Artist Credit:
Kate Wruszak - Alumni
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Design - Graphic Design
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Sterling, Virginia is conveniently located near Dulles International Airport, and is less than 30 miles from Washington D.C., offering popular destinations including the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam and Korean War Memorials, Arlington National Cemetery, Smithsonian Institution and Museums, and Capitol Building. Sterling is also home to the Claude Moore Park and Recreation Sportsplex, providing the region with over 350 acres for hiking, fishing, biking, baseball, and much more.
Programs Offered:
• Advertising
• Fashion & Retail Management
• Graphic Design
• Interior Design
• Media Arts & Animation
• Photographic Imaging
• Web Design & Interactive Media
Advertising
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Advertising is a creative profession within the commercial realm. In the Advertising program, you'll study art direction, copywriting, and account supervision - and you'll learn both the creative and business side of advertising. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as account manager, copywriter, or assistant art director.
Fashion & Retail Management inquire now!
The Fashion & Retail Management program teaches you to develop, analyze, and implement sales strategies - including buying and merchandising practices, inventory control, and cost analysis. You'll also learn about coordinating runway shows, sales consultation, and working with manufacturers' representatives. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as retail and wholesale sales, stylist, management trainee, and visual merchandiser.
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.
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.
Media Arts & Animation inquire now!
In the Media Arts & Animation program, you'll develop a strong foundation in drawing, design, and illustration in order to produce traditional 2-D formats. Then you'll move into computer generated 3-D formats that make characters and objects come alive. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as animator, computer animator, digital media producer, special effects artist, background designer, computer artist, layout artist, or video game artist.
Photographic Imaging inquire now!
The Photographic imaging program teaches you darkroom techniques, color, and design. Composition, lighting, and equipment use are explored both on location and in a studio. You'll develop business skills as you fine-tune your eye for detail. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as commercial photographer, digital photographer, industrial photographer, photo lab technician, or photojournalist.
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.
The Art Institute of Washington - Northern Virginia
21010 Dulles Town Circle, Suite 100
Sterling, VA 20166
