What You?ll Study
All Graphic Design students begin with fundamental courses in color, design, drawing, and technology. The Associate of Applied Science focuses on the software skills related to print production, typography, and print design. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program is designed to build advanced proficiency in typography, layout, photography, and illustration in combination with the study of conceptual thinking, problem solving, and project management. Bachelor of Fine Arts candidates take advanced-level courses such as publication design, sequential design, information design, and brand identity. Before graduating, students prepare their portfolios for job searches and have the opportunity to work as an intern in the field.

Mission Statement
The Graphic Design programs at The Art Institute of Austin provides individuals the opportunity to study the visual, conceptual, historical, and technical aspects of the discipline through a curricula that offers comprehensive experiences in the analysis of communication problems, the development of creative solutions to those problems, and the implementation and evaluation of those solutions.

Career Opportunities
The Associate of Applied Science degree program is designed to prepare students with the life skills and technical background for entry-level positions such as a production artist or layout artist. Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program graduates may pursue entry-level opportunities on the creative staffs of advertising agencies, design studios, publishing houses, or corporate communication departments in positions as a graphic designer.

With my new skills I can be:
? Production artist
? Layout artist
BFA graduates can be:
? Assistant art director
? Project coordinator
? Graphic designer
? Freelance designer
? Computer artist

What You'll Study
Interior designers impact the lives of others by creating spaces in which people live, work, and play. The Interior Design program is designed to encourage creativity while offering students practical experience in space planning, color, lighting, furniture, and materials. Building on a foundation of drawing, drafting, color theory, and design, students continue on to courses in interior detailing, perspective, human factors and building codes, computer-aided design (CAD), and other skills. Students have the opportunity to develop thoughtful, substantive design solutions that reflect market reality. Coursework emphasizes current design practice, especially sustainable materials and environmental concerns, cultural diversity, the needs of various economic and age groups, and changing technology.

Mission Statement
The Art Institute of Austin Interior Design program is designed to prepare students for entry-level careers in the interior design profession, or an interior design-related field. Students employ the design process to solve environmental problems; to acquire cultural and artistic literacy; to apply specialized knowledge to meet program requirements; and to gain an understanding of environmental technology matters. Students are expected to design safe, functional and aesthetically pleasing interiors that facilitate and enhance human activity. The Bachelor of Fine Arts curriculum is based on industry and professional standards, and serves as a platform supporting student development in a wide variety of professional and life settings.

Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program is designed to prepare our graduates to seek entry-level positions with interior design firms or companies specializing in facilities or space planning.

With my new skills I can be:
? Commercial designer
? Space planner
? Consultant
? Interior designer

What You'll Study
Web Design & Interactive Media students have the opportunity to learn to use the Web to communicate effectively and to develop interfaces showcasing creativity, innovation, usability, and technical expertise. Students begin with art foundation courses in visual and color theory. The associate?s degree program progresses through various aspects of graphic design, interface design, media production, information architecture, team projects, and Web technologies. In the bachelor?s degree program, students have the opportunity to learn to use an even larger variety of techniques for project management, interface design, creative media production, and development technologies and tools to communicate a message. As part of their coursework, all students in both programs are required to create an interactive CD and Web site to show prospective employers.

Mission Statement
Web Design & Interactive Media is the integration of audio, video, still images, animation, text and data for the creation, storage and delivery of interactive content. This program is designed to provide competency-based instruction to prepare students for entry-level multimedia and Web design employment in a variety of industries. Through direction and instruction by a team of industry professionals and educators, the student is guided toward entry-level career opportunities with corporations, organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, entertainment and advertising industries. The graduate will possess practical Web Design & Interactive Media skills and knowledge.

Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level positions in the fast-paced, hightech interactive communications field which includes publishing, education, entertainment, medical, marketing and corporate communications.

With my new skills I can be:
? Web designer
BFA graduates can be:
? Interface designer
? Flash designer/developer
? Usability evaluator
? Web developer
? Digital media producer
? Project coordinator
? Web designer
? Web master