Program Overview

Introduction to the College of the Arts

The College of the Arts at Georgia State University offers a comprehensive education in the arts, with a range of programs designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and artistic production.

Program Details: Interior Design, B.F.A.

The Interior Design program at Georgia State University is a highly competitive and rigorous course of study that prepares students for successful careers in the field of interior design. The program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the principles and practices of interior design.

Program Highlights

• The program features an internationally active faculty and a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for professional careers in art and design.
• Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including 24-hour studio and building access.
• The program includes area-specific, merit scholarship opportunities and year-round exhibitions in the Welch School Galleries and student-run galleries.
• Students can participate in the Visiting Artist & Scholar Lecture Series, which brings in speakers from around the country and world.

Admissions Requirements

To be admitted to the Interior Design program, students must first enter the university as a general major and complete a series of foundation courses. They must then apply for admission to the program through a portfolio review process.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Interior Design program includes a range of courses in interior design, art history, and studio art. Students must complete 120 semester hours of undergraduate coursework, including 36 credits of interior design courses, 15 credits of art history and studio electives, and 9 credits of introductory interior design courses.

Goals and Outcomes

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the principles and practices of interior design, including:

• Ensuring comprehensive exposure to an array of perspectives as represented by the various faculty approaches to media, content, imagery, and teaching styles.
• Exploring the continuing traditions of art-making in pursuit of new forms and with contemporary concepts and issues.
• Encouraging multidisciplinary approaches with other studio areas.
• Preparing students for a professional arts career or secondary degree through development in workshops, exhibitions, internships, marketing and art handling, design, collaboration with peers, critique and artistic discourse, etc.

Careers

Graduates of the Interior Design program are prepared for a range of careers in the field, including graphic design, interior design, web design, and more. They may work as designers, curators, gallery directors, museum and non-profit arts managers, art administrators, kindergarten through 12th grade art teachers, art educators, art historians and writers, creative directors at advertising and marketing firms, props and set design fabricators, and art appraisers, among others.

Description

The Interior Design program at Georgia State University is a comprehensive and rigorous course of study that prepares students for successful careers in the field of interior design. With a range of courses, state-of-the-art facilities, and a faculty of internationally recognized artists and designers, the program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to succeed in this exciting and creative field.