You loved art class. Sketching is almost an obsession. Certain combinations of color make your heart beat faster. You buy products just because you like the look of the package. Admit it - you have an eye for design.
In the Graphic Design program you'll develop a firm foundation in drawing, design and typography. You'll create your class work and portfolio projects in computer labs with industry-related software. And you'll develop problem solving and conceptual development skills that give credence to your designs and promise to your career.
Graduates are prepared for entry-level graphic design jobs.
A Sample of Subjects You'll Study:
• Fundamentals of Design 
• Media & Marketing 
• Life Drawing 
• Digital Illustration Design 
• Layout Typography 
• Image Manipulation 
• Print Production 
• Art Direction

You loved art class. Sketching is almost an obsession. Certain combinations of color make your heart beat faster. You buy products just because you like the look of the package. Admit it - you have an eye for design.
In the Graphic Design program you'll develop a firm foundation in drawing, design and typography. You'll create your class work and portfolio projects in computer labs with industry related software. And you'll develop problem solving and conceptual development skills that give credence to your designs and promise to your career.
Graduates are prepared for entry-level graphic design jobs.
A sample of subjects you'll study:
• Fundamentals of Design 
• Media & Marketing 
• Life Drawing 
• Digital Illustration Design 
• Layout Typography 
• Image Manipulation 
• Print Production 
• Art Direction

You get that irresistible urge to rearrange furniture, repaint your kitchen or change the “feel” of your office. Your friends marvel at your ability to change a room from impersonal to inviting. Your living space isn't just a place to hang out; it's a creative statement of who you are and what you love to do - interior design.
This is an arena where color, texture, fabric, and light paint an inviting environment. Interior designers must have a thorough understanding of efficient space planning, color, pattern, lighting, furniture, and materials. In early courses, you’ll learn the basics of drawing, drafting, color and design, along with the fundamentals you'll learn the basics of drawing, drafting, color, design, and the fundamentals of space planning and perspective. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level interior design jobs.
A Sample of Subjects You'll Study:
• Drafting
• Perspective for Interior Design
• Color Theory
• Rendering
• Space Planning
• Architectural Detailing

You get that irresistible urge to rearrange furniture, repaint your kitchen or change the “feel” of your office. Your friends marvel at your ability to change a room from impersonal to inviting. Your living space isn't just a place to hang out; it's a creative statement of who you are and what you love to do - interior design.
This is an arena where color, texture, fabric, and light paint an inviting environment. Interior designers must have a thorough understanding of efficient space planning, color, pattern, lighting, furniture, and materials. In early courses, you’ll learn the basics of drawing, drafting, color and design, along with the fundamentals you'll learn the basics of drawing, drafting, color, design, and the fundamentals of space planning and perspective. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level interior design jobs.
A Sample of Subjects You'll Study:
• Drafting 
• Perspective for Interior Design 
• Color Theory 
• Rendering 
• Space Planning 
• Architectural Detailing

Please contact The Art Institute of Charlotte for more info.