Combine function and beauty with creativity and organization to pursue a career in Interior Design
The Interior Design BFA degree at The Art Institute of Tampa, a branch of Miami International University of Art & Design, begins with a solid foundation in basic drafting, drawing, rendering, and perspective and then builds upon aesthetics, design theory, and problem-solving skills. You will have the opportunity to learn the different challenges associated with both residential and commercial design projects as well as the business skills needed to work successfully with wholesalers in the industry to help manage costs.
As you learn alongside classmates who share your passion and drive, you’ll form professional connections that can benefit you down the road. You will also have the opportunity to observe and participate in the operation of an Interior Design-related business in your capstone Internship course.
Upon graduation from our Tampa interior design design degree program, you will have received hands-on training and instruction from our award-winning faculty* and organized a portfolio to display your accomplishments to prospective employers.
Interior Designers can become licensed by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Board of Architecture and Interior Design. The requirements for licensure include a combination of education, professional experience, and passage of an examination administered by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ). The University does not guarantee third-party certification/licensure. Outside agencies control the requirements for certifications and licensure and are subject to change without notice to the University.
ASID Allied Membership
The Art Institutes will pay the 1st year ASID Allied Membership dues (American Society of Interior Designers) for students who graduate with a Bachelor in Fine Arts in Interior Design.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design
What Will I Study?
I know what I want. Now show me what I need.
Creating living and working spaces isn’t just about color, light, and materials. It’s about building codes, accessibility, and sustainability. In a rigorous, all-encompassing Interior Design curriculum developed by industry and education innovators to deliver the right balance, you'll study:
- Traditional and Computerized Design
- Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)
- Space Planning
- Textiles
- Lighting
- Barrier-Free Designs
- Interior Architectural Systems
- Residential Design
- Commercial Design
- Institutional Design
- Office Design
- Materials and Specifications
- Building and Safety Codes
- Sustainable Building Principles and Practices
- Environmental Design
- Human Factors
I'm looking for my proving ground.
At The Art Institutes system of schools, creativity is our core, our calling, our culture. We know that a creative career isn’t for everyone. It’s only for those who have the confidence and tenacity to make the leap from passion to profession. Our Interior Design degree program reflects the real world and all its challenges. Because it’s tough out there, it’s tough in here. But you’ll have the support you need to make your creativity marketable. We’ll provide the mentoring and real-world experience you need to prevail, with faculty* who’ve worked in the field and internship possibilities at successful businesses. You’ll be encouraged and expected to be bold. To take risks. To push yourself and the people around you. It won’t be easy. In fact, it’ll be the hardest thing you’ll ever love.
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