MICA launches Bachelor of Design degree program

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As the Maryland Institute College of Art continues to celebrate its bicentennial, the school announced the launch of its new Bachelor of Design in Interior Design.

According to school officials, the new degree is a significant addition to the college’s undergraduate programs. Through this Bachelor of Design degree program, MICA hopes to prepare the next generation of thoughtful designers to contribute to “Baltimore’s growing creative economy and beyond.” 

The Bachelor of Design program is grounded in research and creative inquiry, according to MICA officials, and was designed to prepare students for contemporary interior design practice.

According to a release, the program combines studio-based creative exploration with instruction in space planning, materials and textiles, lighting, building systems, codes, construction documents and professional practice. 

“MICA’s Bachelor of Design in Interior Design is built to equip our students with the technical art and design skills to become interior designers and join a committed community of practice,” MICA Provost Eric Freedman said. 

“Our strong foundation in art and design allows MICA to apply a unique creative lens to Maryland’s investment in workforce development as we launch a degree that leads to professional certification and graduate students who can thoughtfully engage with the built environment.” 

In addition, school officials said the degree program seeks to propel students from foundational design thinking and visual communication into advanced studios addressing residential, commercial, healthcare and community environments. 

The program offers a residential, in-person degree or an online degree, endeavoring to expand access for incoming college students as well as non-traditional and transfer students.