Interior Design

Bachelor Degree
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The interior design program is based on the premise that interior design is both an art and a science. As the discipline that interfaces between architecture and the user, its purpose is to enhance the quality of life and facilitate human activity within the built environment. The interior design curriculum combines the critical thinking skills and broad, cultural knowledge inherent in the liberal arts with the creative, technical, and professional skills necessary for interior design practice. Coursework focuses on issues relevant to current design practice—environmental concerns, the needs of special populations, and changing technology.

What you’ll study
* Build on an art foundation of drawing, color, and 2- and 3-D design, and go on to study the design process and how to apply the elements and principles of design to the development of interior space.
* Study how interior design affects human behavior and the natural environment.
* Learn to develop and carry out a design concept from space planning to selection of materials, finishes, color, and furnishings.
* Explore methods of visual communication necessary to communicate design ideas in manual and computer-aided drafting and rendering courses.
* Focus on the relationship of interior space to architecture in courses such as interior detailing, building systems, lighting, and codes and regulations.

Special features
Industry-experienced faculty guide students as they hone their skills to create a portfolio to show prospective employers and clients. Students have the opportunity to make valuable contacts with professionals in the field through professional organizations and internships.

Career opportunities
Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions with interior design firms or companies specializing in facilities or space planning. After gaining additional on-the-job experience, graduates may become independent consultants or open their own firms. Graduates have worked for design studios such as Hirsch-Bedner, Design Continuum, and Niles Bolton Associates or closed showrooms such as Brunschwig & Fils.

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