Interior designers shape human experience and enhance quality of life by creating environments that are sustainable, meaningful, innovative, and functional.
RMCAD's interior design graduates create spaces that are as aesthetically pleasing as they are healthy and resource efficient.
The BFA in interior design is a first-professional degree that provides students with the educational qualifications to enter the design profession and gain the necessary experience to successfully complete the NCIDQ examination. www.ncidq.org
Interior design is both an art and a science. At RMCAD, we approach it as an extension of the arts while being grounded in the social and natural sciences of psychology, sociology, anthropology, ecology, and biology.
When you graduate from our program, you will be prepared to work as skilled, ethical, environmentally responsible professional designers committed to improving the health, safety and welfare of the public while embracing your own vision and creativity.
"The Interior Design faculty at RMCAD is truly special. Known on a first name basis, there have been numerous times when I have seen them give up their weekends to help us with projects, personally recognize students for great work, or just be a friend when you need someone to talk to, and even host brunch for a meeting."--Anna Alcorn, ID student
You will learn the theories and skills necessary for professional practice from faculty who are practicing design professionals and educators. Our program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and is rigorous yet highly rewarding. www.accredit-id.org
See our Accreditation Page for more information.
Green Design Area of Emphasis
RMCAD offers a unique program of study through our Green Design Area of Emphasis. The Green Design Area of Emphasis provides an in-depth exploration of the methods, processes and principles of green design and sustainability. www.rmcad.edu/interior-design/green-design
"I had no idea what Green design was before coming to this school, and now it is a huge passion for me and was my area of emphasis."--Bethany Strothman, recent graduate
For information and discussions on green design and sustainability, please visit our green design blog, Thoughts on Sustainability >>
Check out recent student work in the Interior Design section of our Online Gallery.
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Internships and Employment
During your last year of study, you will complete an internship that exposes you to real life experiences in interior design practice. When a student excels at an internship, it may lead to employment after graduation.
Many Perspectives, One Purpose
While many students in RMCAD’s interior design program join us just after graduating from high school, we also welcome transfer students from other programs and those pursuing second degrees and career changes. Regardless of your situation, we strive to make your educational experience personally rewarding by helping you embrace and achieve your place as a design professional.