As excited as I was to graduate from college, there was always a part of me that knew I would miss everything about school. The learning, the projects, the cute notebooks (that’s my continuing love of all things stationery right there). I am always drawn to the idea of going back for my masters in a field more closely related to what I’m doing now. But as a former structural engineer, I’m still a huge fan of anything construction (hence my DIY obsession). When I was approached about sharing the news of the New School of Architecture and Design, I was really excited because this school reflected the combination of my interests that always seemed so different from one another: Architecture/Construction AND Digital Arts.

New School of Architecture is the leading architecture, construction management, digital arts and design school located in San Diego, California. Through a balanced approach of art, science, theory, and practice, New School’s enriching programs have shaped it into the a prestigious design school it is today. Below are a few fun facts about the school below to inspire you:

93% of graduates are hired within 6 months of graduation
Offers prestigious online certificates
Tuition includes inter-curriculum trip study abroad in Rome, Italy
Passionate instructors that take you on the job, almost every day!

New School is located in downtown San Diego, NewSchool of Architecture and Design (NSAD) prepares students for career success in design fields through an emphasis on interdisciplinary and global design skills, industry collaborations and real-world projects. The school’s programs include architecture, construction management, product design and interior design. For the past two years, DesignIntelligence has ranked NSAD among the top 10 undergraduate architecture schools in the western United States in its publication “America’s Best Architecture & Design Schools.” NSAD’s Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture and Executive Master of Architecture programs are accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).

New School also offers Design Degrees through their new Domus Academy School of Design. Whether you are a high school student seeking to explore your passion or a practicing designer seeking to round out your experience with a design degree, the practitioner-oriented curriculum at Domus Academy School of Design at NewSchool will teach you the skills you need. Our integrative Interior Architecture & Design and Product Design degree programs focus on sustainable measures, interdisciplinary practices, and socially responsible design theories. This hands-on design school in San Diego, California is an extension of the globally-acclaimed Domus Academy School of Design.

To me, the most intriguing offerings are the online certificate programs from NSAD. You can earn your certificate within 12 months by enrolling in a flexible, online program. Available certificates include: