College of Visual and Performing Arts
Curriculum
The curriculum and projects support the professional, multidisciplinary philosophy and foster the creation of humane, sustainable environments for people. Visualization and communications skills, as well as a strong technical component, provide a basis for the education of designers who will become creative problem solvers and leaders in various fields of interior design. Students have the option to join the Design Living Learning Community.
- Learn critical thinking, application of precedents/theories, diverse methodologies and research synthesis in the design process.
- Gain knowledge and effective application of programming, space planning and spatial design skills for environmental and interior design, including synthesis of research and client/user information, spatial analysis and iterative problem-solving.
- Demonstrate competency in drawing, architectural graphics and visual representation articulated through the use of analog and digital tools.
- Understand diverse behavioral, social, cultural, historical, political and spatial contexts affecting the design of the built environment.
- Reflect on and critique key aspects of design as process and product.
- Develop an understanding of design as a unique tool to promote humanistic, progressive ideals that embrace diversity, environmental responsibility, universal/inclusive spaces, human-centered design and alignment with progressive professional practices in environmental and interior design.
Extracurricular Opportunities
Study Abroad in London
Build up your resume and broaden your perspective with a study abroad experience during your time at Syracuse. Consistently ranked among the top 25 international education providers in the U.S., Syracuse Abroad offers more than 100 programs in 60 countries.
Environmental and interior design majors most often go abroad to Syracuse University centers in Florence and London.
Study Abroad in Florence
Build up your resume and broaden your perspective with a study abroad experience during your time at Syracuse. Consistently ranked among the top 25 international education providers in the U.S., Syracuse Abroad offers more than 100 programs in 60 countries.
Environmental and interior design majors most often go abroad to Syracuse University centers in Florence and London.
Future Designers
We are a membership and outreach program interested in aiding the Syracuse City School District high schools by exposing specifically minority and low-income students to architecture and related design fields.
Learn more about this program