Certificate in Professional Interior Design
Fairfield University’s Certificate in Professional Interior Design continues beyond the Residential Certificate to broaden the student’s exposure and understanding to include more complex interior design concepts which include more extensive space planning, barrier-free design, plumbing, wiring, construction and egress codes which apply to public space as well as residential spaces. The curriculum also exposes students to a broader range of subjects that are part of the study and application of interior design.
The Certificate can be earned as part of the requirements of the MA program or on its own and students may transition into the MA program at any time. Students may join ASID as student members and may advance to Allied ASID membership upon completion of the Professional Certificate.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IDSN 5405 | Drawing and Presentation | 3 |
| IDSN 5407 | Color Design | 3 |
| IDSN 5409 | Basic Computer-Aided Design (CAD) | 3 |
| IDSN 5410 | Interior Design I | 3 |
| IDSN 5411 | Textiles for Interiors | 3 |
| IDSN 5413 | History of Furniture I | 3 |
| IDSN 5414 | History of Furniture II | 3 |
| IDSN 5422 | Rendering | 3 |
| IDSN 6511 | Interior Design II | 3 |
| IDSN 6512 | Interior Design III | 3 |
| IDSN 6513 | Interior Design IV | 3 |
| IDSN 6515 | Lighting for Interiors | 3 |
| IDSN 6520 | Perspective Techniques | 3 |
| IDSN 6521 | Business of Interior Design | 1 |
| Select one elective course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| History of Architecture and Interior Design | ||
| Sustainable Design | ||
| 3-D Architectural Computer-Aided Design (CAD) | ||
| Commercial Design | ||
| Kitchen and Bath Design | ||
| Total Credits | 42-43 | |