Program Overview

Interior Design Degree

Overview

The Interior Design program at the University of North Texas offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree that focuses on the professional and comprehensive practice of creating an interior environment that addresses, protects, and responds to human needs.

Program Details

• Program Type: Major
• Format: On Campus
• Estimated Time to Complete: 4 years
• Credit Hours: 120

Description

The Interior Design program delves into the art, science, and business planning of a creative, technical, sustainable, and functional interior solution that corresponds to human needs and the architecture of a space. Students learn to incorporate process and strategy, well-being, safety, and health with informed decisions about style and aesthetics.

Marketable Skills

• Oral and written communication
• Critical thinking
• Application of evidence-based design
• Manual & digital drawing
• Technical interior design knowledge

Program Highlights

• The Interior Design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.
• The College of Visual Arts and Design is housed in a state-of-the-art building constructed in 2019 with studios, labs, workshops, a digital fabrication lab, and a visual resources library.
• UNT is within easy commuting distance of Dallas and Fort Worth, where numerous nationally and internationally known interior design businesses can provide valuable resources and experiences.
• A Living-Learning Community brings together art and design majors who live on campus to enhance academic and social experiences.
• The College of Visual Arts and Design is one of the nation's most comprehensive visual arts schools and is ranked one of the best in the U.S. Southwest.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of UNT's Interior Design program may work in specialized design services in architectural, engineering, and related services. As licensed and registered interior designers, graduates may work with established design and architectural firms or begin their own businesses. Teaching interior design full-time at the college level requires an advanced degree, such as an M.F.A. in Design.

Specialized Areas

• Healthcare design — designing healing environments for health providers, hospitals, and healthcare facilities
• Hospitality design — creating experience-focused interiors for hotels, restaurants, spas, and other venues
• Office design — focusing on space planning, workplace functionality, and ergonomics
• Retail design — creating spaces for small and large stores, boutiques, and showrooms

Employment Outlook

Projected employment for interior designers in Texas is expected to rise by 11.47 percent through 2028. Source: Texas Workforce Commission Labor and Career Information.

Course Examples

• Interior Design: Space Planning I (3 hrs)
• Interior Design: Space Planning II (3 hrs)
• Interior Design: Space Planning III (3 hrs)
• Interior Design: Space Planning IV (3 hrs)
• Interior Design: AutoCAD (3 hrs)
• History of Interiors and Furniture I (3 hrs)