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View programs offered at The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg, located in Schaumburg, Illinois. The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg offers programs in the following areas of study: Communication Arts, Design, Fashion, Media Arts. If you are unsure of which program is right for you, we invite you to contact the school and have one of our Admissions Representatives meet with you either by phone or in person to answer any questions you might have.
Communication Arts
Advertising - Bachelor of Arts
Program Mission
The Advertising Program prepares graduates for careers in the advertising profession by providing a foundation in the business aspects of advertising while helping them develop the basic creative and technical skills necessary to create and implement targeted advertising solutions that meet professional standards of excellence. Advertising offers exciting and demanding careers where professionals are required to be creative and to meet strict deadlines.
Desired Student Outcomes
1. Technical skills: Graduates will demonstrate basic proficiency with the tools and graphic techniques of the profession to plan and implement production of advertising media such as print collateral, audio and video spots, and Web-interactive materials as well as business software related to marketing and public relations.
2. Graphic Design: Graduates will develop concepts as well as analyze and incorporate aesthetics and layout in the design process for advertising campaigns and marketing communications.
3. Marketing and Advertising Theory: Graduates will apply industry knowledge and critical thinking skills to analyze, develop, and implement effective advertising solutions that meet professional standards.
4. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking: Graduates will demonstrate their knowledge of the interdependence between advertising/marketing objectives and visual expression and be able to evaluate, critique, and understand their ideas. They will be able to use this knowledge to identify problems and arrive at innovative solutions.
5. Professionalism: Graduates will understand the corporate climate of the advertising industry; be aware of the range of career paths and opportunities in the industry; have mastery of industry standards, professional practices and ethics.
6. Communication: Graduates will be able to articulate the vision behind their creative work and explain and promote their solutions to clients and colleagues. They will have basic visual communication skills related to presenting products; an ability to work collaboratively in a corporate environment; and an understanding of marketing communication.
7. Context: Graduates will have a broad understanding of the context in which advertising exists, including history, literature, cultural variation, psychology, logic, marketing, US and international law and regulations, and new media.
Program Description
The Advertising Program provides graduates with the skills needed to work in the field of advertising, art direction, copy writing and account supervision. A solid art foundation combined with hands-on advertising curricula prepares students for entry-level positions with advertising agencies and departments, art studios and departments, marketing companies and departments and production companies. An advertising-related internship while in school increases the graduate?s advantage when applying for a position.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising students must complete a minimum of 180 quarter-credits with 60 quarter-credits in general education courses and 120 in their specialty area with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Also, a student must receive a passing grade or credit for all required course work and satisfy all financial obligations to The Illinois Institute of Art. Graduating students must pass a required course where a portfolio is produced. The portfolio must demonstrate entry-level employment competencies appropriate to the specific degree program. Each student is required to participate in the Senior Portfolio Show.
The Advertising Program prepares graduates for careers in the advertising profession by providing a foundation in the business aspects of advertising while helping them develop the basic creative and technical skills necessary to create and implement targeted advertising solutions that meet professional standards of excellence. Advertising offers exciting and demanding careers where professionals are required to be creative and to meet strict deadlines.
Desired Student Outcomes
1. Technical skills: Graduates will demonstrate basic proficiency with the tools and graphic techniques of the profession to plan and implement production of advertising media such as print collateral, audio and video spots, and Web-interactive materials as well as business software related to marketing and public relations.
2. Graphic Design: Graduates will develop concepts as well as analyze and incorporate aesthetics and layout in the design process for advertising campaigns and marketing communications.
3. Marketing and Advertising Theory: Graduates will apply industry knowledge and critical thinking skills to analyze, develop, and implement effective advertising solutions that meet professional standards.
4. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking: Graduates will demonstrate their knowledge of the interdependence between advertising/marketing objectives and visual expression and be able to evaluate, critique, and understand their ideas. They will be able to use this knowledge to identify problems and arrive at innovative solutions.
5. Professionalism: Graduates will understand the corporate climate of the advertising industry; be aware of the range of career paths and opportunities in the industry; have mastery of industry standards, professional practices and ethics.
6. Communication: Graduates will be able to articulate the vision behind their creative work and explain and promote their solutions to clients and colleagues. They will have basic visual communication skills related to presenting products; an ability to work collaboratively in a corporate environment; and an understanding of marketing communication.
7. Context: Graduates will have a broad understanding of the context in which advertising exists, including history, literature, cultural variation, psychology, logic, marketing, US and international law and regulations, and new media.
Program Description
The Advertising Program provides graduates with the skills needed to work in the field of advertising, art direction, copy writing and account supervision. A solid art foundation combined with hands-on advertising curricula prepares students for entry-level positions with advertising agencies and departments, art studios and departments, marketing companies and departments and production companies. An advertising-related internship while in school increases the graduate?s advantage when applying for a position.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising students must complete a minimum of 180 quarter-credits with 60 quarter-credits in general education courses and 120 in their specialty area with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Also, a student must receive a passing grade or credit for all required course work and satisfy all financial obligations to The Illinois Institute of Art. Graduating students must pass a required course where a portfolio is produced. The portfolio must demonstrate entry-level employment competencies appropriate to the specific degree program. Each student is required to participate in the Senior Portfolio Show.
Design
Digital Design - Diploma
Mission
The mission of the Digital Design diploma program is to prepare students to enter the field by providing a foundation in digital design including:
Design fundamentals and typography principles;
Concept development and digital illustration;
Color composites and renderings using digital image manipulation;
High-quality page layouts and designs;
Print production procedures;
Production of digital print artwork;
Extensive software knowledge on MAC and PC platforms;
Digital grid systems; and
Portfolio and presentation skills.
Program Description
The Digital Design Diploma program provides students the opportunity to gain a foundation in digital layout and design, concept development, typography, pre-press production, photo manipulation, and basic graphic design fundamentals. A prospective student interested in the Digital Design diploma program must be an adult learner with one year of full-time related work experience within the last two years who seeks to update his/her professional skills. In addition, a person must be a high school graduate or hold a General Edu?cational Development (GED) Certificate. Success in this program is dependent on the student having some prior proficiency in design software. In the last quarter of the program, students will develop an individualized portfolio to help them obtain employment in the field within printing companies, digital service bureaus, and in-house communications departments.
