The Art Institutes System of Schools

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Earning an Associate in Arts in Graphic Design can prepare individuals for creative careers as they learn the skills and techniques of computer graphics, electronic imaging, and production for multiple projects in business and related industries. Along with professional development courses, students will take courses in advertising design, digital image manipulation, production procedures, fundamentals of web, and more, to utilize their talents in many career fields.

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While earning an Associate in Arts in Video Production degree in our program students will learn how to operate cameras and process film for broadcasting news, sports, and other presentations in analog and digital formats. The program provides individuals hands-on experience with the equipment that is commonly used in producing presentations in the industry today. Graduates will be prepared to open career doors as audio-visual technicians, video editors, video producers, or videographers.

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Earning an Associate in Arts in Web Design & Interactive Media can instruct individuals to develop their artistic abilities as they learn complex technological skills to design and create interactive projects. Courses include color theory, digital imaging, and computer animation for multimedia applications and web development. Courses also cover interactive authoring, website development, copyright laws, and professional development to enhance the graduate's employment prospects as they seek new careers in this creative field.

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After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Audio Production degree, graduates can seek employment opportunities as audio engineers, radio producers, assistant sound technicians, or sound engineers. The program includes hands-on training to record, mix, and produce audio in analog and digital formats for a variety of media applications. Learners will also study how to record in studios and live productions for optimal quality and clarity.

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Students who complete our Bachelor of Arts in Fashion and Retail Management degree program can learn skills relating to managing retail establishments as well as buying and merchandising apparel to meet changing and current trends within this industry. Business related courses will cover areas such as business ownership, store planning and lease management, copyright laws, and elements of retail operations to prepare graduates to establish or run boutiques or department stores apparel divisions. The fashion courses will include training in event and fashion show production, trends and concepts in apparel, and visual merchandising to influence consumer buying patterns.

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Earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Filmmaking & Video Production degree in our program may open career doors as a video editor, video producer, or digital videographer in this industry. Individuals learn how to formulate, construct, and deliver digital audio, video, and motion graphics using the latest software and technology to create and capture images at their optimal quality. With the high-tech advances in digital equipment, the opportunities for skilled professionals in this field will likely keep advancing.

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Earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Art & Design degree can prepare individuals to join the gaming industry as they concentrate on the artistic side of designing successive levels of complicated video games. The program includes courses in storyboard rendering for animation, designing interior spaces and worlds, and planning the environment for determining choices for the characters. Graduates can seek positions as background artists, interactivity designers, game evaluators, and more after completion.

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Earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design degree can prepare individuals for creative careers as they learn the skills and techniques of computer graphics, electronic imaging, and production for multiple projects in business and related industries. Along with professional development courses, students will take courses in interactive portfolio design, digital image manipulation, graphic symbolism, basic web animation, and more, to utilize their talents in many career fields.

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Our Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration degree program provides learners a foundational training in drawing, painting, and illustration techniques for both traditional and emerging media to create visually appealing images for specific production needs. Students can learn how to merge fine arts and creative vision with communication design skills to develop and produce images that attract attention and convey visual messages to audiences. Graduates can seek entry-level positions in fields such as production assistants, layout specialists, and production artists.

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The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts & Animation degree program can prepare learners to enter this creative field as a computer animator, special effects artist, accident reconstructionist, video game artist, and many other industries that need creative, talented individuals. Learners can build a strong foundation in the traditional 2-D drawing and illustration concepts and then move into computer generated 3-D formats that make characters and objects come alive. Students can learn techniques by using the software applications that are widely used in this growing field today.

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Individuals who earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photographic Imaging degree can seek positions as photojournalists, industrial photographers, or photo lab technicians. Courses will cover elements of composition, lighting essentials, and darkroom techniques, as well as setting up studio and outdoor location shoots for desired results. The program has been designed to help students fine-tune their creative talents as they develop business skills that are essential to excel in this field.

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Our Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Effects & Motion Graphics degree program can prepare learners to create visually appealing and attention-grabbing designs for film, television, and the Web. Courses will cover animation techniques and enhancing special effects for maximum audience impact. Graduates may be prepared for entry-level employment in the industry as production assistants, visual effect specialists, or broadcast design assistants.

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Earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Web Design & Interactive Media is for individuals who would like to combine complex technological skills with their own artistic, creative abilities to design web pages for the internet with a focus on marketing and multimedia effects. The online program will explore everything from the fundamentals of media and design, adding audio, video, and animation to projects, and copyright and business training for a broad based yet comprehensive learning experience. Graduates can seek positions in various organizations, agencies, and industries as they utilize the skills they develop in this expanding field.

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Earning a diploma in Advertising Design can open up career opportunities for individuals who would like to explore the business and creative side of this evolving industry. Students will examine trends and consumer behavior patterns that can influence advertising-specific campaigns to reach target markets. Graduates can seek a variety of career positions in this exciting and creative profession.

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Individuals who are seeking careers as digital specialists can earn their diploma in our Digital Design program that can prepare them for entry-level positions at newspapers, advertising agencies, and more with the skills they acquire completing the coursework. Instruction includes design fundamentals, typography, and graphic design for specific, targeted audiences. Learners will utilize computer applications and software as tools to create high-quality layouts and designs and enhance their career opportunities.

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Earning a diploma in Residential Interiors in our program will teach students the competencies for career options as interior residential designers who help clients enhance their homes to suit their needs and budgets. Learners will explore the industry fundamentals and how colors, textures, and fabrics can contribute to the ambience and functionality of living spaces for others. Graduates can seek entry-level positions as designers or support personnel in interior design studios or firms.

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In our Web Design & Development diploma program, students can use their creative skills and talents to advance their careers in web design and e-commerce. Designing web sites using various multimedia technology has become an increasingly in-demand profession today. Students will learn the scripting and authoring languages utilized in web technology and design to create visually appealing and user-friendly web pages.

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