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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design (BFA): Specialization in Residential Interior Design

This Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Interior Design could give students an opportunity to study the aesthetic response of the elements of design which include, for example, space, shape, form, mass, line, texture, pattern, light and color in two and three dimensional space through experiments and projects. Courses are structured to assist students in the development of their goals as they can acquire the knowledge and skills common to interior design professionals.

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The goal of the BFA in Interior Design is to provide students with an opportunity to learn skills that could be needed to improve the quality of life, to increase the productivity and to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public through creative and innovative design solutions.

The Interior Design program at AIU is designed so students could learn by providing an intensive regimen of factual learning classes and applied skills studios. Students may be trained in traditional interior design skill sets as well as advanced coursework in computerized design development. Graduates of this program could be able to take an interior design challenge from the beginning steps of writing a design program, through the final presentation of the design solution, and into the scheduling, budgeting and implementing of a full scale interior design project.

The AIU BFA in Interior Design gives students an opportunity to investigate the fundamental elements of interior design and conveys their use through practical and theoretical research. In this curriculum, students can learn how to:

  • Understand Residential Interior Design; the design of home environments, and related living spaces.
  • Complete the interior design programming process with a client [i.e. interviewing, assessing needs, inventorying existing conditions, creating matrixes and adjacency diagrams, stating the project objectives and desired outcomes, problem solving, proposing solutions].
  • Complete technically correct drafted floor plans, interior elevations, building sections, and interior details for both residential and commercial applications.
  • Understand and be able to skillfully apply the principals and elements of interior design [balance, rhythm, proportion, scale, emphasis, harmony, space, shape, line, texture, pattern, light, and color].
  • Understand the use of color theory and how its application effects both visual presentation of a space and the psychological impact of that space on those existing in that environment.
  • A strong understanding of the variety of Human factors to be considered in the practice of interior design [physical proportions, physical limitations, cultural influences, global considerations].
  • and many more industry-related skills.

In addition to the general education requirements, this BFA in Interior Design with a specialization in Residential Interior Design includes the following courses, taught by instructors, many of whom have relevant experience in the interior design industry. The experiences and firsthand perspectives they could share in class can help prepare you for real-life challenges after you graduate.

CORE COURSES

  • Interior Design I
  • Architectural Drafting
  • Color Theory for Interior Design
  • Human Factors and Contextual Studies
  • Interior Design II
  • Drawing Basics for Design
  • History of Architecture & Design I
  • Rendering Techniques
  • Materials and Resources
  • History of Architecture & Design II
  • Drawing and Perspectives Development
  • Textile Applications
  • Capstone Design Project and Presentation

SPECIALIZATION COURSE OPTIONS

  • Building Systems and Codes
  • Special Topics for Residential Interiors
  • Lighting for Interiors/Studio
  • CAD I – Introduction to AutoCAD
  • Residential Interior Design Studio
  • Living Environment For Special Needs Populations/Studio
  • Kitchen & Bath Design II Studio
  • ID Professional Practices
  • Working Drawings and Construction Documents Studio
  • Portfolio Development
  • Kitchen & Bath Design III Studio
  • Capstone Research and Development

For a full list of courses for this degree program, please see the AIU catalog.

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