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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 Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC).
Faculty also hold distinguished credentials such as NCIDQ certificates, LEED-AP accreditations and New York State Certified
Interior Designer licensure.
View Student Portfolios at http://www.cazenovia.edu/academics/divisions-and-majors/art-and-design/interior-design/studentportfolios
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)
FA 132 History Architecture & Interiors II (3)
Total Arts & Sciences Program Credits - 6
Career Courses
Course (Credits)
ID 111 Drafting (3)
ID 115 Models & Drawings (3)
ID 121 Rendering (3)
ID 221 Residential Design (3)
ID 232 Universal Design (3)
ID 242 Finishes & Materials I (3)
ID 243 Finishes & Materials II (3)
ID 250 Building Construction (3)
ID 271 AutoCAD (3)
ID 318 Furniture Design (3)
ID 320 Professional Practice (3)
ID 322 Contract Interiors (3)
ID 324 Hospitality Design (3)
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