Everything that is manufactured, constructed, or remodeled involves charts, plans or drawings. The drafter puts the designs on paper that are essential to managers, financiers, engineers, and manufacturers.

The Drafting Technology with AutoCAD Associate?s degree program was developed for the student who desires to gain the skills and knowledge required to work in entry-level job categories such as draftsman, plans checker, planner, detailer, or designer; all of which have varying levels of responsibility and job titles. Depending on the drafter?s skill, the jobs can range from preparing drawings from notes and instructions of engineers and architects, to designing products, detailing and selecting materials, and preparing specifications.

The overall program objective is to develop an entry-level drafter; the program focuses on building construction. In addition to learning basics such as lettering, line work, and drafting principles, the drafter learns to use codes specifications and reference materials. Training is also devoted to learning Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) where the power of the computer and advanced software greatly expands the drafter?s productivity.

The goal of the Drafting Technology with AutoCAD degree program is to prepare the student for entry-level positions with residential and commercial drafting knowledge and experience as well as additional business and general education.

Everything that is manufactured, constructed, or remodeled involves charts, plans or drawings. The drafter puts the designs on paper that are essential to managers, financiers, engineers, and manufacturers.

The Drafting Technology with AutoCAD Associate?s degree program was developed for the student who desires to gain the skills and knowledge required to work in entry-level job categories such as draftsman, plans checker, planner, detailer, or designer; all of which have varying levels of responsibility and job titles. Depending on the drafter?s skill, the jobs can range from preparing drawings from notes and instructions of engineers and architects, to designing products, detailing and selecting materials, and preparing specifications.

The overall program objective is to develop an entry-level drafter; the program focuses on building construction. In addition to learning basics such as lettering, line work, and drafting principles, the drafter learns to use codes specifications and reference materials. Training is also devoted to learning Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) where the power of the computer and advanced software greatly expands the drafter?s productivity.

The goal of the Drafting Technology with AutoCAD degree program is to prepare the student for entry-level positions with residential and commercial drafting knowledge and experience as well as additional business and general education.

Photography is a major medium of communication. It shapes our perception of the world and impacts our lives in many ways. The program is meant for those with creativity, imagination, an eye for color, attention to detail, and a degree of selective critical judgment. Because graduates of the program will work with diverse subject matter and many types of people, they must be able to work as a member of a creative team, have excellent communication skills, and have good business skills.

Additionally, a graduate of this program must negotiate, sell, coordinate work with others, operate equipment, use tools, follow directions, plan, make decisions, and create spatial visualization. The Associate-level Photography program prepares graduates for entry-level positions in photography. Emphasis is placed on the development of fundamental industry skills needed to produce compelling imagery, as well as communication and business skills appropriate to market needs.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
? Demonstrate skill and expertise in the areas of digital color management, digital asset management, lighting, composition, and Image manipulation.
? Exhibit skill in HTML, web, and video that supplement and enhance photographic foundations.
? Prove a sound knowledge of business fundamentals, business operations, marketing, communication, ethics, and professional behavior needed by photographers.
? Utilize numerous professional photographic formats and associated technical equipment and software.
? Display increased skills through the cultivation, research, development, and execution of an extensive body of photographic work.

Entry-Level Career Opportunities
Associate-level Photography students are prepared to seek entry-level positions with commercial and free-lance clients. The Associate of Science degree program prepares graduates for positions such as Staff Photographer, Stock Photographer, Portrait Photographer, Advertising Photographer, or Wedding, Event, and Sports Photographer.

Photographers shoot from the hip, with a combination of artistry and technical skills. Photography is all about combining the artistry and the expertise needed to present the images we see in catalogs and newspapers and on web sites. Photographs also capture personal memories in portraiture, wedding, and life?s milestone moments. It involves composition and light, plus a wide array of technical skills, including utilizing digital-imaging software. It all comes together in the areas of commercial photography, electronic imaging, and photojournalism. Whether the work is done in a studio or on the street, the range of photography jobs and venues is impressive. Wherever you land, you will have the opportunity to communicate without saying a word.

