Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design

Interior design influences the way we interact with the built environment. As an interior design major, you’ll identify design problems and opportunities to apply design to improve the lived experience. Our CIDA-accredited program combines extensive exposure to materials and techniques with critiques and discussions that focus on developing your unique artistic voice. Through small classes and personalized instruction, you’ll learn code-related design criteria, as well as confront ethical challenges faced by designers in the field – including the protection of natural resources, socio-geographical inequalities, and the accommodation of diverse human. Our program also emphasizes career-readiness, immersing you in Boston’s booming design sector. Professional development courses and internships will prepare you to make a seamless transition into this highly lucrative industry after graduation.As an interior design major, you will:Gain a foundation in art and design history, theories of design, and sustainable designCultivate analytical and self-critical skillsMaster a broad range of industry-specifics tools, from free-hand sketching to sophisticated CAD renderings and digital modelingDevelop strong presentation skills by sharing your work with peers, faculty, and external guest criticsLearn to work effectively on teams and collaborate with both designers and non-designers