The goal of professional practice remains at the center of our program. Studying interior design through interdisciplinary and cross-cultural consultation with a diverse faculty helps you to make informed choices for your future.
DurationThe goal of professional practice remains at the center of our program. Studying interior design through interdisciplinary and cross-cultural consultation with a diverse faculty helps you to make informed choices for your future.
In your third year, you will complete an internship, or as we call it, an Externship. Designed so you can experience the day-to-day work practices of a professional interior designer, the DI Externship is a supported work experience and one of the key building blocks of the program.
DI also offers a Classroom Without Walls initiative that gives students an additional opportunity to explore interior design practice through a community-based, pro-bono project.
Program Accreditation
The BFA in Interior Design program at Design Institute has been accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), an independent, non-profit accrediting organization for interior design education programs, since 1991.
Interior Design Program Length
The interior design program leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design degree is a four-year, 132 semester-credit-unit curriculum, providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the interior design profession.
The program consists of 96 units in the Interior Design Major and 36 units in General Education. We understand that every DI student’s circumstance is unique. Therefore, we provide options to ensure every student has opportunities to succeed.
To provide flexibility for on-site programs, DI will deliver select courses online. Consult the current course schedule or the admissions team for further information.
Hardware And Software Requirements
You will need a well running computer with microphone and webcam as well as access to the internet.
To provide flexibility for on-site BFA and MID programs, DI will deliver select courses online. Please consult the following technology requirements and view the current course schedule or speak with the admissions team for further information.
Design Institute of San Diego is a small, private college that has been devoted to preparing students for rewarding, innovative and socially responsible careers in interior design for more than 40 years. At Design Institute, your future is personal to us.
The DI Difference
We prepare students for rewarding, innovative and socially responsible careers in Interior Design through relevant education, creative inspiration and practical career preparation.
We are different because we provide a focused Interior Design education in an environment committed to student success, creativity, collaboration, academic excellence and connections to the profession.
Mission
Design Institute of San Diego prepares students for careers in interior design and allied fields. Forward-thinking faculty, administration, and staff are committed to the purpose of facilitating an understanding of human-centered design with a grounding in liberal arts traditions, values, and critical inquiry. Design Institute provides an inspiring, creative, collaborative, and student-centered learning environment while preparing responsible and thriving graduates who apply their knowledge, skills and abilities to enrich the profession, the environment, and the global community.
Vision
Design Institute of San Diego aspires to lead the field in design education, preparing innovative, environmentally and socially-responsible citizens who positively impact the world.
Goals
To provide students with a professional course of study that strives to meet the highest academic standards for design education
To ensure students make connections within and across disciplines by offering them a creative arena in which to develop necessary skills
To encourage students to consider design in the widest possible context while fostering a realistic understanding of their responsibility, role and potential, as professionals who will improve their community, the nation and, finally, the current and future condition of the world
To bridge the gap between academia and industry by providing a range of opportunities to interact with professionals in interior design and allied fields
To prepare well-rounded global citizens by cultivating and fostering service-learning and engagement in co-curricular activities that promote diversity, tolerance and real-world experience
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