What will you learn at The Art Institute of Dallas?

Your education should be as creative as you are. With that in mind, the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program in Web Design & Interactive Media at The Art Institute of Dallas provides hands-on, real-world education for people who think big and have even bigger plans for their creative futures. You’ll start with the basics: design, drawing, color theory, and computer-based classes, then move into digital imaging, typography, basic digital illustration, sound design, information architecture and scripting languages.

You will receive instruction from faculty with solid academic credentials in design-related disciplines and experience in the interactive media industry, and gain proficiency in Web animation, Web design, user-centered design, multimedia system design and exploration of information delivery to the many emerging handheld technology devices. As graduation nears, you’ll develop a professional digital portfolio of work –the most important tool you have to showcase your talents to prospective employers!

Mission:

The mission of the Bachelor of Fine Arts program in Web Design & Interactive Media is to prepare students to work successfully in the field of Web design through focused instruction and application of skills and knowledge. Students will solve interactive media design problems using current industry standards and processes. Expertise will be developed through study and the use of skill sets that include information architecture, graphical interface design and application of motion and sound, including video and interactive construction.

The use of good, solid design procedures will always be emphasized from detailed research to determine the clients’ needs to the final on-time, high quality finished product. After achieving these educational goals, students should be prepared to seek employment in the Web design and interactive media industry with the essential tools for success.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Fine Arts program in Web Design & Interactive Media may seek employment in the rapidly growing and ever-expanding interactive media industry in such entry-level positions as Web site designer, multimedia designer, Web developer, interactive training specialist, information architecture designer, or audio/visual designer.