Western Carolina University
Western Carolina University’s award-winning Interior Design Program is part of the School of Art and Design in the recently-established College of Fine and Performing Arts. The rigorous curriculum, lively atmosphere, and dedicated, professional faculty are the building blocks for a successful career in interior design. Students learn to blend creativity with technology and business sense, and are encouraged to draw on their interpersonal skills, financial acumen, and problem-solving techniques. The departmental philosophy states that design should have an element of fun, and seeks to imbibe the learning atmosphere with enthusiasm and energy as students work towards functional, meaningful design solutions. The foundations for students are the underlying concepts of design, the materials used, and the necessary skills and technology. Graduates are fluent visual communicators, who confidently understand problems and present elegant solutions.