Program Outcomes
1. Graphic design principles and skills: Graduates will demonstrate the creative and technical skills employers in the digital design field require. which include:
a) Design principles
b) Layout skills
c) Production skills
2. Professionalism: Graduates will demonstrate the professional skills necessary to seek and obtain employment.
3. Professional awareness: Graduates will be prepared to seek entry-level employment in their field of study.
Diploma programs are intended for students with specific career plans that do not require associate or bachelor?s degrees. Some are designed to provide advanced training for students with partial or completed college degrees; others may be taken by students with high school diplomas seeking career training. The programs include courses offered to undergraduate students in various departments. Because of the focused nature of these programs, prerequisites may vary from those listed in course descriptions.
The mission of the Digital Design diploma program is to prepare students to enter the field by providing a foundation in digital design including:
Design fundamentals and typography principles;
Concept development and digital illustration;
Color composites and renderings using digital image manipulation;
High-quality page layouts and designs;
Print production procedures;
Production of digital print artwork;
Extensive software knowledge on MAC and PC platforms;
Digital grid systems; and
Portfolio and presentation skills.
Program Description
The Digital Design Diploma program provides students the opportunity to gain a foundation in digital layout and design, concept development, typography, pre-press production, photo manipulation, and basic graphic design fundamentals. A prospective student interested in the Digital Design diploma program must be an adult learner with one year of full-time related work experience within the last two years who seeks to update his/her professional skills. In addition, a person must be a high school graduate or hold a General Edu?cational Development (GED) Certificate. Success in this program is dependent on the student having some prior proficiency in design software. In the last quarter of the program, students will develop an individualized portfolio to help them obtain employment in the field within printing companies, digital service bureaus, and in-house communications departments.
Program Outcomes
1. Graphic design principles and skills: Graduates will demonstrate the creative and technical skills employers in the digital design field require. which include:
a) Design principles
b) Layout skills
c) Production skills
2. Professionalism: Graduates will demonstrate the professional skills necessary to seek and obtain employment.
3. Professional awareness: Graduates will be prepared to seek entry-level employment in their field of study.
Diploma programs are intended for students with specific career plans that do not require associate or bachelor?s degrees. Some are designed to provide advanced training for students with partial or completed college degrees; others may be taken by students with high school diplomas seeking career training. The programs include courses offered to undergraduate students in various departments. Because of the focused nature of these programs, prerequisites may vary from those listed in course descriptions.
Game Art & Design - Bachelor of Fine Arts
Program Mission
The mission of the Bachelor of Fine Arts Game Art & Design program is to teach students art foundation skills, 3-D modeling, low-polygon art, game-level design, digital video and audio, and animation to help them create and design games. We seek to produce graduates who are highly skilled visual communicators and who combine artistic talent with technical competency. The program prepares graduates for careers in the game and other industries such as 2D and 3D artists, texture mappers, and project managers; with experience and advancement some graduates may become game and level designers. Graduates work as members of development teams to produce digital games, interactive entertainment, and educational and training software products.
Desired Student Outcomes
1. Communication: Graduates will be highly skilled visual communicators, will effectively collaborate with other artists and designers on a team, will be able to tell a story visually, and will possess written and oral skills that enable them to communicate effectively with prospective employers, colleagues, and clients.
2. Problem Solving: Graduates will possess the creative design skills to conceptualize, develop, and evaluate a game; and problem solving skills that result in game design solutions, modeling and animation appropriate for a client and/or target audience; and will understand the process of project management.
3. Conceptual: Graduates will have the conceptual and drawing skills to create storyboards and design characters, environments, and other visual elements.
4. Technical: Graduates will understand the elements and principles of image manipulation, 2D and 3D animation, audio production, programming, and game design including technical skills and terminology.
5. Context: Graduates will understand game art and design in social, cultural, and historical contexts; will have the research skills needed to develop game elements; will be able to apply mathematical concepts; the principles of acting and staging; and will possess an ability to apply real world observations to animation.
6. Professional: Graduates will have developed current professional awareness, a high standard of ethics, an ability to work independently, an understanding of the corporate cultures of the game industry, and a desire for life-long learning and professional growth.
Program Description
In pursuing the bachelor?s degree in Game Art & Design, students are encouraged to master traditional skills through a rich variety of fundamental art courses while learning to use 2D and 3D design tools to create characters, backgrounds, animations, and textures used in producing digital games and related interactive media. In addition, they acquire a level of awareness and knowledge of the terminology used in programming and scripting to be able to converse intelligently with programmers. The bachelor?s degree program also provides a unique learning opportunity in the management of projects and game development teams. Anticipated assignments and projects include designing gameplay and back stories; creating characters and related environments; employing 3D modeling and animation software to create game art; employing 2D image software to create backgrounds and 3D textures; and applying knowledge of games to evaluate game products.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Game Art & Design, students must complete a minimum of 180 quarter-credits with 60 quarter-credits in general education courses and 120 in the specialty area with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Also a student must receive a passing grade or credit for all required course work, meet portfolio requirements including participation in the Senior Portfolio Show. Graduating students must pass a required course in which a portfolio is produced and satisfy all financial obligations to The Illinois Institute of Art.
The mission of the Bachelor of Fine Arts Game Art & Design program is to teach students art foundation skills, 3-D modeling, low-polygon art, game-level design, digital video and audio, and animation to help them create and design games. We seek to produce graduates who are highly skilled visual communicators and who combine artistic talent with technical competency. The program prepares graduates for careers in the game and other industries such as 2D and 3D artists, texture mappers, and project managers; with experience and advancement some graduates may become game and level designers. Graduates work as members of development teams to produce digital games, interactive entertainment, and educational and training software products.
Desired Student Outcomes
1. Communication: Graduates will be highly skilled visual communicators, will effectively collaborate with other artists and designers on a team, will be able to tell a story visually, and will possess written and oral skills that enable them to communicate effectively with prospective employers, colleagues, and clients.
2. Problem Solving: Graduates will possess the creative design skills to conceptualize, develop, and evaluate a game; and problem solving skills that result in game design solutions, modeling and animation appropriate for a client and/or target audience; and will understand the process of project management.
