Design Institute Of San Diego:
Design Institute of San Diego is a private independent four-year 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. Located near the Pacific beaches of La Jolla, the facilities are of high-tech contemporary design and include spacious classrooms, drafting studios, exhibition spaces, computer labs, lighting lab, sample room, media center, student lounge, faculty lounge, administrative offices and convenient parking. A library containing books, design files, periodicals, manufacturers' catalogues, and audio-visual materials is available for student use during school hours.
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Interior Design
The Interior Design Program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design degree is a four-year, 126 semester credit-unit curriculum; providing students with the training necessary to enter the interior design profession. The program consists of 90 credits in the interior design major and 36 credits in general education.
The Interior Design Program leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design degree at Design Institute is a professional level program accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) - formerly FIDER. CIDA Professional level programs provide academic preparation for the professional interior designer.
Day Students
Classes are normally scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Full-time day students taking 15-18 credit units per semester, attend classes three to five days per week and may complete the 126 credit-unit program in four years. All courses in the curriculum designated ID or GE, are taught each semester during the day, Fall and Spring. For GE Electives and Interior Design Electives offered, please refer to the current semester schedule available before registration each semester. Part-time students should check the current semester schedule to determine when courses are available.
Evening Students
A full evening program is available to students who cannot attend classes during the day. Course of study and faculty are essentially the same as that offered during the day. Evening classes are scheduled between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The evening curriculum is divided into three semesters per year: Fall, Spring and Summer. Each semester is fifteen weeks. Students are accepted into the program three times per year: Fall, Spring, and Summer. Students will attend class 2 or 3 nights per week, taking 6-9 credit units per semester. According to this schedule, it will take a student attending full-time in the evening program approximately 4 1/2 years (14 semesters) to complete the 126 credit-unit interior design curriculum.
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