At The Art Institute of Las Vegas, you can get your start with the basics: composition, lighting, and the appropriate equipment. From there, you will have the opportunity to learn about color and design, take pictures on location and in a studio, immerse yourself in portraits, advertising projects, as well as editorial and digital-imaging software programs. You can develop your business skills, along with your r?sum? and interviewing technique. You will also have the opportunity to examine legal concerns, gain an understanding of small-business accounting, and learn the fundamentals of Webpage design by constructing your own personal web site. You will be required to produce an advertising campaign, photographic essays, and shoot conventions, weddings, and portraits. Then, finish up with a comprehensive portfolio that shows perspective employers exactly what you do best.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
? Demonstrate proficiency with professional capture formats
? Apply advanced principles of color management
? Utilize raster-imaging software for image manipulation and output
? Demonstrate proficiency with HTML and motion software for webpage design
? Demonstrate effective communication skills when speaking to a client, model or photographic team
? Work effectively in a team environment while assisting on a photography shoot
? Work effectively in a team environment
? Demonstrate intellectual curiosity
? Define and enrich a concept using the results of a problem solving process
? Exhibit conviction and commitment to quality in all work
? Demonstrate lighting skills in the studio and on location
? Use tungsten and electronic-flash equipment
? Identify and apply basic concepts of running a business
? Develop a sense of business and personal ethics
? Determine a career track
? Demonstrate creativity on demand
? Use acquired skills to define personal style and vision
? Assemble a portfolio
? Explore non-traditional methods of photography and image production
? Develop an understanding of modern critical thought and the effects of photography on society and culture
? Author innovative concepts
? Examine the legal concerns and challenges of professional photography
? Create a business and marketing plan
? Identify and adapt to current market and trends
? Execute concepts to multiple platforms

Entry-Level Career Opportunities
After graduating, students can seek freelance work or own their own studio. They can specialize in news, sports, product, portrait, or fashion, and work in a studio, or at advertising agencies, publishing houses, photo labs, production companies, or at a newspaper or magazine company. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions such as assistant studio manager, photographer?s assistant, production assistant, digital retoucher, digital prepress operator, freelance photographer, photographic lab operator, portrait photographer, or wedding photographer.

Some of today?s most dynamic industries are based on graphic design. The fields of advertising, publishing, television, and graphic design offer opportunities for trained visual communicators, especially designers and artists. Advertising agencies require the talents of many professionals. Art directors work with writers to develop original concepts. They also supervise a creative process that relies on the expertise of layout artists, production artists, illustrators, photographers, and printers. In the field of publishing, art directors and designers work with editors and journalists to design and produce magazines, books, and newspapers.

Graphic designers create a vast range of visual communications, including corporate identity programs, consumer package designs, annual reports, exhibit materials, direct mail, brochures, and multimedia presentations. The television industry employs trained visual artists who use conventional and computer technology to create innovative television commercials, sophisticated titling, and graphics.

The Art Institute of Las Vegas is the first step toward a career in graphic design. Initially, students have the opportunity to develop basic skills in design, illustration, painting and typography, and are trained in creative problem solving and the ability to offer solutions that are successful in the business of commercial graphics. Emphasis is placed on learning the skills and techniques of both computer graphics and traditional design and production tools, such as the drawing board and drawing instruments. Advanced training includes the execution of assignments encountered by professionals in the field.

The Graphic Design program is designed to provide a foundation of knowledge and skills together with training in industry-related practices. Students have the opportunity to engage in both conceptual and applied coursework, as well as in hands-on technological applications. The mission of the Graphic Design program is to deliver a market-driven curriculum in a learner- centered environment. The curriculum is designed to develop a broad foundation in advertising design, graphic design, and illustration, and teaches the production skills that are needed to pursue entry-level careers in design. The goal is to guide and enhance a student?s creative and professional development by providing the skills and basis for lifelong learning.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
? Understand and practice the characteristics of basic design elements such as: line, shape, volume, space, value, texture, color, scale/proportion, unity, contrast, repetition/variation, and rhythm
? Identify, analyze, and apply the critical thinking process to the design challenges of specific problems
? Demonstrate the principles and effective solution and use of type
? Apply appropriate software solutions to design problems
? Articulate and solve basic problems of form and function
? Exhibit knowledge of color theory and perception
? Apply knowledge gained through research into design trends and styles to appropriate design assignments
? Integrate design concepts with materials, skills, and technology
? Use effective file and time management skills in the production of projects
? Develop the ability to critique, defend, and support the integrity of a chosen project
? Relate printing terms, concepts, and processes to the preparation of electronic documents
? Demonstrate craftsmanship (organization, neatness, precision)
? Develop a professional work ethic
? Assess personal strengths and weaknesses
? Assemble a final portfolio with a variety of design projects
? Develop an awareness of graphic design business practices including the ability to negotiate with clients, produce proposals, conduct research, solicit work, and manage time and budget resources
? Participate as a member or leader of a creative team
? Develop a knowledge base in the history of graphic design
? Create a web-based project using appropriate scripting language and software
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Interior designers often change the world around them by creating well-designed environments that affect where we live, work and play. Depending upon the degree program, interior design students will study various aspects of architecture, furnishings, textiles, and areas of specialty in both residential and commercial interior spaces. They blend artistic and technical skills in the process of creating pleasant spaces that contribute to the overall well-being of individuals. Interior design students need to have great attention to detail, an ability to work in teams, enjoy business and project management, and be enthusiastic. Being open-minded and ready to explore many possibilities with regard to an environment are also qualities of the successful interior designer.

