Interior Design (BA)
For Interior Design students at The Art Institute of Tucson, space presents endless opportunities. The 12-quarter (36 - month) bachelor's degree program offers students an opportunity to work with talented and trained instructors and learn the fundamentals of this exciting and demanding profession.
Interior Design provides many challenges to creative people who enjoy blending their artistic designs with practical sensibilities. Students explore the problems of designing environments, like those where we live and work, and learn to develop and create effective design solutions by studying the fundamentals of space planning, ergonomics, lighting and furniture design, acoustics, and construction documents. They study the histories of modern art, design, architecture, and furniture design. Students also learn to master computer-aided drafting and design programs, as well as the desktop publishing programs that allow them to present their creative design solutions in a variety of media.
Interior Design students examine materials used for the construction of residential and commercial sites, as well as the textiles and finishes used to complete interiors. They also explore the challenges of producing designs for office environments, healthcare facilities, hotels, and restaurants. They learn building and fire codes as well as the skills and resources they need to manage an interior design business.