Interior Design Degree – BFA Program
Best-in-Class Interior Design Degree Program
As specialists in interior design education for over 45 years, we understand our subject in great depth. We put a lot of research into every aspect of your interior design education including the order in which you take courses, how courses interact with each other, and how you get exactly what you need when you need it to most effectively earn your degree. The program is designed to prepare you for a successful entry-level position in the field of interior design. What’s more, you get to begin your interior design courses immediately – no time wasted.
BFA in Interior Design Degree Program
The goal of professional practice remains at the center of our program. Studying interior design through interdisciplinary and cross-cultural consultation with a diverse faculty helps you to make informed choices for your future.
In your third year, you will complete an internship, or as we call it, an Externship.
Designed so you can experience the day-to-day work practices of a professional interior designer, the DI Externship is a supported work experience and one of the key building blocks of the program. DI also offers a Classroom Without Walls initiative that gives students an additional opportunity to explore interior design practice through a community-based, pro-bono project.
Program Accreditation
The BFA in Interior Design degree program at Design Institute has been accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), an independent, non-profit accrediting organization for interior design education programs, since 1991.
Interior Design Degree Program Length
The interior design program leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design degree is a four-year, 132 semester-credit-unit curriculum, providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the interior design profession. The program consists of 96 units in the Interior Design Major and 36 units in General Education.
We understand that every DI student’s circumstance is unique. Therefore, we provide options to ensure every student has opportunities to succeed.
Flexible Interior Design Programs: Traditional, Evening, and Fast-Track Options
To provide flexibility for on-site programs, DI will deliver select courses online. Consult the current course schedule or the admissions team for further information.
Traditional Track
Evening Track
Fast Track - Year-round
Hardware and Software Requirements
You will need a well running computer with microphone and webcam as well as access to the internet.
To provide flexibility for on-site BFA and MID programs, DI will deliver select courses online. Please consult the following technology requirements and view the current course schedule or speak with the admissions team for further information.
