The Interior Design major prepares students to design innovative, functional, supportive and responsible interior environments that positively impact the quality of life.
Overview
The Interior Design major prepares students to design innovative, functional, supportive and responsible interior environments that positively impact the quality of life.
The curriculum develops students' skills and knowledge in color and design, drafting, space planning, building and interior systems, materials and finishes, historical interiors, building and barrier-free codes, and Auto-CAD.
The needs of special populations and the mandates that regulate the field of interior design are emphasized. The interior design program leading to a BS or BA in Interior Design is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.
The CIDA-accredited program prepares students for entry-level interior design practice, for advanced study, and to apply for membership in professional interior design organizations.
The BS or BA in Interior Design granted by Illinois State University meets the educational requirement for eligibility to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam).
Why Study Interior Design?
Interior Design at Illinois State prepares students to design innovative and functional spaces.
Students in this program have access to a state-of-the art studio that includes a lighting lab, materials library, and technology. Students also have opportunities to visit professional interior design firms and study abroad.
Curriculum in this program is updated regularly to ensure students receive a modern and cutting-edge education.
We at Illinois State University work as a diverse community of scholars with a commitment to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities.
High Retention and Graduation Rates
Over the past decade, our retention and graduation rates have been in the top 10% in the nation. Our students love their time at Illinois State and complete their degrees on time.
First-Choice Institution
Illinois State remains a first-choice institution. We have a strong enrollment of more than 20,000 students, while maintaining academic quality and small class sizes.
Illinois State’s campuswide commitment to our core value of civic engagement has earned us recognition with the Elective Classification for Community Engagement, as an Excellence and Innovation Award for Civic Learning and Community Engagement recipient, and as a Voter Friendly Campus.
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Illinois State as the best value public university in Illinois. We support students while they’re in college—and set them up to succeed after graduation.
Accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), the BFA curriculum emphasizes human-centered and evidence-based design that, through advanced research methods, addresses current social concerns, ergonomics, and sustainability.
Interior design is defined as the professional and comprehensive practice of creating an interior environment that addresses, protects, and responds to human need(s).
As a student in the Interior Design Program, you’ll receive one-on-one attention from instructors who are highly qualified working industry professionals.
A leader in interior design education, Parsons takes a research-oriented approach to the creation of physical spaces. Students work in small groups designing a range of interiors.
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.
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