Animation is an exciting, innovative field - and growing, too, thanks to the ongoing technology explosion. Potential career paths include television, film, online and computer gaming.

Working professionals will ground you in software such as 3D Max, Maya and the full Adobe suite, with the majority of your core contact hours delivered via hands-on lab training. And you'll graduate with a final student portfolio to showcase your skills to potential employers.

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Behind the runway is a business empire run by intuitive minds. Industry professionals will guide you in developing your instincts and skills and you'll graduate with a capstone project to demonstrate your potential to employers. It just doesn't get any better than this!

If fashion is your passion, make it your vocation, too.

Part-time option: Already have at least 24 quarter credits? Check out Westwood's School of Professional Studies for busy people: Online. Flexible hours*.

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Conceptual art. character modeling. game testing. Game art is a diverse and growing 21st century career field. Game artists are essential to the development and creation of visual content for the booming video game industry.

And with hands-on training in software such as 3DMax, Maya and Flash under the guidance of our faculty of working professionals, you'll launch your career with in-demand skills and knowledge.

Love video games? Turn that love into a career! Start building your future now - with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.

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Westwood College of Technology has designed the bachelor's degree in Interior Design to focus on the technical, creative and human facets of interior design. An Interior Designer can work in a wide range of positions focusing on either residential or commercial interiors, sales, merchandising or specialized design for very specific facilities. The demand for Interior Designers will continue well into the future as more focus is placed on ergonomics, high-tech construction materials, and continually changing national and local building codes.

The Internet is here to stay - and so are careers in web design. This 21st century vocation combines creativity, technology and traditional design skill - and there's no better place to master the field than Westwood.

You'll learn in hands-on lab sessions where you'll become adept at industry-standard software such as HTML, JavaScript, CSS, PHP, HTTP and Actionscript.

If you're a creative type who loves computers and electronics, you and web design could be a match made in heaven! Start creating an exciting future now - with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.

*This program only available through Westwood College - Online Campus.

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Westwood College schools are accredited by either the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) or the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

Westwood is also a candidate for accreditation with The Higher Learning Commission and an affiliate of the North Central Association (http://www.ncahlc.org/).

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Ashford is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The School of Visual Communication was created to educate and develop artistic and imaginative students for career opportunities in the fields of commercial art and design. The Bachelor of Fine Arts completion degree with a concentration in Digital Design helps prepare students with the design and technical skills necessary to pursue such career opportunities as, web designers, graphic artists, Flash animators and many others.

American InterContinental University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. Additional information is available at 312-263-0456 or www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.

This program is designed to immerse students in the core knowledge of software engineering emphasizing animation and gaming development. This program will focus on leading programming technologies and will prepare students for entry level positions in the gaming industry. A comprehensive approach will carry students from modeling through animation and game programming, to the senior design project.

Baker College Online is a division of Baker College, a fully accredited, private, not-for-profit career college system established in 1911. Baker College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504 (1-800-621-7440). Baker Center for Graduate Studies is also accredited by the International Assembly of Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).

Have you dreamed of working in the electrifying world of fashion? Do you want to learn to forecast fashion trends and evaluate consumer behavior while studying the process of apparel production? Our Fashion Merchandising training could be just what you're looking for!

The International Academy of Design and Technology Online Bachelor of Arts degree program in Fashion Merchandising provides students with hands-on coursework and instruction by professionals in this competitive industry. Want to learn more about fashion sketching, international business and the evolution of fashion? The comprehensive classes in our Fashion Merchandising degree program can prepare you for the ever-changing and exciting fashion world.

As a student in our Fashion Merchandising Program, you will have the opportunity to learn real-world skills from an exciting Merchandising internship, combined with classes that enable you to learn more about design fundamentals, buying, fashion media, and a variety of technologies and software applications.

Are you looking for a career where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth? The Advertising training at International Academy of Design & Technology could be just what you've been searching for!

The Academy Online Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program in Advertising and Design can give you the opportunity to develop the skills you'll need in the advertising career field. As a student, you can learn skills like page layout, Web design, digital illustration and storyboarding. Comprehensive coursework combined with a real-world internship allows you to learn from the ground up while you develop the skills you'll need on the job.

Earning your degree in Advertising and Design at Academy Online gives you a chance at a career where you'll be involved in marketing fashion products, examining consumer choices, determining how to sell to a particular market or using the Internet to launch a creative advertising campaign.

You?re a creative student who wants to become a creative professional. So don?t spend all day attending lectures. When you earn your BFA in Digital Media Production from the Academy- Online, you can pursue hands-on projects, guided by experienced digital and multimedia professionals.

Using the industry-current equipment and software, you can develop skills and create a portfolio that can help you prepare for the job you want. Whether you see yourself as a web content producer, flash developer, motion graphic designer or other digital media professional, the Academy- Online can help prepare you for a bright future in an exciting field.

The Academy is ready to help teach you the skills you need to pursue a variety of game production career opportunities. Because ?what is gaming?? is being redefined and broadened every day, the demand continues to grow for fresh ideas from a new generation of creative minds across more industries than ever. Bring your talents to the Academy where you can expand them into career skills. Students can learn about digital imaging, game production, level design, scripting, environment and 3D modeling, texturing and more. Student portfolios created in our program are designed to help you display your creative work in a professional way. The internship program offered at the Academy Online can help you get to know a professional industry in while you are still in school. Apply today to obtain the education and skills you need for the exciting career you want in one of the many growing industries that a degree in Game Production can prepare you for.

