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About Us
The goal of the Interior Design Program at Villa Maria College is to advance the profession of Interior Design by combining ethical judgment and technical proficiency in pursuit of excellence. Students of our program will graduate prepared to meet not only the demands of the design profession but also the academic rigors of continued higher education. Our students develop beyond the sensitivities of aesthetic and social responsibilities to embrace broader environmental concerns and a synthesized, humanistic world view. The faculty is committed to cultivating a culture of practice, a readiness for the profession, a sophisticated design acumen coupled with advanced computer skills, a technical vocabulary and an affection for the field.
Mission Statement
The Interior Design Program Mission encompasses the following five broad-based goals:
To achieve the goals outlined above, the Interior Design Program at Villa Maria College integrates specific interior design courses with art foundation and liberal art courses, providing students with a well-balanced, integrated program of study. The Program
The Interior Design profession encompasses many components: gathering client/user needs, space analysis, evaluation and planning, construction methods, materials and codes, drawing, drafting and rendering of plans, selecting colors, fabrics, furniture and writing specifications.
Villa's Interior Design Program stresses space planning and rendering skills to express visual ideas. Computer aided design (CAD) equipment is used by students at all levels. Additional coursework focuses on the history of interior design, furniture styles, and the business aspects of the profession. 
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The Requirements Download an Adobe PDF of the Interior Design Program Planner Liberal Arts The liberal arts core, a combination of humanities, natural sciences and social sciences, essential to a solid career foundation, is required in all degree programs. Employment Opportunities Employment potential exists in business, industry, and residential design. Graduates will find entry level positions in interior design firms, architectural firms, construction firms, retail and commercial furniture dealerships, and retail furnishings establishments which offer interior design assistance to their clients. Specialized areas of interior design include health care, education, hospitality, retail, industrial, leisure, and institutional. Careers are also available in historic preservation, sales, and facility management., and education Special Program Notes Interior Design students participate in a required cooperative internship to complement hands-on training and to provide students with practical work experience prior to entering the field. Internships also provide excellent networking opportunities. Many graduates continue their education at baccalaureate institutions in architecture, interior design, historical preservation, and art education. Members of the Villa Maria College Interior Design faculty are practicing professionals in the field. Graduates can be admitted to the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) by completing a required period of professional practice and passing the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ) exam. For Further Information
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