3. Conceptual: Graduates will have the conceptual and drawing skills to create storyboards and design characters, environments, and other visual elements.
4. Technical: Graduates will understand the elements and principles of image manipulation, 2D and 3D animation, audio production, programming, and game design including technical skills and terminology.
5. Context: Graduates will understand game art and design in social, cultural, and historical contexts; will have the research skills needed to develop game elements; will be able to apply mathematical concepts; the principles of acting and staging; and will possess an ability to apply real world observations to animation.
6. Professional: Graduates will have developed current professional awareness, a high standard of ethics, an ability to work independently, an understanding of the corporate cultures of the game industry, and a desire for life-long learning and professional growth.
Program Description
In pursuing the bachelor?s degree in Game Art & Design, students are encouraged to master traditional skills through a rich variety of fundamental art courses while learning to use 2D and 3D design tools to create characters, backgrounds, animations, and textures used in producing digital games and related interactive media. In addition, they acquire a level of awareness and knowledge of the terminology used in programming and scripting to be able to converse intelligently with programmers. The bachelor?s degree program also provides a unique learning opportunity in the management of projects and game development teams. Anticipated assignments and projects include designing gameplay and back stories; creating characters and related environments; employing 3D modeling and animation software to create game art; employing 2D image software to create backgrounds and 3D textures; and applying knowledge of games to evaluate game products.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Game Art & Design, students must complete a minimum of 180 quarter-credits with 60 quarter-credits in general education courses and 120 in the specialty area with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Also a student must receive a passing grade or credit for all required course work, meet portfolio requirements including participation in the Senior Portfolio Show. Graduating students must pass a required course in which a portfolio is produced and satisfy all financial obligations to The Illinois Institute of Art.
Graphic Design - Associate of Applied Science
Study in the Associate of Applied Science Graphic Design program at The Illinois Institute of Art begins with the fundamentals: drawing, perspective, color, composition, typography and advertising design. Advanced work, introduced gradually, includes computer graphics, computer illustration and desktop publishing. The ever-changing world of graphic design includes some of the most creative and challenging fields available to artists today. Advertising, publishing and design are just a few examples of professions in which graphic designers work.
Desired Student Outcomes
1. Graphic design principles: Students will apply learning outcomes from foundations courses to graphic design problems.
2. Problem-solving: Students will develop original, professional-level solutions to graphic design problems based on appropriate research and within specified parameters such as, deadlines, audience, budget, construction and output considerations.
3. Technology: Students will use appropriate technology to produce professional examples of their work.
4. Critical thinking: Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze and critique graphic design.
5. Images: Students will generate original images in support of their design work.
6. Professionalism and professional practice: Students will develop an understanding of design business practices and professional expectations.
7. Communication: Students will use visual and verbal communication to present content and meaning effectively; they will possess oral and written skills to present concepts to employers, clients, and others; they will possess teamwork, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
8. Context: Students will understand the broader context of their work: social and historical, language, information systems, and finance.
Graduation Requirements
To receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Graphic Design, students must complete a minimum of 90 quarter-credits with 24 quarter-credits in general education courses and 66 in the specialty area with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Also a student must receive a passing grade or credit for all required course work and satisfy all portfolio requirements including participation in the Senior Portfolio Show and satisfy all financial obligations to The Illinois Institute of Art.
Desired Student Outcomes
1. Graphic design principles: Students will apply learning outcomes from foundations courses to graphic design problems.
2. Problem-solving: Students will develop original, professional-level solutions to graphic design problems based on appropriate research and within specified parameters such as, deadlines, audience, budget, construction and output considerations.
3. Technology: Students will use appropriate technology to produce professional examples of their work.
4. Critical thinking: Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze and critique graphic design.
5. Images: Students will generate original images in support of their design work.
6. Professionalism and professional practice: Students will develop an understanding of design business practices and professional expectations.
7. Communication: Students will use visual and verbal communication to present content and meaning effectively; they will possess oral and written skills to present concepts to employers, clients, and others; they will possess teamwork, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
8. Context: Students will understand the broader context of their work: social and historical, language, information systems, and finance.
Graduation Requirements
To receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Graphic Design, students must complete a minimum of 90 quarter-credits with 24 quarter-credits in general education courses and 66 in the specialty area with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Also a student must receive a passing grade or credit for all required course work and satisfy all portfolio requirements including participation in the Senior Portfolio Show and satisfy all financial obligations to The Illinois Institute of Art.
Interior Design - Bachelor of Fine Arts
Program Mission
The Bachelor of Fine Arts Program in Interior Design program combines theoretical, conceptual, and practical experiences that reinforce the relationship between knowledge and application within the interior design profession. Major concentration courses cultivate a student?s skills and talents to provide graduates with the foundation to become versatile and responsible interior designers in this constantly evolving field; to meet the needs of all who utilize space, whether to live, work, play, heal, or learn.
Desired Student Outcomes
1. Contextual knowledge: Graduates will have a global view and be able to make design decisions relative ecological, socio-economic, and cultural contexts.
2. Design and problem-solving skills: Graduates will be able to implement the design process using critical and creative thinking to solve problems appropriate to a client?s needs.
3. Communication: Graduates will have written, oral, and visual communication skills and will be able to collaborate in teams.
4. Professionalism: Graduates will demonstrate awareness of industry practices and conduct themselves in a professional manner.
5. Design principles: Graduates will be able to apply historic influences and design principles in order to deliver functionally and aesthetically appropriate interior spaces.
6. Knowledge of the field: Graduates will apply specific knowledge of the components of interior environments while considering the impact of building construction and systems.
7. Regulations: Graduates will have the ability to apply building codes, accessibility guidelines, and sustainable practices with consideration given to human factors.
