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Web Design & Interactive Media — Associate of Applied Science

An innovative field that has unlimited potential, interactive media is evolving into a billion-dollar industry including interactive publishing, Internet content design, advertising, scientific research, product marketing and promotion, entertainment and education. The Web Design & Interactive Media program at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago prepares students for the field, beginning with a foundation in basic design skills including drawing, perspective, composition and color theory. Coursework continues with techniques of interactive systems development using accepted tools of the industry. Topics including digital imaging, computer graphics and animation, sound and video production are introduced. Students also refine business and professional skills essential to building a rewarding career. General Education courses prepare students for future challenges and successes by providing a base of knowledge in history, cultural, political and social studies.

Graduates have the artistic and technical skills to begin careers in entry-level positions such as production assistant with a multimedia company, corporate communications specialist, video or audio assistant, or freelance web designer. More experienced professionals work in environments as interactive designers, videographers and presentation authors.

Program Description
The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Web Design & Interactive Media that also includes general education courses. The degree program lasts two academic years (6 quarters) and consists of 96 quarter credits, including 24 quarter credits in general education.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Graphic Design, students must complete a minimum of 96-quarter credits with 29-quarter credits in general education courses and 72 in specialty area with cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Also, a student must receive a passing grade or credit for all required course work and satisfy all portfolio requirements including participation in the Senior Portfolio Show and satisfy all financial obligations to The Illinois Institute of Art–Chicago.

PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
Graduating students from these programs must pass a required course where a portfolio is produced. The portfolio must demonstrate entry-level employment competencies appropriate to the specific degree program. Faculty committees evaluate portfolios.

Portfolio requirements and competency standards for each degree program are available from the Academic Affairs Department or appropriate Academic Department Director. The portfolio requirements and program competencies are reviewed periodically to ensure they meet industry needs. The College reserves the right to alter or modify the portfolio requirements at any time it is deemed in the best interest of graduating students to enhance their career employment potential.

Graphic Design — Associate of Applied Science

Study in the Graphic Design program at The Illinois Institute of Art–Chicago begins with the fundamentals: drawing, perspective, color, composition, typography and advertising design. Advanced work, introduced gradually, includes computer graphics, computer illustration, and desktop publishing. The ever-changing world of graphic design includes some of the most creative and challenging fields available to artists today. Advertising, publishing, and design are just a few examples of professions in which graphic designers work.

The curriculum allows students to explore all areas of graphic design and prepares them to confidently accept entry-level positions upon graduation. Students receive instruction in a professional atmosphere that offers essential technical training for the business world. General Education courses prepare students for life’s unexpected challenges by providing a broad base of historical, cultural, political and social studies. Through study in these subject areas, students are better able to function effectively in an increasingly complex and interdependent world.

Graduates of the Graphic Design program are prepared for entry-level positions such as production artist, graphic designer, assistant designer, assistant art director, production coordinator and computer artist at advertising agencies, design studios, publishing houses, corporate communications departments and television studios.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
The Illinois Institute of Art–Chicago offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design that also includes general education courses. The degree program lasts two academic years (6 quarters) and contains 96-quarter credits, including 28-quarter credits in general education.

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION
Instructional methods at The Illinois Institute of Art–Chicago include lecture, demonstrations, tutorials, one-on-one instruction and periodic examinations. Except for field trips, all instruction is conducted in a classroom.

Career Opportunities
Architectural firms
Engineering firms
Manufacturing & Industrial Fabrication
Construction companies
Mining
Public Utilities

Degree & Certificate Options
Students desiring employment in Drafting and Design fields should complete the two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree in Drafting and Design Technology (AAS).

Students completing one year of the program may apply for an architectural or civil Drafting Certificate of Applied Science.

NEW: For those wanting a basic skills foundation and who intend to transition into a four-year program, the college is now offering an Associate of Science Degree in Drafting and Design (AS).

