Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Interior Design Schools and Colleges

Degree Programs: Interior Design, Lighting Design, Exhibit Design, Kitchen & Bath Design, Set Design, Space Planning...
Surrounding Areas: Bala Cynwyd, Camden, Cherry Hill, Chester, Lansdowne, Norristown, Pottstown, Upper Darby, Warminster...
Surrounding ZIP Codes: 18991, 19003, 19004, 19016, 19019, 19050, 19059, 19101, 19082, 19140, 19152, 19192, 19255, 19401, 19465, 19489...

The city of Philadelphia has approximately 1.5 million residents that live in an area of 136 square miles. With its surrounding areas added in, the population jumps to over 6 million, making the city the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States. Steeped in history, Philadelphia is home to America's oldest art museum, and its first art school. Educational resources for arts-related programs include colleges and universities, trade schools, and workshops.

National Programs: The following schools are accepting students from across the country.

The Art Institutes

Bachelor's | Associate's | Certificate | Diploma

The Art Institutes offers associate, bachelor and certificate programs that specialize in the creative arts and design. With over 40 locations in major cities throughout North America, you'll get the competitive edge to succeed as a creative professional - in your field of interest!

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The Art Institute of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA US

About: Founded by artist Philip Trachtman in 1971, the college became The Art Institute of Philadelphia in 1979. The Art Institute of Philadelphia occupies 1622 Chestnut Street, a building originally designed in 1928 as the CBS flagship radio station affiliate. Designated as a historical site by the Philadelphia Historical Commission, the Art Deco building became home to the college in 1982. Today, The Art Institute of Philadelphia has additional academic facilities at 1610 and 1510 Chestnut Street and 2300 Market Street.

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Antonelli Institute

Erdenheim, PA US

About: Internationally renowned photographer and artist, Severo Antonelli, founded Antonelli Institute in 1938 in Philadelphia. The Antonelli Institute was founded to meet the training needs of professional photographers and military photographer. Following World War II, the school's excellent reputation attracted veterans seeking training in photography. Severo Antonelli served as the school's president until his retirement in September 1974. Subsequently, the school received national accreditation in May 1975 and added programs of study in Commercial Art. Antonelli Institute moved to its current location in Erdenheim, PA in 1996. The school attracts students across the United States and internationally.

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Delaware College of Art and Design

Wilmington, DE US

About: The Delaware College of Art and Design is a two-year program leading to an Associate Degree in Fine Art located in Wilmington, Delaware. The college is the result of an innovative partnership between Pratt Institute and the Corcoran College of Art and Design with accreditation through Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools as a branch of Corcoran College of Art and Design. Accepted students to DCAD can pusue their studies in a range of majors including Animation, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration and Photography. The two-year articulation program with both Pratt and Corcoran allows you the flexibility to begin your art and design career upon graduation from DCAD, or enter Pratt or the Corcoran as a junior to complete your BFA degree. You may also, of course, transfer to any other art and design school in the United States. Along with the degree program, DCAD offers Continuing Education courses and certificate programs for non-credit. The college provides challenging, small classes in a stimulating, relaxed and friendly atmosphere to maximize students artistic achievement and success.

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Drexel University, College of Media Arts and Design

Philadelphia, PA US

About: What, exactly, is CoMAD, the College of Media Arts & Design? It's a place where you can learn creative problem solving. It's a place where you can earn degrees in professional areas, while also getting a broad liberal arts education. It's a place that helps its students enhance their own course of study through elective courses and minors. Through close personal advising, students get ongoing guidance to help navigate the sequence of professional and foundation courses and choose electives effectively. Cooperative education, up-to-date technology, the city of Philadelphia, and an emphasis on faculty-student interaction all combine to make CoMAD education uniquely fulfilling and exciting. The College's five departments offer nine programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree, one program leading to the Bachelor of Architecture and four programs leading to the Master of Science degrees.

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