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Interior Design

Click on the image to watch a video.Students complete a Foundation for Interior Design Education Research (FIDER) accredited program of pre-professional study. Standards and practices are applied to residential, commercial and institutional settings.

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Option of Study

 • Interior Design

Scholarship Opportunities

To apply:
1. Be admitted to the College.
2. Complete a college scholarship form by Feb. 15 for incoming freshmen, current students and transfer students.
3. Contact departments for scholarship information.

Special Opportunities

• Internships - Gain vital career skills during on-the-job training in the required internship experience.

• Senior Portfolio Exhibition - Leave school with a quality professional portfolio geared toward gaining an entry level position with a progressive firm.

• Domestic and International Travel - Field trips and study tours are an ongoing feature of the program’s mission to expose students to a wide diversity of design experiences.

• Computer Aided Design - Be prepared for cutting edge computer technology and information transfer.
Codes, Professional Procedures, and Ethics - Understand the importance of designing for diverse populations while being in compliance with laws, standards, and business procedures.

• FIDER Accreditation - Study in a program that has maintained voluntary quality standards through self study and peer evaluation.

Examples of Course Work

• History of Interiors and Furniture
• Presentation Techniques
• Lighting Layout and Design
• Materials and Resources
• Professional Procedures
• Computer Aided Design
• Required Internships
• Special Projects/Portfolio

Employment Opportunities

• Residential Design
• Contract Design, including medical & hospitality facilities, office systems, and retail facilities
• Historic Preservation
• Theatrical/Television Set Design
• Exhibition Design
• Product Line Representative
• Governmental Agencies
• Space Planner
• Design Journalism
• Lighting Designer

Student Clubs

The University of Arkansas is an official campus location for a student chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers. ASID Student Chapter members are active participants in the Northwest Arkansas Region Professional ASID Chapter.

Work-Study & Hourly Jobs

The college hires many students in work-study and hourly jobs. To learn more, contact the department directly.

 

For More Information contact,
School of Human Environmental Sciences
University of Arkansas
HOEC 118
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-4305
(479) 575-7171 fax
http://www.uark.edu/depts/hesweb

 

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