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Interior Design
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Interior designers know how to make space work and are experts at creating mood. It's about light, color, texture and three-dimensional arrangements that contribute greatly to the way humans respond in any environment-whether at home, at play or in their day-to-day work spaces. Interior designers understand how to develop residential or commercial spaces, to use light and combinations of space, form and function. The variations can be endless, but as an interior designer, so is the creative process.
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Interior Design offers students the opportunity to learn foundation art skills, drafting, contract/commercial design, residential design, and furniture history and design to help them solve client problems. Students will develop abilities in all aspects of the design of three-dimensional residential and commercial spaces. Students start with courses in drawing, perspective, proportion, color theory, basic design and other fundamentals. The program also incorporates courses in 2-D and 3-D computer-aided design, history of Interior Design and cultural contexts, furniture design, materials, textiles, environmental systems, architectural detailing, lighting design, building codes, computer rendering, 3-D modeling, accessory design and other topics related to the field.
In addition to developing a student's aesthetic sensibilities, the program will explore how the profession interfaces with other disciplines, ethical issues and the business of the profession. As a graduate of the Interior Design program, you will be prepared for entry-level positions in interior design, such as a residential designer, commercial designer, facilities designer, computer-aided draftsperson, showroom manager, project manager, exhibit designer and specialty designer in kitchen, bath, product, lighting and furniture companies.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, you must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours with 40 credit hours in general education courses with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Also, you must receive a passing grade or credit for all required course work, meet portfolio or other requirements, complete a 120-hour internship or capstone project, and satisfy all financial obligations to The New England Institute of Art.
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