Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design

Interior design is the art of defining spaces that surround us…from the inside out. Whether within intimately small spaces or much larger schemes, within residential, commercial or work related places, the interior designer must demonstrate the ability to adapt and develop, far beyond simple decoration, subtle design proposals, both sensitive to context and responsive to complex constraints, and specific requirements.

– Alix de Mercey, Chair of Interior Design

The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design encourages a thorough, versatile design approach, following systematic and coordinated methodologies. With an emphasis on Retail and Commercial Spaces, the program is intended for undergraduate students aiming to become professional interior designers specialized in retail, commercial, exhibition and event spaces. Inter-disciplinary in nature and structure, the studio and the classroom serve as complementary spaces for design thinking and creative expression as well as technical and professional skills development. The context of Paris and its rich historical and cultural heritage, prestigious and innovative interior design concepts and renowned leading figures in the field, gives PCA Interior Design Program an ideal setting for the pursuit the development of a clear and personal creative direction.

As a student within this program you will build up towards a final, individual project and a written thesis which is presented before a panel of critics, followed by a six-month mandatory internship. The significant studio practice and the plurality of choices offered by this program prepare you for immediate interior design roles internationally, in Paris, or for entry into specialized Masters degree programs.