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Now is a great time to pursue career opportunities in the graphic design field: According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment in the graphic design field is expected to grow 13% from 2008 to 2018.* If you have a flair for visual communications and design, the International Academy of Design & Technology can help you turn your natural talents into new career possibilities.
IADT's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications with a concentration in Graphic Design can help motivated students like you gain the industry-current knowledge and skills that are important in a variety of design-oriented fields. The program's curriculum covers everything from basic drawing and design fundamentals to digital imaging and prepress skills.
As you pursue your BFA in Visual Communications degree at IADT, you have the opportunity to explore the principles of graphic design, learn to use digital imaging tools and techniques, discover the art of electronic illustration, and engage in the technical and creative aspects of web design, multimedia and print publications. In addition to the program's core courses, you can also choose from a variety of elective classes.
Below is a sampling of course topics included in IADT's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications: Graphic Design degree program.* Classes are led by instructors with relevant career experience.
*Course curriculum is subject to change.
These are some of the exciting careers in graphic design. With the right education andyour own initiative, one of them could be in your future:
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Program details may vary by campus. For more-specific information, please refer to the catalog for the campus that you plan to attend. IADT does not guarantee employment or salary. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. *Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Career Guide to Industries, 2010-11 Edition, Graphic Designers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos090.htm (visited October 12, 2010). This is a national estimate and conditions in your location may be different.
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The costs of similar programs calculated as an average across all campuses for this Institution are as follows:
In addition to any grant or scholarship aid for which students might be eligible, students may use loans to finance their education. The median loan debt for graduates of this program is as follows:
The amounts shown above represent the median debt incurred by students of the given Institution who completed the program between 7/1/2011 and 6/30/2012.
The US Department of Education categorizes educational programs offered at an Institution by CIP code (Classification of Instructional Program codes as defined by the Department of Education) and degree level (Associates, Bachelors, etc…). For that reason, all similar educational programs for the given Institution1, with the same CIP Code and degree level are combined to calculate Loan Debt. While these combined programs are similar in nature, variations in program costs may exist due to differences in location and/or program structure. Accordingly, the debt amount shown may exceed the specific program's tuition and fees.
The Financing amounts represent the median debt from federal Title IV loans, private educational loans and institutional2 payment plans incurred by all graduates of the given Institution, CIP Code and Degree level.
1 The current Institution includes all of the following campus locations:
2 Institutional debt is the amount owed by the students directly to the institution within 30 days after graduation related to the educational program.
This program could take as little as 37.5 instructional months to complete when continuously enrolled.
50% of the students graduating from this program completed in the designed timeframe.
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The occupation(s) listed here are derived from the Occupational Information Network (O*Net), which is developed under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor / Employment and Training Administration.
The specific program does not necessarily prepare students for, and graduates do not typically find employment in, all listed occupations. We cannot guarantee employment or salary.
The US Department of Education categorizes educational programs offered at an Institution by CIP code (Classification of Instructional Program codes as defined by the Department of Education) and degree level (Associates, Bachelors, etc…). For that reason, all similar educational programs for the given Institution1, with the same CIP Code and degree level are combined when determining On Time Completion Rates.
On-Time Completion Rates are calculated using the gainful employment formula in order to comply with U.S. Department of Education requirements. The statistics track all students who graduated from their program between 7/1/2011 and 6/30/2012 and have reached completion within the program’s designed timeframe. For example, for a two-year program, the on-time completion rate would include all graduated students who started two years prior. Academic Calendar breaks that occur during continuous enrollment are considered when determining if a student graduated within the designed timeframe; however, summer breaks typically incorporated into the normal timeframe for more traditional schools are not included in this determination. The instructional months displayed represent the highest amount of all versions of the program found at the institution; therefore, depending on the specific program version or campus location, the instructional months may be a shorter amount of time. Each student is measured against the designed timeframe of their specific program version when determining if they graduated “on-time” or not; as a result, this determination may not be made against the displayed instructional months should a shorter or discontinued timeframe be applicable to a student’s specific program version. One instructional month represents four instructional weeks.
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The percentage of first-time, full-time undergraduate students who started between 7/1/2005 and 10/15/2005 who completed within 150% of the normal time period: 18%
This Graduation Rate includes both Chicago and Schaumburg campus locations.
A first-time student has no prior postsecondary experience before enrolling at this campus. This means that a student who attended another college, university or other postsecondary school before enrolling at this school is not included in the calculation. The rate also does not include students initially enrolled part-time, taking individual classes (as compared to enrolling in a full program), or only auditing classes. These rates are calculated using the Student Right-to-Know formula in order to comply with U.S. Department of Education requirements. The statistics track all first-time, full-time and certificate or degree-seeking undergraduate students who began school during the date range and have completed within 150% of the normal program length. For example, for a two-year program, the graduation rate would include students who had completed within three years of beginning the program. This statistic is not specific to one program alone; rather, all applicable undergraduate programs are included in this overall rate. Information pertaining to the Graduation Rates of all postsecondary institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be found on the College Navigator website. http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
Given the fact that all of the rates reflected below are based on historical data and were subject to varying levels of audit and re-interpretation, students should not rely on them as an implicit or explicit representation or promise of future outcomes or employability following completion of a program of study. Indeed, there are numerous factors that affect a student’s ability to graduate and secure employment over which we have little or no control. Therefore, our school cannot and does not guarantee or estimate the likelihood of on-time completion, graduation, or employment for any student. If you have questions regarding these employment rates, please contact us at 1-855-708-2085.
Given the fact that all of the rates reflected below are based on historical data and were subject to varying levels of audit and re-interpretation, students should not rely on them as an implicit or explicit representation or promise of future outcomes or employability following completion of a program of study. Indeed, there are numerous factors that affect a student’s ability to graduate and secure employment over which we have little or no control. Therefore, our school cannot and does not guarantee or estimate the likelihood of on-time completion, graduation, or employment for any student.
If you have questions regarding these employment rates, please contact us at 1-855-708-2085.
Reporting Period: 7/1/2011 through 6/30/2012
Date Submitted: 11/2012
RATE CALCULATION
The scope of ACICS recognition by the Secretary of Education is defined as accreditation of private postsecondary institutions offering certificates or diplomas, and postsecondary institutions offering associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degrees in programs designed to educate students for professional, technical, or occupational careers, including those that offer those programs via distance education.
Rate Calculation
(PF+PR)/(G-U)
PF = Placed in Field, PR = Placed in Related Field G = Graduates and Completers, U = Unavailable for Work