Program Description
Interior Design students are encouraged to develop unique and comprehensive design solutions; giving consideration to client needs, building codes, accessibility guidelines, and sustainability. The sequential program courses foster utilization of the design process. Technical skill-building and studio coursework offer students opportunities to gain understanding of the elements and principles of residential and commercial design, manual and computer-based skills, written and oral communication skills, and be better informed of industry certification exams and registration. The program offers a stimulating learning environment led by dedicated and professional faculty where committed and talented students can develop their creativity and acquire the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in interior design.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design, students must complete a minimum of 180 quarter-credits with 60 quarter-credits in general education courses with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Also, a student must receive a passing grade or credit for all required course work, meet portfolio requirements and satisfy all financial obligations with The Illinois Institute of Art. Graduating students must pass a required course where a portfolio is produced. The portfolio must demonstrate entry-level employment competencies appropriate to the specific degree program. Each student in required to participate in the Senior Portfolio Show.
Transfer credit
Interior Design students must complete a minimum of 25% of their General Education required coursework and 50% of their core required coursework (Art Foundations or Interior Design) at the branch location specific to where their degree is ultimately earned, unless deemed otherwise by the Academic Director of Interior Design. Consideration of transfer of credit in the core curriculum, whether from a branch location, another Art Institute schools or another institution, is evaluated with a portfolio review where the Academic Department Director will determine if minimum competencies and standards have been met.
Note: Twenty-four hours of requirements vary between Schaumburg and the other three campuses. This in some cases affects prerequisites and course sequences.
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The Bachelor of Fine Arts Program in Interior Design program combines theoretical, conceptual, and practical experiences that reinforce the relationship between knowledge and application within the interior design profession. Major concentration courses cultivate a student?s skills and talents to provide graduates with the foundation to become versatile and responsible interior designers in this constantly evolving field; to meet the needs of all who utilize space, whether to live, work, play, heal, or learn.
Desired Student Outcomes
1. Contextual knowledge: Graduates will have a global view and be able to make design decisions relative ecological, socio-economic, and cultural contexts.
2. Design and problem-solving skills: Graduates will be able to implement the design process using critical and creative thinking to solve problems appropriate to a client?s needs.
3. Communication: Graduates will have written, oral, and visual communication skills and will be able to collaborate in teams.
4. Professionalism: Graduates will demonstrate awareness of industry practices and conduct themselves in a professional manner.
5. Design principles: Graduates will be able to apply historic influences and design principles in order to deliver functionally and aesthetically appropriate interior spaces.
6. Knowledge of the field: Graduates will apply specific knowledge of the components of interior environments while considering the impact of building construction and systems.
7. Regulations: Graduates will have the ability to apply building codes, accessibility guidelines, and sustainable practices with consideration given to human factors.
Program Description
Interior Design students are encouraged to develop unique and comprehensive design solutions; giving consideration to client needs, building codes, accessibility guidelines, and sustainability. The sequential program courses foster utilization of the design process. Technical skill-building and studio coursework offer students opportunities to gain understanding of the elements and principles of residential and commercial design, manual and computer-based skills, written and oral communication skills, and be better informed of industry certification exams and registration. The program offers a stimulating learning environment led by dedicated and professional faculty where committed and talented students can develop their creativity and acquire the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in interior design.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design, students must complete a minimum of 180 quarter-credits with 60 quarter-credits in general education courses with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Also, a student must receive a passing grade or credit for all required course work, meet portfolio requirements and satisfy all financial obligations with The Illinois Institute of Art. Graduating students must pass a required course where a portfolio is produced. The portfolio must demonstrate entry-level employment competencies appropriate to the specific degree program. Each student in required to participate in the Senior Portfolio Show.
Transfer credit
Interior Design students must complete a minimum of 25% of their General Education required coursework and 50% of their core required coursework (Art Foundations or Interior Design) at the branch location specific to where their degree is ultimately earned, unless deemed otherwise by the Academic Director of Interior Design. Consideration of transfer of credit in the core curriculum, whether from a branch location, another Art Institute schools or another institution, is evaluated with a portfolio review where the Academic Department Director will determine if minimum competencies and standards have been met.
Note: Twenty-four hours of requirements vary between Schaumburg and the other three campuses. This in some cases affects prerequisites and course sequences.
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Web Design - DiplomaEvening Program
A comprehensive overview of the Web Design diploma program provides a comprehensive overview of the origins of the World Wide Web, HTML scripting, designing graphics for the screen and web site development using current applications, operating systems, network technology, web animation, and desktop editing skills. Students will culminate their studies by creating a digital portfolio that will showcase their work to prospective employers.
The Web Design diploma program can provide students with skills needed for entry-level positions such as Web Site Designer, Web Artist, Web Producer, Web Site Developer and Multimedia Producer.
Web Design & Interactive Media - Associate of Applied Science
The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg offers an Associates of Applied Science degree in Web Design & Interactive Media that also includes general education classes.
Web Design & Interactive Media is an exciting field of integrated electronic communications. It is becoming an essential part of the business, education, and entertainment industries. This exciting new frontier has created employment opportunities for individuals who can plan and combine sound, graphic arts, text, and video/film for the effective dissemination of information through electronic media. Additional career opportunities are expanding as the Internet changes the scope of business today, creating a vast new electronic marketplace where commercial transactions take place in Web-based applications.
Web Design & Interactive Media is an exciting field of integrated electronic communications. It is becoming an essential part of the business, education, and entertainment industries. This exciting new frontier has created employment opportunities for individuals who can plan and combine sound, graphic arts, text, and video/film for the effective dissemination of information through electronic media. Additional career opportunities are expanding as the Internet changes the scope of business today, creating a vast new electronic marketplace where commercial transactions take place in Web-based applications.
Fashion
Fashion Marketing & Management - Bachelor of Arts
Program Mission
The Fashion Marketing & Management Bachelor of Arts program provides students with a strong academic and professional foundation through both applied coursework and technological applications. The market driven curriculum teaches students to utilize problem solving and critical thinking skills, which meet the expressed needs of the fashion industry.
Desired Student Outcomes
1. Industry knowledge: Graduates will accurately use marketing and management terminology, principles, and concepts to analyze and meet client needs.
2. Technology: Graduates will demonstrate proficiency with common business computer programs including inventory management, presentation, spreadsheet, on-line research, and website software.
3. Planning and problem-solving: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to plan and analyze key marketing and management processes, including an ability to analyze, formulate and implement innovative solutions.
4. Communication: Graduates will demonstrate professional oral, written, and visual communication skills and organizational skills according to industry expectations.
