Undergraduate
The UNT Interior Design program is committed to the idea that interior designers have a responsibility to provide sustainable solutions that both improve the physical environment and protect the safety of the inhabitants. In addition to design fundamentals, interior designers need to be knowledgeable about:
- Technical drawing and drafting
- Computer-aided drawing and design
- Information gathering and research
- Materials, finishes and furniture selection
- Presentation and communication
- Interior construction
- Lighting and building systems
- Federal, state and local building codes and regulations
The interior design program leading to the B.F.A. in Interior Design is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Avenue, Suite 350, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503.
The CIDA-accredited program prepares students for entry-level interior design practice, for advanced study, and to apply for membership in professional interior design organizations. The B.F.A. in Interior Design granted by University of North Texas meets the educational requirement for eligibility to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam). For more information about NCIDQ Exam eligibility visit: https://www.cidq.org/eligibility-requirements.
Check out this award-winning video prepared by the students at Radford University. The competition was sponsored by the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC).