Austin
Texas

CULINARY
At The Art Institute of Austin you pick your tools. We show you how to use them.

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