Building upon MICA's strong foundation in art and design, you will learn thoughtful, human-centered design for a future interior design career. This program is aligned with nationally recognized certification.
Immerse yourself in the creative community at MICA by living on campus and learning alongside art and design students from around the world.
Convenient learning option when you need to balance learning with other demands. Explore your creativity and learn through studio-based coursework.
Learn interior design through studio-based coursework that integrates creative exploration with technical precision. The curriculum progresses from foundational design thinking and visual communication into advanced studio courses that address interior design in residential, commercial, healthcare, and community settings. Instruction in space planning, materials and textiles, lighting, building systems, and codes ensures graduates can translate conceptual ideas into buildable solutions. Your education will culminate in a portfolio that demonstrates professional readiness for a career in interior design.
Graduates of the BDes in Interior Design Degree will be prepared for roles such as:
"MICA's Bachelor of Design in Interior Design is built to equip our students with the technical art and design skills to become interior designers and join a committed community of practice. Our strong foundation in art and design allows us to apply a unique creative lens to Maryland's investment in workforce development as we launch a degree that leads directly to professional certification and graduate students who can thoughtfully engage with the built environment."
