Cazenovia College 2012-2013 Academic Catalog

Interior Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts
The award-wining Interior Design program prepares students for the challenges of this
dynamic discipline. Our program integrates study of the functional, artistic and practical
career components of the interior design profession and is built on a foundation in the
liberal arts.
Goals:
• Offer in-depth studio training in creative ideation, concept development, program
analysis and space planning for a wide variety of interior environments;
• Engage students in studio projects and lecture-based content areas including: universal
design, building codes, materials & finishes applications, architectural history, as well as
design practice specialties such as retail, commercial, hospitality, lighting, furniture, and
residential design;
• Develop students‘ expertise in traditional media, such as sketching and rendering, as
well as in current CAD, graphic, 3-D visualization programs and presentation methods;
and
• Prepare graduates with the educational background needed to sit for the National
Council for Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ) certification exam, and other
emerging professional credentials.
Special Features:
Our classes are held in Reisman Hall, which features an innovative lighting lab,
extensive materials library, and several state-of-the art computer studio labs.
A mandatory internship provides students with hands-on experience in a professional
design environment, as well as an opportunity for networking. Academic experiences
culminate with original Capstone research and design projects. Students are taught by an
integrated faculty of master educators and working professionals with affiliations in
professional organizations such as the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID),
Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), and the NCIDQ.
View Student Portfolios at http://www.cazenovia.edu/IDportfolios.
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Course (Credits)
See Degree Requirements: General Education requirements (33)
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Information Literacy:
ID 498 Senior Topics (3)
Senior Capstone: ID 499 Senior Project Studio (3)
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS - 39
PROGRAM COURSES
Art & Sciences Courses
Course (Credits)
FA 131 History Architecture & Interiors I (3)
103