CATALOG 2011-2012 - The Art Institutes
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<strong>CATALOG</strong> <strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong><br />
1
MISSION<br />
STATEMENT<br />
OUR MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota is an institution of higher<br />
education offering creative and applied arts programs in a caring,<br />
inspiring environment where students can maximize their creativity,<br />
enhance professional development, and acquire the necessary<br />
skills and knowledge to pursue a career in their field of study.<br />
OUR PURPOSE<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota fosters a culture built around learning,<br />
innovation, and creativity. We act with integrity and embrace an enthusiasm for<br />
excellence. We are committed to creating a community of caring, supportive<br />
and involved professionals, including everyone connected with the college.<br />
OUR OBJECTIVES<br />
1. Enhance student success through a<br />
commitment to academic quality.<br />
2. Engage alumni, working professionals, and<br />
employers in opportunities for ongoing<br />
participation in support of student learning.<br />
3. Emphasize the value of life-long learning with critical<br />
thinking, problem-solving, and civic responsibility.<br />
4. Encourage an environment of growth through<br />
assessment and strategic planning.<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
Mission, Vision and Values Statements ...............Inside Cover<br />
Introduction ..................................................2<br />
City and College ...............................................3<br />
Academic Programs<br />
Advertising (B.S.) ..............................................4<br />
Audio Production (B.S.) ........................................6<br />
Culinary Programs<br />
Culinary Management (B.S.) .................................8<br />
Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s (A.A.S.) ...................................... 10<br />
Baking & Pastry (A.A.S.) ................................... 12<br />
Baking & Pastry (D.) ....................................... 14<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> of Cooking (D.) ................................... 16<br />
Design Management (B.S.) ................................... 18<br />
Digital Film & Video Production (B.S.) ......................... 20<br />
Fashion Programs<br />
Fashion & Retail Management (B.S.) ....................... 22<br />
Fashion Retailing (D.) ..................................... 24<br />
Graphic Design Programs<br />
Graphic Design (B.S.) ..................................... 26<br />
Graphic Design (A.A.S.) ................................... 28<br />
Hospitality Management (B.S.) ............................... 30<br />
Interior Design Programs<br />
Interior Design (B.S.) ...................................... 32<br />
Interior Design (A.A.S.) .................................... 34<br />
Interior Planning with AutoCAD (A.A.S.) .................... 36<br />
Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation (B.S.) ................................ 38<br />
Photography Programs<br />
Photography (B.F.A.) ...................................... 40<br />
Digital Image Management (D.) ........................... 42<br />
TABLE OF<br />
CONTENTS<br />
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics (B.S.) ........................ 44<br />
Web Design Programs<br />
Web Design & Interactive Media (B.S.) ..................... 46<br />
Web Design & Interactive Media (A.A.S.) ................... 48<br />
Web Design & Development (D.) .......................... 50<br />
Web Design & Interactive Communications (D.) ............ 52<br />
Course Descriptions ......................................... 54<br />
Faculty ...................................................... 73<br />
Administration .............................................. 76<br />
Board of Trustees ............................................ 78<br />
General Information ......................................... 79<br />
Calendar & Schedules .......................................106<br />
Map .......................................................107<br />
Tuition and Fees ............................................108<br />
Index ......................................................109<br />
See aiprograms.info for program<br />
duration, tuition, fees, and other costs,<br />
median debt, federal salary data, alumni<br />
success, and other important info.<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
INTRODUCTION<br />
<strong>CATALOG</strong> PREPARATION<br />
This catalog was prepared by <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota, 15<br />
South 9th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota<br />
55402-3137. <strong>The</strong> information contained<br />
herein was published and effective as of<br />
October <strong>2011</strong>. Curriculum, fees, expenses,<br />
and other matters described herein<br />
are subject to change without notice<br />
at the discretion of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota. For more<br />
information, write to the above address or<br />
phone 612-332-3361 or 1-800-777-3643.<br />
REGISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
is registered as a private institution with<br />
the Minnesota Office of Higher Education<br />
1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350, St.<br />
Paul, MN 55108, 1.651.642.0567, www.<br />
ohe.state.mn.us, pursuant to section<br />
136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is<br />
not an endorsement of the institution.<br />
Credits earned at the institution may<br />
not transfer to all other institutions.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
is accredited by the Accrediting Council<br />
for Independent Colleges and Schools to<br />
award certificate, associate’s, and bachelor’s<br />
degrees. <strong>The</strong> Accrediting Council for<br />
Independent Colleges and Schools is listed<br />
as a nationally recognized accrediting<br />
agency by the United States Department<br />
of Education and is recognized by the<br />
Council for Higher Education Accreditation.<br />
ACICS can be contacted at 750 First<br />
Street, NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC<br />
20002-4241. Telephone: 202-336-6780.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
was granted Initial Candidate status in June,<br />
2010 by the Higher Learning Commission<br />
- A Commission of the North Central<br />
Association of Colleges and Schools. <strong>The</strong><br />
Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an<br />
independent corporation and one of two<br />
commission members of the North Central<br />
Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA),<br />
which is one of six regional institutional<br />
accreditors in the United States. <strong>The</strong> Higher<br />
Learning Commission accredits degreegranting<br />
post-secondary educational<br />
institutions in the North Central region.<br />
<strong>The</strong> commission can be contacted at<br />
<strong>The</strong> Higher Learning Commission<br />
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500<br />
Chicago, IL 60604<br />
webmaster@hlcommission.org<br />
800.621.7440<br />
© <strong>2011</strong> HLC. All rights reserved<br />
<strong>The</strong> Associate in Applied Science in<br />
Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s program is accredited by <strong>The</strong><br />
Accrediting Commission of the American<br />
Culinary Federation Education Foundation.<br />
MEMBERSHIPS<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
is a member of the American Culinary<br />
Federation Education Foundation, American<br />
Hotel & Lodging Association, Midwest<br />
Association of Student Financial Aid<br />
Administrators, Minnesota Association<br />
of Secondary School Counselors and<br />
College Admissions Officers, Minnesota<br />
College Personnel Association, Minnesota<br />
Association of Financial Aid Administrators,<br />
American Association of Collegiate<br />
Registrars and Admissions Officers,<br />
College Admissions Professionals, and the<br />
Minnesota Career Colleges Association.<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES<br />
INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota,<br />
Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
International LLC, one of the nation’s<br />
leaders in post-secondary career-oriented<br />
education for the creative arts. Based at<br />
210 Sixth Avenue, 33rd floor, Pittsburgh,<br />
Pennsylvania 15222. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota International<br />
LLC, through two intermediary limited<br />
liability companies, is a subsidiary of<br />
Education Management Corporation<br />
also located at the same address.<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
ABOUT THE TWIN CITIES<br />
<strong>The</strong> Twin Cities is an exciting place to<br />
experience and create the arts. Four<br />
major art museums, two orchestras, and<br />
regional theater offer plenty of creative<br />
inspiration. Stroll through the Sculpture<br />
Garden at the Walker <strong>Art</strong> Center. Marvel at<br />
the Aquatennial, and the Winter Carnival.<br />
Wonder at <strong>The</strong> Minneapolis Institute of<br />
<strong>Art</strong>. <strong>The</strong> Hennepin Avenue <strong>The</strong>atre District<br />
is the hot spot in town for Broadway<br />
productions. You’ll also find pop, jazz, and a<br />
rock scene that’s earned the Twin Cities the<br />
nickname of “<strong>The</strong> Land of 10,000 Bands.”<br />
In nearby Bloomington is the Mall of<br />
America, the country’s largest shopping<br />
complex with more than 400 specialty<br />
shops and 40 restaurants. <strong>The</strong> mall’s<br />
centerpiece, Nickelodeon Universe, is a $70<br />
million indoor family theme park that covers<br />
seven lush acres. For fun, Minneapolis<br />
is an aquarian’s paradise, with rivers and<br />
nearly 20 lakes. More than 150 city parks are<br />
accessible for hiking, biking, and skating. In<br />
warmer months, spend a sunny afternoon<br />
on the beaches of Lake Calhoun. In winter,<br />
enjoy ice-skating, ice fishing, snowmobiling,<br />
and skiing. If you’re into spectator sports,<br />
cheer on the Twins at Target Field or the<br />
Vikings at the Metrodome. Or watch the<br />
Wild, Timberwolves and Lynx devour<br />
the competition. Getting around is<br />
easy, too, with a network of mass transit<br />
routes, shuttles, and a skyway that<br />
connects more than 50 city blocks.<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES<br />
INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA<br />
Conveniently located in downtown<br />
Minneapolis, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota prepares students for entrylevel<br />
careers in the visual and practical<br />
arts. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota was founded in 1964 by<br />
Petrena Lowthian establishing what<br />
was to become Lowthian College.<br />
In 1981, Lowthian College was authorized<br />
to award the Associate in Applied Science<br />
degree. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota acquired the College in<br />
early 1997. In 2000, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota was granted<br />
approval to award the Bachelor of Science<br />
degree and in 2004, was granted approval<br />
to award the Bachelor of Fine <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
degree. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota offers programs in Advertising,<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> of Cooking, Audio Production,<br />
Baking & Pastry, Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s, Culinary<br />
Management, Design Management,<br />
Digital Film & Video Production, Digital<br />
Image Management, Fashion & Retail<br />
Management, Fashion Retailing, Graphic<br />
Design, Hospitality Management, Interior<br />
Design, Interior Planning with AutoCAD,<br />
Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation, Photography,<br />
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics, Web<br />
Design & Development, Web Design<br />
& Interactive Communications, and<br />
Wed Design & Interactive Media.<br />
Our students are creative, competitive, and<br />
open to new ideas. <strong>The</strong>y place great value<br />
on an education that prepares them for a<br />
challenging entry-level career and a lifetime<br />
of personal and professional opportunity.<br />
Relating to students at a personal level is<br />
emphasized. Our qualified staff of financial<br />
planners, employment assistance advisors,<br />
and counselors are committed to providing<br />
students with individualized services. Each<br />
student has an academic advisor who helps<br />
devise career strategies and choose courses<br />
consistent with career goals. Our faculty<br />
consists of working professionals who strive<br />
to strengthen students’ skills and cultivate<br />
their talents. Aspiring creative professionals<br />
learn fundamental business concepts and<br />
gain the applied arts knowledge necessary<br />
for that important first job in the field.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
offers a Skills Enhancement program<br />
designed to help students prepare for<br />
college-level programs. Confidential<br />
counseling is available when academic<br />
or personal problems create roadblocks<br />
to success. Students also are encouraged<br />
to join school organizations and<br />
participate as volunteers for community<br />
service projects supported by <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota.<br />
Whether in the student lounges, the gallery,<br />
or the classrooms, the daily gathering<br />
of students, faculty, and staff makes<br />
it easy to feel the energy, caring, and<br />
commitment that underlie education at<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota.<br />
STUDENT BODY<br />
Students come to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota from all over the<br />
United States and abroad. <strong>The</strong> student<br />
body is made up of men and women<br />
who have either enrolled directly after<br />
completing high school, transferred<br />
from colleges and universities, or have<br />
left employment situations to prepare<br />
for a new career. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota’s environment<br />
offers students the opportunity to earn<br />
their degrees alongside students of other<br />
creative disciplines that drive the visual<br />
and practical arts industries worldwide.<br />
5
ADVERTISING<br />
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: 12 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
<strong>The</strong> Bachelor of Science degree program in Advertising is a twelve-quarter program. <strong>The</strong> program<br />
provides students with skills in conceptual thinking, copywriting, design, marketing and public<br />
relations, developing advertising campaigns, the business side of advertising, account and strategic<br />
planning. <strong>The</strong> degree also provides a balance in liberal arts courses as well as educates the student<br />
in the application of advertising principles to evolving communication channels (interactive media)<br />
and the life skills needed to develop and sustain a career in advertising and related fields.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Bachelor’s degree program in Advertising at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
is to prepare students for careers in the diverse arena of advertising. To teach advertising from business<br />
to creative across all media platforms with content to enrich the understanding of advertising as an<br />
essential component of our economic and social system. To provide a curriculum based on regular<br />
examination of the industry and the evolving media. A commitment to lifelong learning is instilled in<br />
students as a means to develop their careers from entry-level positions in the advertising field.<br />
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
1. Graduates will apply industry knowledge and critical thinking skills to analyze, develop,<br />
and implement effective advertising solutions that meet professional standards<br />
2. Graduates will develop concepts as well as analyze and incorporate aesthetics and layout<br />
in the design process for advertising campaigns and marketing communications<br />
3. Graduates will demonstrate proficiency with the tools and graphic techniques of<br />
the profession to plan and implement production of advertising media such as<br />
print collateral, audio and video spots, and Web-interactive materials<br />
4. Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of the interdependence between advertising/<br />
marketing objectives and visual expression and be able to evaluate, and critique, their ideas<br />
5. Graduates will be able to articulate the vision behind their creative work and<br />
explain and promote their solutions to clients and colleagues<br />
6. Professionalism - Graduates will demonstrate professional presentation;<br />
articulation of knowledge of advertising and visual problem solving; and<br />
mastery of industry standards, professional practices and ethics<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
CREDITS // HOURS CREDITS // HOURS<br />
AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management<br />
AP Audio Production ID Interior Design<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s PA Professional Application<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation PH Photography<br />
DM Design Management SM Studio Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
GE General Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. <strong>The</strong> second<br />
numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations<br />
1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated<br />
with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefix AD identifies the core courses required in this program.<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed<br />
in alpha-numeric order. College Success PA095 is required for students who have completed less than 15 college level credits.<br />
ADVERTISING<br />
AD1400 History of Advertising 4 40<br />
AD1420 Conceptual Thinking 4 40<br />
AD2400 Computer Illustration** 4 60<br />
AD2420 Organizational Behavior 4 40<br />
AD2430 Fundamentals of Marketing & Advertising** 4 40<br />
AD2440 Media & Advertising Design** 4 60<br />
AD2460 Branding 4 40<br />
AD2490 Dynamics of Integrated Marketing** 4 60<br />
AD3400 Persuasion and the Consumer 4 40<br />
AD3420 Copywriting** 4 40<br />
AD3440 Advertising Campaign** 4 60<br />
AD3450 <strong>Art</strong> Direction 4 60<br />
AD4400 Advanced Copywriting 4 60<br />
AD4410 Public Relations and Promotion 4 40<br />
AD4420 Sales 4 40<br />
AD4440 Advanced Advertising Campaign 4 60<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
GE1466 Principles of Economics 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
CREDITS // HOURS CREDITS // HOURS<br />
AD4450 Media Planning & Buying 4 40<br />
AD4460 Global Business Perspectives 4 40<br />
AD4480 Capstone** 4 60<br />
AD4486 Internship 4 120<br />
CA2430 Introduction to Video 4 60<br />
DM2470 Principles of Market Research 4 40<br />
GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60<br />
GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60<br />
GD1403 Typography for Digital Media** 4 60<br />
GD1420 Image Manipulation 4 60<br />
GD1431 Design Layout 4 60<br />
GD1473 Color & Design 4 60<br />
GD2440 Print Production 4 60<br />
IM1480 Fundamentals of Interactive Design 4 60<br />
PH1402 Principles of Photography for Non-Majors 4 60<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40<br />
GE3433 Contemporary <strong>Art</strong> 4 40<br />
GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40<br />
GE4442 Ethics 4 40<br />
GE4455 Literature 4 40<br />
GE4461 Physics 4 40<br />
TOTAL: 180 credits : 2,240 hours<br />
7
AUDIO<br />
PRODUCTION<br />
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: 12 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
Students in the Bachelor of Science degree program in Audio Production offered through <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota receive audio production training using industry-relevant technology<br />
and equipment in a hands-on environment. <strong>The</strong> Audio Production program at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota is designed to prepare students to work with a variety of mediums such<br />
as live venue sound production, the Web, film, and video. Our program provides Audio Production<br />
training through courses that address both foundational and advanced aspects of the industry.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Bachelor of Science in Audio Production degree program is to prepare graduates for<br />
positions in live venue sound production, film, television, radio, and interactive broadcast mediums. <strong>The</strong><br />
Audio Production program specifically offers training in the areas of audio production, music technology,<br />
synthesis and sound design, MIDI systems, and various recording techniques. Graduates are prepared to<br />
seek entry-level positions in audio engineering, music recording, radio and television broadcasting, audio<br />
equipment design, maintenance and repair, live venue and field recording, and audio sound design.<br />
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
1. Production: Graduates conceptualize, plan, execute, and deliver quality recordings and<br />
post-production projects, demonstrating knowledge and application of audio theory,<br />
critical listening skills, and industry standards, while using industry-related tools<br />
2. Professionalism: Graduates can present and conduct themselves professionally and<br />
demonstrate an understanding of specific career paths, job responsibilities, and industry<br />
expectations while developing a professional business plan and an effective portfolio<br />
3. Critical Thinking: Graduates can efficiently troubleshoot and solve<br />
problems typically encountered by audio professionals<br />
4. Evaluation: Graduates can apply peer and professional critique as well as selfevaluation<br />
to continuously improve the quality of their work<br />
5. Business: Graduates can apply the business and economic principles and practices<br />
of the audio industry while maintaining legal and ethical standards<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management<br />
AP Audio Production ID Interior Design<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s PA Professional Application<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation PH Photography<br />
DM Design Management SM Studio Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
GE General Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. <strong>The</strong> second<br />
numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations<br />
1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated<br />
with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefix AP identifies the core courses required in this program.<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed<br />
in alpha-numeric order. College Success PA095 is required for students who have completed less than 15 college level credits.<br />
AUDIO PRODUCTION<br />
AP1400 Survey of the Music Industry 4 60<br />
AP1410 Audio Technology I ** 4 60<br />
AP1420 Digital Audio I ** 4 60<br />
AP1430 Music <strong>The</strong>ory I 4 40<br />
AP1440 Audio Technology II ** 4 60<br />
AP1450 Music <strong>The</strong>ory II 4 40<br />
AP1460 Digital Audio II 4 60<br />
AP2400 Audio Recording I ** 4 60<br />
AP2410 Listening and Analysis 4 60<br />
AP2420 Acoustics 4 60<br />
AP2440 Audio Recording II 4 60<br />
AP2450 Electronics 4 60<br />
AP2460 MIDI Systems I ** 4 60<br />
AP3400 MIDI Systems II 4 60<br />
AP3410 Advanced Recording Techniques I ** 4 60<br />
AP3420 Live Sound Reinforcement I 4 60<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM<br />
CREDITS // HOURS<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1456 Music Appreciation 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
CREDITS // HOURS<br />
CREDITS // HOURS<br />
AP3430 Live Sound Reinforcement II 4 60<br />
AP3440 Synthesis & Sound Design I** 4 60<br />
AP3450 Advanced Recording Techniques II 4 60<br />
AP3460 Synthesis & Sound Design II 4 60<br />
AP4400 Senior Project I ** 4 60<br />
AP4410 Entertainment Marketing & Management 4 60<br />
AP4420 Senior Project II 4 60<br />
AP4430 Portfolio Preparation 4 60<br />
AP4440 Portfolio ** 4 60<br />
CA2430 Introduction to Video 4 60<br />
CA2440 Digital Video Editing 4 60<br />
DF4420 Media Delivery Systems and Distribution 4 60<br />
IM1480 Fundamentals of Interactive Design 4 60<br />
PA4486 Internship 4 120<br />
VE2481 Interactive Visual Design 4 60<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40<br />
GE3466 World Music Influences 4 40<br />
GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40<br />
GE4442 Ethics 4 40<br />
GE4455 Literature 4 40<br />
GE4461 Physics 4 40<br />
TOTAL: 180 credits : 2,440 hours<br />
9
CULINARY<br />
MANAGEMENT<br />
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: 12 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
No matter how good the food is, the service you receive at a restaurant is what affects most people’s<br />
decision to return. Your meal should arrive in reasonable time, the establishment should be clean, and<br />
your host and servers should be courteous. It’s the manager who ultimately is responsible for the quality<br />
of your dining experience. It’s a challenging job — but the rewards can be delicious. Managers control<br />
everything, from “front of the house” (the public part of the restaurant) to the “back of the house” (the<br />
kitchen and restaurant administration). <strong>The</strong>ir goal is to bring customers back again and again. A manager’s<br />
leadership and decisions impact everyone from employees to diners. This bachelor’s degree program<br />
builds upon fundamental culinary skills to prepare you for management positions in the food service<br />
industry. You begin with the basics, from knife skills and kitchen procedures to nutrition, speed and<br />
timing, and presentation. From here, you progress to more advanced areas such as baking and pastry,<br />
garde manger (cold kitchen), international and American cuisine, à la carte, and dining room operations.<br />
You’ll also study human resource management, event, beverage and menu management, customer<br />
service management, marketing, leadership, and even food service for the retirement community.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Culinary Management Bachelor’s degree program is to provide an environment<br />
for students to become learners who possess the skills, knowledge, creativity and ethical<br />
values necessary in the rapidly changing, culturally diverse culinary professions. Overall the<br />
intent of the program is to have experienced industry professionals impart their knowledge<br />
and technical acumen to the students. <strong>The</strong> approach to education relies heavily on actually<br />
participating in projects that are practical and technical in scope. Graduating students will<br />
be prepared to seek entry-level positions in the field of hospitality and culinary arts.<br />
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates should be able to:<br />
1. Demonstrate the ability to professionally prepare standardized recipes using a variety<br />
2. Seek an entry-level skill position in the food service industry<br />
3. Identify, establish and maintain safety and sanitation procedures which meet industry quality standards<br />
4. Demonstrate and articulate an awareness of the cross-cultural, moral, ethical and environmental<br />
issues in hospitality organizations and their relationship with all stakeholders<br />
5. Analyze the food and beverage cost-control cycle and accounting practices, and<br />
implement controls to manage, maintain and ensure profitability<br />
6. Prepare a variety of international recipes using a variety of cooking<br />
techniques which meet industry quality standards<br />
7. Apply standard Human Resource principles in regards to recruiting, retaining, and developing staff<br />
8. Create a business plan for a food service outlet or hospitality company<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management<br />
AP Audio Production ID Interior Design<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s PA Professional Application<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation PH Photography<br />
DM Design Management SM Studio Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
GE General Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. <strong>The</strong> second<br />
numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations<br />
1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated<br />
with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefix CU identifies the core courses required in this program.<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed<br />
in alpha-numeric order. College Success PA095 is required for students who have completed less than 15 college level credits.<br />
CULINARY MANAGEMENT<br />
AD2430 Fundamentals of Marketing & Advertising 4 40<br />
CU1210 Concepts and <strong>The</strong>ories of Culinary Techniques ** 2 20<br />
CU1610 Fundamentals of Classical Techniques ** 6 110<br />
CU1620 American Regional Cuisine 6 110<br />
CU1642 Introduction to Baking and Pastry Techniques 6 110<br />
CU2240 Asian Cuisine 2 30<br />
CU2252 Latin Cuisine 2 30<br />
CU2272 World Cuisine 2 30<br />
CU2273 Classical European Cuisine 2 30<br />
CU2408 Management, Supervision & Career Development 4 40<br />
CU2409 Management by Menu 4 40<br />
CU2410 Sustainable Purchasing & Controlling Costs 4 40<br />
CU2451 Food and Beverages Operations Management 4 40<br />
CU2650 Garde Manger 6 110<br />
CU2861 Ala Carte Kitchen ** 8 150<br />
CU3423 Catering and Event Management 4 40<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM<br />
GE1406 Nutrition 4 40<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
CREDITS // HOURS CREDITS // HOURS<br />
CU3444 <strong>Art</strong> Culinaire 4 40<br />
CU3455 Human Resources Management 4 40<br />
CU3480 Quality Service Management and Training 4 40<br />
CU3481 Foodservice Technology 4 40<br />
CU3490 Leadership and Organizational Development 4 40<br />
CU4410 Foodservice Financial Management ** 4 40<br />
CU4412 Exploring Wines and the Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s 4 40<br />
CU4420 Facilities Mangement and Design 4 40<br />
CU4421 Culinary Senior Practicum 4 80<br />
CU4430 Global Management/Operations 4 40<br />
CU4492 Innovation and Entreprenuership 4 40<br />
HM2480 Hospitality Law 4 40<br />
HM2481 Institutional Operations 4 40<br />
PA3411 Capstone 2 30<br />
PA3415 Management Internship 4 120<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
GE2477 Spanish I 4 40<br />
GE2478 Spanish II 4 40<br />
GE3424 Interpersonal Communications 4 40<br />
GE3432 History and Culture of Cuisine 4 40<br />
GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40<br />
GE4442 Ethics 4 40<br />
TOTAL: 180 credits : 2,240 hours<br />
11
CULINARY ARTS<br />
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED ARTS: 7 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
Today, America’s interest in culinary arts is growing and prospering as never before. Few occupations<br />
can offer the creativity and excitement found in the culinary arts. <strong>The</strong> associate’s degree level Culinary<br />
<strong>Art</strong>s degree program consists of courses covering basic skills and techniques, purchasing and cost<br />
control, kitchen management, international cuisine, nutrition, dining room procedures, garde manger,<br />
baking and pastries, à la carte kitchen, and an internship with a food service operation in the greater<br />
metropolitan area. <strong>The</strong> curriculum for this program is based on the classical principles of Escoffier,<br />
emphasizing progressive techniques and trends. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota graduates<br />
will be prepared to seek entry-level positions in the field of hospitality and culinary arts.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s Associate degree program is to provide an environment for students to<br />
become learners who possess the skills, knowledge, creativity and ethical values necessary in the rapidly<br />
changing, culturally diverse culinary professions. Overall the intent of the program is to have experienced<br />
industry professionals impart their knowledge and technical acumen to the students. <strong>The</strong> approach to<br />
education relies heavily on actually participating in projects that are practical and technical in scope.<br />
Graduating students will be prepared to seek entry-level positions in the field of hospitality and culinary arts.<br />
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
1. Establish and maintain safety and sanitation procedures<br />
2. Prepare standardized recipes using a variety of cooking techniques<br />
which meet industry quality standards<br />
3. Prepare a variety of international recipes utilizing the correct techniques,<br />
ingredients and equipment which meet industry quality standards<br />
4. Describe and perform tasks related to common business practices in the culinary<br />
industry, including inventory, menu planning, cost control, and food purchasing<br />
5. Describe the principles of food and beverage management<br />
6. Define and articulate the core values of the culinary professional<br />
7. Seek entry-level positions in commercial and institutional food service settings<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management<br />
AP Audio Production ID Interior Design<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s PA Professional Application<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation PH Photography<br />
DM Design Management SM Studio Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
GE General Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. <strong>The</strong> second<br />
numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations<br />
1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated<br />
with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefix CU identifies the core courses required in this program.<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed<br />
in alpha-numeric order. College Success PA095 is required for students who have completed less than 15 college level credits.<br />
CULINARY ARTS<br />
CREDITS // HOURS<br />
CU1210 Concepts and <strong>The</strong>ories of Culinary Techniques ** 2 20<br />
CU1610 Fundamentals of Classical Techniques ** 6 110<br />
CU1620 American Regional Cuisine 6 110<br />
CU1642 Introduction to Baking and Pastry Techniques 6 110<br />
CU2240 Asian Cuisine 2 30<br />
CU2252 Latin Cuisine 2 30<br />
CU2272 World Cuisine 2 30<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM<br />
GE1406 Nutrition 4 40<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
CREDITS // HOURS<br />
CU2408 Management, Supervision & Career Development 4 40<br />
CU2409 Management by Menu 4 40<br />
CU2410 Sustainable Purchasing & Controlling Costs 4 40<br />
CU2451 Food and Beverages Operations Management 4 40<br />
CU2650 Garde Manger 6 110<br />
CU2861 Ala Carte Kitchen ** 8 150<br />
PA3411 Capstone 2 30<br />
CREDITS // HOURS<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2477 Spanish I 4 40<br />
GE2478 Spanish II 4 40<br />
TOTAL: 90 credits : 1,210 hours<br />
13
BAKING &<br />
PASTRY<br />
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE: 7 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
Baking skills with a side of culinary arts describes the dish offered in this associate’s degree program. From<br />
soup to sabayon and marinades to mousses, the exacting creative expression that characterizes the well<br />
rounded pastry chef who fits in every part of the demanding culinary profession. <strong>The</strong> associate’s degree<br />
program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment opportunities in the professional<br />
foodservice industry. Students have the opportunity to develop competencies in the art of baking,<br />
cake decoration, artisan breads, desserts and plating, with the addition of culinary skills, and business<br />
courses. Considerations must also be made in the kitchen to maximize efficiency - when preparing<br />
a large quantity of cakes, breads and pastries for a big group, time, as well as taste, is of the essence.<br />
Studying the baking and pastry arts can result in an entry-level career that directly pleases the senses.<br />
It’s also a new way of looking at life, borrowing influences from different types of cuisine and culture, and<br />
exploring new experimentations in flavor and presentation. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
prepares individuals for this technical specialty in its Baking & Pastry associate’s degree program.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Baking & Pastry Associate degree program is to provide an environment for students to<br />
become learners who possess the skills, knowledge, creativity and ethical values necessary in the rapidly<br />
changing, culturally diverse culinary professions. Overall the intent of the program is to have experienced<br />
industry professionals impart their knowledge and technical acumen to the students. <strong>The</strong> approach to<br />
education relies heavily on actually participating in projects that are practical and technical in scope.<br />
Graduating students will be prepared to seek entry-level positions in the field of hospitality and culinary arts.<br />
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates should be able to:<br />
1. Seek an entry-level skill positions in the food service industry<br />
2. Prepare standardized recipes using a variety of cooking, baking and pastry<br />
techniques as well as appropriate equipment and tools<br />
3. Produce various baked goods and a variety of international and classical pastries and desserts<br />
using basic as well as advanced techniques, which meet industry quality standards<br />
4. Design, produce, assemble and decorate display and wedding cakes using<br />
various finishing methods which meet industry quality standards<br />
5. Describe and perform tasks related to common business practices within the foodservice<br />
industry including inventory, menu planning, cost control and food purchasing<br />
6. Seek employment in retail, commercial and institutional food service settings in entry-level job positions<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management<br />
AP Audio Production ID Interior Design<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s PA Professional Application<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation PH Photography<br />
DM Design Management SM Studio Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
GE General Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. <strong>The</strong> second<br />
numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations<br />
1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated<br />
with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefix CU identifies the core courses required in this program.<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed<br />
in alpha-numeric order. College Success PA095 is required for students who have completed less than 15 college level credits.<br />
BAKING & PASTRY<br />
CREDITS // HOURS<br />
CU1210 Concepts and <strong>The</strong>ories of Culinary Techniques ** 2 20<br />
CU1443 <strong>Art</strong>isan Breads and Baking Production 4 70<br />
CU1444 European Cakes and Tortes 4 70<br />
CU1445 Chocolate, Confections & Centerprieces 4 70<br />
CU1446 Advanced Patisserie and Display Cakes 4 70<br />
CU1610 Fundamentals of Classical Techniques ** 6 110<br />
CU1620 American Regional Cuisine 6 110<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM<br />
GE1406 Nutrition 4 40<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
CREDITS // HOURS<br />
CU1642 Introduction to Baking and Pastry Techniques ** 6 110<br />
CU2252 Latin Cuisine 2 30<br />
CU2408 Management, Supervision & Career Development 4 40<br />
CU2409 Management by Menu 4 40<br />
CU2410 Sustainable Purchasing & Controlling Costs 4 40<br />
CU2650 Garde Manger 6 110<br />
PA3411 Capstone 2 30<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2477 Spanish I<br />
GE2478 Spanish II<br />
4 40<br />
CREDITS // HOURS<br />
4 40<br />
TOTAL: 90 credits : 1,240 hours<br />
15
BAKING &<br />
PASTRY<br />
DIPLOMA: 4 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
From cakes to custards and meringues to macaroons, the exacting creative expression that characterizes<br />
pastry arts is a respected and demanding facet of the culinary profession. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota prepares individuals for this technical specialty in its Baking & Pastry diploma program. Like<br />
any other craft, this profession requires learning and practice. Often a career in the culinary arts starts<br />
with the realization that food has power to delight, excite, and impress people. From the artistry of<br />
pastry making, to the sciences of quantity conversions, pastry and baking artists search for perfection.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Baking & Pastry diploma program is to provide an environment for students to become<br />
learners who possess the skills, knowledge, creativity and ethical values necessary in the rapidly changing,<br />
culturally diverse culinary professions. Overall the intent of the program is to have experienced industry<br />
professionals impart their knowledge and technical acumen to the students. <strong>The</strong> approach to education<br />
relies heavily on actually participating in projects that are practical and technical in scope. Graduating<br />
students will be prepared to seek entry-level positions in the field of hospitality and culinary arts.<br />
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates should be able to:<br />
1. Establish and maintain safety and sanitation procedures<br />
2. Prepare standardized recipes using a variety of cooking, baking and pastry<br />
techniques as well as appropriate equipment and tools<br />
3. Produce various baked goods and a variety of international and classical pastries and desserts<br />
using basic as well as advanced techniques, which meet industry quality standards<br />
4. Design, produce, assemble and decorate display and wedding cakes using<br />
various finishing methods which meet industry quality standards<br />
5. Seek employment in retail, commercial and institutional food service settings in entry-level job positions<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management<br />
AP Audio Production ID Interior Design<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s PA Professional Application<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation PH Photography<br />
DM Design Management SM Studio Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
GE General Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. <strong>The</strong> second<br />
numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations<br />
1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated<br />
with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefix CU identifies the core courses required in this program.<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed in alpha-numeric order.<br />
BAKING & PASTRY<br />
CREDITS // HOURS<br />
CU1210 Concepts and <strong>The</strong>ories of Culinary Techniques ** 2 20<br />
CU1443 <strong>Art</strong>isan Breads and Baking Production 4 70<br />
CU1444 European Cakes and Tortes 4 70<br />
CU1445 Chocolate, Confections & Centerpieces 4 70<br />
CU1446 Advanced Patisserie and Display Cakes 4 70<br />
CU1610 Fundamentals of Classical Techniques ** 6 110<br />
CREDITS // HOURS<br />
CU1620 American Regional Cuisine 6 110<br />
CU1642 Introduction to Baking and Pastry Techniques ** 6 110<br />
CU2252 Latin Cuisine 2 30<br />
CU2408 Management, Supervision & Career Development 4 40<br />
CU2410 Sustainable Purchasing & Controlling Costs 4 40<br />
GE1406 Nutrition 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
TOTAL: 50 credits : 780 hours<br />
17
THE ART OF<br />
COOKING<br />
DIPLOMA: 4 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
Culinary professionals are multi-tasking wizards. <strong>The</strong>y’re experts at preparation and presentation, and<br />
excel at split second timing. <strong>The</strong> culinary field is more than just mastering the skills that are integral<br />
to the profession. Culinary students have the opportunity to learn the techniques and the artistry<br />
that can transform a customer’s dining experience into a full scale event, to gain a sense of food and<br />
restaurant styles, be taught how to think and act like a culinary professional, and to understand the<br />
trends in the world of culinary arts. Our students can become skilled at the fundamentals of cooking,<br />
knife skills, sanitation, safety, and food production. <strong>The</strong>y have the opportunity to learn about modern,<br />
regional and classical cuisines, and practice whipping up culinary delights in modern kitchens. Upon<br />
graduation, students are prepared to seek entry-level jobs as prep cook, line cook and first cook.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> of Cooking diploma program is to provide an environment for students to become<br />
learners who possess the skills, knowledge, creativity and ethical values necessary in the rapidly changing,<br />
culturally diverse culinary professions. Overall the intent of the program is to have experienced industry<br />
professionals impart their knowledge and technical acumen to the students. <strong>The</strong> approach to education<br />
relies heavily on actually participating in projects that are practical and technical in scope. Graduating<br />
students will be prepared to seek entry-level positions in the field of hospitality and culinary arts.<br />
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates should be able to:<br />
1. Establish and maintain safety and sanitation procedures<br />
2. Prepare standardized recipes using a variety of cooking techniques which meet industry quality standards<br />
3. Prepare a variety recipes utilizing the correct techniques, ingredients<br />
and equipment which meet industry quality standards<br />
4. Define and articulate the core values of the culinary professional<br />
5. Seek entry-level positions in commercial and institutional food service settings<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management<br />
AP Audio Production ID Interior Design<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s PA Professional Application<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation PH Photography<br />
DM Design Management SM Studio Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
GE General Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. <strong>The</strong> second<br />
numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations<br />
1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated<br />
with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefix CU identifies the core courses required in this program.<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed<br />
in alpha-numeric order. College Success PA095 is required for students who have completed less than 15 college level credits.<br />
THE ART OF COOKING<br />
CREDITS // HOURS<br />
CU1210 Concepts and <strong>The</strong>ories of Culinary Techniques** 2 20<br />
CU1610 Fundamentals of Classical Techniques ** 6 110<br />
CU1620 American Regional Cuisine 6 110<br />
CU1642 Introduction to Baking and Pastry Techniques 6 110<br />
CU2240 Asian Cuisine 2 30<br />
CU2252 Latin Cuisine 2 30<br />
CU2272 World Cuisine 2 30<br />
CREDITS // HOURS<br />
CU2408 Management, Supervision & Career Development 4 40<br />
CU2410 Sustainable Purchasing & Controlling Costs 4 40<br />
CU2451 Food and Beverages Operations Management 4 40<br />
CU2650 Garde Manger 6 110<br />
CU2861 Ala Carte Kitchen 8 150<br />
GE1406 Nutrition 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
TOTAL: 56 credits : 860 hours<br />
19
DESIGN<br />
MANAGEMENT<br />
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: 12 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
Design is the cornerstone of all successful products and services. In an increasingly global<br />
and competitive marketplace, today’s businesses are seeking partners who can innovate and<br />
