Programs

The Department of Design offers three degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design (BS), Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design (BFA) and a Bachelor of Arts in Design (BA). The faculty believe that  an  appropriate  education  for  the  professional  designer  must  include  a  comprehensive  body  of technical knowledge  involving  historical  sources,  tools,  techniques,  and  materials.  In  addition,  a methodology for encouraging the creative problem solving process; and the attainment of the requisite level of skill to express visual ideas with clarity must be obtained.  While being fully equipped to meet the objectives of the global marketplace, today’s designer must also achieve sufficient educational breadth to adapt successfully to the varying demands imposed on their work by economic, social and psychological factors. A competitive portfolio review is held each year to identify students whose work has reached a level of competence necessary to advance to junior and senior-level courses in Industrial Design and  Interior Design. After passing portfolio requirements, selected students are officially admitted to the BS and BFA programs. The BA program is open to all students.