Interior Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts

A passion for balance, proportion and beauty is important to any interior designer’s success. But, as many states have licensing requirements that typically demand a certain level of education, training is more important than ever. Your education and your portfolio can help set you apart in this high competitive field. The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design at Harrington College of Design can help set you apart by preparing you to become a qualified professional and providing the foundation of education and experience needed for a successful career.

Here are some of the best things about the Interior Design Program at Harrington:

• Accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (formerly known as FIDER)
• Portfolio preparation and internship opportunities to help enhance career paths
• Located in the center of Chicago with access to a wealth of design resources and architectural wonders, including the Merchandise Mart
• Emphasis on understanding and application of industry-current knowledge, skills, processes and theories of today’s world of interior design
• Real-world skills training in interior design within the context of building systems and use-appropriate materials and products taught by practicing professionals
• Focus on career building business skills in communication, computer applications, and effective business practices
• Application of the laws, codes, regulations, standards and practices that protect the health, safety and welfare of the public

Interior Design
Associate of Applied Science

Grow your creative aptitude with current techniques in interior design at Harrington College of Design. The Associate of Applied Science in Interior Design is designed to prepare students with the fundamentals of interior design and assist them for the design assistant level in the industry. A passion for interior design and the opportunity to gain marketable skills can be an ideal combination for preparing for an entry-level interior design career.

Here are some of the best things about this career-focused program:

• The Associate Program allows students’ creativity to shine by incorporating experimentation with form, space, texture, and color, space planning and environmental designs
• Preparation for diverse work environments including Residential, Furnishings, Commercial, Retail, Architectural and Adaptive Reuse
• Courses teach marketable career skills in Beginning Drawing, Color: Perception & Application, 2D Design, Textiles and Programming for Interior Design
• Career Services Department ready to assist you in the interview and employment process
• Students have the flexibility to transfer credits to the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design offered at Harrington College of Design