collaborate to help protect the considerable investment they have made in their brands, products,<br />
and services. <strong>The</strong>y seek managers who are adept at sales, marketing, and business, and who can<br />
manage the planning and creative production processes, including people and products.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Bachelor’s in Design Management degree program is to prepare graduates<br />
for entry-level positions of innovation management by providing a strong foundation in design,<br />
branding, business management, entrepreneurship and communication. A key focus of the<br />
program is collaborative communication skills in dynamic, entrepreneurial environments.<br />
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
1. Graduates will understand, encourage and inspire the creative process from concept to execution.<br />
2. Graduates will identify opportunities and execute innovative solutions to a variety of problems.<br />
3. Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in brand development<br />
and related business communication tools.<br />
4. Graduates will manage high-performance teams and business resources<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
CREDITS // HOURS CREDITS // HOURS<br />
AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management<br />
AP Audio Production ID Interior Design<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s PA Professional Application<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation PH Photography<br />
DM Design Management SM Studio Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
GE General Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. <strong>The</strong> second<br />
numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations<br />
1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated<br />
with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefixes AD, DM, and SM identify the core courses required in this program.<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed<br />
in alpha-numeric order. College Success PA095 is required for students who have completed less than 15 college level credits.<br />
DESIGN MANAGEMENT<br />
AD2420 Organizational Behavior** 4 40<br />
AD2430 Fundamentals of Marketing & Advertising** 4 40<br />
AD2460 Branding 4 40<br />
AD4420 Sales 4 40<br />
AD4460 Global Business Perspectives 4 40<br />
DM1420 Introduction to Design Management 4 40<br />
DM2400 Technology and Productivity 4 40<br />
DM2410 Fundamentals of Business 4 60<br />
DM2430 Principles of Managerial Accounting 4 40<br />
DM2470 Principles of Market Research 4 40<br />
DM2480 Business Statistics for Design** 4 40<br />
DM2490 Project Management** 4 40<br />
DM3400 Financial Issues in Design** 4 40<br />
DM3460 Business Communications 4 40<br />
DM3480 Managing Creativity and Innovation** 4 40<br />
DM4410 Design Management Seminar 4 40<br />
DM4450 Business Plan** 4 60<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
GE1466 Principles of Economics 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
CREDITS // HOURS CREDITS // HOURS<br />
DM4480 Capstone** 4 60<br />
GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60<br />
GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60<br />
GD1473 Color & Design 4 60<br />
GD3470 Law & the Commercial <strong>Art</strong>s 4 40<br />
DM4486 Internship 4 120<br />
SM1401 Studio Major I 4 60<br />
SM1402 Studio Major II 4 60<br />
SM2403 Studio Major III 4 60<br />
SM2404 Studio Major IV 4 60<br />
SM3405 Studio Major V 4 60<br />
SM3406 Studio Major VI 4 60<br />
SM4407 Studio Major VII 4 60<br />
SM4408 Studio Major VIII 4 60<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
GE3424 Interpersonal Communications 4 40<br />
GE3433 Contemporary <strong>Art</strong> 4 40<br />
GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40<br />
GE4442 Ethics 4 40<br />
GE4455 Literature 4 40<br />
GE4461 Physics 4 40<br />
TOTAL: 180 credits : 2,160 hours<br />
21
DIGITAL<br />
FILM & VIDEO<br />
PRODUCTION<br />
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: 12 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
<strong>The</strong> Bachelor of Science degree program in Digital Film & Video Production at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota is designed to offer a balance in theory, history, and practical<br />
training to produce competent and literate graduates who are proficient in the technical,<br />
organizational, historical, and creative aspects of visual storytelling. This program is designed<br />
to integrate industry and education with internship programs and its own student operated<br />
production company and television studios. Students will have the opportunity to script and<br />
produce screenplays, teleplays, sitcoms, commercials and music videos. In addition, the<br />
program is designed to enhance technical competencies, as students will be offered advanced<br />
courses in these areas and provided the opportunity to concentrate in their chosen fields.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Digital Filmmaking & Video Production Bachelor degree program is to prepare graduates<br />
for entry level positions in the film, television, and interactive broadcast mediums. <strong>The</strong> Digital Film &<br />
Video Production program specifically offers training in the areas of scriptwriting, producing,<br />
directing, film production techniques, audio post, post production management, and motion<br />
graphics. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in the film, television, and interactive<br />
broadcast mediums to freelance professionals in the production of feature films, shorts, music<br />
videos, and commercials or to embark on a career as a well-rounded, independent filmmaker.<br />
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
1. Producing & Directing: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to conceptualize, plan and<br />
execute different styles of media productions. Graduates will demonstrate an understanding<br />
of their leadership and collaborative responsibilities in relationship to artistic partners,<br />
crews, clients, the wider community and their own personal development<br />
2. Writing & Critical Thinking: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to effectively<br />
communicate ideas, stories and expectations in written work. Graduates will have an<br />
understanding of the historical, cultural and social contexts for moving images<br />
3. Cinematography & Lighting: Graduates will demonstrate control of camera,<br />
cinematic and lighting equipment in relation to a given subject<br />
4. Sound: Graduates will demonstrate control of audio recording and sound equipment in a variety of<br />
applications. Graduates will show ability to create a meaningful relationship between image and sound<br />
5. Editing & Post-Production: Graduates will demonstrate appropriate skill in editing with attention<br />
to duration, shot to shot relation, shot to scene and relation to the whole. Graduates will<br />
demonstrate a basic understanding of design principles in use of typography, motion graphics<br />
and animation, as well as compositing and image processing skills (where applicable)<br />
6. Professionalism: Graduates present and conduct themselves professionally and demonstrate<br />
an understanding of specific career paths, job responsibilities, and industry expectations<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management<br />
AP Audio Production ID Interior Design<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s PA Professional Application<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation PH Photography<br />
DM Design Management SM Studio Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
GE General Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. <strong>The</strong> second<br />
numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations<br />
1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated<br />
with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefixes DF and CA identify the core courses required in this program.<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed<br />
in alpha-numeric order. College Success PA095 is required for students who have completed less than 15 college level credits.<br />
DIGITAL FILM & VIDEO PRODUCTION<br />
CA1400 Production Fundamentals 4 60<br />
CA2430 Introduction to Video** 4 60<br />
CA2440 Digital Video Editing 4 60<br />
DF1400 Survey of Digital Filmmaking and Video Production 4 60<br />
DF1410 Principles of Preproduction 4 60<br />
DF1440 Lighting 4 60<br />
DF2400 Fundamentals of Cinematography** 4 60<br />
DF2410 Fundamentals of Producing & Directing 4 60<br />
DF2420 Studio Production 4 60<br />
DF2430 Electronic Field Production** 4 60<br />
DF2440 History of Motion Media & Mass Communication 4 60<br />
DF3400 Media <strong>The</strong>ory & Criticism 4 60<br />
DF3410 Acting and Directing 4 60<br />
DF3420 Sound Design 4 60<br />
DF3430 Short Media Production 4 60<br />
DF3440 Senior Project Preparation** 4 60<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
CREDITS // HOURS<br />
CREDITS // HOURS CREDITS // HOURS<br />
DF3450 Media Production Workshop 4 60<br />
DF3460 Audio Post Production 4 60<br />
DF4400 Senior Project Production 4 60<br />
DF4410 Multi-Camera Production 4 60<br />
DF4430 Senior Project Post-Production 4 60<br />
DF4440 Senior Portfolio and Defense** 4 60<br />
DF4450 Internship 4 120<br />
GD1420 Image Manipulation 4 60<br />
IM1480 Fundamentals of Interactive Design 4 60<br />
PH1402 Principles of Digital Photography 4 60<br />
VE1438 Computer Graphics 4 60<br />
VE1457 Conceptual Storytelling 4 60<br />
VE2453 Introduction to VFX 4 60<br />
VE2481 Interactive Visual Design 4 60<br />
VE3490 Advanced Editing Principles 4 60<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40<br />
GE3433 Contemporary <strong>Art</strong> 4 40<br />
GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40<br />
GE4442 Ethics 4 40<br />
GE4455 Literature 4 40<br />
GE4461 Physics 4 40<br />
TOTAL: 180 credits : 2,480 hours<br />
23
FASHION &<br />
RETAIL<br />
MANAGEMENT<br />
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: 12 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
<strong>The</strong> Bachelor degree program in Fashion & Retail Management is a twelve-quarter program that<br />
will offer experience across disciplines in business, fashion, and design, covering both soft and hard<br />
lines. This cross-functional focus will allow students to expand beyond traditional fashion design<br />
positions and choose among options in manufacturing, design and retailing. <strong>The</strong> content of the<br />
curriculum includes fashion industry trends and manufacturing, general business, management,<br />
operations and compliance, retailing, marketing, advertising, and design. Students will learn<br />
how to effectively bridge the gap between designers and the retail market. <strong>The</strong>y will be required<br />
to both identify and anticipate fashion trends, as well as to develop the decision-making skills<br />
needed to insure that the preferred consumer goods are in stock at the appropriate time.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Bachelor’s degree in Fashion & Retail Management program is to<br />
prepare students to begin careers in store and mall management, event promotion,<br />
sales, product and sales development, and small business ownership.<br />
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
1. Graduates will demonstrate proficiency with common business computer programs<br />
including inventory management, presentation, spreadsheet, and Web software<br />
2. Graduates will accurately use industry terminology to analyze and meet client needs. This process<br />
will include trend forecasting, textile evaluation, buying plans, and usage for specific markets<br />
3. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to plan and analyze key marketing and management<br />
processes including event planning, product development, target market identification,<br />
market research strategies, branding, electronic marketing, and supply chain distribution<br />
4. Graduates will demonstrate the knowledge of Visual Merchandising as a<br />
communication tool to market the merchandise to the consumer<br />
5. Graduates will demonstrate professional presentation skills to include appropriate<br />
interpersonal communication skills; articulation of knowledge of fashion marketing and<br />
management; and mastery of industry standards, professional practices and ethics<br />
6. Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the complexities of the global<br />
marketplace in terms of trade restrictions and international business<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management<br />
AP Audio Production ID Interior Design<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s PA Professional Application<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation PH Photography<br />
DM Design Management SM Studio Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
GE General Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. <strong>The</strong> second<br />
numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations<br />
1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated<br />
with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefixes AD and FRM identify the core courses required in this program.<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed<br />
in alpha-numeric order. College Success PA095 is required for students who have completed less than 15 college level credits.<br />
FASHION & RETAIL MANAGEMENT<br />
AD2420 Organizational Behavior 4 40<br />
AD2430 Fundamentals of Marketing & Advertising 4 40<br />
AD2460 Branding 4 40<br />
AD4410 Public Relations and Promotion 4 40<br />
AD4420 Sales 4 40<br />
AD4460 Global Business Perspectives 4 40<br />
DM2410 Fundamentals of Business** 4 60<br />
DM2430 Principles of Managerial Accounting 4 40<br />
DM2470 Principles of Market Research 4 40<br />
DM2490 Project Management 4 40<br />
DM3460 Business Communications 4 40<br />
DM4450 Business Plan 4 60<br />
FRM1400 Fashion History I 4 40<br />
FRM1401 Fashion History II 4 40<br />
FRM1410 Fundamentals of Management<br />
Technology 4 40<br />
FRM1433 Textiles and Fiber 4 40<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
GE1466 Principles of Economics 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
CREDITS // HOURS CREDITS // HOURS<br />
FRM1442 Introduction to Retailing** 4 40<br />
FRM2400 Consumer Behavior 4 40<br />
FRM2415 Apparel Evaluation & Construction 4 40<br />
FRM2475 Retail Mathematics** 4 40<br />
FRM2490 Visual Merchandising 4 40<br />
FRM3425 Introduction to Manufacturing 4 40<br />
FRM3455 Merchandise Management** 4 40<br />
FRM4410 Web Marketing for Fashion Retail<br />
Management 4 40<br />
FRM4420 Retail Operations and Planning 4 40<br />
FRM4425 Trends and Concepts in Apparel 4 40<br />
FRM4461 Product Development 4 40<br />
FRM4495 Special Topics in Fashion &<br />
Retail Management 4 40<br />
IM1480 Fundamentals of Interactive Design 4 60<br />
PA4486 Internship 4 120<br />
PA4487 Portfolio 4 60<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40<br />
GE3433 Contemporary <strong>Art</strong> 4 40<br />
GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40<br />
GE4442 Ethics 4 40<br />
GE4455 Literature 4 40<br />
TOTAL: 180 credits : 1,960 hours<br />
25
FASHION<br />
RETAILING<br />
DIPLOMA: 4 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
<strong>The</strong> Fashion Retailing program teaches students how to use their combined creative and business skills<br />
to display, market, and sell fashion merchandise. <strong>The</strong> well-trained student will be able to effectively<br />
understand and meet the customer’s needs, and ultimately encourage sales. This is accomplished<br />
by having a keen awareness to the changing needs of the consumer, learning how to identify and<br />
predict new style trends, and by being able to conceptualize and promote fashion displays and sales<br />
campaigns. Individuals in fashion retailing will learn how to evaluate apparel construction, identify<br />
appropriate characteristics and uses of different textiles. <strong>The</strong>y will also gain knowledge of consumer<br />
behavior, retail operations, visual merchandising, the larger marketplace, and business skills.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the diploma program in Fashion Retailing is to prepare students to seek positions in the<br />
field of fashion retailing. <strong>The</strong> program is intended for students who have a background in fashion and<br />
are interested in developing retail management and business skills, or who are preparing for a career<br />
in fashion retailing in boutiques, specialty stores, national department stores, and discount chains.<br />
Students primarily focus on retail sales, management, operations, fashion trends, and promotion.<br />
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
1. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to combine creative and business<br />
skills to display, market, and sell fashion merchandise<br />
2. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to understand and meet the<br />
customer’s needs, and ultimately encourage sales<br />
3. Graduates will demonstrate an awareness of the changing needs of the<br />
consumer, identify and predict new style trends, and use this information to<br />
conceptualize and promote fashion displays and sales campaigns<br />
4. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to evaluate apparel construction and<br />
identify appropriate characteristics and uses of different textiles<br />
5. Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of consumer behavior, retail operations,<br />
visual merchandising, the larger marketplace, and business skills<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management<br />
AP Audio Production ID Interior Design<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s PA Professional Application<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation PH Photography<br />
DM Design Management SM Studio Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
GE General Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. <strong>The</strong> second<br />
numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations<br />
1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated<br />
with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefixes AD and FRM identify the core courses required in this program.<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed<br />
in alpha-numeric order. College Success PA095 is required for students who have completed less than 15 college level credits.<br />
FASHION & RETAIL MANAGEMENT<br />
FRM1433 Textiles and Fiber 4 60<br />
FRM1442 Intro to Retailing** 4 60<br />
FRM2400 Consumer Behavior 4 60<br />
FRM2415 Apparel Evaluation and Construction 4 60<br />
FRM2490 Visual Merchandising 4 60<br />
FRM3425 Intro to Manufacturing 4 60<br />
CREDITS // HOURS CREDITS // HOURS<br />
FRM3455 Merchandise Management** 4 60<br />
FRM4420 Retail Operations and Technology 4 60<br />
FRM4425 Trends and Concepts in Apparel 4 60<br />
AD2430 Fundamentals of Marketing & Advertising 4 60<br />
AD2460 Branding 4 60<br />
DM2410 Fundamentals of Business** 4 60<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
TOTAL: 48 credits : 720 hours<br />
27
GRAPHIC<br />
DESIGN<br />
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: 12 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
<strong>The</strong> Bachelor Degree Program in Graphic Design is a twelve-quarter program. <strong>The</strong> Graphic Design degree<br />
program teaches students to express themselves creatively while visually communicating a message.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Graphic Design degree program emphasizes hands-on learning. Students in the Graphic Design<br />
degree program use industry-related technology and software. Course topics in the Graphic Design<br />
degree program include typography, illustration, and package design. With a Graphic Design degree,<br />
graduates can pursue entry-level jobs like graphic designer, computer artist, and production artist.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Graphic Design Bachelor’s degree program at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
is the first step toward a career in commercial graphics. Initially, students develop an<br />
understanding of color and composition, design and typography, and learn accurate<br />
drawing skills. As they progress through the program, students are trained in creative<br />
problem solving and learn to offer solutions that are effective in the business world.<br />
Emphasis is placed on concept development and creative problem solving. Skills and techniques<br />
of computer graphics and electronic imaging are taught by master professionals. Tools include<br />
scanners, digital cameras, and computer-based hardware and software. Advanced training<br />
includes the execution of assignments encountered by professionals in the field.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Bachelor’s in Graphic Design degree program is to provide a focus on<br />
conceptual thinking while developing graphic design technical and creative skills, including an<br />
introduction to the theory and practice of print and Web design production, electronic publishing,<br />
graphic imagery, and sales promotion. Graduates are prepared to grow their careers from<br />
entry-level positions in the graphic design field through the practice of lifelong learning.<br />
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
1. Technical - Graduates will demonstrate and apply competencies in industry-specific<br />
computer software programs within the context of producing concrete projects. This includes<br />
technical aspects of prepress, output, and quality reproduction as well as web design<br />
2. Design - Graduates will analyze and incorporate aesthetics and formal concepts of layout<br />
and design. This includes spatial relationships; communication legibility and effectiveness;<br />
interrelationships among imagery and text; balance; typography; and color theory<br />
3. Conceptual - Graduates will demonstrate design concepts and relate these to historical and<br />
contemporary trends and social context by producing successful visual solutions to assigned problems<br />
4. Visual Communication - Graduates will model the interdependence of content and visual<br />
expression and be able to evaluate and critique their ideas. Graduates must be able to verbally<br />
articulate the vision behind their creative work and explain and promote their solutions<br />
5. Professional Presentation - Graduates will demonstrate professional presentation; articulation<br />
of knowledge of graphic design and visual problem solving; and mastery of industry standards,<br />
professional practices and ethics<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management<br />
AP Audio Production ID Interior Design<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s PA Professional Application<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation PH Photography<br />
DM Design Management SM Studio Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
GE General Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. <strong>The</strong> second<br />
numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations<br />
1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated<br />
with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefix GD identifies the core courses required in this program.<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed<br />
in alpha-numeric order. College Success PA095 is required for students who have completed less than 15 college level credits.<br />
GRAPHIC DESIGN<br />
CA2430 Introduction to Video 4 60<br />
GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60<br />
GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60<br />
GD1403 Typography for Digital Media** 4 60<br />
GD1411 Intermediate Drawing 4 60<br />
GD1420 Image Manipulation 4 60<br />
GD1430 Illustration 4 60<br />
GD1431 Design Layout 4 60<br />
GD1473 Color & Design 4 60<br />
GD2421 <strong>Art</strong> & Design Concepts 4 60<br />
GD2425 Advanced Typography 4 60<br />
GD2432 Digital Illustration 4 60<br />
GD2433 Electronic Design 4 60<br />
GD2437 Design History 4 40<br />
