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B.S. in Interior Design
The Program
The Profession
Achievements
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B.S. in Interior Design
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The Interior Design program encompasses science, art, technology, and
business.
Space planning, drafting (including CAD), color, lighting, historic
and modern design development, residential design (including
kitchen, bath, and media room), contract design, professional
practice, and textiles form the core of the curriculum.
Supportive courses are available in art and business. Internships
are recommended.
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Students develop an understanding of the Americans with Disabilities
Act and its relationship to universal design as well as sensitivity
to global environmental issues. Projects include healthcare,
residential, restaurant, and retail spaces.
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Students tour a variety of settings including offices, hospitals, museums,
factories, showrooms, retail outlets, and construction sites.
International study is available to provide an enriching cultural
experience for students.
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Students are encouraged to participate in the student chapter of
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Activities include
attendance at professional meetings, speakers, and field trips.
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Accreditation
The IUP Interior Design program is
accredited by NASAD (the
National Association of Schools of Art and Design).
Faculty
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Dr. Frank A. Viggiano, Jr.
Professor & Program Coordinator
112-A Ackerman Hall
(724) 357-2350
viggiano@iup.edu |
Ms. Julie Gomboc
Instructor
113 Ackerman Hall
(724) 357-2395
J.L.Gomboc@iup.edu |
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Ms. Susan Venatta
Instructor
206 Ackerman Hall
(724) 357-6012
susan.venatta@iup.edu |
Student Association
The ASID student chapter (student chapter 224) was established at IUP in December, 1998. Membership offers students
the opportunity to prepare for rewarding careers in interior design by belonging to the largest association representing
designers, industry and students. Through their membership, students can participate in a wide variety of learning
experiences and programs that complement their academic training. Through interaction with the Society's thousands
of practitioners and industry contacts, ASID student members gain insight into the professional aspects of interior
design. Through industry and professional interaction, students are introduced to new developments in the field and
develop professional skills that will be used throughout their interior design careers. To find out more about IUP’s
ASID student chapter and check out upcoming events, visit our website at http://iupasid.tripod.com.
Our Goals
- To provide the educational background for students to qualify as professional interior designers.
- To give students a variety of opportunities to develop design solutions with a humanistic focus.
- To provide experiences in analysis, planning, and design of interior environments through sequential courses.
- To give students a framework to appreciate the design process and its relationship to interior design problem solving.
- To provide students with an appreciation of the relationship of research and design.
- To provide students with team design experiences.
- To provide students with the skills to use technology for enhancing the interior designer’s role.
- To provide educational enrichment and professional interaction through internships, field trips, guest speakers, and other professional development opportunities.
- To give students educational experiences involving the environment, ecology, and special populations.
- To instill values and accountability for professional ethics and proper business procedures and practices.
Career Possibilities
As
you might expect, there are many different opportunities with a degree in
interior design. See the following sources for more
information.
The Princeton Review
American Society of Interior Designers Job Bank
IUP's Office of Career Services
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