Interior design majors will redesign and renovate a local Abilene residence using their talents, skills and support from local businesses. Students have named this service venture "Project Merge," in hopes of strengthening the bond between ACU and the Abilene community. The project is a yearlong effort but the actual renovation will take place in ... [Read More…]
Interior design students take home awards
Several ACU interior design majors received awards at the American Society of Interior Designers' 2012 Texas chapter student symposium in Dallas Oct. 5-6. Students from interior design programs across the state showed up to compete for coveted prizes and scholarships. This event is monumental for interior design students who are eager to make a ... [Read More…]
CIDA reviews, accredits Interior Design Program
The Interior Design Program in the Department of Art and Design received full reaccreditation through the Council for Interior Design Accreditation. "Accreditation promotes achievement of high academic standards, while making interior design education more responsive to students and societal needs," said Kitty Wasemiller, instructor in the ... [Read More…]
Student to renovate local house for project
An ACU student will design and renovate a local Abilene residence during the month of April with the help of local businesses. Haley Buffington, senior interior design major from The Woodlands, initiated the project and introduced the idea to ACU interior design faculty members. 'Project Merge,' the official title of the renovation initiative, ... [Read More…]
Interior Design to add minor
The Department of Art and Design will offer an interior design minor beginning in the fall. Students have been able to major in interior design since 1984, but an interior design minor hasn't been available. The interior design minor will provide opportunity for completion across four semesters. It will require 21 hours through a variety of ... [Read More…]