Applied Art and Design
Are you looking for a way to put your creativity to work? Learn the practical uses of art, design, graphics and video. Become ready for the job market, start a business, or transfer for further study. Study digital filmmaking, image editing, design principles, business essentials, digital art and so much more. Develop a portfolio and get hands-on experience from leaders in the field.
Degrees and Certificates in Applied Art and Design
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Successful completion of the curriculum in Digital Media qualifies students for entry level positions as interactive media designers, computer game designers, interface designers, animators and on-line web designers. This option also prepares students for transfer to a four-year college program in Digital Media.
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Successful completion of the curriculum in Film and Video Production program provides a comprehensive understanding of the skills necessary for successful employment in the Film and Video Production industry. This program is designed to meet the needs of students interested in seeking entry-level positions in filmmaking and video production. Additionally, students could choose to start their own business in commercial video production after the completion of the program.
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Successful completion of the curriculum in Graphic Design qualifies students for entry level positions in graphic design, Web design, desktop publishing and packaging design. This option also prepares students for transfer to a four-year college program in Graphic Design.
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Successful completion of the curriculum in Illustration qualifies students for entry level positions as digital illustrators for use in graphic design, advertising and book and card illustration. This option also prepares students for transfer to a four-year college program in Illustration.
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Successful completion of the curriculum in Web and Interaction Design program provides a comprehensive understanding of the skills necessary for successful transfer to a four-year program, and/or employment in the front-end Web design and development industry. This program is designed to meet the needs of students interested in front-end Web design and development fields, including user-interaction and user-experience (UI/UX) design, web accessibility and human-centered design, front-end development using HTML, CSS and JavaScript, responsive design, and Content Management Systems. Additionally, students could choose to start their own business as a Web and/or Interaction Design professional after the completion of the program.
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The certificate in Digital Media qualifies students for entry level positions as interactive media designers, computer game designers, interface designers and on-line web designers. The certificate is designed to focus on providing specific career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.
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Successful completion of the curriculum in Film and Video Production program provides a comprehensive understanding of the skills necessary for successful employment in the Film and Video Production industry. This program is designed to meet the needs of students interested in seeking entry-level positions in filmmaking and video production. Additionally, students could choose to start their own business in commercial video production after the completion of the program. The certificate is designed to focus on providing specific career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.
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The certificate in Graphic Design qualifies students for entry-level positions in graphic design, branding and logo design, publication design, and packaging design. The program stresses the design thinking process as well as the professional and production methods currently used in the industry.
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The certificate in Illustration offers a comprehensive set of courses in illustration, animation and gaming, digital imaging, art foundations, digital art, and 3d modeling. The program stresses the design thinking process as well as the professional production currently used in the industry.
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Successful completion of the curriculum in Web and Interaction Design program provides a comprehensive understanding of the skills necessary for successful employment in the front-end Web design and development industry. This program is designed to meet the needs of students interested in seeking entry-level positions in front-end Web design and development fields, including interaction and experience (UI/UX) design, web accessibility and usability design, and front-end development using HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Additionally, students could choose to start their own business as a Web and/or Interaction Design professional after the completion of the program.
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Designed for students interested in becoming proficient in digital animation and motion graphics for filmmaking. Valuable for those preparing for careers where the fundamentals of animation, motion graphics, and other forms of time-based media are expected.
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Designed for students interested in creative entrepreneurship. This focused award prepares students to jumpstart their business venture by covering topics such as business practices for creative professionals, portfolio design and presentation, marketing practices, entrepreneurship management, and data analytics.
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The skills certificate in Graphic Design includes courses in graphic design, publication design, typography, digital imaging, and design foundations. The program stresses the design thinking process as well as the professional production methods currently used in the industry.
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Designed for students interested in becoming proficient in illustration. Valuable for those preparing for careers in illustration, 3d, animation and gaming, or for those upgrading their skills. This is a specialty skills certificate designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.
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Designed for students interested in becoming proficient with video production and editing techniques, software and computer manipulation related to time-based media. Valuable for those preparing for a career in the video industry, or for those upgrading their skills. This is a specialty skills certificate designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.
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Designed for students interested in understanding visual media and becoming proficient in techniques for conceptualizing and creating impactful visual communication. Valuable for those preparing for a career in the visual arts and media, providing knowledge and technical skills applicable to digital art and design, visual communication studies, or for those upgrading their skills.
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Intended for students interested in becoming proficient with software, tools, and processes related to front-end web design and development. Valuable for those preparing for a career as a web designer, or for those upgrading their skills. This is a specialty skills certificate designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.
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Put Your Mind to It
Following graduation, Applied Art and Design majors work in many fields, including graphic design, illustration and multimedia. Find jobs as graphic designers, art directors, animators, gaming designers, video editors or web designers.
Visual and Performing Arts students have a wide variety of skills and passions and are motivated to apply them academically as well as professionally. I trust that building community and utilizing resources builds a wholistic experience on and off campus.Christina Ung, Support Specialist
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