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

Schaumburg, a growing business community, is 30 miles from Chicago. It's the second largest center of economic development in Illinois, yet is still very much a residential community. Schaumburg offers more than 80 miles of paths for biking, one of the largest park districts in Illinois, and Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary with many hiking trails.

Programs Offered:

• Advertising
• Audio Production
• Digital Design
• Digital Filmmaking & Video Production
• Digital Photography
• Fashion Design
• Fashion Marketing & Management
• Game Art & Design
• Graphic Design
• Interior Design
• Media Arts & Animation
• Residential Planning
• Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
• Web Design
• Web Design & Interactive Media

Advertising inquire now!
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.

Audio Production inquire now!
In the Audio Production program, you'll study audio recording, live sound reproduction, audio for video, and broadcast production. You will record, mix, and produce audio in analog and digital formats while gaining an understanding of what it takes to succeed in the audio industry. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as audio engineer, radio producer, assistant sound technician, promoter, or sound engineer.

Digital Design inquire now!
In the Digital Design program, you'll study drawing, design fundamentals, lettering and typography, and graphic design. Build a portfolio as you create color composites, renderings, and learn mechanical preparation. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as production and design positions with advertising agencies, graphic design firms, corporate communications departments, and printing companies.

Digital Filmmaking & Video Production inquire now!
In the Digital Filmmaking & Video Production program, you will learn to formulate, construct, and deliver digital audio, video, and motion graphics. Coursework will familiarize you with advances in high definition video, storage area networks, and software toolsets - and you'll work with industry-related software and equipment. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as video editor, video producer, or digital videographer.

Digital Media Production inquire now!
In the Digital Media Production program, you'll learn to navigate the digital landscape, including the worlds of video production and multimedia technology. You'll combine traditional production techniques with industry-related tools to shoot, edit, refine sound, and develop special effects. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as production positions in Internet, broadcasting, and cable.

Digital Photography inquire now!
The Digital Photography program teaches you composition, lighting, and equipment use, utilizing a digital camera and software. Darkroom techniques, color, and design 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 a digital photographer, industrial photographer, photo lab technician, or photojournalist.

Fashion Design inquire now!
In the Fashion Design program, you'll develop skills in design and patternmaking. You'll learn both traditional and computer generated design as you develop your own sense of design and style. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as costume designer, assistant fashion buyer, fashion designer, 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.

Game Art & Design inquire now!
In the Game Art & Design program, you'll learn the art and design skills needed to get into the gaming field. You'll use your talents to create applications used within the business, education, training, and entertainment industries. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as modelers, storyboard artists, animation artists, 3-D illustrators, digital artists, FX artists, video post-production artists, broadcast graphics designers, and game designers.

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.

Residential Planning inquire now!
The Residential Planning Program provides an overview of interior space planning, historic and contemporary styles, space planning, and kitchen and bath planning. You'll also work with industry-related software to study the basics of drafting and computer-aided design. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as planners/designers or support personnel in interior design studios, including those of material and supply companies and design firms.

Visual Effects & Motion Graphics inquire now!
The Visual Effects & Motion Graphics program helps you to learn how to use your creativity to produce attention-grabbing communication design for film, television, and the Web. Visual effects are responsible for movie trailers, opening film credits, television commercials, animated network identities, and short promos. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as production assistant, assistant designer, visual effect specialist, or broadcast design assistant.

Web Design inquire now!
In the Web Design program, you'll study HTML scripting, designing graphics for the screen, Web site development using current applications, operating systems, network technology, web animation, and desktop editing skills. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as Web site designer, Web artist, Web producer, Web site developer, and multimedia producer.

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 Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg
1000 N. Plaza Drive, Suite 100
Schaumburg, IL 60173

The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg is accredited by ACCSCT as a branch of The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago.