Design Your Future at Harrington College of Design

Harrington College of Design has been educating creative professionals for more than 75 years. This strong tradition that began with interior design has continued to evolve to serve the needs of the next generation of designers and photographers. The curriculum at Harrington College of Design is specialized, creating a focused track for students in their area of interest. Classes are taught by practicing professionals, and students can learn by experience, building the skills they will need to launch a career. A balance of studio, classroom and independent study gives students the opportunity to learn through a variety of methods and to build a well-rounded understanding of the business and creative side of their future profession.

Prepare for a rewarding career in one of the following programs:

• Interior Design
• Digital Photography
• Communication Design

Associate of Applied Science 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

Associate of Applied Science in Interior Design

Grow your creative aptitude with current techniques in interior design at Harrington College of Design. The Associate of Applied Science in Interior Design is designed to prepare students with the fundamentals of interior design and assist them for the design assistant level in the industry. A passion for interior design and the opportunity to gain marketable skills can be an ideal combination for preparing for an entry-level interior design career.

Here are some of the best things about this career-focused program:

• The Associate program allows students' creativity to shine by incorporating experimentation with form, space, texture, color, space planning and environmental designs
• Preparation for diverse work environments including residential, furnishings, commercial, retail, architectural and adaptive reuse
• Courses teach marketable career skills in Beginning Drawing, Color: Perception & Application, 2D Design, Textiles and Programming for Interior Design
• Career Services Department ready to assist you in the interview and employment process
• Students have the flexibility to transfer credits to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design offered at Harrington College of Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design

If you want to take graphic design or advertising design to the next level, then Harrington College of Design's Communication Design Program could be the right fit for you. Communication design includes graphic design and advertising design plus a whole lot more. We like to call it education for both sides of your brain. Harrington's Communication Design program is different because many design programs teach you how to do graphic design: brochures, logos and web sites. That's ok, but it's just not the whole picture. Today's in-demand careers require you to also be able to think strategically about design. In other words, you need to be able to come up with the ideas, understand the audiences, and have the design skills to solve visual problems. Communication design seeks to teach you the "why," not just the "what," so you can succeed in our design hungry world.

Harrington's Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Program includes a variety of classes built to help you become a well-rounded design professional. During your dynamic eight semesters at Harrington you can learn to:

• Draw and illustrate your ideas
• Understand the world of color and typography
• Design for print, web, branding campaigns, packaging and more
• Manipulate digital images and become proficient using industry-current software
• Apply critical thinking to solve programs through design
• Write creative briefs and provide direction to photographers and other designers
• Pitch creative concepts and present your design portfolio

Bachelor of Fine Arts 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.

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