Design Degrees Online

Course Requirements

Interior Design Major
72 hours: INT 110, 120, 150, 160, 210, 230, 240, 250, 270, 280, 325 or 335, 340, 345, 350, 360, 440, 450, 475, 480, & 490. Required supporting courses include AR 106 and the remaining 9 hours are electives in AR, BU, HIP, or by permission of the Chair. A 2.75 GPA in the major and a 2.5 cumulative GPA must be maintained. Prerequisites and sequencing are strictly enforced.

Requirements for Minor
27 hours: AR 106; INT 110, 120, 150, 210, 240, 250, 280, and 325, 335, or 345.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Digital Filmmaking & Video Production; Game Art & Design; Media Arts & Animation; Web Design & Interactive Media; and Visual Effects & Motion Graphics students must complete a minimum of 180-quarter credits with 64-quarter credits in general education courses and 116 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, meet portfolio requirements including participation in the Senior Portfolio Show and satisfy all financial obligations with The Illinois Institute of Art–Chicago.

PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
Graduating students from all departments must pass a required course in which 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 school 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 employment potential.

Graduation Requirements
To receive an Associate of Applied Science in Web Design & Interactive Media, students must complete a minimum of 96-quarter credits with 24-quarter credits in general education courses and 72 in their specialty 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 financial obligations to The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago.

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 internships and field trips, all instruction is conducted in a classroom.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design, students must complete a minimum of 180-quarter credits with 64-quarter credits in general education courses and 120 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, meet portfolio requirements and satisfy all financial obligations with The Illinois Institute of Art–Chicago.

PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
Graduating students from all departments must pass a required course where a portfolio is produced. The portfolio must demonstrate entry-level employment competencies appropriate to the specific degree program.

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 school 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.

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.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Digital Filmmaking & Video Production; Game Art & Design; Media Arts & Animation; Interactive Media Design; and Visual Effects & Motion Graphics students must complete a minimum of 180-quarter credits with 64-quarter credits in general education courses and 116 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, meet portfolio requirements including participation in the Senior Portfolio Show and satisfy all financial obligations with The Illinois Institute of Art–Chicago.

PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
Graduating students from all departments must pass a required course in which 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 school 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 employment potential.

Intercollege offers financial aid to full-time students, in the form of merit scholarships, need-based assistance, athletics scholarships, and on-campus work-study programs. All types of financial aid available are explained below:

Academic Merit Scholarships

1. Based on Previous Performance

Students in their first year at Intercollege may be eligible for financial assistance in accordance with the grades of their High School Leaving Certificate. (More information about this type of scholarship can be obtained from the Office of Admissions.)

2. Based on Academic Performance at Intercollege

Two regular semesters after the student first registers and every semester thereafter, scholarships will vary according to the student’s performance at Intercollege, as follows:

Cumulative GPA
Scholarship

4.00
50%

3.75-3.99
20%

3.50-3.74
10%

In order to be eligible for this type of scholarship, students must:

(a) have full-time status
(b) have completed a minimum of 30 credits at Intercollege
(c) have been registered in the previous semester.

Athletics Scholarships

Athletics scholarships are offered to students who participate in the Intercollegiate sports teams of the College. Such scholarships range from 5 to 50% reduction on tuition (the exact amount is determined by the coach of the athletic teams and is based on the participant’s performance and other criteria). Students interested in this type of scholarship must complete the “Application for Athletics Scholarship Form” and submit it to the Finance Department.

Ahlia University offers various kinds of merit scholarships, among which are President’s Scholarships and Dean’s List Scholarships. The President’s scholarships provide incumbents with 100% tuition remission.

Current students are eligible for the Dean’s List if, among other criteria, they attain a GPA of 3.5 in any given term during the regular academic year. Dean’s List Scholarships provide for a tuitions remission of 25% of the following academic semester tuition and in case of second semester Dean’s List designated students, to summer session’s tuition as well.

Fresh Secondary School Graduates with a cumulative GPA 97% and above can apply for a full scholarship. Graduates with 90% or above are entitled for 25% discount and those with a score of 95% or above are eligible to apply for scholarship on first-come-first-served basis.

The admission decision is determined by the official cumulative grade point average (GPA) and the official SAT and/or ACT test scores. These academic indicators are also used to determine a student’s merit scholarship. The cumulative GPA used is either the weighted or un-weighted GPA from the official high school transcript, whichever is higher. The SAT test scores are determined by adding the highest individual critical reasoning score and the highest math score from any tests taken. In addition, SMWC uses the highest ACT composite test score from any tests taken.

** Scholarships are available to first-time, degree-seeking students for Fall 2008 in the campus-based undergraduate program and applied to full-time academic tuition only. Scholarship eligibility may vary within categories according to a student’s actual test score and grade point average. In addition to the freshman year, scholarships are renewable for three additional years if renewal criteria is maintained. Scholarship recipients should refer to their scholarship letters for academic renewal standards. Scholarships may have different academic requirements than Federal, State, and College need-based aid. Priority consideration for scholarships and financial aid is March 10, 2008.

Kendall’s Art Day Scholarship Competition will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2009. Art Day Competition allows high school seniors to compete for up to $20,000 in scholarships to attend Kendall, divided equally over four years. This competition is open to students in all media including drawing, pastel, watercolor, painting, ceramics, textiles and weaving, graphic design, industrial design, furniture design, photography, and conceptual art. Kendall faculty will jury the work based on originality, concept, composition, overall craftsmanship, and understanding of the medium. Please note: we do not conduct portfolio reviews on the day of this competition.

Steps to apply:
Return entry form to Kendall.
Select (3) three of your best, original works.
Put a label on the back of each work.
Bring your work to Kendall prior to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2009. Drop off-time is 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Student work is juried from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Return at 2:00 p.m. for the awards presentation. You must be present to win!

These scholarships are available only to Kendall students. Awards are disbursed based on full-time enrollment (12 or more credit hours per semester) and students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 for renewal consideration.