Overview

You’ll become proficient in the specialized language used by today’s preeminent design and construction firms. And most importantly, you’ll learn what it takes to turn a design idea into a real space.

At the Interior Design program at School of Visual Arts you’ll also have the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest, whether in the creative areas of design and presentation skills, the technical areas of construction documentation, project management and construction administration or the business areas of finance, marketing and company management.

Careers

Job Placement: In the class of 2018, 19 people graduated. As of January 24, 2019, 17 alumni are employed in design professions (90%), 1 in a different profession (5%), and one is in graduate school (5%).

Acceptance into Graduate Programs: 1 application from the May 2018 graduating class, and 30% have an interest in attending graduate school in the future.

Graduation Rates: 90% of the Class of 2018 graduated in 4 years, 10% graduated in 5 years.

Retention/Attrition: 100% of students enrolled during the Fall 2017 semester returned in Fall 2018, putting attrition at 0%.

About the department

Our faculty, some of the most respected working professionals in the industry, will help you get there. Whether it’s Jack Travis, FAIA, Principal Architect and Designer, Afri Culture / Design Culture; Ralph Ottaiano, AIA, Levien & Company, Inc.; Gita Nandan, Founding Partner, Thread Collective LLC; or Anthony Lee, Founder, Honest Struggle—all of them are here to help you design a wide range of projects: apartments, restaurants, offices, schools, museums and cruise ships. You’ll also present your work to internationally renowned interior designers and architects along with real life clients. We invite partners in recognized interior design and architecture firms such as Gensler and HOK, magazine editors from major publications including Interior Design magazine and Metropolis and heads of design for brand-name companies like MTV and Polo Ralph Lauren. Through this process, you’ll gain confidence and insight and might even meet your future boss or client.

Courses such as Rhino and Digital Fabrication Concepts, Advanced Computer Rendering Techniques, and Design/Build are other ways to customize the program. For example, you can participate in projects for schools and other community-based organizations, take tours of design firms and showrooms such as Steelcase and Herman Miller to get behind the scenes. In addition, the administration and faculty will work with you to secure summer and part-time internships that provide real life learning experiences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing and Literature

Drafting: Basic Building Systems

Drawing: Perspective

Drawing: Environment and Composition

Interior Design

Designing Interiors

Computer-Aided Drafting and Design

Computer Design

Furniture and Furnishings

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00

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More details

SVA reviews applicants for admission on a rolling basis and for as long as space is available in our programs.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Interior Design View 208 other Bachelors in Interior Design in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application online

Application Fee

Statement Of Intent

Portfolio -15-20 images or a Film Reel/2-Part Film Essay

High School Transcripts

Declaration and Verification of Finances

Recommendation Letters

Tuition Fee

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International

51400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25700 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

51400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25700 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

51400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25700 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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