Interior Design (BA)

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Academy of Film Art and Design Lodz

Program Overview

The Interior Design BA at the Academy of Film Art and Design in Łódź is a 3-year full-time or part-time Bachelor's program that equips creative minds with the skills to shape living spaces, from homes to public areas, blending art, technology, and real-world design practice. It's perfect for passionate individuals who love visualizing ideas, understanding how people interact with environments, and turning concepts into functional, beautiful interiors—graduates emerge ready to design everything from residential spaces to exhibition stands.

Curriculum Structure
Year 1 dives into the foundations, building your eye for space with basics of interior design and ergonomics to ensure every layout feels intuitive and user-friendly. You'll explore principles of designing spatial forms and compositions, learning to craft balanced, harmonious environments while getting hands-on with supplementary subjects like history of art and architecture and anatomy and biomechanics that ground your work in human needs and cultural context.

Year 2 ramps up with functional systems, where you'll master creating efficient layouts through creation of functional systems, integrating materials science to select durable, aesthetic finishes. Courses like construction and building structures and economics and investment issues teach you practical realities, so your designs are not just stunning but buildable and budget-smart, supported by computer tools for professional polish.

Year 3 focuses on specialization, tackling design of specific spaces like residential, service, public utility, trade fair stands, and exhibition interiors to build a versatile portfolio. You'll refine your vision with advanced ergonomics and language courses, culminating in projects that showcase your unique style, backed by PE for that creative stamina—preparing you for independent or team-based careers.

Focus Areas
- Residential, service, and public utility spaces
- Trade fair stands and exhibition interiors
- Spatial forms, compositions, and functional systems
- Ergonomics, materials, and construction

Learning Outcomes
Graduates earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, gaining expertise in interior architecture, computer-aided design, humanities (art history, culture), technical skills (materials science, building structures), and professional readiness for creating human-centered environments in private and commercial settings.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
The program aligns with Poland's architectural standards, offering a diploma that launches careers as interior architects or designers; the Academy was the first private university in Poland approved for Architecture and Interior studies, ensuring rigorous, industry-relevant training.

Reputation (Employability)
Students and graduates consistently win top awards in prestigious competitions, proving the program's edge—its innovative approach, equal emphasis on all architectural forms, and use of cutting-edge computer/multimedia tools deliver real-world success and high employability in design firms.

[Official program link: https://www.afad.com.pl/faculties.php?page=interior-design-ba]

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At the Academy of Film Art and Design in Łódź, our Interior Design BA program dives right into hands-on learning from day one, blending practical design projects with real-world skills like ergonomics, spatial composition, and creating functional interiors for homes, public spaces, trade fairs, and exhibitions. You'll build your portfolio through team and individual design work, using specialized computer programs and mock-up techniques to bring ideas to life, all while getting support for your unique artistic style. This approach ensures you're ready for the job market, with top student awards in competitions proving our program's edge.

Here's what makes our experiential learning so powerful:
- Specialized computer programs for design exercises, meeting current professional standards in architecture and interiors.
- Team design work alongside individual projects, preparing you for collaborative roles as an interior architect.
- Mock-up techniques to test and refine your spatial designs hands-on.
- Practical focus on specialized spaces like residential, service, public utility, trade fair stands, and exhibition interiors.
- Workshops in ergonomics, materials science, construction, anatomy, biomechanics, plus economics and investment— all applied directly to design projects.

This is your chance to turn passion into a career—apply now and see your designs come alive. Check out our full facilities and student work galleries here: https://www.afad.com.pl/faculties.php?page=interior-design-ba

Progression & Future Opportunities

At the Academy of Film Art and Design in Łódź, our Interior Design BA program dives right into hands-on learning from day one, blending practical design projects with real-world skills like ergonomics, spatial composition, and creating functional interiors for homes, public spaces, trade fair stands, and exhibitions. You'll build your portfolio through team-based design work and individual projects that mirror professional challenges, all supported by specialized computer programs and mock-up techniques to bring your ideas to life. This approach ensures you're not just learning theory—you're developing the creative and technical edge employers love, with top student awards in competitions proving our program's real impact.

Here are some standout ways our Department of Interior Architecture makes experiential learning come alive::
- Specialized computer programs: Hands-on classes in design software and multimedia techniques for professional-standard projects, from 2D sketches to 3D models.
- Team design work: Collaborative exercises preparing you for individual or group roles as an interior architect, tackling everything from residential to public utility spaces.
- Mock-up techniques: Practical building of scale models to test ergonomics, materials, and spatial forms in real scenarios.
- Supplementary hands-on studies: Labs and workshops in anatomy/biomechanics, materials science, construction structures, and investment economics to ground your designs in reality.

Imagine turning these skills into your career—our grads are ready to lead right away. Ready to apply? Check out the full student work galleries and see the facilities for yourself: https://www.afad.com.pl/faculties.php?page=interior-design-ba.