GD2440 Print Production** 4 60<br />
GD2480 Designing for the Web 4 60<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
CREDITS // HOURS CREDITS // HOURS<br />
GD3411 Corporate Identity & Communications 4 60<br />
GD3431 Advanced Design** 4 60<br />
GD3435 Media Design 4 60<br />
GD3445 Marketing Design 4 60<br />
GD3455 Package Design 4 60<br />
GD3465 Publication Design 4 60<br />
GD3470 Law & the Commercial <strong>Art</strong>s 4 40<br />
GD4435 Advanced Illustration 4 60<br />
GD4480 Design Production Team 4 60<br />
IM1480 Fundamentals of Interactive Design 4 60<br />
IM2440 User Centered Interface Design 4 60<br />
PA4485 Portfolio Preparation** 4 60<br />
PA4486 Internship 4 120<br />
PA4487 Portfolio 4 60<br />
PH1402 Principles of Photography for Non-Majors 4 60<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40<br />
GE3433 Contemporary <strong>Art</strong> 4 40<br />
GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40<br />
GE4442 Ethics 4 40<br />
GE4455 Literature 4 40<br />
GE4461 Physics 4 40<br />
TOTAL: 180 credits : 2,440 hours<br />
29
GRAPHIC<br />
DESIGN<br />
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE: 7 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
Glossy magazines, digital media, corporate stationery, television graphics, billboards - all are composed<br />
of images, design, and printed words that work together to sell products and services, or to convey<br />
messages. This is the fundamental concept of graphic design, and it’s the basis of some of today’s<br />
most dynamic fields - advertising, publishing, television and interactive communications.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Graphic Design Associate degree program at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota is the first<br />
step toward a career in commercial graphics. Initially, students develop an understanding of color and<br />
composition, design and typography, and have the opportunity to learn accurate drawing skills. As they<br />
progress through the program, students have the opportunity to learn to offer effective solutions.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Graphic Design Associate degree program is to provide a focus on conceptual<br />
thinking while developing graphic design technical and creative skills, including an introduction to<br />
the theory and practice of print and web design production, electronic publishing, graphic imagery,<br />
and sales promotion. Graduates are prepared to enter in entry-level positions in the graphic design<br />
field through practice of lifelong learning. Graphic Design graduates are prepared to work and<br />
meet the challenges of the continually changing marketplace and Graphic Design profession.<br />
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
1. Technical - Graduates will demonstrate competencies in industry-specific computer<br />
software programs within the context of producing concrete projects. This includes<br />
technical aspects of prepress, output, and quality reproduction, as well as web design<br />
2. Design - Graduates will incorporate aesthetics and formal concepts of layout and<br />
design. This includes spatial relationships; communication legibility and effectiveness;<br />
interrelationships among imagery and text; balance; typography; and color theory<br />
3. Visual Communication - Graduates are able to verbally articulate the vision<br />
behind their creative work and explain and promote their solutions<br />
4. History / Concepts - Students will demonstrate design concepts and relate these to historical and<br />
contemporary trends and social context by producing successful visual solutions to assigned problems<br />
5. Design Professionalism - Graduates will demonstrate professional presentation;<br />
articulation of knowledge of graphic design and visual problem solving<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management<br />
AP Audio Production ID Interior Design<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s PA Professional Application<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation PH Photography<br />
DM Design Management SM Studio Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
GE General Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. <strong>The</strong> second<br />
numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations<br />
1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated<br />
with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefix GD identifies the core courses required in this program.<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed<br />
in alpha-numeric order. College Success PA095 is required for students who have completed less than 15 college level credits.<br />
GRAPHIC DESIGN<br />
GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60<br />
GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60<br />
GD1403 Typography for Digital Media** 4 60<br />
GD1411 Intermediate Drawing 4 60<br />
GD1420 Image Manipulation 4 60<br />
GD1430 Illustration 4 60<br />
GD1431 Design Layout 4 60<br />
GD1473 Color & Design 4 60<br />
GD2432 Digital Illustration 4 60<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
CREDITS // HOURS CREDITS // HOURS<br />
GD2440 Print Production** 4 60<br />
GD3431 Advanced Design** 4 60<br />
GD3465 Publication Design 4 60<br />
GD4480 Design Production Team 4 60<br />
IM1480 Fundamentals of Interactive Design 4 60<br />
PA4485 Portfolio Preparation** 4 60<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
TOTAL: 92 credits : 1,220 hours<br />
31
HOSPITALITY<br />
MANAGEMENT<br />
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: 12 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
<strong>The</strong> world’s most illustrious hotels, restaurants, and resorts build their reputations on being able to meet<br />
customer expectations and demands for service, quality, diversity of product, and professional expertise.<br />
At <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota, we understand that successful communication between all<br />
the players in the Hospitality Management business – in the kitchen and in the front of the house – from<br />
the front desk to housekeeping, keeps things running smoothly and contributes to the overall success of<br />
any hospitality venture. Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science Hospitality Management degree program<br />
begins with an introduction to the variety and scope of positions within the hospitality industry.<br />
Students have the opportunity to explore the various dimensions of hospitality, such as the role of culinary<br />
education and various entry-level career opportunities, before moving on to both practical and theoretical<br />
skills in the business arena. Purchasing, budgeting, planning and cost control knowledge informs students<br />
of the market requirements of running a hotel, restaurant or institutional business. Students can also receive<br />
grounding in the marketing, financial management, law, facilities management, and travel industry skills<br />
necessary in the operation of a business in the various segments of the multi-faceted hospitality industry.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management degree program is to prepare students<br />
for entry-level positions in the hospitality industry. A com¬prehensive curriculum in all facets<br />
of the industry, along with personal and professional development skills is designed to prepare<br />
students to assume management roles in a wide variety of hospitality applicactions.<br />
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates should be able to:<br />
1. Seek an entry-level skill position in the food service industry<br />
2. Demonstrate and articulate an awareness of the cross-cultural, moral, ethical and environmental<br />
issues in hospitality organizations and their relationship with all stakeholders<br />
3. List, explore and critically analyze the principles and practices impacting<br />
contemporary issues affecting the global hospitality industry<br />
4. Differentiate between the many roles and responsibilities of a<br />
manager within a range of hospitality environments<br />
5. Implement operational sales and marketing techniques in hospitality organizations<br />
6. Prepare, maintain, analyze, and utilize financial documents and data related to hospitality organizations<br />
7. Create a business plan for a food service outlet or hospitality company<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent<br />
subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management<br />
AP Audio Production ID Interior Design<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s PA Professional Application<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation PH Photography<br />
DM Design Management SM Studio Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
GE General Education<br />
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT<br />
AD2430 Fundamentals Of Marketing and Advertising 4 40<br />
CU1210 Concepts and <strong>The</strong>ories of Culinary Techniques 2 20<br />
CU1610 Fundamentals of Classical Techniques 6 110<br />
CU1620 American Regional Cuisine 6 110<br />
CU2252 Latin Cuisine 2 30<br />
CU2451 Food and Beverages Operations Management ** 4 40<br />
CU2408 Management, Supervision & Career Development 4 40<br />
CU2861 Ala Carte Kitchen 8 150<br />
CU3423 Catering and Event Management 4 40<br />
CU3455 Human Resources Management 4 40<br />
CU3480 Quality Service Management and Training 4 40<br />
CU4412 Exploring Wines and the Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s 4 40<br />
CU4420 Facilities Management and Design 4 40<br />
CU4430 Global Management/Operations 4 40<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM<br />
GE1406 Nutrition 4 40<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1466 Principles of Economics 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
NOTE:<br />
This program requires the use of a laptop. <strong>The</strong> following<br />
hardware and software requirements listed below are the<br />
minimum specifications necessary for the computer:<br />
• Hardware: 256 MB of RAM or more, 5 GB of free disk<br />
space, 802.11b or 802.11g wireless network adapter<br />
• Platform: Windows XP, Vista, or 7; MacOS X only<br />
• Minimum: Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher for Windows,<br />
Safari or Firefox 1.5 or higher for Macintosh NOTE:<br />
JavaScript & Cookies must be enabled.<br />
• Students can purchase discounted laptops through<br />
www.aistudentstore.com<br />
<strong>The</strong> first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. <strong>The</strong> second<br />
numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations<br />
1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated<br />
with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefixes HM and CU identify the core courses required in this program.<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed<br />
in alpha-numeric order. College Success PA095 is required for students who have completed less than 15 college level credits.<br />
CREDITS // HOURS CREDITS // HOURS<br />
DM2430 Principles Of Managerial Accounting 4 40<br />
HM1430 Sales and Public Relations 4 40<br />
HM1440 Lodging Operations ** 4 40<br />
HM2450 Front Office Management 4 40<br />
HM2451 Purchasing/Contract Service 4 40<br />
HM2480 Hospitality Law 4 40<br />
HM2481 Institutional Operations 4 40<br />
HM3412 Travel and Tourism 4 40<br />
HM3490 Risk Management 4 40<br />
HM3491 Multi-Unit/Chain/Franchise Operations 4 40<br />
HM4401 Hospitality Accounting ** 4 40<br />
HM4430 Hospitality Capstone ** 4 40<br />
PA4416 HM Management Internship 16 480<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
GE2477 Spanish I 4 40<br />
GE2478 Spanish II 4 40<br />
GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40<br />
GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40<br />
GE4442 Ethics 4 40<br />
GE4461 Physics 4 40<br />
TOTAL: 180 credits : 2,300 hours<br />
33
INTERIOR<br />
DESIGN<br />
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: 12 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
Interior designers must have a thorough understanding of efficient space planning, human factors, color,<br />
pattern, lighting, furniture, and materials. <strong>The</strong>se elements are essential to the creation of residential<br />
and commercial spaces. Whether working for architectural or interior design firms, hotel or restaurant<br />
chains, department or furniture stores, or independently as consultants or firm owners, accomplished<br />
designers are adept at working with clients and understanding their needs. Students begin with a<br />
foundation in basic rendering and perspective, have the opportunity to build the aesthetic and technical<br />
problem-solving skills and discover the difference between designing for architectural firms, retail<br />
stores, hotels and restaurants. Students have the opportunity to learn how to keep accurate records<br />
and discover how to buy wholesale, enter a world where color, texture, fabric, and light are instruments<br />
that paint an environment, and are introduced to computer-aided drafting (CAD) and sample the<br />
real world of interior design in the studio, the showroom, and the business planning office.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Interior Design Bachelor’s degree program is to graduate<br />
students prepared for their profession, able to conceive and execute viable, creative<br />
design solutions in diverse occupations within current market realities.<br />
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
1. Design <strong>The</strong>ory: Graduates will apply theories and knowledge of design<br />
to develop creative solutions to interior design problems<br />
2. Problem Solving: Graduates will solve interior design problems within the<br />
constraints of applicable codes and industry standards<br />
3. Communication: Graduates will demonstrate the communication<br />
skills needed for success in the interior design field<br />
4. Material Use: Graduates will produce effective designs using appropriate materials and products<br />
5. Professionalism: Graduates will conduct themselves in accord with the<br />
professional and ethical standards of the interior design profession<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management<br />
AP Audio Production ID Interior Design<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s PA Professional Application<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation PH Photography<br />
DM Design Management SM Studio Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
GE General Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. <strong>The</strong> second<br />
numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations<br />
1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated<br />
with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefix ID identifies the core courses required in this program.<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed<br />
in alpha-numeric order. College Success PA095 is required for students who have completed less than 15 college level credits.<br />
INTERIOR DESIGN<br />
GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60<br />
GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60<br />
GD1473 Color & Design 4 60<br />
ID1420 Architectural Drafting** 4 60<br />
ID1421 Perspectives 4 60<br />
ID1426 Mixed Media 4 60<br />
ID1433 Textiles & Fabrics 4 60<br />
ID1440 3D Design 4 60<br />
ID2420 History of Design to 1830 4 40<br />
ID2422 Introduction to Space Planning 4 60<br />
ID2424 Elements of Interior Design 4 60<br />
ID2425 Building Materials and Mechanical Systems 4 60<br />
ID2430 Computer Aided Drafting** 4 60<br />
ID2431 Revit 4 60<br />
ID2440 Design Process 4 60<br />
ID2441 Design Development: Residential 4 60<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
CREDITS // HOURS CREDITS // HOURS<br />
ID2442 Design Development: Commercial 4 60<br />
ID2443 Problems in Residential Design 4 60<br />
ID3419 Civilization & the <strong>Art</strong>s 4 40<br />
ID3420 History of Design from 1830 to Present 4 40<br />
ID3421 19th & 20th Century Architecture 4 40<br />
ID3425 Lighting 4 60<br />
ID3427 Interior Tectonics & Codes** 4 60<br />
ID3429 Interior Detailing 4 60<br />
ID3440 Specialty Design 4 60<br />
ID3441 Advanced Residential Design 4 60<br />
ID3442 Advanced Corporate Design 4 60<br />
ID4425 Advanced Detailing** 4 60<br />
ID4440 Advanced Specialty Design 4 60<br />
ID4479 Professional Practice 4 40<br />
ID4480 Senior Design Project 4 60<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40<br />
GE3433 Contemporary <strong>Art</strong> 4 40<br />
GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40<br />
GE4442 Ethics 4 40<br />
GE4455 Literature 4 40<br />
GE4461 Physics 4 40<br />
TOTAL: 180 credits : 2,320 hours<br />
35
INTERIOR<br />
DESIGN<br />
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE: 8 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
Our Associate’s level Interior Design degree program is carefully balanced and designed to provide<br />
a three-dimensional understanding of space, form, and function. In early courses, students have<br />
the opportunity to learn the basics of drawing, drafting, color, and design, and the fundamentals of<br />
space planning and perspective. In later quarters, students have the opportunity to receive training in<br />
working drawings, detailing, life safety codes, and learn about textiles and the history of design.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Interior Design Associate degree program is to prepare students<br />
to function as professionals who are able to develop viable creative solutions<br />
within residential ssettings and limited commercial applcations.<br />
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
1. Design <strong>The</strong>ory: Graduates will apply theories and knowledge of design<br />
to develop creative solutions to interior design problems<br />
2. Codes & Standards: Solve interior design problems in accordance with applicable codes and industry standards<br />
3. Communication: Graduates will demonstrate the communication<br />
skills needed for success in the interior design field<br />
4. Material Use: Graduates will produce effective designs using appropriate materials and products<br />
5. Professionalism: Graduates will conduct themselves in accord with the<br />
professional and ethical standards of the interior design profession<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management<br />
AP Audio Production ID Interior Design<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s PA Professional Application<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation PH Photography<br />
DM Design Management SM Studio Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
GE General Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. <strong>The</strong> second<br />
numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations<br />
1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated<br />
with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefix ID identifies the core courses required in this program.<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed<br />
in alpha-numeric order. College Success PA095 is required for students who have completed less than 15 college level credits.<br />
INTERIOR DESIGN<br />
GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60<br />
GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60<br />
GD1473 Color & Design 4 60<br />
ID1420 Architectural Drafting** 4 60<br />
ID1421 Perspectives 4 60<br />
ID1426 Mixed Media 4 60<br />
ID2420 History of Design to 1830 4 40<br />
ID2422 Introduction to Space Planning 4 60<br />
ID2424 Elements of Interior Design 4 60<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
CREDITS // HOURS CREDITS // HOURS<br />
ID2430 Computer Aided Drafting** 4 60<br />
ID2431 Revit 4 60<br />
ID2440 Design Process 4 60<br />
ID2441 Design Development: Residential 4 60<br />
ID2443 Problems in Residential Design 4 60<br />
ID3420 History of Design from 1830 to Present 4 40<br />
ID3440 Specialty Design 4 60<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
TOTAL: 96 credits : 1,240 hours<br />
37
INTERIOR<br />
PLANNING WITH<br />
AUTOCAD<br />
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE: 8 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
Everything that is manufactured, constructed, or remodeled involves charts, plans or drawings.<br />
<strong>The</strong> drafter puts the designs on paper that are essential to managers, financiers, engineers, and<br />
manufacturers. <strong>The</strong> overall program objective is to develop as an entry-level drafter. <strong>The</strong> program<br />
focuses on building construction. In addition to the opportunity to learn the basic skills such as<br />
lettering, line work, and drafting principles, the student can learn to use codes specification and<br />
reference materials. Training is also devoted to learning Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) when the<br />
power of the computer and advanced software greatly expands the drafter’s productivity.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Interior Design wtih AutoCAD Associate degree program is to<br />
preparetudents to function as professionals skilled in drafting and space planning.<br />
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
1. Design <strong>The</strong>ory: Graduates will apply theories and knowledge of design<br />
to develop creative solutions to interior design problems<br />
2. Codes & Standards: Solve interior design problems in accordance with applicable codes and industry standards<br />
3. Communication: Graduates will demonstrate the communication<br />
skills needed for success in the interior design field<br />
4. Professionalism: Graduates will conduct themselves in accord with the<br />
professional and ethical standards of the interior design profession<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management<br />
AP Audio Production ID Interior Design<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s PA Professional Application<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation PH Photography<br />
DM Design Management SM Studio Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
GE General Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. <strong>The</strong> second<br />
numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations<br />
1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated<br />
with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefix ID identifies the core courses required in this program.<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed<br />
in alpha-numeric order. College Success PA095 is required for students who have completed less than 15 college level credits.<br />
INTERIOR PLANNING WITH AUTOCAD<br />
GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60<br />
GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60<br />
GD1473 Color & Design 4 60<br />
ID1420 Architectural Drafting** 4 60<br />
ID1421 Perspectives 4 60<br />
ID1426 Mixed Media 4 60<br />
ID1440 3D Design 4 60<br />
ID2422 Introduction to Space Planning 4 60<br />
ID2425 Building Materials and Mechanical Systems 4 60<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
CREDITS // HOURS CREDITS // HOURS<br />
ID2430 Computer Aided Drafting** 4 60<br />
ID2431 Revit 4 60<br />
ID2443 Problems in Residential Design 4 60<br />
ID3425 Lighting 4 60<br />
ID3427 Interior Tectonics & Codes** 4 60<br />
ID3429 Interior Detailing 4 60<br />
ID3440 Specialty Design 4 60<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
TOTAL: 96 credits : 1,280 hours<br />
39
MEDIA ARTS &<br />
ANIMATION<br />
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: 12 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
<strong>The</strong> Bachelor’s level degree program in Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation is a twelve quarter program.<br />
<strong>The</strong> program provides the graduate with art, design, technical, business, and life skills needed<br />
to develop and sustain a career in the fields of animation and related media arts.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> Bachelor’s level Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation degree program is designed to provide<br />
graduates with the relevant career skills needed to seek entry-level careers in the animation<br />
