Artist Credit:
Kate Wruszak - Alumni
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Design - Graphic Design

Sandy beaches, lush rainforests, and rugged mountains: Few destinations on the planet are as beautiful and dynamic as Vancouver. With a population of more than two million, Vancouver is a vibrant cosmopolitan center. Downtown, there are a variety of world-class restaurants, hotels, and attractions. Residents also enjoy more than 60 art venues including theaters, movie houses, and art galleries. A unique blend of West Coast casual living and Canadian sensibility makes for a comfortable sense of community.

Programs Offered:

• Advanced Graphic Design
• Event Planning
• Fashion Design & Merchandising
• Fashion Design & Merchandising & Foundation for Design
• Fashion Marketing & Management
• Graphic Design
• Graphic Design & Foundation for Design
• Home Furnishings Merchandising
• Interior Design
• Interior Design & Foundation for Design
• Web Design & Interactive Media
• Web Design & Interactive Media & Foundation for Design

Advanced Graphic Design inquire now!
In the Advanced Graphic Design program, you'll build upon your knowledge of design and fine-tune your ability to use typography, layout, and color theory to create eye-catching designs. Industry-related software is utilized to help you gain experience as you create designs such as logos, posters, packaging, and Web sites. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as advertising designer, computer artist, freelance artist, graphic designer, or layout artist.

Event Planning inquire now!
Whether you want to manage your own entertainment company, produce shows, events or projects, work as a talent agent or manager, or launch your career in the A&R department of a record label, the Event Planning & Promotions Management program covers all the bases.

Fashion Design & Merchandising inquire now!
The Fashion Design & Merchandising program teaches students to transform their creative vision into wearable garments, accessories, and displays. Students learn the basic foundations of apparel creating, from sewing and tailoring to flat pattern drafting. Coursework emphasizes the elements of good design, focusing on both drawing and illustration techniques. Additional hands-on training takes students through the business of fashion, as well as the process of imagining, creating, and constructing a finished garment. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as costume designer, assistant fashion buyer, fashion designer, fashion merchandiser, or seamstress.

Fashion Design & Merchandising & Foundation for Design inquire now!
Students studying Fashion Design & Merchandising & Foundation for Design learn basics of apparel creation, with emphasis on design principles and final product merchandising. This program emphasizes hands-on training. Coursework discusses the business behind fashion merchandising, as well as the elements of strong design. Students also learn the process of garment construction - from initial concept to final product. Design challenges place students in situations they may experience in the professional world, providing valuable experience to take into the workplace. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as costume designer, assistant fashion buyer, fashion designer, fashion merchandiser, or seamstress.

Fashion Marketing & Management inquire now!
In the Fashion Marketing & Management program, you'll fine-tune your fashion buying and marketing skills. The program familiarizes you with merchandise presentation, visual merchandising, retailing, store management, and buying. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as retail and wholesale sales, stylist, management trainee, or visual merchandiser in department stores, boutiques, and designer showrooms.

Graphic Design inquire now!
In the Graphic Design program, you'll study design, typography, and color theory. Industry-specific software is utilized to help you learn to create everything from logos and posters to packaging, Web sites, and corporate identity packages. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as advertising designer, computer artist, freelance artist, graphic designer, or layout artist.

Graphic Design & Foundation for Design inquire now!
The Graphic Design & Foundation for Design diploma program teaches you the basics of design, typography, and color theory. Additional study and class projects in graphics, traditional design, and production tools, such as the drawing board and drawing instruments leads to a well-rounded educational experience. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as advertising designer, computer artist, freelance artist, graphic designer, or layout artist.

Home Furnishings Merchandising inquire now!
Who decides which home furnishing products make it onto the display floor? In the Home Furnishings Merchandising program, you'll study the business that moves furnishings from designers' showrooms to retail sales floors, and finally into the hands of consumers. This fast-paced industry revolves around individuals who exhibit strong business skills and an eye for style and function. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as merchandiser and stylist in retail department stores, boutiques, wholesalers, importers, designers, and manufacturers.

Interior Design inquire now!
In the Interior Design program, you'll study the design, safety, and usability issues of creating the spaces that we live, work, and play within. Coursework focuses on space planning, traffic patterns, and the colors, surfaces, and furnishings that make surroundings comfortable and livable. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as draftsperson, facilities planner, interior designer/decorator, or space planner.

Interior Design & Foundation for Design inquire now!
The Interior Design & Foundation for Design program teaches students to visualize a three-dimensional understanding of space, form, and function. Coursework focuses on drawing, drafting, color, design, and the fundamentals of space planning and perspective. Real-world experience is gained through class and community projects. Through these projects, students study detailing, systems, construction, and materials - as well as market realities. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as draftsperson, facilities planner, interior designer/decorator, or space planner.

Web Design & Interactive Media inquire now!
In the Web Design & Interactive Media (formerly Interactive Media Design) program, you'll focus on interface design, interactivity, visual design, database design, dynamic Web content design, technology, and information design and employ creative solutions across all Web-related mediums. You'll learn skills that will enable you to create accessible, engaging interactions via Web sites and other interactive mediums. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment in positions such as interactive designer, animator, special effects artist, and computer artist.

Web Design & Interactive Media & Foundation for Design inquire now!
Web Design & Interactive Media is used to create everything from DVD menus to Web site navigation and touch screen. In the Web Design & Interactive Media & Foundation for Design program, you'll learn the basic skills needed to create friendly, usable interactions via the Web, CD-ROMS, DVDs, and kiosks. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as interactive designer, animator, special effects artist, and computer artist.

The Art Institute of Vancouver
Downtown location
700-1090 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 3V7