To help meet the demand for more experienced creative professionals, IADT Online will also begin accepting applications for enrollment into its Bachelor of Fine Art degree program in Graphic Design. In this dynamic curriculum, students will focus on hands-on projects and professional portfolio and rsum building as they have an opportunity to acquire career-specific skills in advertising, layout, type, color, and illustration.

An emphasis on today's technology, including digital imaging, Web and multimedia is designed to help them prepare for a diverse range of creative careers in graphic design, digital production, package design, illustration and many other growing fields.

Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools

Ashford is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Turn your flair for fashion into a career. Learn how to track new trends and color palettes, how to manage relationships and partnerships in the fashion world, and how to market new creations. Plus, you'll get exposure to fashion icons and industry great networking for your future fashion career. The program draws upon the resources of New York's Fashion world and cultural centers, and includes two full-time fashion internships, visits to trade shows, museums, designers, and showrooms.

A knack for interior design and an eye for detail can turn into a career. Berkeley College?s degree programs in Interior Design help students develop technical skills, creativity, and an understanding of aspects of interior design that affect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public. Business courses also provide graduates with the skills employers are seeking.

accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education

The program employs an integrated and coherent approach that prepares students with the necessary academic knowledge and technical competencies required for a wide range of positions in graphic arts. The curriculum is focused on designing and producing work for print, interactive web, and exhibitions. The degree enables students to specialize in topics appropriate for an entry-level position in graphic and web design.

Herzing University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission can be contacted at 800.621.7440 or 30 North LaSalle, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.

Full Sail University?s online Computer Animation Bachelor of Science Degree program focuses on the practical application of 3D computer graphics for careers in the entertainment media industry, teaching the processes used to develop animated content for games, television, feature films, and more. You?ll learn to master each step of production through a custom-built online platform, where you?ll work under the guidance of industry veterans to master the techniques of professional animator.

Full Sail University's online Entertainment Business Bachelor of Science Degree Program is a comprehensive business program that focuses on the specialized needs of the entertainment and media industry. You'll cover core management topics like marketing, statistics, international business, and business law, with entertainment-specific courses in Artist Management, Entertainment Media Distribution, and Intellectual Property. The program also requires students to develop their own business proposals unique to their interests, applying the curriculum with their own management style.

Full Sail University's online Game Art Bachelor of Science Degree program prepares students for a wide range of asset production careers within the video game industry. You'll learn to master each stage of professional 3D content creation using our custom-built online platform. Comprehensive curriculum develops your knowledge of digital art foundations, up through the high level animation, modeling, rendering, and compositing techniques used at professional game studios.

Full Sail's online Game Design Bachelor of Science program prepares students for a range of careers in the game production industry, covering the studio processes used for designing and prototyping content for consoles, cell phones, and other emerging platforms. Projects develop both the creative and analytical skills of successful designers, with students producing character sketches, level design, storylines, and other elements that form the foundation of a game.

Since the publishing houses of Tin Pan Alley realized the potential of selling sheet music, the music business has been in a constant state of evolution. For the last three decades, Full Sail graduates have been playing integral roles in that evolution; whether they've been in the boardroom or behind a mixing board, they've taken what they've learned here and used it to forge successful careers in the music business.

As the industry continues to change, the need for skilled individuals to step in to shape the music business of tomorrow has never been greater. Full Sail University's Music Business Bachelor of Science degree gives you a practical business education that emphasizes the demands and opportunities of the modern music industry, teaching a combined skill set that's uniquely designed to get you behind the scenes and charting the industry's future.

Full Sail University?s online Graphic Design Bachelor of Science Degree Program gives you an in-depth look at the world of design. From print publishing to package design to website interfaces, the demand for well-designed graphics of all types has never been so high. This degree program prepares you to enter the industry with the ability to meet client demands and work under hard deadlines while still producing creative results, all with the convenience and flexibility of online education.

Full Sail University's online Music Production Bachelor of Science Degree Program gives you the tools needed to pursue a career writing, producing and recording music for all types of media. Your classes focus on the music-making process, from music composition and arranging, to theory and ear training. You will also learn the recording and production process using various software and hardware technologies. You'll develop a Digital Portfolio showcasing your work and learn to effectively market your talents to the entertainment and media industry.

As the industry continues to change, the need for skilled individuals to step in to shape the music business of tomorrow has never been greater. Full Sail University's Music Business Bachelor of Science degree gives you a practical business education that emphasizes the demands and opportunities of the modern music industry, teaching a combined skill set that's uniquely designed to get you behind the scenes and charting the industry's future.

Creative. Visionary. Insightful. These are all descriptions of a good candidate for the Digital Design and Animation specialization student. Students will take courses in drawing, design, art theory, and 3-D arts and animation. Plus, students will have the opportunity to create art projects both digitally and by hand. Graduates of this program will be prepared to work as a graphic designer, a video game artist, and illustrator, or in an advertising career.