<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt"> What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Virginia College's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design program provides a technical education in drafting, architecture, and design. Fundamental and advanced area of concentration courses address computer-aided design (CAD), sketching, building codes, drawing, space planning, lighting, and architecture history. Courses in residential and commercial design combine instruction with studio work to provide you the opportunity to develop your own portfolio. The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design is offered at the Birmingham, Alabama campus. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You should have an eye for detail and an interest in working with people in both private and commercial settings prior to enrolling in the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design program at Virginia College. Applicants to Virginia College programs should have a high school diploma or GED. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>As a student of Virginia College's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design program, you must complete 180 quarter credit hours. This total includes 96 credits in the area of concentration, 20 credits in electives, and 64 credits in foundation and general education courses. </p> <p><u>Foundation Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>EDU 1010</td><td> Learning Framework</td></tr> <tr><td>IDD 4710</td><td> Interior Design Portfolio Presentation Techniques</td></tr> </table><p><u>Concentration Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><td>ADD 1010</td><td> Interior Sketching</td></tr> <tr><td>ADD 1310</td><td> Architectural Drafting</td></tr> <tr><td>ADD 1320</td><td> Advanced Architectural Drafting</td></tr> <tr><td>ADD 2300</td><td> CAD for Interior Designers</td></tr> <tr><td>ADD 2370</td><td> Space Planning</td></tr> <tr><td>ADD 2380</td><td> Advanced Space Planning</td></tr> <tr><td>ADD 3310</td><td> Building Codes</td></tr> <tr><td>ADD 3330</td><td> Perspective Drawing</td></tr> <tr><td>ADD 3340</td><td> Building Construction</td></tr> <tr><td>CAD 1010</td><td> CAD Fundamentals</td></tr> <tr><td>IDD 1010</td><td> Design Fundamentals</td></tr> <tr><td>IDD 1410</td><td> Introduction to Interior Design</td></tr> <tr><td>IDD 1510</td><td> History of Architecture and Interiors I</td></tr> <tr><td>IDD 1520</td><td> History of Architecture and Interiors II</td></tr> <tr><td>IDD 1850</td><td> Materials and Finishes</td></tr> <tr><td>IDD 2200</td><td> Digital Applications for Interior Designers</td></tr> <tr><td>IDD 2410</td><td> Residential Design</td></tr> <tr><td>IDD 2420</td><td> Residential Design Studio</td></tr> <tr><td>IDD 3430</td><td> Commercial Design</td></tr> <tr><td>IDD 3450</td><td> Commercial Design Studio</td></tr> <tr><td>IDD 3660</td><td> Interior Lighting</td></tr> <tr><td>IDD 3910</td><td> Universal Design</td></tr> <tr><td>IDD 4200</td><td> Business for Interior Designers</td></tr> <tr><td>IDD 4420</td><td> Interior Design Senior Project I</td></tr> <tr><td>IDD 4430</td><td> Interior Design Senior Project II</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate"> What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Upon completion of Virginia College's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design program, you could pursue entry-level positions or an apprenticeship in the field. You could select furniture, paint colors, window dressings, and lighting for either commercial or residential clients. You could work as an interior decorator or designer for a variety of businesses, including: </p> <ul><li>Design studios </li><li>Architectural firms </li><li>Home furnishing stores </li><li>Furniture stores </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>You might choose to expand your knowledge in the field by continuing your education beyond the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design. You could pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design. A graduate degree program in interior design may emphasize advanced theories and research in this area of study. </p> <p><i>Advanced degrees may not be offered at Virginia College, and credits may not be transferable.</i></p>