industry. <strong>The</strong> goal is accomplished through a focused curriculum based on industry<br />
validated program exit competencies. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions<br />
in 2D and 3D animation, 3D modeling, artists or other animation and art specialists.<br />
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
1. Graduates will demonstrate application of learned concepts from foundation level art courses.<br />
<strong>The</strong>se would include: drawing, color, form, design, composition and foundation level digital art skills<br />
2. Graduates will demonstrate an applied technical knowledge of animation<br />
tools and software according to current industry standards<br />
3. Graduates will demonstrate a practical understanding and application in the principles of animation,<br />
acting and movement and cinematic storytelling as it relates to 2D and 3D animation (as applicable)<br />
4. Graduates will demonstrate professionalism, through the creation and presentation of<br />
a demo-reel and self-promotion package, according to current industry standards<br />
5. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to conceptualize, plan,<br />
execute, and deliver quality animation projects<br />
6. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to work on team-based projects<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management<br />
AP Audio Production ID Interior Design<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s PA Professional Application<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation PH Photography<br />
DM Design Management SM Studio Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
GE General Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. <strong>The</strong> second<br />
numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course<br />
designations 1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are<br />
designated with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefixe CA identify the core courses required in this program.<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed<br />
in alpha-numeric order. College Success PA095 is required for students who have completed less than 15 college level credits.<br />
MEDIA ARTS & ANIMATION<br />
CA1400 Production Fundamentals** for CA and VE 4 60<br />
CA1405 Advanced Drawing for Animation 4 60<br />
CA1409 History and Trends in Animation 4 60<br />
CA1410 Storyboarding and Animatics 4 60<br />
CA1415 Writing for Animation 4 60<br />
CA1420 Digital Imaging** 4 60<br />
CA2413 Acting for Animators 4 60<br />
CA2425 Introduction to 2D Animation** 4 60<br />
CA2429 Introduction to 3D Modeling** for CA and VE 4 60<br />
CA2430 Introduction to Video 4 60<br />
CA2432 Character/Object Design 4 60<br />
CA2439 Introduction to 3D Animation** 4 60<br />
CA2440 Digital Video Editing 4 60<br />
CA3425 Materials and Lighting 4 60<br />
CA3449 Intermediate 3D Modeling** for CA and VE 4 60<br />
ELECTIVES (SELECT ONE)<br />
CA2435 Advanced 2D Animation 4 60<br />
CA3479 Advanced 3D Animation 4 60<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
CREDITS // HOURS CREDITS // HOURS<br />
CA3459 Intermediate 3D Animation** for CA 4 60<br />
CA3460 Computer Animation Studio 4 60<br />
CA3469 Advanced 3D Modeling 4 60<br />
CA3470 Special Topics for Computer Animation 4 60<br />
CA4461 Traditional Animation Studio 4 60<br />
CA4480 Team Animation 4 60<br />
GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60<br />
GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60<br />
GD1403 Typography for Digital Media 4 60<br />
GD1411 Intermediate Drawing 4 60<br />
GD1473 Color & Design 4 60<br />
IM1480 Fundamentals of Interactive Design 4 60<br />
PA4483 Digital Portfolio** 4 60<br />
PA4484 Portfolio Presentation** 4 60<br />
PA4486 Internship 4 120<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40<br />
GE3433 Contemporary <strong>Art</strong> 4 40<br />
GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40<br />
GE4442 Ethics 4 40<br />
GE4455 Literature 4 40<br />
GE4461 Physics 4 40<br />
TOTAL: 180 credits : 2,480 hours<br />
41
PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS: 12 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
In our Bachelor of Fine <strong>Art</strong>s Degree program, you have the opportunity to seek key technical skill with<br />
basic classes in photography (both traditional darkroom and digital), design, and layout. As you gain<br />
proficiency, you can increase your skill level with coursework in studio and product photography,<br />
in-depth topical explorations of subject, and professional level digital photographic printing.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Photography Bachelor’s degree program is to provide students with<br />
technical skills and the mature design vision needed to produce compelling imagery. Students<br />
can also acquire communication and business skills appropriate to market needs.<br />
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
Students graduating from the Photography program will:<br />
1. Produce a portfolio of original work for current media and multiple platforms demonstrating<br />
industry standards, and employing appropriate technical strategies<br />
2. Be able to place themselves and their work within an historic and cultural context<br />
3. Be able to use problem-solving processes to produce visually compelling<br />
imagery reflective of their personal styles and visions<br />
4. Conceptualize, plan and implement marketing strategies and a business model reflective of<br />
industry standards, while demonstrating personal motivation and ethical practices<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MNNESOTA
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management<br />
AP Audio Production ID Interior Design<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s PA Professional Application<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation PH Photography<br />
DM Design Management SM Studio Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
GE General Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. <strong>The</strong> second<br />
numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations<br />
1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated<br />
with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefix PH identifies the core courses required in this program.<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed<br />
in alpha-numeric order. College Success PA095 is required for students who have completed less than 15 college level credits.<br />
PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
AD2400 Computer Illustration 4 60<br />
AD3450 <strong>Art</strong> Direction 4 60<br />
CA2430 Introduction to Video 4 60<br />
DM2490 Project Management 4 60<br />
GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60<br />
GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60<br />
GD1403 Typography for Digital Media 4 60<br />
GD1411 Intermediate Drawing 4 60<br />
GD1431 Design Layout 4 60<br />
GD1473 Color & Design 4 60<br />
GD3470 Law and the Commercial <strong>Art</strong>s 4 40<br />
IM1480 Fundamentals of Interactive Design 4 60<br />
PH1401 Principles of Photography** 4 60<br />
PH1410 History and Survey of Photography 4 40<br />
PH1413 Fundamentals of Lighting** 4 60<br />
PH1450 Photographic Design 4 60<br />
ELECTIVE (SELECT ONE) 4 60<br />
CA2440 Digital Video Editing<br />
PH2476 Multimedia for Photographers<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
CREDITS // HOURS CREDITS // HOURS<br />
PH1470 Large Format Photography 4 60<br />
PH2413 Advanced Lighting 4 60<br />
PH2451 Digital Photographic Production** 4 60<br />
PH2454 Photographic Language and Culture 4 40<br />
PH2460 Digital Darkroom 4 60<br />
PH2470 Editorial Photography 4 60<br />
PH2478 Location Photography 4 60<br />
PH3400 <strong>The</strong> Business of Photography 4 40<br />
PH3410 Photographic Essays & Visual Narratives 4 60<br />
PH3413 Photographic Studio 4 60<br />
PH4410 Specialization** 4 60<br />
PA4485 Portfolio Preparation 4 60<br />
PA4486 Internship 4 120<br />
PA4487 Portfolio 4 60<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40<br />
GE3433 Contemporary <strong>Art</strong> 4 40<br />
GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40<br />
GE4442 Ethics 4 40<br />
GE4455 Literature 4 40<br />
GE4461 Physics 4 40<br />
TOTAL: 180 credits : 2,400 hours<br />
43
DIGITAL IMAGE<br />
MANAGEMENT<br />
DIPLOMA: 4 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
<strong>The</strong> Digital Image Management diploma program will prepare students to seek entry-level positions in<br />
their chosen field. Students are primarily focused on the creation of digital photography and videos, the<br />
development of websites, publishing electronic images for print and the web, and basic business principles.<br />
Students will gain knowledge in the key functions of digital photography and video; this involves the<br />
basics of how to produce digital photographs and videos that effectively communicate their ideas, the<br />
techniques of digital editing, asset management, and publishing and printing of digital files. Students will<br />
be taught business principles including how to keep financial records, market their work, and the basic<br />
knowledge of licensing, copyright laws, contracts, and negotiation. Students are primarily focused on<br />
digital photography, the publishing of electronic images for print and web, and basic business principles.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the diploma program in Digital Image Management is to prepare students to seek<br />
postitions in their chosen field, and function as assistants for a professional photographer.<br />
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
1. Demonstrate knowledge and control of the photographic process, including image manipulation,<br />
photo retouching, color management, printing, network use and digital asset management<br />
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the workings of a large, multi-functional commercial photographic<br />
studio, its business and operations, including key concepts of business plans, competitive<br />
business strategies, human resources, database management, and financial principles<br />
3. Create advanced market research including branding, competitive analysis, and direct marketing<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MNNESOTA
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management<br />
AP Audio Production ID Interior Design<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s PA Professional Application<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation PH Photography<br />
DM Design Management SM Studio Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
GE General Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. <strong>The</strong> second<br />
numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations<br />
1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated<br />
with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefixe PH identifies the core courses required in this program.<br />
DIGITAL IMAGE MANAGEMENT<br />
CREDITS // HOURS<br />
CA2430 - Introduction to Video 4 60<br />
GD3470 - Law & the Commercial <strong>Art</strong>s 4 40<br />
PH1402 - Principles of Photography for Non Majors 4 60<br />
PH1413 - Fundamentals of Lighting 4 60<br />
PH1450 - Photographic Design 4 60<br />
PH2413 - Advanced Lighting 4 60<br />
CREDITS // HOURS<br />
PH2451 - Digital Photographic Production 4 60<br />
PH2460 - Digital Darkroom 4 60<br />
PH2470 - Editorial Photography 4 60<br />
PH2476 - Multimedia for Photographers 4 60<br />
PH3400 - <strong>The</strong> Business of Photography 4 40<br />
PH3413 - Photographic Studio 4 60<br />
TOTAL: 48 credits : 680 hours<br />
45
VISUAL EFFECTS<br />
& MOTION<br />
GRAPHICS<br />
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: 12 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota Bachelor’s Program in Visual Effects & Motion<br />
Graphics will train graduates in two major areas: motion graphics and digital compositing. <strong>The</strong>se<br />
interrelated fields deal with design, layering and movement of digital elements and imagery.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> Bachelor of Science degree program in Visual Effects & Motion Graphics is designed to prepare<br />
graduates for entry-level positions in television, the film industry, visual effects, corporate postproduction<br />
and other related fields by providing for a solid foundation in the principles of art, design, professional<br />
skills and technical knowledge essential for their success. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level<br />
positions in broadcast and cable television, film, videos, and DVD post-production industries.<br />
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
1. Conceptualize and design effective motion graphics within professional design parameters<br />
2. Create engaging visual effects by implementing post-production techniques<br />
3. Demonstrate technical application of compositing, 3D, video editing, and<br />
use of live-action plates to enhance visual communications<br />
4. Demonstrate basic filmmaking principles in cinematography, animation and editing<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management<br />
AP Audio Production ID Interior Design<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s PA Professional Application<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation PH Photography<br />
DM Design Management SM Studio Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
GE General Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. <strong>The</strong> second<br />
numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations<br />
1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated<br />
with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefixes CA and VE identify the core courses required in this program.<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed<br />
in alpha-numeric order. College Success PA095 is required for students who have completed less than 15 college level credits.<br />
VISUAL EFFECTS & MOTION GRAPHICS<br />
CREDITS // HOURS<br />
CA1400 Production Fundamentals** for CA and VE 4 60<br />
CA2429 Introduction to 3D Modeling** 4 60<br />
CA2430 Introduction to Video** 4 60<br />
CA2440 Digital Video Editing 4 60<br />
CA3425 Materials and Lighting 4 60<br />
CA3449 Intermediate 3D Modeling** 4 60<br />
DF1410 Principles of Preproduction 4 60<br />
GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60<br />
GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60<br />
GD1403 Typography for Digital Media 4 60<br />
GD1473 Color & Design 4 60<br />
VE1409 History and Trends in Visual Effects 4 60<br />
VE1438 Computer Graphics** 4 60<br />
VE1457 Conceptual Storytelling 4 60<br />
VE2450 Maps, Mattes, and Masks 4 60<br />
ELECTIVE (SELECT ONE) 4 60<br />
CA2431 Audio Production<br />
PH1402 Principles of Photography for Non-Majors<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
CREDITS // HOURS<br />
CREDITS // HOURS<br />
VE2453 Introduction to VFX** 4 60<br />
VE2467 Production Design 4 60<br />
VE2481 Interactive Visual Design 4 60<br />
VE2486 Broadcast Graphics 4 60<br />
VE3453 Intermediate VFX** 4 60<br />
VE3457 Post Production Management 4 60<br />
VE3465 Digital Cinematography for VFX 4 60<br />
VE3477 3D Effects 4 60<br />
VE3486 Intermediate Broadcast Graphics** 4 60<br />
VE4463 Advanced VFX I 4 60<br />
VE4467 Production Studio I 4 60<br />
VE4473 Advanced VFX II 4 60<br />
VE4486 Advanced Broadcast Graphics 4 60<br />
PA4483 Digital Portfolio** 4 60<br />
PA4486 Internship 4 120<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40<br />
GE3433 Contemporary <strong>Art</strong> 4 40<br />
GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40<br />
GE4442 Ethics 4 40<br />
GE4455 Literature 4 40<br />
GE4461 Physics 4 40<br />
TOTAL: 180 credits : 2,480 hours<br />
47
WEB DESIGN &<br />
INTERACTIVE<br />
MEDIA<br />
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: 12 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
Web Design & Interactive Media Bachelor’s degree program prepares graduates for entrylevel<br />
positions in the interactive design field. <strong>The</strong> program provides a comprehensive design<br />
foundation and advanced level of web development: Design and programming skills combined<br />
with business strategies and user-centered needs to create interactive technology solutions.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
Web Design & Interactive Media is a user-centered design program. Program outcomes are<br />
focused on creativity, design strategy, and technology solutions across media platforms.<br />
Program competencies are those related to interface design, interactivity, visual design,<br />
database design, dynamic content design, technology, and information design.<br />
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
1. Presentation - Graduates will possess the requisite presentation, interviewing, resume building and business<br />
knowledge critical to seeking an entry-level web designer and/or developer position in the industry<br />
2. Design - Graduates will apply the vocabulary and concepts of interactive<br />
design, through effective communication and creative design<br />
3. Technical Skill - Graduates will demonstrate a strong foundation in interactive development through effective<br />
and efficient implementation of integrated functionality with authoring systems and/or web scripting<br />
4. Documentation - Graduates will apply advanced skills in the principles of form and<br />
function to document and produce designs and business solutions appropriate to a<br />
particular client or target audience while developing a professional portfolio<br />
5. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to work on team-based projects<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management<br />
AP Audio Production ID Interior Design<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s PA Professional Application<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation PH Photography<br />
DM Design Management SM Studio Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
GE General Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. <strong>The</strong> second<br />
numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations<br />
1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated<br />
with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefix IM identifies the core courses required in this program.<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed<br />
in alpha-numeric order. College Success PA095 is required for students who have completed less than 15 college level credits.<br />
WEB DESIGN & INTERACTIVE MEDIA<br />
AD2400 Computer Illustration 4 60<br />
CA2430 Introduction to Video 4 60<br />
CA2431 Audio Production 4 60<br />
GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60<br />
GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60<br />
GD1403 Typography for Digital Media 4 60<br />
GD1420 Image Manipulation 4 60<br />
GD1431 Design Layout 4 60<br />
GD1473 Color & Design 4 60<br />
GD3445 Marketing Design 4 60<br />
GD3470 Law & the Commercial <strong>Art</strong>s 4 40<br />
IM1480 Fundamentals of Interactive Design** 4 60<br />
IM2420 Fundamentals of Scripting Languages** 4 60<br />
IM2440 User Centered Interface Design 4 60<br />
IM2460 Introduction to Authoring 4 60<br />
ELECTIVES A (SELECT ONE)<br />
GD2425 Advanced Typography 4 60<br />
GD2440 Print Production 4 60<br />
ELECTIVES B (SELECT ONE)<br />
GD3455 Package Design 4 60<br />
GD3465 Publication Design 4 60<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
CREDITS // HOURS CREDITS // HOURS<br />
IM2470 Interactive Motion Graphics 4 60<br />
IM2480 Digital Video Production 4 60<br />
IM2490 Interactive Motion Scripting 4 60<br />
IM3411 Writing for Interactive Design 4 40<br />
IM3420 Advanced Scripting Languages** 4 60<br />
IM3460 Intermediate Authoring 4 60<br />
IM4420 Dynamic Web Applications** 4 60<br />
IM4440 Usability Evaluation 4 60<br />
IM4470 E-Learning Design & Applications 4 60<br />
IM4480 Web Design & Interactive Media Production<br />
Team 4 60<br />
IM4490 Special Topics in Web Design & Interactive Media 4 60<br />
PA4485 Portfolio Preparation** 4 60<br />
PA4487 Portfolio** 4 60<br />
VE1438 Computer Graphics 4 60<br />
PH1402 Principles of Photography for Non-Majors 4 60<br />
PA4486 Internship 4 120<br />
VE2453 Introduction to VFX 4 60<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40<br />
GE3433 Contemporary <strong>Art</strong> 4 40<br />
GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40<br />
GE4442 Ethics 4 40<br />
GE4455 Literature 4 40<br />
GE4461 Physics 4 40<br />
TOTAL: 180 credits :<br />
2,380 hours without Internship elective<br />
49
WEB DESIGN &<br />
INTERACTIVE<br />
MEDIA<br />
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE: 7 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
Web Design & Interactive Media Associate degree program prepares graduates for entry-level positions<br />
in the interactive design field. <strong>The</strong> program provides a comprehensive interactive design foundation.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
Web Design & Interactive Media is a user-centered design program. Program outcomes are<br />
focused on creativity, design strategy, and technology solutions across media platforms.<br />
Program competencies are those related to interface design, interactivity, technology<br />
and visual design. Graduates can seek employment in the interactive design field.<br />
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
1. <strong>The</strong>ory: Demonstrate and integrate knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical<br />
perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in interactive media<br />
2. Design skills: Graduates will incorporate aesthetics and formal concepts of layout and<br />
design. This includes special relationships; communication legibility and effectiveness;<br />
interrelationships among imagery and text; balance; typography; and color theory<br />
3. Technical expertise: Students will demonstrate and apply competencies in the technical aspects of<br />
prepress, output, and quality reproduction using industry-specific computer software programs<br />
4. <strong>The</strong>ory: Graduates will integrate the theory of interactive media into the production of specific projects<br />
5. Research: Graduates will demonstrate the research skills expected of<br />
practitioners in the field of interactive media design<br />
6. Communication: Graduates demonstrate a command of the vocabulary of interactive media design<br />
7. Information Management: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to<br />
acquire and use digital information appropriately<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management<br />
AP Audio Production ID Interior Design<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s PA Professional Application<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation PH Photography<br />
DM Design Management SM Studio Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
GE General Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. <strong>The</strong> second<br />
numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations<br />
1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated<br />
with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefix IM identifies the core courses required in this program.<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed<br />
in alpha-numeric order. College Success PA095 is required for students who have completed less than 15 college level credits.<br />
WEB DESIGN & INTERACTIVE MEDIA<br />
CA2430 Introduction to Video 4 60<br />
GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60<br />
GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60<br />
GD1403 Typography for Digital Media 4 60<br />
GD1420 Image Manipulation 4 60<br />
GD3445 Marketing Design 4 60<br />
IM1480 Fundamentals of Interactive Design** 4 60<br />
IM2420 Fundamentals of Scripting Languages** 4 60<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM<br />
GE1410 English I § 4 40<br />
GE1413 Psychology 4 40<br />
GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40<br />
GE1433 <strong>Art</strong> History 4 40<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
§ Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
§§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
CREDITS // HOURS CREDITS // HOURS<br />
IM2440 User Centered Interface Design 4 60<br />
IM2460 Introduction to Authoring 4 60<br />
IM2470 Interactive Motion Graphics 4 60<br />
IM2490 Interactive Motion Scripting 4 60<br />
IM3420 Advanced Scripting Languages** 4 60<br />
PA4485 Portfolio Preparation** 4 60<br />
VE1438 Computer Graphics 4 60<br />
GE2411 English II 4 40<br />
GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40<br />
GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40<br />
GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40<br />
TOTAL: 92 credits : 1,220 hours<br />
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WEB DESIGN &<br />
DEVELOPMENT<br />
DIPLOMA: 4 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
<strong>The</strong> Web Design & Development diploma program teaches students how to create the look,<br />
feel and functionality of World Wide Web pages for client Web sites. This involves developing<br />
a design that effectively communicates the ideas being promoted by the Web sites, and<br />
focusing on the ways in which the Web sites function for optimum information delivery. <strong>The</strong><br />
program will also focus on the design and development of mobile device applications.<br />
Students will develop abilities in aspects of Web design, computer languages, and<br />
multimedia skills, along with developing a professional portfolio as a formal transition<br />
into the workplace. Students will also learn to adapt the most up-to-date programs,<br />
techniques and standards in a field that is quickly and continuously changing.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the diploma Web Design & Development Program is to prepare students to seek<br />
positions in their field and function as trained professionals. Students are primarily focused on<br />
the efficient and effective design and development of Web sites and mobile device applications<br />
in order to best convey the transmission and sharing of information through the Web.<br />
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
1. Demonstrate professional visual communication skills through the use<br />
of graphic illustrations, photography and typography<br />
2. Integrate composition and design in support of concept<br />
3. Demonstrate the ability to program and code to functional requirements of media project(s)<br />
4. Apply critical thinking and needs analysis to concept design and in developing media marketing<br />
5. Apply presentation and communication skills to produce design and business<br />
solutions appropriate to a particular client or target audience<br />
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COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management<br />
AP Audio Production ID Interior Design<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s PA Professional Application<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation PH Photography<br />
DM Design Management SM Studio Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
GE General Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. <strong>The</strong> second<br />
numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations<br />
1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated<br />
with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefix IM identifies the core courses required in this program.<br />
WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT<br />
GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60<br />
GD1403 Typography for Digital Media 4 60<br />
GD1420 Image Manipulation 4 60<br />
CA2430 Introduction to Video 4 60<br />
IM1480 Fundamentals of Interactive Design** 4 60<br />
IM2420 Fundamentals of Scripting Languages** 4 60<br />
CREDITS // HOURS CREDITS // HOURS<br />
IM2440 User Centered Interface Design 4 60<br />
IM2460 Introduction to Authoring 4 60<br />
IM2470 Interactive Motin Graphics 4 60<br />
IM2490 Interactive Motion Scripting 4 60<br />
IM3420 Advanced Scripting Languages** 4 60<br />
PA4485 Porfolio Prep 4 60<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass. TOTAL: 48 credits : 720 hours<br />
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WEB DESIGN &<br />
INTERACTIVE<br />
COMMUNICATIONS<br />
DIPLOMA: 4 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
<strong>The</strong> Web Design & Interactive Communications diploma program teaches students how to<br />
create the look, feel and functionality of World Wide Web pages for client Web sites with a<br />
specific emphasis on professional standards and practical deployment. This course of study<br />
extends foundation principles in visual communications and interactive media as related<br />
to dynamic delivery through multiple channels including mobile technologies.<br />
Students will develop abilities in computer languages, usability principles and<br />
information architecture in a team-oriented environment that prepares them for the<br />
professional world. Students will also be trained in current web technologies and in<br />
project management on assignments that will enhance their personal portfolio.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the diploma in Web Design & Interactive Communications program is to prepare students<br />
to seek positions in their field and function as trained professionals. Students are primarily focused<br />
on the efficient and effective design, development and deployment of Web sites and mobile device<br />
applications in order to best convey the transmission and sharing of information through the Web.<br />
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
1. Demonstrate the use of appropriate visual elements and visual communication skills for interactive media.<br />
2. Create applications that solve specified problems through a variety of scripting techniques.<br />
3. Critique and evaluate appropriate design solutions.<br />
4. Design and develop media marketing and business plans<br />
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COURSE CODES<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent subject areas as follows:<br />
AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management<br />
AP Audio Production ID Interior Design<br />
CU Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s PA Professional Application<br />
CA Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation PH Photography<br />
DM Design Management SM Studio Management<br />
DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies<br />
FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics<br />
GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media<br />
GE General Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. <strong>The</strong> second<br />
numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. <strong>The</strong> last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations<br />
1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. <strong>The</strong>y are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated<br />
with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefix IM identifies the core courses required in this program.<br />
Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed<br />
in alpha-numeric order. College Success PA095 is required for students who have completed less than 15 college level credits.<br />
WEB DESIGN & INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATIONS<br />
CA2431 Audio Production 4 60<br />
IM2460 Introduction to Authoring 4 60<br />
IM3420 Advanced Scripting Languages** 4 60<br />
IM2470 Interactive Motion Graphics 4 60<br />
IM3411 Writing for Interactive Design 4 60<br />
IM2490 Interactive Motion Scripting 4 60<br />
CREDITS // HOURS CREDITS // HOURS<br />
IM3460 Intermediate Authoring 4 60<br />
IM4420 Dynamic Web Applications 4 60<br />
IM4440 Usability Evaluation 4 60<br />
IM4470 E-Learning Design& Applications 4 60<br />
IM4490 Special Topics in WDIM 4 60<br />
PA4487 Portfolio 4 60<br />
** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass. TOTAL: 48 credits : 700 hours<br />
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COURSE<br />
DESCRIPTIONS<br />
Course descriptions describe the learning<br />
opportunities that are provided through<br />
the classroom and coursework. It is each<br />
student’s responsibility to participate in<br />
the activities that will lead to successfully<br />
meeting the learning outcomes.<br />
ADVERTISING COURSES<br />
AD1400 - History of Advertising<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course presents a survey of major<br />
events and development in the history of<br />
motion media and mass communication. <strong>The</strong><br />
survey focuses on the relationship between<br />
technology and media development and<br />
explores the impact motion media and mass<br />
communication has on society and economy.<br />
AD1420 - Conceptual Thinking<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
Students will learn basic skills that will support<br />
their learning throughout the course and<br />
help them create a foundation for nurturing<br />
creativity in their work and lives. <strong>The</strong>y will<br />
be given the tools to help them identify and<br />
solve problems, formulate objectives, and<br />
create a plan to reach their objectives.<br />
AD2400 - Computer Illustration<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in AD.<br />
Prerequisites: GD1401 - Fundamentals of Design,<br />
and GD1402 - Drawing & Perspective<br />
This course explores the methods and techniques<br />
of computer-generated or manipulated images as<br />
solutions to illustration projects. Object-oriented<br />
graphics and paint system programs are utilized.<br />
AD2420 - Organizational Behavior<br />
4 credits, **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in DM.<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course is an examination of human<br />
relations theory and individual, group, and<br />
organizational performance in relation to the<br />
organizational structures of contemporary<br />
businesses and public agencies.<br />
AD2430 - Fundamentals of<br />
Marketing and Advertising<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a “C” or<br />
higher to pass in AD and DM.<br />
Prerequisites: none<br />
This course addresses the fundamental concepts<br />
and principles of marketing as it relates to<br />
advertising, its history, potential, and limitations.<br />
An overview of marketing will help students<br />
place their knowledge in a framework and<br />
understand how each component contributes<br />
to the strength and utility of a marketing plan.<br />
Students will examine various definitions<br />
and methods of advertising communication,<br />
as well as advertising objectives, advertising<br />
copy, and federal regulations. Students will<br />
look at how marketing and advertising have<br />
changed over the years and been affected by<br />
world events and cultural assumptions. <strong>The</strong><br />
course will also help the student recognize<br />
emerging trends and capitalize on them.<br />
AD2440 - Media and Advertising Design<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in AD.<br />
Prerequisites: AD1420 - Conceptual Thinking<br />
and AD2400 - Computer Illustration<br />
This course examines the structures and<br />
communications skills used by the various<br />
members of a creative team and further<br />
defines the role of graphic design in an<br />
advertising context. <strong>The</strong> processes of concept<br />
development, media application, and design<br />
creation are emphasized. In addition, the<br />
variety of media used by graphic designers and<br />
their suppliers will be examined. Campaign<br />
strategies, based on media and marketing<br />
realities will also be defined and applied.<br />
AD2460 - Branding<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: AD2430 - Fundamentals<br />
of Marketing and Advertising<br />
“Branding” became a buzz word in 1990s<br />
advertising, but this process has evolved<br />
into a powerful way to organize and utilize<br />
an understanding of consumer needs and<br />
motivations in a changing marketplace. As the<br />
retail environment changes, marketing people<br />
can rely less on the traditional tools of print and<br />
broadcast media. Marketing strategists need to<br />
learn how to create an identity for their products<br />
and services and how to use that identity to<br />
support sales. This course is an introduction to the<br />
essential concepts and skills of brand marketing.<br />
AD2490 - Dynamics of Integrated Marketing<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in AD.<br />
Prerequisite: DM2470 - Principles of Market Research<br />
In this course, students create an integrated<br />
marketing plan. Beginning with a situation<br />
analysis, students learn and apply the process<br />
of analyzing an organization’s marketing<br />
mix, industry and competition. Based on this<br />
information, students learn to identify potential<br />
business problems, opportunities and write<br />
meaningful objectives. A target audience is<br />
selected and studied in depth. Strategy is heavily<br />
emphasized, including the characteristics of a<br />
strong strategy and various types of strategy.<br />
Students will study how to translate the strategy<br />
to the audience using the five promotional<br />
tools that are advertising, sales promotion,<br />
direct marketing, personal selling and public<br />
relations. Students will apply all these principles<br />
during the creation of their IMC plans.<br />
AD3400 - Persuasion and the Consumer<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course covers persuasive communication<br />
techniques, particularly in the area of advertising,<br />
and examines the cultural, social, and individual<br />
variables involved in consumer behavior. Areas<br />
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covered include the fields of logic and psychology.<br />
Among the topics to be covered are the framing<br />
effect, emotional hot buttons, mass appeal, snob<br />
appeal, subliminal messages, and the bandwagon<br />
effect. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, emotional<br />
reactions and how to achieve them, and the various<br />
types of media that could be used to achieve the<br />
appropriate desired response are also covered.<br />
AD3420 - Copywriting<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in AD.<br />
Prerequisites: AD3400 - Persuasion and the Consumer<br />
This course addresses the need to communicate<br />
in writing on the job. A variety of materials<br />
must be written for a business: memos, letters,<br />
news summaries, proposals, presentations, and<br />
copy for advertising or marketing. Students will<br />
learn to identify the requirements of different<br />
types of writing and to prepare material to<br />
communicate clearly and effectively.<br />
AD3440 - Advertising Campaign<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in AD.<br />
Prerequisites: AD2490 - Dynamics of Integrated Marketing<br />
and AD3420 - Copywriting and AD3450 - <strong>Art</strong> Direction<br />
Students create an integrated marketing<br />
campaign consisting of three or more different<br />
applications of a single, unified theme or<br />
concept. Campaign strategy and tactics are<br />
based on media and marketing realities.<br />
AD3450 - <strong>Art</strong> Direction<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: GD1431 - Design Layout<br />
This course is an introduction to the principles<br />
of concept and problem solving for print<br />
photography and broadcast media as they relate<br />
to the function of the art director. Also studied<br />
is the interaction of the creative, marketing and<br />
production functions in the promotion of ideas.<br />
AD4400 – Advanced Copywriting<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: AD3420 - Copywriting<br />
In this course, students learn to develop effective<br />
advertising strategies and copy executions that<br />
underlie and enable creative marketing and<br />
advertising campaigns, and to cultivate clear,<br />
logical and creative copywriting skills. Students<br />
will also learn the unique characteristics of digital<br />
media and the creation of scripts for digital<br />
media production. Students will also learn to<br />
conduct research for media writing projects.<br />
AD4410 - Public Relations & Promotion<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course examines the historical development of<br />
public relations, showing the principles, methods,<br />
and means of influencing public opinion.<br />
AD4420 - Sales<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
An understanding of the sales process and the<br />
steps to sell a product or service is essential to<br />
a student who works in any area of business.<br />
Selling is an essential skill for the sales function<br />
of a business, but is also part of the job for many<br />
other employees. This course focuses on the<br />
essential skills and knowledge one needs to affect<br />
a sale, as well as the ways that the sales pitch<br />
can be focused to solve customer problems.<br />
AD4440 - Advanced Advertising Campaign<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: AD3440 - Advertising Campaign<br />
Students research and develop a fully integrated<br />
advertising/promotional campaign for a brand<br />
with international distribution. Value is placed<br />
on the importance of deadline, budget, client<br />
relationship, presentation and its relationship to<br />
the design process. <strong>The</strong> student’s senior project<br />
documents, supports and argues the rationale<br />
and effectiveness of the campaign in written form.<br />
Students prepare, present and defend a graduate<br />
project suitable for a professional audience.<br />
AD4450 - Media Planning and Buying<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: AD2430 - Fundamentals<br />
of Marketing and Advertising<br />
Media as part of a delivery channel for a<br />
marketing message will be the focus of this<br />
course. Topics include media as critical to the<br />
fulfillment of the overall marketing strategy, cost<br />
effectiveness, and alternative and new media.<br />
AD4460 - Global Business Perspectives<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course offers an analysis of world markets,<br />
consumer behaviors, advertising, foreign<br />
environments, and the marketing management<br />
required to meet the demands of dynamic global<br />
markets. <strong>The</strong> problems of foreign competition,<br />
diminishing US market share and the US economy’s<br />
interdependence of world markets will be the<br />
focus of this course. In addition, different foreign<br />
market entry strategies will be analyzed.<br />
AD4480 - Capstone<br />
4 credits, **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in AD.<br />
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Director<br />
In this course, students will demonstrate<br />
knowledge across the curriculum by creating<br />
sample projects that cover marketing, media,<br />
sales, and creative coursework completed<br />
over all previous quarters. <strong>The</strong> capstone<br />
project simulates the advertising agency<br />
work environment, requiring teamwork<br />
as well as individual contributions.<br />
AUDIO PRODUCTION COURSES<br />
AP1400 - Survey of the Music Industry<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
Students explore the music industry and its<br />
constituent sectors, including music performing,<br />
recording, promoting, and record distribution.<br />
Lectures and projects focus on identifying various<br />
career opportunities and typical career paths in<br />
the music industry and knowledge and skill sets<br />
needed to succeed as an entry level professional.<br />
AP1410 - Audio Technology I<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a “C” or higher to pass in AP.<br />
Prerequisites: none<br />
This course examines the principles of audio<br />
signals and the equipment used to record,<br />
process, and distribute audio content. Students<br />
will begin to develop an understanding of signal<br />
flow of audio systems using block diagrams. A<br />
survey of audio transmission, manipulation, and<br />
delivery systems including cables, connectors,<br />
basic stereo mixers, microphones, amplifiers,<br />
and loudspeakers will be presented.<br />
AP1420 - Digital Audio I<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: AP1400 - Survey of the Music Industry<br />
This course introduces students to the theories,<br />
practices, and tools used in digital audio<br />
production and techniques of non-linear digital<br />
audio editing, focusing on the fundamental<br />
theories and concepts behind various types of<br />
digital audio tools. Through lectures and in class<br />
projects, students develop knowledge and skills<br />
needed to operate non-linear audio workstations.<br />
AP1430 - Music <strong>The</strong>ory I<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course introduces students to the rudiments<br />
of music theory. Students learn to identify notes<br />
and common scales as well as the notation of<br />
notes, scales and simple rhythms. <strong>The</strong> concept<br />
and structure of the lead sheet will be introduced.<br />
An ear-training component will develop the<br />
students’ skill in identifying and transcribing<br />
simple chords, melodies, and rhythms.<br />
AP1440 - Audio Technology II<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a “C” or higher to pass in AP.<br />
Prerequisites: AP1410 - Audio Technology I<br />
In this course students continue to study the<br />
principles of audio signals and the equipment<br />
used to record, process, and distribute audio<br />
content. Sound in acoustical form is discussed in<br />
relation to studio acoustics. Students expand their<br />
understanding of signal flow of advanced audio<br />
systems by creating and reading complex block<br />
diagrams. Some of the topics studied in depth<br />
are: signal processors, dynamic range, distortion,<br />
analogue recording, and SMPTE time code.<br />
AP1450 - Music <strong>The</strong>ory II<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: AP1430 - Music <strong>The</strong>ory I<br />
This course continues with the development of<br />
the rudiments of music theory and expands into<br />
an introduction to harmony, voice leading, modes<br />
and compound time signatures. Students will<br />
learn to create simple lead sheets. An ear-training<br />
component will extend the work from Music <strong>The</strong>ory<br />
I to include more complex chords and intervals.<br />
AP1460 - Digital Audio II<br />
4 credits<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a “C” or higher to pass in AP.<br />
Prerequisite: AP1420 - Digital Audio I<br />
Students learn the concepts and production<br />
techniques used with Pro Tools integrated<br />
into a digital audio workstation. Topics include<br />
computer based digital audio workstations,<br />
sound design, field recording, digital audio<br />
transfer protocols, software-based effects<br />
plug-ins, and online automation.<br />
AP2400 - Audio Recording I<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a “C” or higher to pass in AP.<br />
Prerequisite: AP1410 - Audio Technology I<br />
This course runs in conjunction with Audio<br />
Technology II. <strong>The</strong> theoretical foundations<br />
presented in Audio Technology II are reinforced<br />
in this course through practical, hands-on<br />
applications. Students learn the operational<br />
techniques of basic audio systems with an<br />
emphasis on mixdown of prerecorded multitrack<br />
tapes and eight-track recording projects.<br />
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AP2410 - Listening and Analysis<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: AP1450 Music <strong>The</strong>ory II<br />
This course introduces the student to ear-training<br />
and critical listening from the perspective<br />
of the audio engineer and contemporary<br />
production techniques. <strong>The</strong> student will<br />
learn to aurally analyze and identify typical<br />
contemporary popular song forms and the<br />
production techniques used to create them.<br />
