Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design (BFA)
The Interior Design Programme, designed to be three to four years, offers the opportunity to acquire a dual degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA - United States) and Bachelor of Arts (BA Honours - United Kingdom).
The entire programme is designed to enable students to develop as creative individuals with specialist knowledge and skills, which may be applied to any of the wide variety of specialist areas associated with the field of Interior Design.
The programme concentrates on several areas such as design and research, tools and techniques, and building systems. Students will have the opportunity to move from the Foundation levels of the first year to the specialist classes of the second/third year. During the final year, the students will build a body of work which is self-directed reflecting the creative, professional and academic standard required.
The areas of study covered by the Interior Design Department are constantly evolving in response to developments in technology and industry. Consequently, the department maintains strong links with industry through an Industry Advisory Board – a group of professionals covering all subject areas – to help the department to tailor an industry-current curriculum. There is also an active faculty and staff development programme that helps ensure that the ID faculty is always aware of the latest vocational and academic developments.
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Interior Design can help prepare students interested in developing and advancing a career as a/n:
- Interior Designer
- Space Planner
- Exhibition Designer/Consultant
- Stylist
- Event Designer/Consultant
- Hospitality Consultant
- Retail Designer/Consultant
- Kitchen/Bathroom Planner/Designer/Consultant
Challenging, Relevant Coursework
The BFA in Interior Design features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience in the field. During this degree program, students are asked to develop a design concept for an interior space and transform this concept into a practical, functional, yet innovative and exciting environment that meets the needs of the client. Students also use computer-aided design technology to help develop and enhance their individual projects.
Students who successfully complete the program should be equipped with the following:
- Excellent, varied and comprehensive portfolio of student work.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, conventional drafting and CAD).
- Professional manner and approach to problem solving (general and design specific).
- Focused research and critical thinking skills leading to autonomy on graduation.
- Preparation for lifelong learning.
- Awareness and commitment to society in general and understanding of the role of the designer in the workplace specifically.
- Employability upon graduation.
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