Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Design & Marketing

Have you always wanted to work in the fashion industry? Then the Associate of Applied Science degree program in Fashion Design and Marketing is for you! We have designed the program so that students will have the opportunity to develop their fashion design talents by exploring a variety of design techniques and combining those techniques with effective marketing methods to promote their unique creations.

The fashion design and marketing program is structured to help students grow professionally, as well as personally, so we provide a general education component that can give students a well-rounded educational experience.

Students will explore:

• Creating an original design
• Examining diverse design techniques
• Learning basic business skills
• Building a portfolio

We encourage students to attend workshops and seminars as an added edge to stay on top of the latest trends after graduation. Graduates who become active in industry organizations have an excellent opportunity to network and share ideas with other fashion professionals. With the innovative portfolio you've had the opportunity to create, you can open the door into the fashion industry.

Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design

The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Interior Design is designed to prepare students for rewarding entry- and assistant-level positions in the interior design industry. Students are encouraged to develop original design concepts for interior spaces, and transform these concepts into practical, functional and innovative environments to meet a client's needs.

Our talented staff of instructors help students develop new concepts and to refine their individual skills and talents. Plus, current business practices are taught to prepare students for their internships and professional careers in interior design.

Concepts discussed in the program include:

• Design foundation
• Architectural drafting
• Space planning
• Computer-aided design
• Building systems and regulations

As with the other associate degree programs offered at the Academy, graduates of this program can move on to the bachelor's-level course work for additional skill development.

Associate of Applied Science - Visual Communication

For those individuals who are looking for rewarding, entry-level positions in the commercial art, graphic design and multimedia fields, the visual communication program is for you! By combining industry-current technology with traditional design methods, students have the opportunity to cultivate their creative talents in digital imaging, computer illustration, web design, desktop publishing, prepress and advertising techniques. Plus, graphic design and portfolio classes can help prepare students for their internships and professional careers.

Concepts explored in the program include:

• Drawing and typography
• Digital and graphic design techniques
• Illustration
• Macromedia & Adobe software products
• Portfolio development

Graduates can leave the Academy with the foundation they need to be successful in the field of visual communication. Plus, they can possess a valuable, comprehensive working knowledge of visual expression as a dynamic way to communicate ideas.

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design & Marketing

Our goal in the bachelor's degree program in fashion design and marketing is to encourage students to develop their creative talents, so they can come up with new design ideas and innovative ways in which to market those ideas. We have structured the program to focus on the techniques of fine craftsmanship, consumer-based needs and business awareness.

To excel as a fashion design and marketing professional, you have to be willing to participate in an intense set of courses that can prepare graduates for a career in the designing, making and marketing of fashion.

Areas of study include the following:

• Fundamentals of design
• Apparel construction
• Pattern drafting, draping and construction
• Recognizing your market base
• Factors that determine marketing success

Graduates of our program will have created a professional portfolio they can be proud to show to any prospective employer. The reality of fashion design is that you have to run faster and work smarter. Our fashion design and marketing graduates can not only identify fashion trends, they can create them.

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Design

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program is designed to prepare students for a satisfying career as a professional interior designer. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with methods of enhancing the function of an interior space while working within the architecture of the space.

Our skilled instructors demonstrate how innovative ideas can influence the human reaction to a space. Plus, our small class sizes encourage the development of solid interior design skills and a mastery of the fundamentals.

The fundamentals discussed in the program are as follows:

• The study of space
• Human factors in design
• Lighting
• Building systems and codes
• Detailing
• Residential vs. commercial design

Graduates of this comprehensive program can benefit from hands-on experimentation with form, space, texture and color. The interior design skills students can develop throughout the program can transmit their dynamic ideas into reality.

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Communication

The bachelor's degree program in Visual Communication focuses on graphic design and can help prepare students for exciting careers in the field of commercial art and design. Our experienced instructors can help students focus on cultivating their own unique conceptualization and design skills, while practical, hands-on lab classes emphasize critical production skills.

Along with a solid foundation in practical applications, students can learn to master the principles of visual communication by using different types of multimedia, illustration, animation and web design. Plus, as with all of our programs at the Academy, various business and general education concepts are integrated into the curriculum to provide the additional structure and support every professional needs to succeed.

The program discusses the following:

• Advanced design concepts
• Image creation and computer-aided design
• Digital imaging
• 3-D illustration and animation
• Website design

Graduates of this innovative program can use the tools they've been taught to become skilled professionals in the disciplines of advertising design, website design, graphic design, illustration, animation, digital design and multimedia.

*Programs and availability are subject to change.