Blending technical aspects of architecture with the aesthetic principles of interior design, the study of interior architecture hones your skills in the design of interior spaces.
At NewSchool, our bachelor’s degree in interior architecture and design empowers students to go beyond traditional design boundaries — transforming spaces into meaningful experiences. This four-year, full-time program teaches students to animate and enrich environments from the inside out, merging aesthetics, functionality, and human-centered innovation.
Through a blend of conceptual thinking and technical training, students explore how to shape residential, commercial, and public spaces with purpose. The curriculum emphasizes experimentation, sustainability, and real-world application, ensuring graduates are prepared for today’s evolving design landscape.
Program graduates land industry-related jobs within 6 months (2024)
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Daniela DeutschDean of Architecture
Full-Time, On-Campus
4 Years
180 Hours
Design studios in our interior architecture and design degree program give students the opportunity to showcase their creativity and CAD skills. These interactive courses create space for you to put theoretical concepts into practice. Created by students in Interior Design 203, the projects below feature human-centric designs that integrate residential living with working environments.
Our interior architecture and design bachelor’s degree is for students who are eager to build their technical skills to design purposeful spaces, but are also driven by understanding human behavior and how they interact with the built environment. You’ll study topics ranging from geometry and psychology to lighting, materials, sustainability, and more.
Our program integrates technology and sustainability into the core of interior design education, preparing students to meet contemporary challenges with innovative solutions.
Engage in real-world projects from day one, allowing you to apply your skills in various settings including residential, commercial, and public sectors.
San Diego’s dynamic market provides a thriving environment for interior architects and designers, offering numerous career opportunities in diverse fields.
I wanted a chance to turn raw spaces into sustainable and unique rooms. I believe interior architecture isn't just about being creative, it also applies psychological and technical skills.
My time as a student consolidated my passion for architecture, a passion which I am continually trying to nurture. The foundation I received at NewSchool, through the teachers and friends I met there, as well as the learning environment we were surrounded with, kept me true to my passion.
NewSchool taught me how to be critical and how to approach problems and design challenges. They introduced me to processes of problem-solving that engage both theoretical positions and very technical methodologies.
When I visited the school, I was hooked when I saw the studios filled with students making architectural models! Hands down the faculty are the best. George Welch and the rest of the faculty are amazing.
We believe Quartyard can serve as a model for cities across the U.S. looking for unique economic development ideas,” said NewSchool alumnus and CEO of RAD Lab, Philip Auchettl. “It is a feasible way to temporarily re-invent empty spaces while improving quality of life for residents.
My favorite aspect of attending NewSchool was the intimate and supportive community of faculty, staff, and students.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Architecture program will be prepared to:
| PLO 1 | Critical Thinking: Demonstrate critical thinking in identifying, analyzing, and framing design opportunities and creative problem-solving in order to distill one solution from the multiple possibilities generated. |
| PLO 2 | Human-Centered Cultural Awareness: Thoroughly understand the client and end-user needs, as well as relevant cultural elements, to support the development of a design solution. |
| PLO 3 | Communication: Demonstrate effective visual, verbal, and written communication. Effectively communicate design solutions both visually and through client-centric presentations. |
| PLO 4 | Technical Skills & Professional Knowledge: Demonstrate a solid understanding of text, graphics, interactive elements, and imagery as expressed in a cohesive design solution, aligned with strategic, compositional and production requirements. |
| PLO 5 | Professionalism: Demonstrate professionalism, a good understanding of a cross-disciplinary design approach, strong client communication skills, and the role of context within the production pipeline. |
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