purchases and dealing with money and numbers.
Master of Interior Design- 2nd term
INT 502- Studio Design 2 -Thesis -
This stduio course will continue with the first semester's course structure. Part of the second semester is focused on an independent thesis project of a self defined topic. Students explore methods of research, representation and visualization while developing the design work required to resolve their proposal. A typical interior design master thesis project is 1000sq meters in size of a theme, such as cultural, ritual, ecological, historical or humanitarian. Students are responsible for research, layout, concept statements technical data, lighting, acoustics and details.
HUM 250- History of Modern Italian Design–
The course examines significant Italian designers and design movements within the broader context of Italian visual culture. Students consider relationships between product and interior design, art, architecture, fashion, film and photography, developing an understanding of how social, cultural and technological developments have influenced Italian design.
HUM 151- Art History 2-The second part of the course examines Italian art from the late 1400s through Mannerism and the Counter-Reformation. Students explore major artistic developments and consider the transition from the ideals of the High Renaissance towards increasingly complex artistic and cultural responses. Classroom teaching is complemented by visits to museums, churches and significant historical sites in Florence.
INT 191- Furniture Design 2 - The second semester is a more in-depth exploration of the field of furniture design. This semester gives students more professional experience addressing quality control, process planning, costing and supervision skills.
CD 161- 3D Computer Modeling - The course is designed for those who are new to 3D modeling techniques. An in depth exploration of the software. Upon completion, the participants will be able to produce professionally executed 3D models. The course also includes a more comprehensive study of the Vray software.
HUM 121-Italian Language 1B - The courses will continue to focus mainly on spoken conversational Italian. This more advanced level class will start to deal with general work and business discussions.
* Program may be subject to change