AP2420 - Acoustics<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: AP1440 - Audio Technology II<br />
and GE2412 - College Mathematics<br />
This course examines the physical behavior<br />
of sound indoors and outdoors. Topics<br />
include human hearing and the principles<br />
of psychoacoustics, sound propagation,<br />
transmission, reflection, diffraction, diffusion,<br />
noise reduction, basic studio and room<br />
acoustics, and sound isolation. Concepts will be<br />
presented through lectures and case studies.<br />
AP2440 - Audio Recording II<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: AP2400 - Audio Recording I<br />
Students expand and develop the skills<br />
learned in Fundamentals of Audio Production<br />
through multi-track recording projects. <strong>The</strong><br />
course focuses on recording techniques used<br />
in music production. Emphasis is placed on<br />
signal flow for basic tracks, mixdown, and<br />
overdubs. Other topics include close and<br />
distant microphone techniques, recording<br />
session management, analog tape recorders,<br />
studio documentation, signal processing,<br />
and moving fader automation systems.<br />
AP2450 - Electronics<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: AP2420 - Acoustics<br />
This course introduces students to the<br />
fundamental concepts of electronics as<br />
they relate to audio production. Topics<br />
include Ohm’s Law, AC and DC circuits, basic<br />
troubleshooting for audio equipment, AC<br />
line voltage and filtered DC voltage, etc.<br />
AP2460 - MIDI Systems I<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in AP.<br />
Prerequisite: AP1450 - Music <strong>The</strong>ory II<br />
and AP1460 - Digital Audio II<br />
This course allows students to develop a working<br />
theoretical and skills-based knowledge of the<br />
multi-timbral synthesizer and the sequencing<br />
environment within the context of the<br />
contemporary MIDI production studio. Both<br />
live and studio applications are covered, and<br />
full use is made of the digital signal processing<br />
resources available within the equipment.<br />
AP3400 - MIDI Systems II<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: AP2460 - MIDI Systems I<br />
In MIDI Systems II students develop a detailed<br />
knowledge of the MIDI language and learn<br />
to apply more flexible and in-depth uses of<br />
sequencers involving graphical and list based<br />
editing, static and dynamic parameter and tempo<br />
automation, and the basic recording of MIDI<br />
messages. Students gain greater proficiency<br />
in MIDI production processes through small<br />
group and individual production projects.<br />
AP3410 - Advanced Recording Techniques I<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a “C” or higher to pass.<br />
Prerequisite: AP2440 - Audio Recording II<br />
This course covers the techniques and<br />
technology typical to professional music<br />
recording and mixing using advanced large<br />
format consoles. Topics include: studio<br />
procedures and professionalism, SSL Console<br />
operation, advanced signal flow, signal<br />
processing, analytical BS – Audio Production<br />
and critical listening skills, close, distant and<br />
stereo mic techniques for a variety of musical<br />
instruments, and basic mixdown strategies.<br />
AP3420 - Live Sound Reinforcement I<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: AP2440 - Audio Recording<br />
II and AP2450 - Electronics<br />
In this course students learn to set up and<br />
operate various audio equipment for a typical<br />
live sound reinforcement. Topics include<br />
reading block diagrams of audio systems, wiring<br />
speakers, connecting powers, testing and<br />
adjusting microphones, troubleshooting sound<br />
systems, and fine-tune reinforcement effects.<br />
AP3430 - Live Sound Reinforcement II<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: AP3420 Live Sound Reinforcement I<br />
This course presents students more sophisticated<br />
and complex situations for live sound<br />
reinforcement. Through studio settings or real<br />
world events, students learn to operate large<br />
format analogue and digital mixing consoles<br />
and solve signal manipulation problems with<br />
transformers. Students also learn professional<br />
protocols in live sound reinforcement settings.<br />
AP3440 - Synthesis & Sound Design I<br />
4 credits, **This course requires<br />
a “C” or higher to pass in AP.<br />
Prerequisite: AP3400 - MIDI Systems II<br />
This course develops advanced skills using<br />
synthesizers and samplers. Students study the<br />
elements of sound and how they apply to simple<br />
and complex waveforms, envelopes, LFOs,<br />
filters and keyboard architecture. <strong>The</strong>ory and<br />
practice with sampling and subtractive synthesis<br />
using software and hardware sound sources.<br />
AP3450 - Advanced Recording Techniques II<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: AP3410 - Advanced Recording Technique I<br />
This course provides the student a greater<br />
understanding of SSL consoles and VCA<br />
automation systems. Students use SMPTE<br />
Time Code for synchronization to a variety of<br />
multitrack formats, use digital audio sampling<br />
for sound replacement, and integrate Pro<br />
Tools and MIDI sequencers into the analog<br />
studio mixing environment. Critical listening<br />
skills and critical analysis of master tapes are<br />
emphasized. Students participate in in-class<br />
recording sessions and engineer recording<br />
projects during and out of class hours,<br />
which may be included in their portfolio.<br />
AP3460 - Synthesis & Sound Design II<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: AP3440 - Synthesis & Sound Design I<br />
This course will survey both commercially<br />
available synthesis methods and recent<br />
developments at audio research institutes.<br />
Students will also survey the current market<br />
for hardware and software implementation<br />
of various synthesis methods. Analytical<br />
listening sessions will expose students<br />
to synthesis methods in various musical<br />
contexts. Detailed study of subtractive, FM,<br />
physical modeling and granular synthesis will<br />
culminate in original sound design projects.<br />
AP4400 - Senior Project I<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in AP.<br />
Prerequisite: AP3450 - Advanced<br />
Recording Techniques II This course initiates a<br />
two quarter long comprehensive project which<br />
will be integral to students’ final portfolios.<br />
Students will employ their cumulative skills<br />
to pre-produce a significant, sophisticated,<br />
multi-track digital audio work. Committee and/<br />
or faculty will approve the project content and<br />
type of the audio work. Projects will be carried<br />
out individually or in groups based on the needs<br />
of the class as determined by the instructor.<br />
AP4410 - Entertainment<br />
Marketing & Management<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
Students explore the various aspects and<br />
business practices of the entertainment<br />
marketing and management field. Students<br />
will create a business and promotional plan<br />
and are introduced to concepts such as<br />
licensing, copyright exploitation, publishing<br />
and other promotional vehicles. <strong>The</strong> course<br />
also increases the students understanding of<br />
strategic analysis of the entertainment industry.<br />
AP4420 - Senior Project II<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: AP4400 - Senior Project I<br />
This course continues the two-quarter long<br />
comprehensive project begun in Senior Project<br />
I. Students will employ cumulative skills to<br />
produce a significant, sophisticated, multi-track<br />
digital audio work. Projects will be carried out<br />
individually or in groups based on the needs<br />
of the class as determined by the instructor.<br />
AP4430 - Portfolio Preparation<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: AP4400 - Senior Project I<br />
In this first portfolio course, students will<br />
assess personal strengths to establish a<br />
career goal and decide how to organize<br />
their audio production work in a graduation<br />
portfolio. Guided by a faculty member or a<br />
team of faculty, each student assembles a<br />
preliminary portfolio and identifies areas for<br />
more work and/or content enhancement.<br />
AP4440 - Portfolio<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in AP.<br />
Prerequisite: AP4430 - Portfolio Preparation<br />
and Academic Director Approval<br />
Built on the preliminary collection of work<br />
from Portfolio Preparation, this course allows<br />
each student to determine and design the<br />
final organization and presentation of the<br />
graduation portfolio. Each student is expected<br />
to verbally present the portfolio and address<br />
audience questions as a format of defense.<br />
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CULINARY ARTS COURSES<br />
CU1210 - Concepts and <strong>The</strong>ories<br />
of Culinary Techniques<br />
2 credits; **This course requires a “C” or<br />
higher to pass in all CUL and BP.<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
<strong>The</strong> fundamental concepts, skills, and techniques<br />
involved in basic cookery are covered in this<br />
course. Special emphasis is given to the study<br />
of ingredients and cooking theories. Lectures<br />
teach organization skills in the kitchen and<br />
work coordination. <strong>The</strong> basics of stocks, soups,<br />
sauces, vegetable cookery, starch cookery, meat,<br />
and poultry are covered. Emphasis is given to<br />
basic cooking techniques such as sautéing,<br />
roasting, poaching, braising and frying.<br />
CU1443 - <strong>Art</strong>isan Breads and<br />
Baking Production<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: CU1642 - Introduction to<br />
Baking and Pastry Techniques<br />
This course provides the information, tools and<br />
instruction to gain proficiency in the preparation<br />
of a variety of artisan breads. Emphasis will be<br />
placed upon learning to mix, ferment, shape,<br />
bake and store hand crafted breads. Students will<br />
focus on traditional fermentation, as well as the<br />
science of the ingredients. Students learn assembly<br />
speed and increase their proficiency in meeting<br />
production deadlines with quality products.<br />
CU1444 - European Cakes and Tortes<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: CU1642 - Introduction to<br />
Baking and Pastry Techniques<br />
Students will build on competencies previously<br />
learned and apply those skills into new products<br />
to create more elaborate tortes and cakes<br />
using complex finishing methods by applying<br />
glazes, using decorative sponges, and building<br />
multi-component cakes. Topics to be covered<br />
include comparison of classical and modern<br />
preparations, classical cakes; glazed, iced,<br />
molded, and cream filled cakes, and bombes.<br />
CU1445 - Chocolate, Confections<br />
and Centerpieces<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: CU1642 - Introduction to<br />
Baking and Pastry Techniques<br />
Students are introduced to the fundamental<br />
concepts, skills and techniques of chocolates<br />
and confections. Students are introduced to<br />
the basic techniques used in forming simple<br />
centerpieces. Lectures and demonstrations teach<br />
chocolate tempering, candy production and the<br />
rules that apply when creating centerpieces<br />
CU1446 - Advanced Patisserie<br />
and Display Cakes<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: CU1642 - Introduction to<br />
Baking and Pastry Techniques<br />
This course explores the techniques of plated<br />
desserts and the theory behind building<br />
edible art for A la Carte service, competition or<br />
banquet functions. Methods and procedures<br />
for producing high quality specialty decorated<br />
cakes, as well as the design, assembly, and<br />
decorating of wedding cakes will be introduced.<br />
CU1610 - Fundamentals of<br />
Classical Techniques<br />
6 credits; **This course requires a “C” or<br />
higher to pass in all CUL and BP.<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
<strong>The</strong> fundamental concepts, skills, and techniques<br />
involved in basic cookery are covered in<br />
this course. Special emphasis is given to the<br />
study of ingredients, cooking theories, and<br />
the preparation of stocks, broths, glazes, and<br />
soups, thickening agents, the grand sauces, and<br />
emulsion sauces. Lectures and demonstrations<br />
teach organization skills in the kitchen, work<br />
coordination, and knife skills. <strong>The</strong> basics of<br />
vegetable cookery, starch cookery, meat, and<br />
poultry are covered. Emphasis is given to basic<br />
cooking techniques such as sauteing, roasting,<br />
poaching, braising and frying. Students must<br />
successfully pass a practical cooking examination<br />
covering a variety of cooking techniques.<br />
CU1620 - American Regional Cuisine<br />
6 credits<br />
Prerequisite: CU1210 - Concepts & <strong>The</strong>ories<br />
of Culinary Techniques and CU1610 -<br />
Fundamentals of Classical Techniques<br />
<strong>The</strong> course reinforces the knowledge and skill<br />
learned in the preceding classes and helps students<br />
build confidence in the techniques of basic cookery.<br />
<strong>The</strong> development of knife skills is accented.<br />
American Regional Cuisine explores the use of<br />
indigenous ingredients in the preparation of traditional<br />
and contemporary American specialties. <strong>The</strong><br />
concepts of mise en place, time-lines, plate presentation,<br />
and teamwork in a production setting are<br />
introduced and accentuated. Timing and organization<br />
skills are emphasized.<br />
CU1642 - Introduction to Baking<br />
and Pastry Techniques<br />
6 credits; **This course requires a “C” or<br />
higher to pass for all BP students.<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course is a combination of theory, lecture,<br />
demonstration, and hands-on production to<br />
provide an introduction to baking and pastry<br />
techniques for use in a commercial kitchen.<br />
Special focus is placed on the study of ingredient<br />
functions, product identification, and weights<br />
and measures as applied to baking and pastry<br />
techniques. Instruction is provided on the<br />
preparation of yeast-raised dough mixing methods,<br />
roll-in doughs, pie doughs, basic cake mixing<br />
methods, fillings, icings, pastry cream, and finishing<br />
techniques. Students must pass a practical exam.<br />
CU2240 - Asian Cuisine<br />
2 credits<br />
Prerequisite: CU1620 - American Regional Cuisine<br />
This course emphasizes both the influences<br />
and ingredients that create the unique<br />
character of selected Asian cuisines. Students<br />
prepare, taste, serve, and evaluate traditional,<br />
regional dishes of the cuisines of India,<br />
the four regions of China, Japan, Vietnam,<br />
Thailand, and Indonesia. Importance will<br />
be placed on ingredients, flavor<br />
profiles, preparations, and techniques<br />
representative of these cuisines.<br />
CU2252 - Latin Cuisine<br />
2 credits<br />
Prerequisite: CU1620 - American Regional Cuisine<br />
This course emphasizes both the influences and<br />
ingredients that create the unique character<br />
of selected Latin cuisines. Students prepare,<br />
taste, serve, and evaluate traditional, regional<br />
dishes of Mexico, South America and the<br />
Caribbean Islands. Importance will be placed<br />
on ingredients, flavor profiles, preparations, and<br />
techniques representative of these cuisines.<br />
CU2272 - World Cuisine<br />
2 credits<br />
Prerequisite: CU1620 - American Regional Cuisine<br />
This course emphasizes both the influences and<br />
ingredients that create the unique character<br />
of selected World cuisines. Students prepare,<br />
taste, serve, and evaluate traditional, regional<br />
dishes of Spain, Middle East, Turkey, Greece,<br />
Africa and India. Importance will be placed on<br />
ingredients, flavor profiles, preparations, and<br />
techniques representative of these cuisines.<br />
CU2273 - Classical European Cuisine<br />
2 credits<br />
Prerequisite: CU1620 - American Regional Cuisine<br />
This course emphasizes both the influences and<br />
ingredients that create the unique character of<br />
selected Classical European Cuisines. Students<br />
prepare, taste, serve, and evaluate traditional,<br />
regional dishes of British Isles, Italy, France, and<br />
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Scandinavian<br />
countries. Importance will be placed on<br />
ingredients, flavor profiles, preparations, and<br />
techniques representative of these cuisines.<br />
CU2408 - Management, Supervision<br />
& Career Development<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This is a multifaceted course that focuses on<br />
managing people from the hospitality supervisor’s<br />
viewpoint, and developing job search skills. <strong>The</strong><br />
management emphasis is on techniques for<br />
increasing productivity, controlling labor costs,<br />
time management, and managing change. It also<br />
stresses effective communication and explains<br />
the responsibilities of a supervisor in the food<br />
service industry. Students develop techniques<br />
and strategies for marketing themselves in their<br />
chosen fields. Emphasis will be placed on students<br />
assessing their marketable skills, developing<br />
a network of contacts, generating interviews,<br />
writing a cover letter and resume, preparing<br />
for their employment interview, presenting a<br />
professional appearance, and interview follow-up.<br />
CU2409 - Management By Menu<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course prepares future food service managers<br />
by giving a clear picture of the important role menu<br />
planning plays within operations. It covers topics<br />
ranging from menu development, pricing, and<br />
evaluation to facilities design and layout. Students<br />
will benefit because good menu development is<br />
crucial to the success of any foodservice operation.<br />
For example: a planning tool, source of operational<br />
information and as a merchandising method for<br />
reaching patrons. (Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
CU2410 - Sustainable Purchasing<br />
& Controlling Costs<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course introduces the student to the<br />
methodologies and tools used to control costs and<br />
purchase supplies. This course helps the student<br />
value the purchasing, planning, and control<br />
processes in the food and beverage industry.<br />
Primary focus is on supplier selection, planning,<br />
and controlling costs, with an introduction to the<br />
study of sustainable products and approaches.<br />
Topics include planning and controlling costs<br />
using budgeting techniques, standard costing,<br />
standardized recipes, performance measurements,<br />
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and food, beverage, and labor cost controls.<br />
CU2451 - Food and Beverage<br />
Operations Management<br />
4 credits **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in HM.<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course addresses front-of-the-house<br />
operations and is designed to provide students<br />
with an introduction from a managerial<br />
perspective of providing exceptional service to<br />
increasingly sophisticated and demanding guests.<br />
Survey of the world’s leading wines classified by<br />
type, as well as other distilled beverages. Topics<br />
covered include the management and training<br />
of personnel to be responsible, professional<br />
alcohol servers, product knowledge, the income<br />
statement, job descriptions, sales forecasting<br />
and cost control. <strong>The</strong> students will produce a<br />
complete dining room and bar operation manual.<br />
This project should be saved on diskette or<br />
jump drive, as it will be used during Capstone<br />
or the development of a business plan.<br />
CU2650 - Garde Manger<br />
6 credits<br />
Prerequisite: CU1620 - American Cuisine<br />
This course provides students with skills and<br />
knowledge of the organization, equipment,<br />
and responsibilities of the “cold kitchen”.<br />
Students are introduced to and prepare cold<br />
hors d’oeuvres, sandwiches, salads, as well as<br />
basic charcuterie items while focusing on the<br />
total utilization of product. Reception foods and<br />
buffet arrangements are introduced. Students<br />
must pass a written and practical exam.<br />
CU2861 - Ala Carte Kitchen<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a “C” or<br />
higher to pass in all CU majors.<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
Introduces students to the A La Carte kitchen,<br />
emphasis is on “a la minute” method of food<br />
preparation, plus dining room service standards.<br />
Industry terminology, correct application of<br />
culinary skills, plate presentation, organization<br />
and timing in producing items off both a fixedprice<br />
menu and a la carte menu are stressed.<br />
<strong>The</strong> principles of dining room service are<br />
practiced and emphasized. <strong>The</strong> philosophy of<br />
food is further explored and examined in light<br />
of today’s understanding of food, nutrition and<br />
presentation. Prior work experience or field<br />
study experience requires supervised, verifiable<br />
experience in the culinary field with a minimum<br />
of 90 work hours in food production. Students are<br />
responsible for securing the field experience site<br />
and may seek assistance through <strong>The</strong> Institute.<br />
Field Experience is a semi-structured and<br />
supervised situation in which students receive<br />
basic training and directed work experience<br />
in selected entry-level positions consistent<br />
with career preference. Emphasis is on job<br />
competence, performance, and professionalism<br />
and work relations. Documentation must<br />
be completed during the course.<br />
CU3423 - Catering and Event Management<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course introduces the meeting planner,<br />
catering, and banquet manager perspectives<br />
in to the various market segments within the<br />
special event industry. It includes contracts,<br />
checklists, target markets, and closing the sale.<br />
CU3444 - <strong>Art</strong> Culinaire<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course will celebrate the culinary styles,<br />
restaurants, restaurateur and chefs who are in the<br />
current industry spotlight. <strong>The</strong>ir style, substance<br />
and quality will be discussed and examined.<br />
During the hands–on production aspect of the<br />
class, students will have the opportunity to be<br />
exposed to specialty produce and products.<br />
CU3455 - Human Resource Management<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course introduces the principles and<br />
practices of human resource management<br />
relevant to hospitality organizations, with<br />
emphasis on entry-level manager’s role.<br />
Topics covered will include employment<br />
laws, workforce management, compensation<br />
and benefits administration, labor unions,<br />
employee safety, diversity, and ethics.<br />
CU3480 - Quality Service<br />
Management and Training<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This class will examine the role of service in<br />
the food service industry and explore how to<br />
give quality customer service. Service systems<br />
and training programs in quality operations will<br />
be examined through the use of case studies<br />
and hypothetical scenarios. <strong>The</strong> course will cover<br />
employee training and development from both<br />
a strategic and operational perspective. <strong>The</strong><br />
class will culminate by examining Charlie<br />
Trotter’s service standards in what is often the<br />
best-rated restaurant in the United States.<br />
CU3481 - Foodservice Technology<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course is a survey course in foodservice<br />
information systems and technology (IS&T)<br />
designed to introduce students to the many<br />
