What We Offer
Quality instruction in all phases of visual art, graphic design, interior design, interactive media, photography, and game design. Our course offerings and degree/certificate programs offer flexibility in both scheduling and content. We offer multiple pathways that suit individuals seeking two-year AAS degrees leading to employment, AA and AFA degree options for students seeking transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and certificates for those seeking skill upgrading and advancement relative to their current employment situation. We have a full-time internship and job placement coordinator to insure that all of our students are successful beyond the classroom.
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Fine Art (ARTS)
This Arts and Sciences degree pattern is designed to help students transfer to colleges and universities that offer a baccalaureate degree with a major in Art. Beyond the General Education requirements and options, this pattern should be considered in light of the requirements of the selected transfer institution. Students should consult with a transfer coordinator or an advisor for information about specific requirements.
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Computer Graphics & Visual Communication (CGVC)
The Computer Graphics and Visual Communication (CGVC) program prepares students for careers in publication design, photography/digital imaging, and multimedia/interactive design. This program, which incorporates a common core of seven design and computer courses, offers four A.A.S. degree options and six certificate options. Please see curriculum degree and certificate options for specific descriptions. Students who choose this curriculum should recognize that certain specialized courses may not transfer to some four-year colleges.
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Publication Design
The Publication Design degree curriculum is designed to prepare students for positions as graphic designers, technical computer artists, electronic publication design specialists and desktop publishers in business, government and industry.
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Interactive Design
This degree option gives students a solid background in interactive design and imaging hardware and software. Through design projects and hands-on experience they will develop a working knowledge of interactive design and multimedia project authoring. This degree option prepares students for entry-level positions with service bureaus, multimedia design and production companies, advertising design firms, corporate training developers, and companies specializing in electronic publication and Web design.
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Digital Photography & Imaging
The photography and imaging program prepares students for positions in commercial photography studios, in-house imaging departments, portrait/event studios, industrial/forensic photography departments, commercial processing labs, photojournalism and multimedia production companies. Graduates may seek employment as digital imaging specialists, commercial studio assistants, wedding/event photographers, portrait photographers, photojournalists, industrial/forensic photographers, freelancers, photo lab printers/processors, retail lab technicians and in photographic sales.
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Digital Illustration
The Digital Illustration degree curriculum gives students the skills and tools necessary to work as freelance digital illustrators or as team members in digital art and design studios. Focusing primarily on the rendering of imagery for advertising, commercial, and entertainment purposes, the Digital Illustration curriculum combines traditional drawing and painting skills with new media digital applications and output strategies.
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Interior Design (INTD)
This degree program prepares students for positions with architectural firms, corporate planning organizations, contracting/office supply firms, equipment/ furniture manufacturing companies, interior design firms (home or business), and for many other positions in the applied arts-related industries. Students who choose this curriculum and desire to transfer courses to a four-year institution should check with the program coordinator and/or academic advisors. Courses may be taken in any sequence as long as course prerequisites are met. Some courses may be offered in alternate semesters only.
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Multimedia Technology (MULT)
The program has four specific areas of expertise enabling students to specialize in Web Technology, Multimedia Technology, Simulation and Digital Entertainment as well as Instructional Multimedia.
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Simulation & Digital Entertainment
The Simulation and Digital Entertainment (SDE) AAS provides students with the skills to design and develop computer games for fun, advertising, education and simulations. The SDE AAS is the first two years of the Simulation and Digital Entertainment Bachelor of Technical or Professional Studies at the University of Baltimore. Requirements for other four-year institutions may vary.
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Multimedia Technology
The Multimedia Technology AAS provides students with the skills to design and develop interactive computer materials for business training, information dissemination and education. The Multimedia Technology AAS is the first two years of the BS program in Corporate Communications at the University of Baltimore. Requirements for other four-year institutions may vary.
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Web Technology
The Web Technology AAS degree program prepares students for careers in web design and web development. Choose from two options, Client-side or Server-side. The Server-Side Option prepares students for a career in back-end web development, focusing on web application development, server-side scripting and web database applications. The Client-Side Degree Option gives students a solid background in web and interactive design as well as imaging hardware and software.
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Instructional Multimedia
The Instructional Multimedia option provides educators and trainers with skills for using technology to enhance student learning.
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