5. Context: Graduates will understand the broader context of their professional knowledge in relation to history, literature, art, mathematics, psychology, economics, culture, U.S. and international law and policies.
6. Professionalism: Graduates will have developed an appropriate professional demeanor, an understanding of the nature and culture of the profession, an understanding of the industry at large, and the graduates? chosen profession, with a clear knowledge of professional ethics and standards.
Program Description
The program offers experience across disciplines in business, fashion, and design, covering both soft and hard lines. This cross-functional focus allows students to expand beyond traditional fashion design positions and choose among options in manufacturing, design and retailing. The curriculum includes fashion industry trends and manufacturing, general business, management, operations and compliance, retailing, marketing, advertising, and design. Students will learn how to effectively bridge the gap between designers and the retail market. They will be required to both identify and anticipate fashion trends, as well as to develop the decision-making skills needed to insure that the preferred consumer goods are in stock at the appropriate time.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Marketing & Management students must complete a minimum of 180 quarter-credits with 60 quarter-credits in general education courses and 120 in their specialty area with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Also a student must receive a passing grade or credit for all required course work and meet portfolio requirements including participation in the Senior Portfolio Show. Graduating students must pass a required course in which a portfolio is produced.
The Fashion Marketing & Management Bachelor of Arts program provides students with a strong academic and professional foundation through both applied coursework and technological applications. The market driven curriculum teaches students to utilize problem solving and critical thinking skills, which meet the expressed needs of the fashion industry.
Desired Student Outcomes
1. Industry knowledge: Graduates will accurately use marketing and management terminology, principles, and concepts to analyze and meet client needs.
2. Technology: Graduates will demonstrate proficiency with common business computer programs including inventory management, presentation, spreadsheet, on-line research, and website software.
3. Planning and problem-solving: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to plan and analyze key marketing and management processes, including an ability to analyze, formulate and implement innovative solutions.
4. Communication: Graduates will demonstrate professional oral, written, and visual communication skills and organizational skills according to industry expectations.
5. Context: Graduates will understand the broader context of their professional knowledge in relation to history, literature, art, mathematics, psychology, economics, culture, U.S. and international law and policies.
6. Professionalism: Graduates will have developed an appropriate professional demeanor, an understanding of the nature and culture of the profession, an understanding of the industry at large, and the graduates? chosen profession, with a clear knowledge of professional ethics and standards.
Program Description
The program offers experience across disciplines in business, fashion, and design, covering both soft and hard lines. This cross-functional focus allows students to expand beyond traditional fashion design positions and choose among options in manufacturing, design and retailing. The curriculum includes fashion industry trends and manufacturing, general business, management, operations and compliance, retailing, marketing, advertising, and design. Students will learn how to effectively bridge the gap between designers and the retail market. They will be required to both identify and anticipate fashion trends, as well as to develop the decision-making skills needed to insure that the preferred consumer goods are in stock at the appropriate time.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Marketing & Management students must complete a minimum of 180 quarter-credits with 60 quarter-credits in general education courses and 120 in their specialty area with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Also a student must receive a passing grade or credit for all required course work and meet portfolio requirements including participation in the Senior Portfolio Show. Graduating students must pass a required course in which a portfolio is produced.
Residential Planning - Diploma
Mission
The mission of the Residential Planning diploma program is to prepare students to enter the field by pro?viding a foundation in interior design and decoration including:
The evolution of architecture, furniture, and design;
Space planning to maximize the ef?ciency of interiors;
Textiles, materials and resources for residential space;
Architectural drafting to envision, plan, and communicate projects; and
Principles governing the business of interior design.
Program Description
The Residential Planning diploma program is designed for students who want to learn the basics of interior design and space planning as well as the use of fixtures and furnishings. In addition to these design elements, students will focus on effective communication and the professional practices necessary to succeed in the field. A prospective student interested in the Residential Planning diploma program must be an adult learner with one year of full-time related work experience within the last two years who seeks to update his/her professional skills. In addition, a person must be a high school graduate or hold a General Educational Development (GED) Certificate. Success in this program is dependent on the student having some prior proficiency in design software. In the last quarter of the program, students will develop an individualized portfolio to help them obtain employment in the field within the residential interiors industry, such as furniture, fabric, or flooring showrooms, major department stores, resource room maintenance, and more.
Program Outcomes
1. Knowledge of the field: Graduates will demonstrate the creative and technical skills employers in the residential planning field require which include:
Architectural drafting
Space planning
Architectural and furniture history
Textiles, materials, and resources
Business principles
2. Professionalism: Graduates will demonstrate the professional skills necessary to seek and obtain employment.
3. Professional awareness: Graduates will be prepared for entry-level employment in their field of study.
Diploma programs are intended for students with specific career plans that do not require associate or bachelor?s degrees. Some are designed to provide advanced training for students with partial or completed college degrees; others may be taken by students with high school diplomas seeking career training. The programs include courses offered to undergraduate students in various departments. Because of the focused nature of these programs, prerequisites may vary from those listed in course descriptions.
The mission of the Residential Planning diploma program is to prepare students to enter the field by pro?viding a foundation in interior design and decoration including:
The evolution of architecture, furniture, and design;
Space planning to maximize the ef?ciency of interiors;
Textiles, materials and resources for residential space;
Architectural drafting to envision, plan, and communicate projects; and
Principles governing the business of interior design.
Program Description
The Residential Planning diploma program is designed for students who want to learn the basics of interior design and space planning as well as the use of fixtures and furnishings. In addition to these design elements, students will focus on effective communication and the professional practices necessary to succeed in the field. A prospective student interested in the Residential Planning diploma program must be an adult learner with one year of full-time related work experience within the last two years who seeks to update his/her professional skills. In addition, a person must be a high school graduate or hold a General Educational Development (GED) Certificate. Success in this program is dependent on the student having some prior proficiency in design software. In the last quarter of the program, students will develop an individualized portfolio to help them obtain employment in the field within the residential interiors industry, such as furniture, fabric, or flooring showrooms, major department stores, resource room maintenance, and more.
