The average person spends up to 90 percent of their time indoors, so interior environments have the potential to make a big impact. Our surroundings can affect our thoughts, feelings, behavior, and productivity. It's an interior designer's job to consider how color and contrast work alongside acoustics and lighting to create ideal environments in which to live, relax, and work. The University of New Haven interior design program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design with a General or Pre-Architecture concentration is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, 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 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design with a General or Pre-Architecture concentration granted by University of New Haven meets the educational requirement for eligibility to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam) <br>As a University of New Haven interior design major you will learn to create beautiful, functional spaces that meet the needs of both individual and business clients. The knowledge and skills you acquire in the program and the opportunities offered include:<br><br>Successfully mastering the rules of proportion, scale, balance, contrast, color, texture, rhythm, and harmony<br>Learning to manipulate architecture to create a more effective use of space<br>Focusing on issues of sustainability and universal design<br>Developing an understanding of environmental factors including acoustics, lighting, the use of space, and temperature control<br>Becoming proficient at CAD (Computer-Aided Design), 3D modeling, rendering, and other computer skills and presentation techniques that help clients visualize ideas<br>Gaining a solid foundation in architectural drawing, building construction, color theory, textile design, and the history of interior design<br>The opportunity to study abroad in Italy<br>Benefiting from the University's working relationship with local interior design resource centers, design firms, and architects<br>Having the option to choose a pre-architecture concentration that meets the requirements for graduate school in architecture