AAS in Digital Photography

The commercial photography market's demand for digital expertise keeps growing. Today's photographers are required to know a range of advanced digital techniques in photographic reproduction and imaging. They also need to possess business skills to effectively communicate with clients and vendors. An Associate of Applied Science degree in Digital Photography from Harrington College of Design can provide a dynamic education where you can learn everything from lighting and shooting to composing and retouching to negotiating and delivering final products.

Here are some of the best things about this challenging, innovative degree program:

• The first-of-its kind program in Chicago designed to prepare students with an understanding of the fundamentals of photography, imaging and studio practices as well as providing a strong balance of business and technical skills
• Gain hands-on training with industry-current equipment and techniques taught by practicing professionals
• Opportunity to gain an understanding of crucial lighting techniques and operate a wide variety of professional strobe and continuous light sources
• Use of today's industry-current software such as Photoshop, Illustrator and INDesign
• Preparation for your career by organizing and producing a portfolio and resume for sectors such as advertising photography, editorial photograph, architectural photography, corporate photography and more
• Emphasis on operations, communications, and ethical, legal and financial responsibilities of the professional practitioner
• Access to a lab filled with high-speed dual processor Mac G5s and imaging software, 6,200 square feet of studio space, and a comprehensive suite of equipment, from lenses to strobes, workbooks and videos
• Harrington's centrally-located Chicago campus allows your education to extend beyond the classroom through on-location shooting assignments, professional organizations and so much more

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Commercial Photography

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

BFA in Interior Design

A passion for balance, proportion and beauty is important to any interior designer's success. But, as many states have licensing requirements that typically demand a certain level of education, training is more important than ever. Your education and your portfolio can help set you apart in this highly competitive field. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design at Harrington College of Design can help set you apart by preparing you to become a qualified professional and providing the foundation of education and experience needed for a successful career. Here are some of the best things about the Interior Design program at Harrington:

• Accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (formerly known as FIDER)
• Portfolio preparation and internship opportunities to help enhance career paths
• Located in the center of Chicago with access to a wealth of design resources and architectural wonders, including the Merchandise Mart
• Emphasis on understanding and application of industry-current knowledge, skills, processes and theories of today's world of interior design
• Real-world skills training in interior design within the context of building systems and use-appropriate materials and products taught by practicing professionals
• Focus on career building business skills in communication, computer applications and effective business practices
• Application of the laws, codes, regulations, standards and practices that protect the health, safety and welfare of the public

*Program availability and degree offerings subject to change.

MA in Interior Design

The Master of Interior Design program is a course of graduate study in the field of interior design with an emphasis on application of evidence-based research to individualized design specialties.

The program includes required core courses in interior designs theory, research methods and studio based courses in which theory and method are integrated through application in project-based work. A student in the Master of Interior Design program is expected to develop a specialized area of knowledge and application, which will be demonstrated in a thesis project.

The 36 semester-hour course of study is structured as a four-semester program, combining thesis investigation and advanced course work for the holder of a bachelor's degree in interior design or a closely related field such as architecture. While the Master of Interior Design degree is an application-based program, a corollary objective of the program is to augment the pool of qualified individuals to teach in the interior design field. A master's degree is currently considered the terminal degree for the purposes of teaching interior design.

The program is designed to serve those individuals who wish the specific industry-related information within an academic background and a program that can lead to specialized employment. The classes will be delivered during both day and evening sections.

Master of Interior Design

MFA in Communication Design

Our Master of Arts in Communication Design degree program can help students like you learn what it takes to create innovative, marketing-savvy communications. This program is designed for students who already have a bachelor’s degree but in a field unrelated to Communication Design.

You can learn the fundamentals of effective graphic design as well as the best ways to reach target markets with those designs. As you study the entire creative process, you’ll learn what it takes to turn a company’s product or service into a well-known, highly desired brand.

Though our MA in Communication Design degree program, you’ll have the opportunity to use current design technologies and develop research-driven strategies. You can become familiar with the entire seven-step design process – from inspiration to production – as you develop an extensive portfolio of work.

Some of the courses offered through this Communication Design program include:

• Timed-Based Design
• Web Process
• Research Methods
• Materials and Resources for CD
• The Business of Design
• Visual Rhetoric Studio
• Designing Social Awareness
• Computer Graphics