Design Programs
Associate Degrees
The Associate of Arts in Visual Communication program is designed to educate and to develop artistic and imaginative students for careers in the fields of commercial art and design. Emphasis is placed on the development of the thinking process and the ability to solve design problems creatively. Students can learn the principles, practical applications, and methodologies used in completing competent and creative design solutions.
The Associate of Arts in Fashion Design features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience. Some of the key topics addressed in the degree program include uses of textiles, the history of fashion, garment construction, sketching, and patternmaking.
The Associate of Arts in Fashion Marketing features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience. Some of the key topics addressed in the degree program include uses of textiles, the history of fashion, principles of fashion marketing, event planning and promotion, and principles of global retailing.
The Media Production Program aims to prepare undergraduates for careers in film, television and music production. Students study a central curriculum that covers essential video- and film-making skills training in the three main areas of preproduction, principle photography and postproduction.
The Associate of Arts in Visual Communication features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience. Some of the key topics addressed in the degree program include drawing and illustration, typography, fundamentals of graphic design, and strategies for working effectively within a design team.
Bachelor's Degrees
The BFA in Visual Communication with a concentration in Digital Design features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience in the field. Key topics addressed in this degree program include the development of animated web graphics, strategies for optimizing website performance, effective uses of typography, and the development of corporate identity.
The BFA in Fashion Design features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience in the fashion industry. Key topics addressed in this degree program include patternmaking using computer-aided design and the business practices behind the fashion industry. Students are asked to develop a comprehensive business plan and to design their own collection of fashion wear.
The BFA in Fashion Marketing features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience in the industry. Some of the key topics addressed in this degree program include the history of fashion, trend forecasting, product development, retail buying, event planning, and the principles of fashion marketing.
The BFA in Fashion Design and Marketing features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience in the industry. Some of the key design topics addressed in this degree program include patternmaking, sketching and illustration, and computer-aided design. On the marketing side, the program covers fashion business practices, product development, trend forecasting, retail buying and the principles of global retailing.
The Bachelor degree program in Game Design and Development provides training in principles and techniques used to create interactive 2D and 3D computer games. Students will learn design software, programming languages, modeling and animation skills, networking principles, and game engines used to design and develop games; and will examine market research and business concepts related to game production and distribution processes. Project management, creative design, and communication skills are integrated throughout this dynamic curriculum to prepare students for entry-level positions in the game design and development industry.
The BFA in Interior Design features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience in the field. During this degree program, students are asked to develop a design concept for an interior space and transform this concept into a practical, functional, yet innovative and exciting environment that meets the needs of the client. Students also use computer-aided design technology to develop and enhance their individual projects.
The Media Production program strives to provide students with both a solid academic foundation as well as industry-current skills in a variety of fields, including audio and sound recording, editing, digital design, computer animation, lighting, scriptwriting, and even directing. Graduates can be well-positioned to compete for entry-level jobs in this exciting industry.
The BFA in Visual Communication features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with experience in their respective field. Key topics addressed in this degree program include the history of visual communication; graphic design, typography and computer graphics for print and screen based applications; web design and multimedia; illustration, fine art and animation; advertising, fashion and journalistic photography as well as photography as fine art.