Program Outcomes
1. Knowledge of the field: Graduates will demonstrate the creative and technical skills employers in the residential planning field require which include:
Architectural drafting
Space planning
Architectural and furniture history
Textiles, materials, and resources
Business principles
2. Professionalism: Graduates will demonstrate the professional skills necessary to seek and obtain employment.
3. Professional awareness: Graduates will be prepared for entry-level employment in their field of study.
Diploma programs are intended for students with specific career plans that do not require associate or bachelor?s degrees. Some are designed to provide advanced training for students with partial or completed college degrees; others may be taken by students with high school diplomas seeking career training. The programs include courses offered to undergraduate students in various departments. Because of the focused nature of these programs, prerequisites may vary from those listed in course descriptions.
Media Arts
Digital Filmmaking & Video Production - Bachelor of Fine Arts
Program Mission
The mission of the Digital Filmmaking & Video Production program is to prepare students for the next generation of digital production and delivery who can meet the needs of corporate communication, television, e-business, and other media outlets for their existing markets. It enables students to create compelling, effective, and aesthetical content to be delivered on CD, DVD, videotape, broadband Internet, and/or other emerging means of technology, and prepares them for successful entry-level employment in the field.
Desired Student Outcomes
1. Communication: Graduates will understand the elements of storytelling - how to communicate with an intended audience, including a refined sense of pacing and critical story elements; they will know how to collaborate with and directing all participants in a project, including crew, talent, and clients; they will have written, oral, and visual communication skills needed to communicate ideas to employers, colleagues, and clients.
2. Cinematography and Lighting: Graduates will understand the theory, techniques, and terminology of the field; will apply cinematography and lighting as components of the storytelling process.
3. Production Processes & Problem-solving: Graduates will be able to conceptualize, pre-produce (locations, wardrobe, etc.) direct and execute successful production plans; will be able to identify, anticipate and find solutions to technical, logistical, storytelling, and personnel problems.
4. Audio production processes: Graduates will be able to produce and assemble the audio elements of a film, including voice, sound effects, and musical score, automatic dialogue replacement and will have technical proficiency in recording and editing professional audio material.
5. Editing and Critical Thinking: Graduates will understand how editing styles, techniques, and approaches affect the overall story and audience reaction; will have technical proficiency in non-linear editing techniques; will be able to critique their own and others? work and apply their self-critiquing ability to editing a work.
6. Graphic Design & Visual Effects: Graduates will be able to produce effective motion graphic and compositing and animation projects displaying technical aptitude, aesthetic decision-making and an awareness of intended audience.
7. Context: Graduates will be familiar with a wide range of stories in various genres; film history; aesthetics; they will have research skills related to documentary subjects and to ensuring the accuracy of films.
8. Professionalism: Graduates will present and conduct themselves professionally; demonstrate knowledge of the film industry, including career paths, responsibilities and industry expectations; will apply business principles and practices while maintaining legal and ethical standards
Program Description
Students take advantage of well equipped video and audio studios, up-to-date computer labs and a wide range of industry-proven software. Students complete this program with a sophisticated senior project included in their video portfolio of original production work. This portfolio, essential to seeking employment in the industry, demonstrates the student?s mastery of design, production and communications skills.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, students must complete a minimum of 180 quarter-credits with 60 quarter-credits in general education courses and 120 in the specialty area with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Also a student must receive a passing grade or credit for all required course work and meet portfolio requirements including participation in the Senior Portfolio Show. Graduating students must pass a required course in which a portfolio is produced and satisfy all financial obligations to The Illinois Institute of Art.
The mission of the Digital Filmmaking & Video Production program is to prepare students for the next generation of digital production and delivery who can meet the needs of corporate communication, television, e-business, and other media outlets for their existing markets. It enables students to create compelling, effective, and aesthetical content to be delivered on CD, DVD, videotape, broadband Internet, and/or other emerging means of technology, and prepares them for successful entry-level employment in the field.
Desired Student Outcomes
1. Communication: Graduates will understand the elements of storytelling - how to communicate with an intended audience, including a refined sense of pacing and critical story elements; they will know how to collaborate with and directing all participants in a project, including crew, talent, and clients; they will have written, oral, and visual communication skills needed to communicate ideas to employers, colleagues, and clients.
2. Cinematography and Lighting: Graduates will understand the theory, techniques, and terminology of the field; will apply cinematography and lighting as components of the storytelling process.
3. Production Processes & Problem-solving: Graduates will be able to conceptualize, pre-produce (locations, wardrobe, etc.) direct and execute successful production plans; will be able to identify, anticipate and find solutions to technical, logistical, storytelling, and personnel problems.
4. Audio production processes: Graduates will be able to produce and assemble the audio elements of a film, including voice, sound effects, and musical score, automatic dialogue replacement and will have technical proficiency in recording and editing professional audio material.
5. Editing and Critical Thinking: Graduates will understand how editing styles, techniques, and approaches affect the overall story and audience reaction; will have technical proficiency in non-linear editing techniques; will be able to critique their own and others? work and apply their self-critiquing ability to editing a work.
6. Graphic Design & Visual Effects: Graduates will be able to produce effective motion graphic and compositing and animation projects displaying technical aptitude, aesthetic decision-making and an awareness of intended audience.
7. Context: Graduates will be familiar with a wide range of stories in various genres; film history; aesthetics; they will have research skills related to documentary subjects and to ensuring the accuracy of films.
8. Professionalism: Graduates will present and conduct themselves professionally; demonstrate knowledge of the film industry, including career paths, responsibilities and industry expectations; will apply business principles and practices while maintaining legal and ethical standards
Program Description
Students take advantage of well equipped video and audio studios, up-to-date computer labs and a wide range of industry-proven software. Students complete this program with a sophisticated senior project included in their video portfolio of original production work. This portfolio, essential to seeking employment in the industry, demonstrates the student?s mastery of design, production and communications skills.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, students must complete a minimum of 180 quarter-credits with 60 quarter-credits in general education courses and 120 in the specialty area with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Also a student must receive a passing grade or credit for all required course work and meet portfolio requirements including participation in the Senior Portfolio Show. Graduating students must pass a required course in which a portfolio is produced and satisfy all financial obligations to The Illinois Institute of Art.
