Program Overview
At Judson, our Interior Design Program builds on a very successful architecture curriculum. You can earn a minor in architectural studies while completing the professional Interior Design curriculum in the third and fourth year of study. The Judson BA in Interior Design program offers a competitive professional education within the context of a Christian Evangelical institution in the Chicago area Environmental stewardship is a design philosophy that guides the program and its approach to design education.
The BA in Interior Design granted by Judson University meets the educational requirement for eligibility to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam). For more information, visit NCIDQ’s webpage on NCIDQ Exam Eligibility Requirements.
Why Interior Design at Judson?
Location
Our scenic riverside campus makes a beautiful home, is located just minutes from Chicago, a center for quintessentially American architecture and urbanism. Chicago is the quintessential American design city full of professionals, networking, and employment opportunities.
Career Preparation
Judson’s Interior Design program prepares students for entry-level interior design practice, for advanced study, and to apply for membership in professional interior design organizations. Judson will ensure that students receive an education that will serve them not only during their time at school, but also prepare them for future professional growth and to integrate Christian principles to prepare them for life.
Practical Work Experience
Academic interaction with real projects and professionals will introduce and build your practical design strategies and teach you how to create excellent customer relationships.
Architecture and Interior Design Department
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World Class Facilities
All Architecture and Interior Design courses are taught in the 88,000 square foot, LEED Gold Certified Harm A. Weber Academic Center. As one of the most energy-efficient buildings of its kind in North America, students complete their architecture education within one of the most environmentally self-sustaining academic buildings in the country, designed by international architect and Cambridge University professor C. Alan Short.
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Personal Attention & Peer Engagement
Judson’s small, intimate Christian community and low student-to-teacher ratio means you will develop close mentor relationships with faculty.
Students are also able to experience effective learning through sharing and collaborating between programs and in studios.
A Diverse Curriculum
Engaging class options in the Interior Design Major include:
- Theories of Environmental Stewardship
- Architectural Design Explorations
- Digital Design Simulation
- Integrative Interior Design
- Advanced Lighting Case Studies
- Textiles and Materials
Many foundational courses are shared and include faculty from both the Art and Architecture Departments. Students can minor in architectural studies to build a solid foundation for their degree and career in Interior Design.
Study Away Experience
Each student studying architecture and interior design embarks on a European trip the summer after their junior year to study the masters and develop the fine arts required within the field.
The Draewell Gallery
Our on campus not-for-profit gallery exhibits local and national artists with the goals of fostering an appreciation for the arts on campus through visual engagement and the creation of public dialogue regarding issues important to Judson’s core mission.
Each spring, seniors in our art, design, and architecture programs present their final projects in a professional gallery setting.
Summer Discover Camp!
The Judson University Architecture and Interior Design Workshop is based on the exploration and discovery of design and architectural foundations, while gaining an understanding of what it means to become and architect.
The week is filled with visits to downtown Chicago, architectural firms, presentations from Judson faculty, and foundational design projects. The students are exposed to formal and spatial exercises and multi-step projects focused on divergent thinking and creative problem solving.
Interior Design Retention and Placement Statistics
The BA in Interior Design granted by Judson University meets the educational requirement for eligibility to apply to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam). For more information, visit NCIDQ’s webpage regarding NCIDQ Exam Eligibility Requirements.
See the Interior Design Retention and Placement Statistics for Judson’s program.
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