What you will learn
Learn to interpret basic mechanical, architectural, civil and engineering data
Graphically produce working drawings and detailed models for various disciplines
Learn to utilize various technological tools/resources:
3-D modeling
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Construction Estimating
Specialized software applications (AutoCAD, SDS/2, 3D Studio Max and more!)
Internet resources

Entry time: Fall, Spring or Summer

Length: 2 years (4 semesters, 1 summer)

Award: Associate of Applied Science degree

Description: The Graphic Communication Technology program prepares students for employment in the technical production area of the printing and graphic communication industry, from basic layout and design to the final printed piece. Following an introduction to the printing industry, the classes teach students practical knowledge and provide hands-on experience with both desktop and graphic programs.

In addition to designing for print, students also learn to design pages for the World Wide Web. Students receive extensive experience working on Macintosh computers using the industry standard software packages. Students may transfer credits from this program to Ashford University or UNI towards a B.A. in Graphic Communication or Technology Management.

Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should verify transfer credits before proceeding with this program.

Program coordinator:
David Brandstetter
307 Nielsen Hall
319-398-5899 ext. 5749
david.brandstetter@kirkwood.edu

Entry time: Fall

Length: 2 years

Award: Associate of Applied Science degree

Description: The Interior Design program provides education and training for people interested in a career in kitchen, residential or contract design. Graduates of this program are prepared for positions in designer sales, marketing and middle management.

This program features a combination of classroom instruction and on-the-job training in design establishments. Students study all facets of this challenging field including general education, business administration, technical courses in interior design skills and computer aided design (CAD).

Program Coordinator:
Sheryl Konen
334A Nielsen Hall
319-398-4917
sheryl.konen@kirkwood.edu

Interior Design (A.A.S.)

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Program Advisor: Ann Fry, 354-6051 (fry-am@actx.edu) or contact Brenda Hays, 371-5212 (hays-bj@actx.edu)

Associate in Applied Science
Major Code – INDS.AAS

This curriculum in Interior Design provides a balance of technical, creative, and business training necessary for a career in the Interior Design profession. It takes the students through the process of residential and non-residential projects, with emphasis on presentation and specifying.

Although this program is a two-year technical program leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree, students may matriculate into an articulated baccalaureate program at Texas Tech University or an appropriate Bachelor of Applied Science program at certain senior institutions.
Program Requirements
General Education Requirements (15 Semester Hours)
Communications – 6 Hours
Speech
ENGL 1301 – Freshman Composition I
Humanities/Fine Arts – 3 Hours
ARTS 1316 – Drawing I
Mathematics/Natural Sciences – 3 Hours
MATH 1332 – Contemporary Mathematics I

(or any college level Mathematics course)
Social/Behavioral Science – 3 Hours
Psychology course from the Social/Behavioral Sciences list
Major Course Requirements (48 Semester Hours)
INDS 1301 – Basic Elements of Design
INDS 1315 – Materials, Methods and Estimating
INDS 1319 – Technical Drawing for Interior Designers
INDS 1341 – Color Theory and Application
INDS 1345 – Commercial Design I
INDS 1349 – Fundamentals of Space Planning
INDS 1351 – History of Interiors I
INDS 1352 – History of Interiors II
INDS 2305 – Interior Design Graphics
INDS 2307 – Textiles for Interior Design
INDS 2313 – Residential Design I
INDS 2315 – Lighting for Interior Designers
INDS 2317 – Rendering Techniques
INDS 2321 – Presentation Drawings
INDS 2325 – Professional Practices for Interior Designers
INDS 2330 – Interior Design Building Systems
Total (63 Semester Hours)

Department Chair: John Hall
Phone: 303-797-5916
E-mail:graphicdesign@arapahoe.edu
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Associate of Applied Science Degree

This program is designed to prepare students for entry into the graphic design and illustration field. The curriculum consists of study and lab participation in advertising and design, production and illustration. Within the scope of these areas, the program covers design theory, typography, printing processes and illustrative techniques with an emphasis on developing solid production skills. Flexibility to recognize individual student needs and interests has been built into the program to allow the student to place emphasis on illustration or design for print or electronic media. Typing skills are recommended.

