School Description
Provided by Design Institute of San DiegoDesign Institute of San Diego is a private independent college, founded in 1977, and devoted to a single purpose: professional education in interior design. The faculty, resources, administration, physical facilities, and educational activities of Design Institute are entirely committed to this purpose.
The college seeks to teach, preserve and expand the knowledge of design, which is essential to the quality of life in the diverse society it serves, and to educate individuals capable of assuming significant roles in the interior design profession.
Our objective is to educate interior designers who are prepared for the professional world they will enter upon graduation. The curriculum and methods of instruction are intended to provide the student with: a broad understanding of the interior design profession, developing the student's creative, technical, and analytical skills as well as introducing the practical aspects of business and developing a keen awareness of the professional responsibilities of an interior designer.
The faculty is comprised of practicing interior designers, architects, artists, historians, environmental psychologists, engineers, computer technologists, lighting designers and business consultants; all working professionals in their fields who bring to the classroom practical instruction based upon current professional knowledge.
Undergraduate study in interior design provides an artistic, intellectual and technical foundation upon which to build not only a professional career, but a rewarding and meaningful life; productive for the individual and for the community as well.
General education courses provide the student with a grounding in the liberal arts traditions, values, and critical thinking, and the interior design major offers a solid foundation of professional study for a career in interior design. The four-year program leads to the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design degree.
Since its founding, Design Institute graduates have enriched the profession through their training and their creative talent.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southwest
- Setting:
- Large City Setting
- Type:
- For Profit
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 505
- On Campus Housing:
- Unavailable
- Full Time Students:
- 100%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Degree Programs at Design Institute of San Diego
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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Visual Arts
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Visual Arts
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Interior Design
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.See more schools with programs in Interior Design
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Interior Design
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Visual Arts
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Visual Arts
Certificate Programs at Design Institute of San Diego
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Arts & Humanities
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Visual Arts
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Visual Arts
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Interior Design
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.See more schools with programs in Interior Design
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Interior Design
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Visual Arts
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Visual Arts
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| Percent of Students International: | 4% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 13,200 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,300 | 8% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,333 | 28% | |
Any Aid: |
32% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 40% (Highly Selective) |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Not Required |
| High School GPA: | Recommended |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Recommended |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Not Required |
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Question: art schools in CA and NY question?I'm a junior right now and I am really interested in going to art school for interior design. I've been looking mainly in California and New York. ( I live in California) these are some of the schools I'm interested in if you have visited them or gone to any of them did you like your experience? Academy of Art University, CA Parsons School of Design NY San Francisco Art Institute , CA School of Visual Arts , NY Design Institute of San Diego , CA FIDM , CA Thanks for all your help!16 months ago
Best AnswerKatyy W, There is a lot of information on the web that can help . Different schools offer different programs and many people change concentrations or majors. http://www.goodinternetdeals.com/Art-School.html |
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Question: I want to go to Interior Design school in San Diego, which school would be best to invest my money on?I've been deciding on Design Institute of San Diego which offers a B.A. in Interior Design for, The Arts Institute of CA - San Diego that has a 3-year program for a B.S. in Interior Design, or FIDM which offers an A.A. in I.D.27 months ago
Best AnswerThe degree does not fully matter. Real bad schools offer degress but since they are not accredited you are thowing money out the window. If they don't have accreditation then you will not be able to transfer. So, yes look for a school with a degree but make sure the degree means something. I live in SD but take my BA art degree classes online at Academy of Art University in SF. Atleast I know they have WASC accreditation. Also look at the school. Does it feel like a "trade school" or a real college where you will be challenged. Everyone is cranking out designers these days, you want be in the best school. |
