Good Questions: Parsons Interior Design Program?

2005_1_3_question mark.jpg Hello AT,

I am currently in to midst of shifting professional goals (from psychology to interior design) and was just accepted into the Parsons AAS interior design program, which I was ecstatic about until learning that the program has lost its FIDER accreditation. I was under the impression that this was one of the most respected programs. What do you think about this?

Thank you! Marissa

We recieved this question last night and to be honest, we didn't know about this and are not sure what this means for Parsons. We had only prevously heard good things. We therefore put this out there in the hopes that SOMEONE can shed light on this gobbledy-gook that the Design World is ratcheting up as inerior design gets taken more and more seriously.

What is the word on Parsons? (Thanks, Marissa!) MGR

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Does anybody have any info about the Parsons AAS Fashion Studies program? I will be going in the fall for the 1 year program-any scoop on the curricuulum and what happens after graduation regarding opportunities and jobs?

Would appreciate any feedback!!
Thanx
Jaclyn

Hi,

I am in the process of applying to the Parsons AAS Interior Design program. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how to get started on the Home Exam -- the assignment is to design an ad agency office in an urban townhouse. Should I begin by finding an existing floor plan for a townhouse and modifying it? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

Hi Everyone -

I know these posts were submitted a few years back, but has anyone on this panel graduated from or currently attending the New York School of Interior Design?

I was hoping to get some feedback on the school and their curriculum/programs.

Thanks!

DO NOT ENROLL IN THIS PROGRAM!! I am currently in it, and it is the worst school/department I've ever experienced. Most of the teachers don't actually TEACH, which is kind of the whole point of school. And there is way too much homework for such a trivial degree. The TYPICAL workload leaves a person about 1-3 hours to sleep on most school nights, with at least one all-nighter a week. And to repeat what others have said, it's not even accredited! It's a total waste of $40,000 per year

Does anyone know which school is best in San Francisco and whether or not there is shorter program there worth taking?