Students entering this program can expect an additional cost of approximately $1,600 for drawing and design materials, computer discs, pens, computer output expenses, etc.
Certificate

This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in desktop publishing, production for print or electronic design, typesetting, and for technical jobs in service bureaus and printing companies. Students who wish to pursue a career in design are urged to obtain the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design and Illustration. If students choose to continue their education, most of the classes in the Certificate can be applied to the Associate Degree.

“Form follows function,” said architect Louis Henri Sullivan, a mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright. It is one of the hallmarks of twentieth-century architectural design. It is an ideal that has been integrated, pondered, discarded and reused, and in some cases, completely disregarded. Not so in our Architectural Design and Drafting program, where you’re not only taught drafting and design fundamentals, but also how to apply problem-solving skills to residential and commercial buildings using architectural history as a guide. Our program provides the fundamental building blocks necessary to begin a career as a residential designer/architectural drafter. Whether you’re studying residential designs of Wright, the commercial buildings of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, or trying to understand how to apply building codes to residential homes, our program provides a sound foundation for your career.
Associate of Applied Science Degree

98 credit hours includes:
79 credit hours of architectural design and drafting courses
3 credits of ART 215
16 credits of General Education courses as defined in the General Education section of the catalog

In addition, students must meet college graduation requirements of Math 65 (or competency) and Writing 121. Consult a program advisor for assistance in planning General Education classes.

Drafting Your Future

Ours is one of the few design and drafting programs in which you can acquire the fundamental skills in drafting and building design in only two years, studying under some of Oregon’s best instructors. Our instructor resources, coupled with a broad-based curriculum, which emphasizes AutoCAD and courses such as Working Drawings and Building Systems, offer a unique opportunity to enter a discipline for which there will always be a need. Our program allows you quick entry into a field in which sound and stable design is highly valued, and it allows you to tailor classes to a specialized career, such as remodeling, kitchen and bath design, or green building. Our uniquely flexible curriculum caters to a broad array of interests within the building design industry. Many of our design and drafting graduates have started their own businesses or work for large design firms. Neil Kelly, Morrisette Homes, Argo/Architect, and Ankrom/ Moisen Associated Architects are just a few established companies that hire our graduates.

Portland companies have a reputation for requiring high-end graphic design skills that are world-class. Firms such as Nike, Adidas, Tektronix, and Weiden + Kennedy all seek a higher caliber of talent in graphic design because the talent pool is competitive, and clients have come to expect higher quality and innovation from designers, production artists, and illustrators. This close connection to a thriving local design industry is a great asset—one that you can leverage with the right skill set.

PCC’s Graphic Design program helps you acquire the skills and concepts that many of these local companies require. In our program, you’re introduced to the fundamentals of graphic design, such as page layout, typography, color theory, and more to help you build a solid foundation. Not only can you learn these fundamental concepts, you can enjoy a state-of-the-art facility with seasoned professionals whose connections with local industry makes your education relevant and provides cutting-edge skills.

Degrees and Certificates

In this program you can earn the following:
Associate of Applied Science Degree

See the catalog [pdf] for information regarding program requirements. Please also refer to the New Student Information Packet [pdf].

A Unique Standard

Graphic design is the art of visual communication. In a profession that combines artistic talent, typography and computer knowledge, graphic designers are challenged every day to communicate using a variety of media. In PCC’s Graphic Design program, we offer you the opportunity to acquire the skills you need to enter a highly competitive and rewarding career.

Our class work is designed to simulate industry situations and standards. Compared to similar programs, ours is unique in that it doesn’t require a portfolio of artistic material to be accepted. Instead, we require students to complete three core courses in the first term with a “B” grade or better in order to qualify for the program and gain experience in graphic design.