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Architecture Vs. Interior Architecture- Advice needed!
I have recently graduated with a degree in interior design, and know that I really want more. I have been reading the job descriptions for interior architecture and almost 90% of them I have the training and knowledge to do. However, since my degree is in design I can't even be considered for these.
I have really been struggling to find a job (I had an offer that I accepted 4 months before graduation, but 3 weeks after I graduated they lost 4 major projects and I didn't even get to start). I find that most architecture firms don't want designers because they can do everything themselves. I really love working within codes and ADA accessibility, and I'm not interested as much in 'decorating'.
Can anyone offer advice on which master’s program I should pursue?
Also, I know it is important to find an accredited school, but I'm having a hard time finding a list of good grad schools for architecture. Will the college rank matter later when applying to jobs? Is there a good list I cna look through other than just the 'top 10'? I graduated Magna Cum Laude and I'm confident I can get into a good grad school.
Sorry for the lengthy post, any help and advice would be greatly appreciated!
Where do you want to work? And what is it you want to design?
First of all, I think you should re-address some of the descriptions for your problem.
Architecture is design. Architects are designers. Architects have a design degree.
Interior design is a highly focused trade within the large industry of environmental design.
You should distinguish yourself as a fellow within the larger, stratified profession of architecture, rather then seeing yourself and your trade as "us vs. them"
Your problem with finding work is not unique. Everyone is suffering. Unless you have a particular reason why you should be employed more then thousands of other unemployed architects and interior designers, your grievance will get little notice.
Ask for the school, you are asking a general question to a very specific topic. And what did you mean when you said you are having hard time finding good grad schools for architecture? More then half the programs in the entire country is a grad program only, taught in professional schools for students with an undergraduate degree. Harvard, Columbia, and Yale only have grad programs for graduate students. You can start your search for hard to find list for grad schools with those 3.
I agree, you should be confident that you will get into best schools since you graduated from college with Magna Cum Laude. You are GSD, GSAPP, YSOA material all the way.
My advice is you apply to those schools.
Good luck.
Don't take ivy as just the best, they are merely the best for networking with those alumni, and even now their reputation isn't as good as those who are within their programs think they are. There are many options for good or even better schools depending on your interests and where you want to go. Remember to not fall victim to hype.
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