Interior Design, BFA

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Interior Design Online

The online BFA Degree in Interior Design is a first-professional degree for students needing remote access to the educational requirements for careers in interior design. The online BFA Degree in Interior Design is accredited by CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation).

The degree consists of 126 credit hours with courses delivered in 8-week sessions in a regulated sequence to allow for the acquisition of necessary skills; the retention and transfer of knowledge; and the professional discipline necessary for entry-level interior design practice.

Liberal Arts | 39 credits

Mathematics

Choose one Mathematics course:
MA 1220 - Financial Principles + Practices Credits: 3
MA 1221 - The Art of Math Credits: 3
Total: 3 credits

Physical + Natural Science

Choose one Physical + Natural Science course:
NS 2030 - Biology Credits: 3
NS 2040 - Environmental Studies Credits: 3
NS 3050 - Human Ecology Credits: 3
Total: 3 credits

Social + Behavioral Science | Humanities

Choose two Social + Behavioral Science or Humanities courses:
SBS 1110 - Introduction to Anthropology Credits: 3
SBS 1120 - Introduction to Economics Credits: 3
SBS 1130 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3
SBS 1140 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
SBS 1150 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
SBS 3020 - American Political Landscapes Credits: 3
SBS 3310 - Topics in Anthropology Credits: 3
SBS 3340 - Topics in Psychology Credits: 3
SBS 3350 - Topics in Sociology Credits: 3
SBS 3360 - Topics in Culture Credits: 3
HU 1120 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
HU 1130 - Introduction to World Religions Credits: 3
HU 1140 - History of American Capitalism Credits: 3
HU 2212 - Modern + Contemporary World History Credits: 3
HU 2320 - Ethics Credits: 3
HU 3310 - Topics in History Credits: 3
HU 3320 - Topics in Philosophy Credits: 3
HU 3333 - Symbolism + Esotericism in Art + Literature Credits: 3
HU 3342 - Topics in Contemporary Thought: Theatre Studies Credits: 3
HU 3350 - Film Studies Credits: 3
Total: 6 credits

Foundations | 15 credits

FD 1020 - 2D Design: Elements + Principles Credits: 3
FD 1030 - Design Lab Credits: 0
FD 1120 - Topics in Color Credits: 3
FD 1210 - Drawing Lab Credits: 0
FD 1275 - Drawing I Credits: 3
FD 1600 - Studio Seminar: Methods of Inquiry Credits: 3
FD 2130 - 3D Design: Space + Materiality Credits: 3

Interior Design | 65 credits

ID 1230 - Introduction to Sustainable Design Credits: 3
ID 1510 - Survey of Interior Design Credits: 3
ID 1511 - Publishing Application Lab Credits: 0
ID 1550 - Interior Materials Credits: 3
ID 1710 - Drafting Credits: 3
ID 2000 - Interior Design Sophomore Portfolio Review Credits: 0
ID 2530 - Building Codes + Regulations Credits: 3
ID 2710 - Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD) Credits: 3
ID 2750 - Architectural Perspective + Rendering Techniques Credits: 3
ID 2840 - Design Process + Planning Credits: 3
IDSD 2860 - Sustainable Residential Design Credits: 3
IDSD 2870 - Sustainable Holistic Design Credits: 3
ID 3000 - Interior Design Junior Portfolio Review Credits: 0
ID 3510 - Building Structures + Systems Credits: 3
ID 3530 - Lighting Layout + Design Credits: 3
ID 3610 - Interior Design Professional Practices Credits: 3
ID 3715 - Building Information Modeling: Revit Credits: 3
IDSD 3845 - Sustainable Hospitality Design Credits: 3
IDSD 3870 - Sustainable Office Design Credits: 3
ID 4000 - Interior Design Senior Portfolio Review Credits: 0
ID 4611 - Interior Design Internship Program Part I Credits: 1.5
ID 4612 - Interior Design Internship Program Part II Credits: 1.5
ID 4715 - Advanced Building Information Modeling: Revit Credits: 3
IDSD 4870 - Sustainable Special Use Design Credits: 3
IDSD 4881 - Senior Project I: Sustainable Design Research Credits: 2
IDSD 4882 - Senior Project II: Sustainable Design Project Credits: 3
ID 4883 - Senior Project III: Construction Documents Credits: 3

Studio Electives | 6 credits

The following are recommended:

IDSD 3200 - Sustainable Design Strategies + Technologies Credits: 3
ID 3550 - Custom Furnishings Credits: 3 (Ground only)
ID 3630 - Interior Design Portfolio Development Credits: 3
IDSD 4200 - Sustainable Design Studio Credits: 3

Total Credits Required: 125

168 Weeks

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