Spencerian College - Lexington
- 2355 Harrodsburg Road,
- Lexington, KY 40504
Spencerian College
A Different Kind of School
At Spencerian, we offer you the education and graduate resources to succeed in high-demand careers and enter the job market in as little as 6 months! Our commitment to our students through personal attention, career-customized curricula, and professional Career Services is the reason why our graduates who take advantage of these services find rewarding employment in their fields.
Steps to Success
- A career-first curriculum where you only take the classes you need for your profession.
- A four-day school week with Friday as the "Plus" day when you can meet with professors, study or simply relax.
- Accelerated day and evening programs that allow you to work awhile you pursue your education.
- Lifetime, nationwide employment services through which you can prepare for interviews, find employment, or review any previously taken class for free, at any point in your careers.
Our Career Programs
Spencerian College offers education only for careers that are in demand. You can pursue a certificate, diploma, or associate degree in a variety of fields of study including Health Sciences, Business, Graphic Design, Computer Aided Design, and others. All of our programs are taught in quarters for more flexibility, with day and evening sessions.
Accreditation
Spencerian College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees.
Associate's in Architectural Computer Aided Design Drafting
The objective of the Architectural Computer Aided Design Drafting program is to develop the skills and understanding necessary to create technical drawings for the design and construction of a variety of architectural disciplines. The use of computer aided design drafting and related equipment is an integral part of this curriculum.
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate all the skills outlined in the Certificate in Drafting program
- Understand basic design principles through the use of physics, statics, strength of materials and mathematics
- Develop engineering drawings with minimal supervision
- Develop architectural designs utilizing space planning and volumetric principles
- Understand the principles and design process involved in foundations, framing, residential and commercial construction
- Utilize a computer aided drafting system for technical drawing and design production
Graduates of this program will be able to seek employment as:
- Architectural Drafters or Detailers
- Structural Drafters
- Technical Sales Representatives
- Field Technicians
- Design Technicians
- Project Technicians
- CADD Operators
Associate's in Computer Graphic Design
The objectives of the Computer Graphic Design program are to develop the skills and understanding necessary to obtain entry-level employment in industries utilizing computer graphics, desktop publishing, computer animation, three-dimensional computer modeling, and other related services.
Upon the completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Develop a variety of professional publications, documents and imagery utilizing manual skills and sophisticated computer equipment and software
- Use the microcomputer, related software and associated peripheral equipment such as scanners, printers and plotters
- Utilize the computer to generate and/or manipulate images to develop solutions to a variety of graphic and design problems
Graduates of this program will be able to seek employment as:
- Technical Illustrators
- Renderers
- Graphic Designers in advertising
- Corporate Design Professionals
- Computer Artists in various entertainment fields
- Computer Graphic Consultants
This field offers the creative and artistic designer a range of opportunities with advertising agencies, print houses, art studios, and large corporations that are all concerned with using visual media for promotion and communication.