New York School of Interior Design (NYSID) is a private, non-profit college focused exclusively on interior design. Primarily known for its highly ranked programs, 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. In 2010, the College opened its LEED-Platinum Graduate Center on Park Avenue South and 28th Street.
NYSID is a member of the National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD). Its initial accreditation was in 1996, followed by re-accreditation in 2007 and now 2017.
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Programs of Study
New York School of Interior Design offers seven different programs from the Basic Interior Design Certificate through Masters degrees.
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. The College is also the only accredited graduate program ranked in the top five of the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).
Admission and student demographics
NYSID has an enrollment of approximately 600 students. About 23% of the college is made up of international students. In 2017, the school had 117 faculty and curators with a student:faculty ratio of 10.1.
Alumni
Notable alumni of the College includes, Becky Button - Principal, Design Director at Gensler; Kiki Dennis - Principal at Deborah Berke & Partners Architects; Nick Domitrovich - Puccini Group; Susan Zises Green - Susan Zises Green Interior Design; Rose Tarlow - Rose Tarlow Melrose House; Laurie H. Smith
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. The magazine is published by the College's External Relations Department.
References
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