New York School of Interior Design

New York School of Interior Design (NYSID) is a private, non-profit college focused exclusively on interior design.[1] Primarily known for its highly ranked programs,[2] the College offers certificate, three undergraduate, and four master's degree programs for students at all stages of their careers — whether they are just becoming familiar with the discipline, considering a career change, or looking to deepen knowledge in a particular area.

Founded in 1916, it is located in the Upper East Side neighborhood of New York City. Located in various buildings on Madison Avenue and in Midtown, NYSID eventually settled into its current location on East 70th Street in 1994.[3] In 2010, the College opened its LEED-Platinum Graduate Center on Park Avenue South and 28th Street.[4]

NYSID is a member of the National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD).[5] Its initial accreditation was in 1996, followed by re-accreditation in 2007 and now 2017.

History

The New York School of Interior Design was founded by Mr. Sherrill Whiton, in 1916, with its location being metropolitan Manhattan, New York. It was chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York in 1924, and given degree granting authority in 1976. The current President of the Board is Mr. David Sprouls and the current Board of Trustees Chairman is Ellen Kravet.

The New York School of Interior Design is guided by the principle that "the successful design of an interior space improves human welfare", and the school also believes that "the interior design profession assumes an important role in ensuring that spaces are beautiful, functional, healthy, safe, and built in a socially and environmentally conscientious way."[6]

Programs of Study

New York School of Interior Design offers seven different programs from the Basic Interior Design Certificate through Masters degrees.

The NYSID is authorised by the Board of Regents to confer the Basic Interior Design certificate (on-site and online), the degrees of Associate in Applied Science in Interior Design (on-site and online), Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design, Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design, Master of Professional Studies in Lighting Design, and Master of Professional Studies in Sustainable Interior Environments.[6]

Rankings

NYSID undergraduate and graduate programs has been ranked in the top five of all interior design programs for the past five consecutive years by DesignIntelligence.[7][8] The College is also the only accredited graduate program ranked in the top five of the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).[9]

In the 2016 to 2017 academic year, 98% of NYSID undergraduate students were employed or pursuing further education within six months of graduation and 100% of our graduate students were employed or pursuing further education within six months of graduation.[6]

Admission and student demographics

NYSID has an enrollment of approximately 600 students. According to the New York School of Interior Design website, in 2018, they have a current enrollment of 538 students in total, with 381 of the students being undergraduate students and 157 of the students being graduate students. About 22% of the college is made up of international students, who come from and represent over 35 different countries. In 2017, the school had 117 faculty and curators with a student:faculty ratio of 10:1. The average class size approximately 13 students per class and the average student age is approximately 30 years of age.[10]

Alumni

Notable alumni of the College includes, Becky Button – Principal, Design Director at Gensler;[11] Kiki Dennis – Principal at Deborah Berke & Partners Architects;[12] Nick Domitrovich – Puccini Group;[13] Susan Zises Green – Susan Zises Green Interior Design;[14] Rose Tarlow – Rose Tarlow Melrose House;[15] Laurie H. Smith[16]

Publication

Atelier is NYSID's bi-annual magazine for alumni, friends, and other readers about the people and projects at NYSID. The magazine covers exhibitions, special events, and student work. A regular section that showcases projects from the graduating class.[17] The magazine is published by the College's External Relations Department.

References

  1. ↑ Peterson's Colleges in New York (24th ed.). Lawrenceville, NJ: Peterson's. 2009. p. 140. ISBN 0768926920.
  2. ↑ "America's Best Architecture & Design Schools 2016". DesignIntelligence. January 6, 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
  3. ↑ Blake, Peter (1993). "New York school moves, expands. (New York School of Interior Design) (Forum: Education)". HighBeam Research. Interior Design. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
  4. ↑ "New York School of Interior Design". Gensler. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
  5. ↑ "Accredited Institutions". National Association of Schools of Art & Design. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
  6. 1 2 3 "NYSID At a Glance". New York School of Interior Design. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  7. ↑ "NYSID Ranked the Top Interior Design School in the Nation by Design Intelligence". New York School of Interior Design. New York School of Interior Design - Press Center.
  8. ↑ "America's Best Interior Design Schools 2015". DesignIntelligence.
  9. ↑ "Accredited Programs". Council for Interior Design Accreditation. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
  10. ↑ "NYSID at a Glance". nysid.edu. Missing or empty |url= (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  11. ↑ https://www.gensler.com/people/becky-button
  12. ↑ http://www.dberke.com/people/kiki-dennis
  13. ↑ http://puccinigroup.com/say-hello-to-nick-domitrovich/
  14. ↑ "Susan Zises Green - About Us". www.susanzisesgreen.com. Retrieved 5 December 2017.
  15. ↑ http://www.interiordesign.net/articles/8436-rose-tarlow/
  16. ↑ http://www.lauriehsmith.com/
  17. ↑ "NYSID Publications". New York School of Interior Design.

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