Art and Design Degree Programs

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Featured Art and Design Programs

• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology / Graphics and Multimedia
  The world is continuously and rapidly moving toward Web-enabled applications, and as a result there is high demand for technically adept professionals who can also construct quality, beautiful graphic and multimedia content. This degree in Graphics and Multimedia will help you assemble the expertise necessary to build graphic-intensive content that makes websites both appealing and easy to use. While pursuing this degree program, you will be taught by trained and experienced graphic artists and masters in Web-based design. This is an interactive program, involving learning by doing, engaging in a shared, online community that allows you to receive real-time feedback on your work from a multitude of both instructor and learner viewpoints. The program will leave you with a firm knowledge of modern professional tools used for image processing, vector graphics, and vector graphics animation.

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication
  The Visual Communication specialization is available to learners with an interest in pursuing vocations as graphic designers, animators, web designers, or similar professions. This accelerated program starts by providing students as base in design principles, after which it teaches students to apply sophisticated techniques using modern graphic design tools.
• Associate of Arts in Business Administration (AABA) in Visual Communication
  The AABA degree program specializing in Visual Communication is prepared for students interested in pursing careers in graphic design. The career-focused curriculum provided in this program gives students the opportunity to learn design principles and processes used in the formation of visual explanations and to use research methods and problem-solving skills in project development.

• BS in Information Technology / Branding and Visual Communication
  This program will help students gain a working understanding of the principles of visual arts. It also will teach students how those principles relate to marketing. You'll learn how to reach a target audience, how to advertise in various media, and how to make a brand successful. Classes include Corporate Identity Design, Building Branded Campaigns, Typography and Design Principles, Publishing Processes and Techniques, Color and Imaging, and Publishing Technologies.

• Bachelor in Visual Communications
  This degree program is designed to help students develop the technical, marketing, and design skills essential to advancing in the field of Visual Communications. This program provides a mixture of general education and management courses in the program, which help students to apply skills in problem solving, communication, logic, critical thinking, and general management to the workplace.
• Bachelor in Web Design and Multimedia
  Students wanted to succeed in a web design or multimedia career require good visual, creativity, and conceptual skills in addition to specialized preparation in high-tech software and computers, e-commerce, authoring and scripting. The key to succeeding in this challenging profession is staying on top of changing market needs and technology innovations. The Bachelor Degree in Web Design and Multimedia was designed by Westwood College of Technology to focus on the relevant, creative, and technical business knowledge needed for jobs in this field.
• Associate in Graphic Design and Multimedia
  This program introduces students to the fun and creative careers available in the graphic design and multimedia fields, teaching the basics of graphic design and giving you valuable hands-on practice with modern industrial technology. The Graphic Design and Multimedia associate degree trains students for entry-level jobs in the multimedia and graphic design fields. Students will develop the skills required to create designs that communicate visually in both multimedia and print environments. Technical and general education course work is designed to help learners develop and enhance skills in problem solving, communication, critical thinking, and logic. Some possible career choices for graduates are multimedia designers, web page designers, and graphic designers.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Graphic Design
  This graphic design degree will provide you the oppportunity to develop an understanding of drawing board skills, color and composition, and design and typography. This design also provides the opportunity to learn how to solve multi-faceted problems and students will learn to develop real-world business solutions. Special emphasis is placed on developing skills and learning techniques of production, electronic imagine, and computer graphics. If you are seeking a career in graphic design, this program is the first step you should take. This degree will also introduce you to various tools used in the graphic design industry. These include computer-based hardware and software, scanners, and digital cameras.
• Digital Design Diploma
  The Digital Design Diploma program teaches you graphic design, lettering and typography, and design fundamentals. Students are provided the opportunity to create color renderings and composites. They are also introduced to sophisticated software and computer applications as well as a variety of design tools used to create high quality designs and layouts.