Interior Design (BS)
In the Interior Design bachelor's degree program students will learn foundation art and design skills that will improve their artistic sensitivity. They will also gain knowledge and skills in the areas of drafting, space planning, history of interior design, materials, lighting, and residential and contract/commercial design. Students will learn to analyze client needs and desires to create design solutions that are aesthetically pleasing, functional, and in accordance with building codes and standards. The Interior Design program also incorporates courses in 2-D and 3-D computer-aided design, computer rendering, 3-D modeling, and architectural detailing/working drawing methods of presenting design ideas and communicating with related professional services. Other important topics explored in the program include the areas of universal design, human factors, environmental and sustainable design, business aspects of the profession, and other issues related to the interior design field. The Interior Design Bachelor of Science program offers a well-rounded curriculum strengthened with numerous computer-based courses, preparing graduates to competently meet the current demands of the profession.
Total Credit Hours: 192
All courses are 11 weeks in length. The Interior Design Bachelor of Science degree program is twelve quarters in length. Completion of the program in twelve quarters is dependent upon whether the student successfully attempts 15-16 quarter credits per quarter.