Interior Design (BFA)
Students in interior design begin with the foundations of interior design as well as traditional art in courses focused on drawing, color, and 2D and 3D design. Their study continues with the design process and how to apply the elements and principles of design to the development of interior space. As students expand their skills and learn how interior design affects human behavior and the natural environment, they begin to see the impact interior designers have on the lives of others by creating spaces in which people live, work, and play. They learn to develop and carry out a design concept from space planning to selection of materials, finishes, color, and furnishings.
Throughout the program, the prospective interior designers explore methods of visual communication necessary to convey design ideas in manual and computer-aided drafting and rendering courses. These students focus on the relationship of interior space to architecture in courses such as interior detailing, building systems, lighting, and codes and regulations.