Bachelor degree in Interior Design at Arcadia University

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programs combine a liberal arts education
with professional preparation for a career in art. Through courses in the humanities
and sciences, students gain an understanding of the nature of art, humankind
and society, which is essential to developing creative potential. Special attention
is given to the major visual disciplines as a foundation for art specializations.
Students are prepared for graduate study in studio art; entry-level positions
in numerous art occupations connected with business and industry, government
and social agencies, and future possibilities for careers as exhibiting artists.
During the freshman and sophomore years, all B.F.A. students take a major in
art and a common set of courses in the basic art disciplines, including art
history.

Prepares students for careers as professional interior designers, with an emphasis
on contemporary commercial interior design. Synthesizes fundamental principles
of design, with an emphasis on the element of space related to specific design
problems. Develops awareness of the importance of scale, space and form as the
base on which technical skills are built. Emphasizes the ability to structure
architectural space and to develop creative solutions to problems of interior
architecture. Introduces the principles and skills of AutoCAD technology. Encourages
students to participate in local professional design organizations and regional
design competitions.