Interior Design - Mount Ida College

Interior Design from Mount Ida College is a Campus Bachelor Design degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. The Interior Design program develops the artistic, technical, and functional aspects of design while being compliant with life safety codes and standards. A final portfolio is required from all students, as it becomes a vital tool upon entering the profession or graduate school. Career and Graduate Study Options Areas of graduate study could include but are not limited to: Master of Interior Design , Architecture, Historic Preservation, Lighting Design, Environmental Design , Furniture Design, Business Administration, International Marketing, and Education. The Professional Interior Designer is qualified by education, experience, and examination to enhance the function and quality of interior spaces. The interior design program prepares students for professional level entrance into the interior design field. The industry is comprised of establishments primarily engaged in planning, designing, and administering projects in interior spaces to meet the physical and aesthetic needs of people using them, taking into consideration building codes, health and safety regulations, traffic patterns and floor planning, mechanical and electrical needs, and interior fittings and furniture. Interior designers and interior design consultants work in areas such as hospitality design, health care design , institutional design, commercial and corporate design , and residential design. This industry also includes interior decorating consultants engaged exclusively in providing aesthetic services associated with interior spaces. The United States Office of Personnel Management 2007. The program prepares eligibility upon graduation to participate in the national Interior Design Experience Program (IDEP) after completing approximately 2 years of full-time diversified experience in the profession. Students should then take the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications exam (NCIDQ). Upon completion of this three-part exam students, based on where they are living, are required to register with a state licensure board. Learning Objectives The interior design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, (formally known as FIDER). The baccalaureate curriculum combines the techniques of the trade with the depth and breadth of a liberal arts education and includes an extensive thesis project, a traditional portfolio project, and a digital resume preparing students to work in a global market. In addition to the All College Curriculum skills and perspective, students who successfully complete this program will have an awareness, understanding and competency in the following areas: Theory: including design , architecture, color, spatial composition, environment, sustainable design, planning, and current directions in design; Basic creative arts: including two and three dimensional design fundamentals, creative arts and crafts; Interior design: including the design process, space planning, furniture selection and layout, and finishing materials; Technical knowledge: including technical drawing, laws, codes, standards, interior construction, materials and building systems; Communication skills: including technical drawing, laws, codes, standards, construction materials and building systems. Students will communicate effectively through oral, written, and other means; integrating criticism and self assessment tools; Knowledge of the profession, and related professions for the purpose of improving the quality of life, increasing productivity, and protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Students will have the ability to apply techniques to assess data and information for the purpose of drawing conclusions and inferences about phenomena and events; History: including a global perspective of culture and interiors, art and architecture, furniture, textiles and accessories; Critical Analysis: Information gathering techniques, assessment and research. Students will be able to use critical thinking skills to interpret, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information in order to make a considered judgment. Students will develop strong problem solving skills. View more details on Mount Ida College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Design courses.