Digital Photography - Bachelor of Fine Arts
Program Mission
The Bachelor of Fine Arts Digital Photography program is designed to prepare graduates who possess the technical skills and a mature design vision needed to produce compelling imagery. Through rigorous study of the principles of photography and hands-on production techniques, students work to develop the technical skills and aesthetic sensibilities needed to become professional photographers and business people.
Desired Student Outcomes
1. Communication: Graduates will use written, oral, and visual communication skills to communicate ideas effectively to employers, colleagues, and clients. They will be able to communicate complex concepts to non-professionals.
2. Design: Graduates will articulate and apply the principles of design to create effective images.
3. Production Processes: Graduates will apply technical skills and use appropriate terminology with respect to photographic tools, lighting techniques, color management, and the storage and electronic presentation of images.
4. Problem-Solving: Graduates will use problem-solving processes to produce visually compelling imagery reflective of their personal styles and visions.
5. Context: Graduates will articulate how they place themselves and their work within a historical and cultural context.
6. Professionalism. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to conceptualize, plan and implement marketing strategies and a business model reflective of industry standards, while demonstrating personal motivation and ethical practices. They will present and conduct themselves professionally.
Program Description
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program in Digital Photography reflects the continued impact of technology in the photography industry and the breadth of skills needed by graduates to maintain and increase marketability and success upon completion of their degree. Graduates 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. Specifically, this program includes areas such as digital color management, digital asset management, lighting, composition, and image manipulation; related skills in web and video; business fundamentals; and an internship in the field.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Digital Photography, students must complete a minimum of 180 quarter-credits with 60 quarter-credits in general education courses and 120 in the specialty area with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Also a student must receive a passing grade or credit for all required course work, meet portfolio requirements including participation in the Senior Portfolio Show. Graduating students must pass a required course in which a portfolio is produced and satisfy all financial obligations to The Illinois Institute of Art.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts Digital Photography program is designed to prepare graduates who possess the technical skills and a mature design vision needed to produce compelling imagery. Through rigorous study of the principles of photography and hands-on production techniques, students work to develop the technical skills and aesthetic sensibilities needed to become professional photographers and business people.
Desired Student Outcomes
1. Communication: Graduates will use written, oral, and visual communication skills to communicate ideas effectively to employers, colleagues, and clients. They will be able to communicate complex concepts to non-professionals.
2. Design: Graduates will articulate and apply the principles of design to create effective images.
3. Production Processes: Graduates will apply technical skills and use appropriate terminology with respect to photographic tools, lighting techniques, color management, and the storage and electronic presentation of images.
4. Problem-Solving: Graduates will use problem-solving processes to produce visually compelling imagery reflective of their personal styles and visions.
5. Context: Graduates will articulate how they place themselves and their work within a historical and cultural context.
6. Professionalism. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to conceptualize, plan and implement marketing strategies and a business model reflective of industry standards, while demonstrating personal motivation and ethical practices. They will present and conduct themselves professionally.
Program Description
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program in Digital Photography reflects the continued impact of technology in the photography industry and the breadth of skills needed by graduates to maintain and increase marketability and success upon completion of their degree. Graduates 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. Specifically, this program includes areas such as digital color management, digital asset management, lighting, composition, and image manipulation; related skills in web and video; business fundamentals; and an internship in the field.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Digital Photography, students must complete a minimum of 180 quarter-credits with 60 quarter-credits in general education courses and 120 in the specialty area with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Also a student must receive a passing grade or credit for all required course work, meet portfolio requirements including participation in the Senior Portfolio Show. Graduating students must pass a required course in which a portfolio is produced and satisfy all financial obligations to The Illinois Institute of Art.
Media Arts & Animation - Bachelor of Fine Arts
Program Mission
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts & Animation program provides graduates with the relevant career skills needed to obtain and develop careers in the animation industry. The goal is accomplished through a focused curriculum based on industry referenced program exit competencies. Instructors who possess industry experience and content expertise as well as appropriate resources support the curriculum.
Desired Student Outcomes
1. Communication: Graduates will be skilled visual communicators, will effectively collaborate with other artists and designers on a team, will be able to tell a story visually, and will possess written and oral skills that enable them to communicate effectively with prospective employers, colleagues, and clients.
2. Problem Solving: Graduates will possess the creative design skills to conceptualize, and develop an animation; critiquing skills that lead to evaluation and editing; problem-solving skills to resolve unsatisfactory elements of an animation; graduates will understand the process of project management.
3. Conceptual: Graduates will have the conceptual and drawing skills to create storyboards and design original characters, backgrounds, and other visual elements.
4. Technical: Graduates will understand the elements and principles of image manipulation, 2-D and 3-D animation, audio production, programming, and game design including technical skills and terminology.
5. Context: Graduates will possess an ability to apply real world observations to animation, an understanding of the human figure; will understand the principles of acting and staging; will understand animation in social, cultural, and historical contexts; and will have the research skills needed to develop animation elements.
6. Professional: Graduates will have developed current professional awareness, a high standard of ethics, an ability to work independently, an understanding of the corporate culture and business practices of the film and animation industry, and a desire for life-long learning and professional growth.
Program Description
The Media Arts & Animation curriculum provides students with a substantial foundation in drawing skills, color theory, design concepts, audio/video techniques and basic computer applications. From this foundation, degree candidates develop advanced skills in various aspects of computer graphics and animation. Students explore the various tools used in computer animation including operating systems, 3-D modeling and animation software, 2-D animation techniques and desktop video production. These tools and concepts enhance our student?s versatility and creativity and enables them to produce a digital portfolio that demonstrates their practical and technical abilities to employers.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Media Arts & Animation, students must complete a minimum of 180 quarter-credits with 60 quarter-credits in general education courses and 120 in the specialty area with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Also a student must receive a passing grade or credit for all required course work, meet portfolio requirements including participation in the Senior Portfolio Show. Graduating students must pass a required course in which a portfolio is produced and satisfy all financial obligations to The Illinois Institute of Art.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts & Animation program provides graduates with the relevant career skills needed to obtain and develop careers in the animation industry. The goal is accomplished through a focused curriculum based on industry referenced program exit competencies. Instructors who possess industry experience and content expertise as well as appropriate resources support the curriculum.
