INTERIOR DESIGN O’MORE COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
TRANSFORM THE WORLD THROUGH THE POWER OF DESIGN The interior design program at Belmont University understands that design has the power to transform the world. Our program is a balance of practical skills and conceptual exploration, enabling students who are socially, historically and culturally aware to solve complex problems with great design. The interior design industry is competitive, and at Belmont University we prepare students to enter the workforce as leaders, to pursue advanced degrees of study and to pass the NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification), allowing one to become certified, licensed and registered within their state of practice. Belmont’s mission, as a “student-centered Christian Community providing an academically challenging education that empowers men and women of diverse backgrounds to engage and transform the world with disciplined intelligence, compassion, courage and faith,” is the foundation of the interior design program. We pride ourselves on providing an exceptional design education that is academically challenging for all students, while demonstrating compassion, integrity and humility. Interior design is continuously evolving. We embrace the tradition of traditional hand skills united with new technologies to assist in effective communication of ideas. Students learn evidence-based strategies to support theories and perpetuate innovation while considering the health, safety and welfare of inhabitants. Let us help you find your future in interior design!
Halle Huff ’s Winning Project with NYC x Design (Design History 2 class project)
WHY BELMONT IS FOR YOU: • Emphasis on inclusion, embracing all people, designing for all people and staffing classes with exceptional people • CIDA accredited for more than 40 years • Faculty who are both practicing professionals and full-time educators to ensure that you stay ahead of current trends in the design industry and promote a passion for life long learning • Study abroad opportunities make the world your classroom • Internship opportunities: students have interned in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Austin, Europe, The Caribbean and, of course, Nashville • Award-winning students, alumni and faculty, including winners of the Angelo Donghia scholarship (North America’s most prestigious interior design award for students) and awards from NYC x Design, ASID and Sherwin Williams • Small classes with one-on-one attention from faculty • Collaborative spirit, as seen through work with the occupational therapy program, Tucker’s House (a local non-profit serving children with disabilities), small town communities and local businesses
D I S COV E R YO U R P U R P O S E
in our
CREATIVE COMMUNITY
Conceptual Work (Studio 4) by Sydni Claunch
W H AT A L U M N I A R E S AY I N G
“O’More fully prepared me for my current job and was so
“During my time at O’More, I not only was prepared for
pivotal for my career development. The small campus and
the fast-paced world of interior design, but, also encouraged
student-teacher ratios helped me feel “seen.” I felt supported
to form relationships which have helped me become who
as a student of color and as though my perspective mattered
I am today. My design career has had many opportunities
greatly. Being a non-traditional student, I had many
which included an internship at de la Torre Design Studio
questions and concerns, but the welcoming environment
in Manhattan, NY along with design opportunities with
and strong teaching history of the school positively influenced
Alessandra Branca, in Chicago, IL. Both firms have been
me. The layout of classes helped me to develop my skills
named Top 100 by Elle Décor year after year and have
both inside and outside of the classroom. I felt well-poised
given me the chance to work on amazing projects. With this
to pursue an internship because I knew that I could
experience, I returned to Nashville to start Modern Remains,
demonstrate my skills well.”
a design atelier, with two dear friends and fellow alumni.”
NAJA SHABAZZ, INTERIOR DESIGNER
E VA N M I L L A R D , A S I D , W W Y W
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers–Huntsville Center
Co-Owner, Principal Designer
Class of 2017
Class of 2012
A D U LT D E G R E E P R O G R A M S
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