The Bachelor of Arts degree program then combines art and design, science, technology, regulatory issues, ethics, historical references, psychology and sociology. These disciplines can help students create interior spaces that enhance life, facilitate functional activity and support client objectives while performing the health, safety and welfare of the public. The student can also share further development of the designer?s responsibility to advance the practice of ?green design? and advocate the socially responsible design and involvement. A student will also share in studying two quarters of Hospitality courses, additional 3 D Modeling and Rendering and a two quarter graduate project. The Bachelor of Arts degree program is the first step in becoming an NCIDQ certified interior designer.* The National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) is the nationally recognized examination for interior designers.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
? Apply the basic principles of design to Interior Design
? Analyze a client profile and program requirements
? Develop design solutions from concept through final presentation
? Select appropriate materials, furnishings, and color palettes for each specific design problem
? Understand the codes, systems, and methods of building technology and construction
? Generate hand and computer graphics that appropriately illustrate a design in 2 and 3-dimensions
? Convey design concepts in a verbal presentation
? Administer ethical and professional business practices
? Adapt to a changing profession in response to global issues and technological innovations
? Research and develop a client profile and program solution for a specific design problem
? Demonstrate an awareness of building codes and regulations that govern Interior Design

Entry-Level Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts degree program is designed to prepare students to seek entry-level positions as assistant designer, facility and space planner, junior designer, showroom representative, CAD technician, facility and space planner, interior designer, junior designer, kitchen and bath designer, project designer, or showroom manager.

* The Art Institute of Las Vegas does not guarantee third-party certification/licensure. Outside agencies control the requirements for taking and passing certification/ licensing exams and are subject to change without notice to The Art Institute of Las Vegas.

These degree programs utilize industry-related technology, affording the student the opportunity to gain design skills. These skills prepare students for entry-level positions as interior designers or assistant designers with the prospect to work for Registered Interior Designers, Residential Designers, Architects, Contractors or their own interior design business. The Associate of Arts degree program focuses on residential interior design including Kitchen and Bath specialties while the Bachelor of Arts degree program includes both residential and commercial areas of design. These programs are based on two or four academic years. Upon successful completion, the student may be awarded an Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design. The career-oriented student will choose these programs as the first step in becoming an NCIDQ certified interior designer.

Web Design & Interactive Media is a growing field of integrated electronic communications that is becoming an essential part of the business, education, and entertainment industries. The advent of multimedia has led to the creation of employment opportunities that require an individual who can combine sound, graphic arts, text, and video or film to improve communications.

By working in classrooms and computer labs, students of this program can develop a strong foundation in drawing and design, digital image manipulation, multimedia system design, web site design, scriptwriting, sound, video, and animation. In later quarters, students become involved in more complex coursework in software applications to integrate text, sound, images, animation, and video to complete a project. Students also have the opportunity to learn about the structure of electronic games, information design, interactive authoring, computers in animation, and video/teleconferencing.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
? Identify the requirements of effective Web and interactive media design
? Solve problems in 2-D and 3-D design
? Apply interface design principles
? Identify how businesses use multimedia design
? Ascertain audio requirements for field and studio production
? Capture and compress video
? Develop and maintain a Web site
? Write HTML code
? Discriminate between effective and ineffective animation sequences
? Create graphics using image manipulation software
? Perform fundamental Internet functions
? Use authoring software
? Create and critique moving and static images that convey thematic meanings
? Describe needs analysis as it pertains to usability
? Use basic scripting commands
? Demonstrate a variety of scripting techniques
? Utilize typefaces appropriate for screen-based media
? Develop and present a professional portfolio
? Work in a team to execute a Web-based concept

Entry-Level Career Opportunities
Graduates may pursue entry-level positions as interface designers, graphic artists, digital media producers, Web designers and project coordinators in fields such as law, medicine, casino gaming, education, corporate communications, film, and advertising.