Program Overview

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (BFA) - Interior Design

College and Program Learning Objectives

The College and Program Learning Objectives for the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (BFA) in Interior Design are as follows:

1. Reading and Written Communication: Students will demonstrate competency in reading and writing.
2. Oral Communication: Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills that incorporate emotional intelligence, empathy, and civility.
3. Critical Analysis and Reasoning: Students will apply critical thinking and the knowledge gained in their degree programs for better decision-making informed by:

• Ethical Reasoning
• Quantitative Reasoning
• Scientific Reasoning

4. Knowledge and Skills for Participation in a Diverse Society: Students will respect multiple perspectives and cultural contexts when making decisions independently or as part of a team.
5. Information Literacy: Students will be able to locate, evaluate, and ethically utilize reliable information, empowering them as informed and responsible citizens.
6. Integration of Learning: Students will develop the ability to make connections between different academic studies and specialized professional skills leading to more informed, creative, and productive decisions in life and career.
7. Students will apply all aspects of the design process to creative problem-solving in the context of interior design.
8. Students will apply knowledge of interior design within a historical and cultural significance to inform design solutions.
9. Students will communicate their knowledge of the design process through effective oral, visual, and written communication.
10. Students will use computer and technology applications relevant to the current interior design industry.
11. Students will be professionally and ethically ready to meet current interior design industry standards.

Program Availability

• Not all programs are offered for completion at each campus or through Berkeley College Online.
• Please review the academic program pages for information on where each program is offered.
• Additionally, all students may be required to take some courses at another campus or online.