Dec 03, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin

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, technology, sustainability and a strong liberal arts education.

Interior design courses integrate concept, function and aesthetic to fully prepare interior design students to create meaningful, safe and life enhancing interior environments that contribute to the cultural, social and environmental well-being of society. All courses are supported by industry standard software. 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.  A 2.0 overall grade point average and a 2.5 or better in ART, ARTH and DES courses is required to complete this Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. 

General Requirements
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree

Total for graduation 120 credits  
Stout Core 40 credits  
Major Studies 80 credits  

Program Requirements


Stout Core (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.

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)


Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)


Electives to reach 40 Stout Core credits


Students must also take courses with the following designations:


Racial and Ethnic Studies (2 courses)


Global Perspective (2 courses)


Major Studies (80 credits)


Advanced Topics Studios (12 credits)


Choose three classes from the following list. They must be taken in three separate semesters. Classes will be offered on a rotating schedule.

Art Studio Requirement (3 credits)


Art History Requirements (6 credits)


Technical and Related (3 credits)


Experiential Learning Requirement (1 credit)


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