What are CIDAs requirements?
Each Interior Design program in consideration for professional accreditation by CIDA must respond to several standards of education identified as significant in interior design education. With each standard, a number of associated “indicators” serve as criteria for review. Standard 1 Curriculum Structure The curriculum is structured to facilitate and advance student learning. 1.1 The curriculum must follow a logical sequence. 1.2 Course content must increase in degree of difficulty. 1.3 Significant concepts must be interrelated and reinforced. 1.4 Projects must demonstrate variety and complexity in type, size, and scope. Standard 2 Design Fundamentals Students have a foundation in the fundamentals of art and design, theories of design and human behavior, and discipline-related history. 2,1 Students must demonstrate and understanding of design fundamentals including design elements, color theories, theories of design, and lighting fundamentals. 2.2 Students must demonstrate understandin
