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Instructions

In this module, we looked at how the profession of interior architecture and design formed. We studied the trajectory, looked at the formation of various societies, and we studied education, accreditation, and certification requirements. We looked at the hurdles and roadblocks from allied professions and other sources. We also studied the early decorators and designers that forged this emerging profession. So where does interior architecture and design belong? Is it an art that fits best in the fine arts or visual arts environment? Is it a science that is best suited in a field of human resources or business? Is it part of the construction industry? Is it a subset of architecture? Is it something else? Based on the position you take, consider how the formation of the profession affects your position. Areas may include:

• The values that AIID first placed on the profession: continuing education, outreach to the public, practice guidelines, and the code of ethics

• The health, safety, and welfare of the public: Life Safety, ADA, Universal Design, LEED, and so on

• How is this different if one practices outside of North America?

• The professional societies such as ASID, IIDA, and IDEC

• Professional licensure and certification: NCIDQ
• Accreditation of educational programs: CIDA

• The actual title of the profession


This is a position paper. In other words, you have to take a position and provide support (in the form of quality references) for your position. Review this website for further understanding of a position paper. This outline, required for your paper submission, is adapted from the site:

1. Introduction

Introduce the topic, provide background on the topic to explain why it is important, and then assert your position.

2. Counterargument

Summarize the counterclaims.

Provide supporting information for counterclaims.


• Refute the counterclaims. 


Give evidence for argument

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3. Your Argument


Assert point #1 of your claims.


Give your educated and informed opinion.


Provide support or proof using more than one source (preferably three). 


Assert point #2 of your claims. 


Give your educated and informed opinion. 


Provide support or proof using more than one source (preferably three). 


Assert point #3 of your claims, and so on.

4. Conclusion


Restate your argument and provide a plan of action but do not introduce new information.

You must include reputable resources to support your position. A minimum of six is required. It is anticipated this will take 1200–1500 words to complete. For your reference, a double-spaced page in Times New Roman 12-point font is approximately 300 words.

Before you begin, please see the accompanying Essay: Where Interior Architecture and Design Belongs: Criteria page for details on expectations.