Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA) in Interior Design

The Interior Design major educates students to become creative and responsible designers of residential and commercial spaces. Program components emphasize problem solving in applied design studios. With a focus on spatial design and space planning complimented by surface decoration, students learn to design environments for living, working, business, health, hospitality, retail and recreation. As courses progress, students are challenged by design problems that increase in size and complexity, and develop an understanding of sustainable building and reuse on human health, well-being and performance. Program curriculum and outcomes are all directly tied to NCIDQ Certification competencies, preparing students for future field certification.

Faculty

The versatile faculty is made up of artists and designers who actively produce and exhibit their creative work − artists who are leaders in their various fields of discipline. They love to teach because they love what they teach. Our faculty is equipped to motivate, inspire and nurture; they become true mentors to their students. The faculty of the Department of Art and Design believe it is necessary for students to become leaders rather than followers, to become the next generation of gifted creative artists and designers and to become art professionals in the ever-growing number of contemporary art and art-related careers.

More information about the interior design major can be found on the art major admissions page.

Graduates with a BFA in interior design will:

• Students will become empathy-driven designers by examining the emotional and psychological needs of diverse populations with integrity and passion, applying human-centered principles to design inclusive spaces that prioritize well-being and user experience.
• Students will gain industry-standard proficiency in software tools, think with clarity to foster creativity and innovate design solutions, integrate sustainable practices, ensure code compliance, and leverage new technologies to address complex design challenges with integrity.
• Students will examine historical and contemporary design styles, think with clarity by using evidence-based principles to enhance user experience, draw inspiration from influential designers, and innovate through research.
• Students will build strong industry connections, acting with integrity, through networking, internships, and collaborative projects, while generating career advancement skills with passion and dedication to stay current and succeed in the professional design world.
• Students are prepared for professional practice by composing projects that showcase their technical skills and creativity, act with integrity and serve with passion, while thinking with clarity to adhere to ethical standards and committing to continuous learning and industry advancements.