Interior Design B.F.A

180 Credits

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Program Description

The Bachelor of Fine Arts Interior Design program at American InterContinental University is designed to combine the elements and principles of design with practical applications, incorporating space planning and problem-solving, supplemented with general education coursework. The curriculum offers students the opportunity to explore creative design, business skills and computer-aided design technology. At the completion of the program, graduates who have diligently attended class, studied, and practiced their skills should have the skills to seek entry-level employment in the interior design industry.

Program Outcomes

• 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 principles 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.
• Have 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].
• Have a full understanding of their future Interior Design Career options and skill set requirements.

Total Credit Hours: 180