Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED]

Interior Design, B.F.A.


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         Interior Design, B.F.A.: 4-year sequence  

Introduction

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Interior Design program prepares students for careers in interior design and related industries. Graduates of UW-Stout’s program have careers in large corporations, architectural design firms as well as specialized interior design firms. The success of our students is derived from a program that highlights the intersections of fine art, design, history, sustainability and a strong liberal arts education.

Interior design courses integrate art, design and history to fully prepare interior design students to create meaningful, safe and lifeenhancing interior environments that contribute to the cultural, social and environmental well-being of society. The technical courses in the engineering and construction departments are supported by industry standard software and hardware. Interior design students have the opportunity to study internationally and pursue internships at regional and national firms.

A required mid-program portfolio review offers students an assessment of their progress in foundation art and design courses. Extensive library resources and the art and design department visual resource center are significant assets. A 2.0 overall grade point average and a 2.5 or better in art and design courses are required for graduation.

General Requirements
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree

Total for graduation 120 credits  
General Education 40 credits  
Major Studies 80 credits  

Program Requirements


Racial and Ethnic Studies (6 credits*)


Three credits must be selected from RES-A.

Global Perspective (6 credits*)


Complete 6 credits of global perspective (GLP) approved courses, including GLP-approved instructor-led study abroad courses, or complete a program of university-approved work or university-approved study abroad not led by UW-Stout instructors.

General Education (40 credits)


Analytic Reasoning and Natural Sciences (10 credits)


Courses must be from the areas of analytical reasoning and natural sciences. At least one mathematics or statistics course and one natural science course with a lab is required.

Arts and Humanities (6 credits)


Remaining courses must be from areas including art history/music & theater appreciation, creative/performing arts, foreign language and culture, history, literature, and philosophy.

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)


Courses must be from two or more areas including anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology and sociology.

Cross-disciplinary Issues (3 credits)


Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)


Courses must be selected from the list of approved social responsibility and ethical reasoning courses.

Selectives (3 credits)


Courses/credits may be selected from any category to meet the 40-credit requirement.

Major Studies (80 credits)


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