Desired Student Outcomes
1. Communication: Graduates will be skilled visual communicators, will effectively collaborate with other artists and designers on a team, will be able to tell a story visually, and will possess written and oral skills that enable them to communicate effectively with prospective employers, colleagues, and clients.
2. Problem Solving: Graduates will possess the creative design skills to conceptualize, and develop an animation; critiquing skills that lead to evaluation and editing; problem-solving skills to resolve unsatisfactory elements of an animation; graduates will understand the process of project management.
3. Conceptual: Graduates will have the conceptual and drawing skills to create storyboards and design original characters, backgrounds, and other visual elements.
4. Technical: Graduates will understand the elements and principles of image manipulation, 2-D and 3-D animation, audio production, programming, and game design including technical skills and terminology.
5. Context: Graduates will possess an ability to apply real world observations to animation, an understanding of the human figure; will understand the principles of acting and staging; will understand animation in social, cultural, and historical contexts; and will have the research skills needed to develop animation elements.
6. Professional: Graduates will have developed current professional awareness, a high standard of ethics, an ability to work independently, an understanding of the corporate culture and business practices of the film and animation industry, and a desire for life-long learning and professional growth.
Program Description
The Media Arts & Animation curriculum provides students with a substantial foundation in drawing skills, color theory, design concepts, audio/video techniques and basic computer applications. From this foundation, degree candidates develop advanced skills in various aspects of computer graphics and animation. Students explore the various tools used in computer animation including operating systems, 3-D modeling and animation software, 2-D animation techniques and desktop video production. These tools and concepts enhance our student?s versatility and creativity and enables them to produce a digital portfolio that demonstrates their practical and technical abilities to employers.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Media Arts & Animation, students must complete a minimum of 180 quarter-credits with 60 quarter-credits in general education courses and 120 in the specialty area with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Also a student must receive a passing grade or credit for all required course work, meet portfolio requirements including participation in the Senior Portfolio Show. Graduating students must pass a required course in which a portfolio is produced and satisfy all financial obligations to The Illinois Institute of Art.
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics - Bachelor of Fine Arts
Program Mission
The mission of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Effects & Motion Graphics program is to prepare students to enter the field of visual effects and motion graphics.
Desired Student Outcomes
1. Communication: Graduates will understand the elements of effectively telling a story to an audience; they will be able to apply principles of visual communication to their work; they will have skills in interpersonal communication and conflict resolution and work effectively in teams; they will have oral and written presentation skills appropriate to working with employers, colleagues, and clients.
2. Graphic Design: Graduates will be able to apply the principles of graphic design, including visual design, motion and timing skills, and audience and aesthetic considerations to effectively create compelling graphic and motion graphic projects; will have technical proficiency in motion graphic creation.
3. Compositing: Graduates will understand the principles and terminology of compositing, including pre-production, shooting, lighting and final compositing in order to create compelling visual projects.
4. Animation & Visual Effects: Graduates will understand the concepts, techniques, and terminology of animation and be able to utilize them in 2D and 3D applications; will have an understanding of both practical and computer generated visual effects.
5. Video and Photography: Graduates will be able to conceptualize, plan, execute, and deliver visual elements of a film, including digital cinematography, audio, still digital photography, lighting, and editing.
6. Audio: Graduates will be able to produce and assemble necessary audio elements, including voice, sound effects and music and apply them effectively to motion graphic and visual projects.
Program Description
The Visual Effects & Motion Graphics program prepares graduates with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to enter and maintain a career as a visual effects artist, digital compositor, or motion graphics artist. As a consequence, the Visual Effects & Motion Graphics program is a fluid program that is aligned with the current needs of the television and film industry. The program focuses on 2D and 3D graphics, digital compositing, effects production and motion graphics for use in television and film production.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Visual Effects & Motion Graphics, students must complete a minimum of 180 quarter-credits with 60 quarter-credits in general education courses and 120 in the specialty area with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Also a student must receive a passing grade or credit for all required course work, meet portfolio requirements including participation in the Senior Portfolio Show. Graduating students must pass a required course in which a portfolio is produced and satisfy all financial obligations to The Illinois Institute of Art.
The mission of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Effects & Motion Graphics program is to prepare students to enter the field of visual effects and motion graphics.
Desired Student Outcomes
1. Communication: Graduates will understand the elements of effectively telling a story to an audience; they will be able to apply principles of visual communication to their work; they will have skills in interpersonal communication and conflict resolution and work effectively in teams; they will have oral and written presentation skills appropriate to working with employers, colleagues, and clients.
2. Graphic Design: Graduates will be able to apply the principles of graphic design, including visual design, motion and timing skills, and audience and aesthetic considerations to effectively create compelling graphic and motion graphic projects; will have technical proficiency in motion graphic creation.
3. Compositing: Graduates will understand the principles and terminology of compositing, including pre-production, shooting, lighting and final compositing in order to create compelling visual projects.
4. Animation & Visual Effects: Graduates will understand the concepts, techniques, and terminology of animation and be able to utilize them in 2D and 3D applications; will have an understanding of both practical and computer generated visual effects.
5. Video and Photography: Graduates will be able to conceptualize, plan, execute, and deliver visual elements of a film, including digital cinematography, audio, still digital photography, lighting, and editing.
6. Audio: Graduates will be able to produce and assemble necessary audio elements, including voice, sound effects and music and apply them effectively to motion graphic and visual projects.
Program Description
The Visual Effects & Motion Graphics program prepares graduates with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to enter and maintain a career as a visual effects artist, digital compositor, or motion graphics artist. As a consequence, the Visual Effects & Motion Graphics program is a fluid program that is aligned with the current needs of the television and film industry. The program focuses on 2D and 3D graphics, digital compositing, effects production and motion graphics for use in television and film production.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Visual Effects & Motion Graphics, students must complete a minimum of 180 quarter-credits with 60 quarter-credits in general education courses and 120 in the specialty area with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Also a student must receive a passing grade or credit for all required course work, meet portfolio requirements including participation in the Senior Portfolio Show. Graduating students must pass a required course in which a portfolio is produced and satisfy all financial obligations to The Illinois Institute of Art.
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