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A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing residential and commercial interior spaces. Includes instruction in computer applications drafting and graphic techniques; principles of interior lighting, acoustics, systems integration, and color coordination; furniture and furnishings; textiles and their finishing; the history of interior design and period styles; basic structural design; building codes and inspection regulations; and applications to office, hotel, factory, restaurant and housing design.

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| A major in Interior Design is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. |
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Top 50
U.S.
Colleges with the
most degrees awarded
of Interior Design among the 2006-2007
graduating class.
| | Harrington College of Design Chicago, IL | 198 (100.0%) |  |  |
|  | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | 83 (1.2%) |  |  |
| | Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA | 78 (11.8%) |  |  |
|  | Art Institute Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | 77 (14.3%) |  |  |
| | International Academy of Design and Technology Tampa, FL | 71 (28.7%) |  |  |
|  | Design Institute of San Diego San Diego, CA | 69 (100.0%) | |  |
| | International Academy of Design and Technology Chicago, IL | 67 (19.8%) |  |  |
| | Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago Chicago, IL | 56 (14.7%) |  |  |
|  | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | 56 (1.1%) |  |  |
|  | American Intercontinental University Los Angeles, CA | 55 (25.9%) | |  |
* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.
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