diverse facets of IS&T in the foodservice<br />
industry. Current systems and issues of major<br />
importance in the field of IS&T are explored<br />
as they relate to the foodservice industry.<br />
Emphasis will be placed on the managerial<br />
and business aspects of IS&T, rather then the<br />
technical perspectives. Core topics will include<br />
key foodservice systems (e.g., accounting and<br />
property management systems, point-of-sale,<br />
sales and catering, etc.), guest service and<br />
customer relationship management (CRM),<br />
knowledge management, and IS&T strategy.<br />
CU3490 - Leadership and<br />
Organizational Development<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
Students examine leadership, organizational<br />
management and culture, focuses on the role<br />
of the managers as facilitators of change within<br />
the organizations. <strong>The</strong> course emphasizes<br />
the concepts of motivation, interpersonal<br />
relationships, group dynamics, leadership,<br />
and organization culture. Examination of<br />
leadership styles, development of strategic<br />
plans, and critical problem solving in the<br />
hospitality industry are covered in the course.<br />
CU4410 - Foodservice<br />
Financial Management<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in CM.<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
In this course, the students develop a working<br />
knowledge of the current theories, issues and<br />
challenges involved with Foodservice Industry<br />
financial management. Students are introduced<br />
to the tools and skills that Foodservice Operators<br />
use in effective decision making. Topics include<br />
key financial statements, budgeting, cash<br />
management, cost concepts and behavior,<br />
investment analysis, and financial forecasting.<br />
CU4412 - Exploring Wines<br />
and <strong>The</strong> Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course provides an introduction to the<br />
production of wine from vineyard to bottle,<br />
as well as a review of the basic grape varietals<br />
that are used to make wine. Through lectures,<br />
research and tasting, students are exposed<br />
to different types, styles, and quality levels of<br />
wine. Students will become familiar with the<br />
world’s most important wine regions and learn<br />
common criteria by which wines from these<br />
different regions are evaluated. This course is<br />
designed to teach students the applied approach<br />
to matching wine and food, using flavors<br />
textures and components present in food and<br />
wine as complementing strategies. <strong>The</strong> course<br />
emphasizes menu planning, preparation of foods,<br />
cooking methods, and tasting wines with food.<br />
CU4420 - Facilities Management and Design<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course provides students with information<br />
related to hospitality facility design and<br />
maintenance. Food service layout and design<br />
is related to operating issues, new building<br />
construction, and renovations. Planning and<br />
design of facilities including equipment,<br />
space and functional relationships, cost<br />
and operating efficiencies are emphasized.<br />
Maintenance programs, safety regulations,<br />
building code requirements and energy<br />
conservation are also explored.<br />
CU4421 - Culinary Senior Practicum<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Director<br />
This course is intended to be a practical capstone<br />
for the culinary management curriculum. It will<br />
draw on the majority of disciplines presented<br />
earlier in the program. In this class students<br />
will plan, organize, and execute functions<br />
that will be booked and/or sold to the public.<br />
Students in effect, will experience the necessary<br />
functions of opening their own restaurant.<br />
CU4430 - Global Management and<br />
Operations in the Hospitality Industry<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course provides students with an<br />
introduction to the dimensions and nature<br />
of the international hospitality industry.<br />
It is designed to review the principles of<br />
management and to apply management theory<br />
to the global marketplace. Students examine<br />
the social, cultural, political, and economic<br />
environments within which international<br />
hospitality operators compete for survival and<br />
growth. Topics emphasizes include cultural<br />
dimensions of management, international<br />
management strategy, international marketing,<br />
and international human resource management.<br />
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CU4492 - Innovation and Entrepreneurship<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course provides an introductory overview<br />
to the knowledge and skills needed for<br />
entrepreneurship. <strong>The</strong> course offers a chance<br />
to gain new knowledge and skills about how to<br />
identify and pursue entrepreneurial opportunities<br />
that can be applied to a student’s own interests.<br />
Topics include: how entrepreneurs find, screen, and<br />
evaluate ideas and new business opportunities.<br />
Creativity: Imagination, ingenuity; <strong>The</strong> ability to<br />
create; <strong>The</strong> act of relating previously unrelated<br />
things; <strong>The</strong> application of a person’s mental<br />
ability and curiosity to discover something new.<br />
Innovation: <strong>The</strong> introduction of something<br />
new; <strong>The</strong> development of new processes,<br />
methods, devices, products, and services<br />
for use by oneself and/or others.<br />
Entrepreneurship: <strong>The</strong> pursuit of opportunity<br />
without regard to resources currently<br />
controlled; <strong>The</strong> process of creating value by<br />
combining resources in unique ways to exploit<br />
opportunity. Involves taking responsibility<br />
for implementing innovative concepts.<br />
DESIGN MANAGEMENT COURSES<br />
DM1420 - Introduction to<br />
Design Management<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
Management: An overview of the field of design<br />
management introducing the student to how<br />
design is managed within organizations to further<br />
business objectives. Covered topics include<br />
managing creativity and the value of branding.<br />
This course has been developed to introduce<br />
you to the business side of design. Outside of the<br />
creative realm of conceptualizing and developing<br />
creative materials, there is the reality of running<br />
a business that has a creative output: whether<br />
your business or someone else’s. During this<br />
eleven-week course, you will learn the basics of<br />
how to position, package, project manage, and<br />
make money in a creative business. Practical<br />
skills of designing a business plan, composing<br />
a creative brief, thinking strategically, setting<br />
goals and creating a project timeline, as well<br />
as presenting your ideas with confidence and<br />
aplomb will be delivered through the mechanism<br />
of creating your own design brand and company.<br />
DM2400 - Technology and Productivity<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
Students will learn how businesses use<br />
technology to help achieve their objectives.<br />
Also, students will become familiar with<br />
current business productivity software and<br />
its application to design in business today.<br />
DM2410 - Fundamentals of Business<br />
4 credits, **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in FRM.<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course is designed to examine entrepreneurial<br />
enterprises as a means of self-employment.<br />
<strong>The</strong> course provides a detailed view of the<br />
concepts, practices, strategies, legalities, and<br />
decisions involved in successfully establishing<br />
and operating one’s own business. <strong>The</strong> basic<br />
structure of this course will guide the student<br />
in developing a strong working knowledge of<br />
creating business credit and banking relations.<br />
DM2430 - Principles of<br />
Managerial Accounting<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: GE2412 - College Mathematics<br />
This course is an introduction to the basic<br />
principles of accounting. Topics include the<br />
accounting cycle, general and special journals,<br />
subsidiary ledgers, end-of-period operations,<br />
worksheets, entries, financial terminology and<br />
statements.<br />
DM2470 - Principles of Market Research<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisites: AD2430 - Fundamentals of Marketing<br />
and Advertising and GE2412 - College Mathematics<br />
Students will expand their understanding<br />
of and ability to analyze market research by<br />
identifying management challenges and<br />
converting them into research objectives,<br />
exploring research techniques and methods to<br />
collect information, and interpreting research<br />
findings in order to make business decisions.<br />
DM2480 - Business Statistics for Design<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in DM.<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course is a study of the statistical tools a<br />
design manager uses in the world of business.<br />
Methods of characterizing data are studied<br />
with emphasis given to proper data display.<br />
Permutations, combinations and probability<br />
are used to analyze normally distributed data.<br />
After an introduction to experimental design,<br />
methods for testing the significance of differences<br />
are examined. Correlation and regression<br />
analysis are used to detect linear trends.<br />
DM2490 - Project Management<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in DM.<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
Through this course, students are introduced to<br />
the fundamentals of business. <strong>The</strong> course provides<br />
students with a foundation in macroeconomics,<br />
labor relations, time management, human<br />
resources management, and basic marketing<br />
principles. <strong>The</strong> course combines this business<br />
foundation with a focus on the multimedia<br />
project management process. Students work<br />
as teams to successfully achieve multimedia<br />
project goals. <strong>The</strong> process examines the main<br />
elements required in every proposal/plan, time<br />
frame, and budget. Key areas of multimedia<br />
project teams serve to support the fundamental<br />
approach that every project team is tailored to<br />
achieve project results efficiently and effectively.<br />
DM3400 - Financial Issues in Design<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in DM.<br />
Prerequisite: DM2430 - Principles<br />
of Managerial Accounting<br />
This course is a survey of financial issues that a<br />
design manager can expect to encounter. Financial<br />
media are used to study money, banking and the<br />
Federal Reserve; the stock, bond and commodities<br />
markets; and derivatives such as futures contracts<br />
and options. This course focuses on economics<br />
(specifically macroeconomics) and goes hand-inhand<br />
with the accounting course, which focuses<br />
on the individual business profit and loss sheet.<br />
DM3460 - Business Communications<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: GE1410 - English I<br />
This course focuses on written and oral<br />
communication skills as used in a business<br />
setting. Written projects emphasize publicity in<br />
newspapers, trade, and consumer publications.<br />
Oral skills will be developed through speeches<br />
and group projects such as radio commercials.<br />
DM3480 - Managing Creativity<br />
and Innovation<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in DM.<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
In this course, students will examine the<br />
underlying theoretical foundations of creativity<br />
and innovation. New and innovative approaches<br />
to business problem solving will help students see<br />
ways to improve their skills and the skills of the<br />
people and organizations that they will manage.<br />
DM4410 - Design Management Seminar<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This seminar course prepares students for<br />
entering the field of design management by<br />
gaining knowledge of current thinking and<br />
pratices through the examination of case<br />
studies and the development of scenarios.<br />
DM4450 - Business Plan<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in DM.<br />
Prerequisite: DM2410 - Fundamentals of Business<br />
In this course students will learn how to develop<br />
a comprehensive business plan. <strong>The</strong> business<br />
plan will include items such as the following: the<br />
marketing plan, the financial plan, the human<br />
resources plan, the store design (if appropriate),<br />
and the merchandising plan (if appropriate).<br />
DM4480 - Capstone<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in DM.<br />
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Director<br />
In this course, students will demonstrate<br />
knowledge across the curriculum by creating<br />
sample projects that cover the cumulative<br />
coursework completed over all previous<br />
quarters. <strong>The</strong> capstone project simulates<br />
the work environment, requiring teamwork<br />
as well as individual contributions.<br />
DM4486 - Internship<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Director<br />
Through a field internship experience, students<br />
will be able to apply acquired subject matter<br />
and career/professional skills in a real and<br />
practical situation. <strong>The</strong> main objectives of the<br />
internship are to allow students the opportunity<br />
to observe and participate in the operation of<br />
successful business related to their fields of<br />
study. Students will gain the experience they<br />
need to enter the field when they graduate.<br />
DIGITAL FILM & VIDEO<br />
PRODUCTION COURSES<br />
DF1400 - Survey of Digital Filmmaking<br />
and Video Production<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course will present a survey of the digital<br />
filmmaking & video production industries. It will<br />
focus on entry-level jobs and career paths, as well<br />
as the responsibilities and skills necessary for<br />
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success. Students will also explore media’s impact<br />
on society and gain an overview of the program.<br />
DF1410 - Principles of Preproduction<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: CA2430 - Introduction to Video<br />
This course focuses on preproduction techniques<br />
of storyboarding, staging and shot organization<br />
to design scenes and effectively translate them<br />
using appropriate filmmaking techniques.<br />
Contents to be covered include purposes<br />
and formats of storyboards as well as basic<br />
terminology and concepts used in storyboarding,<br />
staging and designing coverage for a scene.<br />
DF1440 - Lighting<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: CA2430 - Introduction to Video<br />
In this course, students will be introduced to<br />
the basic concepts and principles of lighting<br />
for video. Fundamentals of recognizing and<br />
controlling both natural and studio lighting<br />
with emphasis on the quality, quantity, and<br />
direction and its effect on the image.<br />
DF2400 - Fundamentals of Cinematography<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in DF.<br />
Prerequisite: DF1410 - Principles of<br />
Preproduction and DF1440 - Lighting<br />
This course explores the various camera and<br />
lighting techniques used in digital filmmaking<br />
and video production. Discussions will cover<br />
the general concepts and principles of camera<br />
moves and lighting techniques. Focus will<br />
be placed on applying lighting techniques<br />
to create the desired visual effects.<br />
DF2410 - Fundamentals of<br />
Producing & Directing<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: CA2430 - Introduction to Video<br />
It is an art in itself to organize and direct<br />
digital filmmaking and video production. This<br />
course focuses on the production processes<br />
and performances from the perspectives of<br />
a producer and director and develops the<br />
student’s talent for this unique form of art.<br />
DF2420 - Studio Production<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: DF1440 - Lighting and DF2400<br />
- Fundamentals of Cinematography<br />
This course focuses on broadcast studio<br />
operation, live production, studio management,<br />
lighting, crew, and sound. Students will<br />
also explore the theoretical basis of the<br />
electronics behind the equipment needed<br />
for studio production. Students will produce<br />
their own studio multi-camera program.<br />
DF2430 - Electronic Field Production<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in DF.<br />
Prerequisite: DF2420 - Studio Production<br />
Students are immersed in the process of<br />
professional video field production in two<br />
styles: ENG (Electronic News Gathering) and EFP<br />
(Electronic Field Production). News encompasses<br />
on-the-spot coverage and storytelling in a<br />
spur-of-the-moment reporting format. <strong>The</strong> class<br />
will also examine EFP, single-camera location<br />
shooting as expressed in documentaries,<br />
corporate projects, or commercials.<br />
DF2440 - History of Motion Media<br />
and Mass Communication<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course presents a survey of major<br />
events and development in the history of<br />
motion media and mass communication. <strong>The</strong><br />
survey focuses on the relationship between<br />
technology and media development and<br />
explores the impact motion media and mass<br />
communication has on society and economy.<br />
DF3400 - Media <strong>The</strong>ory and Criticism<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: DF2440 - History of Motion<br />
Media and Mass Communications<br />
In this course, students explore the different<br />
theories and approaches to media and<br />
their impact on society and culture so as<br />
to inform and enrich their own work.<br />
DF3410 - Acting and Directing<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: DF2410 - Fundamentals<br />
of Producing and Directing<br />
This course exposes students to the role<br />
and responsibilities of a director in helping<br />
actors bring their characters to life. Acting<br />
fundamentals will be studied through classroom<br />
exercises, assignments, observations and<br />
critiques. In addition, this course helps students<br />
understand the process of reading a script,<br />
conceiving a vision and communicating it to<br />
cast members to enhance performance.<br />
DF3420 - Sound Design<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course explores the various methods and<br />
techniques for digital sound composition and<br />
design. Students will focus on using digital<br />
sound systems and manipulating sound<br />
elements for intended effects in media content.<br />
DF3430 - Short Media Production<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: DF3410 - Acting and Directing<br />
This course discusses short form as a genre of<br />
media production and its features in subject<br />
matter and style. Students learn to produce<br />
short-form news, information, and dramatic<br />
content for multiple delivery platforms.<br />
DF3440 - Senior Project Preparation<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in DF.<br />
Prerequisite: DF3430 - Short Media Production<br />
This course initiates a three quarter long<br />
comprehensive project which will be integral<br />
to students’ final portfolios. Students will<br />
employ their cumulative skills to pre-produce<br />
a significant, sophisticated, digital film in a<br />
chosen genre. Committee and/or faculty will<br />
approve the project content and genre of<br />
the digital film. Projects will be carried out<br />
individually or in groups based on the needs<br />
of the class as determined by the instructor.<br />
DF3450 - Media Production Workshop<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: DF3430 - Short Media Production<br />
Working in production teams, students in this<br />
workshop class will deal with real clients, typically<br />
representatives of non-profit organizations.<br />
Guided by a faculty, students interview the<br />
client to determine expectations and work<br />
in a team to design and produce the media<br />
content for an intended delivery system.<br />
DF3460 - Audio Post Production<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: DF3420 - Sound Design<br />
This post-production audio class requires<br />
students to bring together appropriate sonic<br />
elements for a final production. This will include<br />
foley, automatic dialogue replacement, editing of<br />
music and sound sweetening. Once all the sound<br />
is locked, the student will mix down to a final<br />
audio format, which can then be incorporated<br />
with picture into an industry standard format.<br />
DF4400 - Senior Project Production<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in DF.<br />
Prerequisite: DF3440 - Senior Project Preparation<br />
This course continues the three-quarter long<br />
comprehensive project begun in Senior Project<br />
Preparation. Students will employ cumulative<br />
skills to produce a significant, sophisticated,<br />
digital film in a chosen genre. Projects will be<br />
carried out individually or in groups based on the<br />
needs of the class as determined by the instructor.<br />
DF4410 - Multi-Camera Production<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: DF3450 - Media Production Workshop<br />
Synchronizing multiple cameras and<br />
equipment, students work in teams to execute<br />
a production, typically of a live performance<br />
or function. Emphasis is placed on operating<br />
multiple equipment simultaneously<br />
and working as a production team.<br />
DF4420 - Media Delivery<br />
Systems and Distribution<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: DF3430 - Short Media Preproduction<br />
This course addresses the end part of<br />
digital filmmaking and video productiondelivery<br />
and distribution. Students will<br />
study a variety of delivery methods and<br />
systems and determine the advantages and<br />
limitations of each. <strong>The</strong>y will also examine the<br />
realtionship between delivery systems and<br />
distribution methods and evaluate the relative<br />
efficieny, cost, and effectiveness of each.<br />
DF4430 - Senior Project Post-Production<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: DF4400 - Senior Project Preproduction<br />
This course concludes the three-quarter<br />
long comprehensive project begun in Senior<br />
Project Preparation and created in Senior<br />
Project Production. Students will employ<br />
cumulative skills to post-produce a significant,<br />
sophisticated digital film in a chosen genre.<br />
DF4440 - Senior Portfolio and Defense<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in DF.<br />
Prerequisite: DF4430 - Senior Project Post-Production<br />
This course allows each student to determine and<br />
design the final organization and presentation of<br />
the graduation portfolio. Each student is expected<br />
to verbally present the portfolio and address<br />
audience questions as a format of defense.<br />
DF4450 - Internship<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: DF3450 - Media Production<br />
Workshop and Approval of Academic Director<br />
Through a field internship experience, students<br />
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will be able to apply their skills in a real and<br />
practical situation. <strong>The</strong> main objectives of the<br />
internship are to allow students the opportunity<br />
to observe and participate in the operation of<br />
successful businesses related to their fields of<br />
study. Students will gain the experience they<br />
need to enter the field upon graduation.<br />
FASHION & RETAIL<br />
MANAGEMENT COURSES<br />
FRM1400 - Fashion History I<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
Students study the development of<br />
clothing from the earliest time to the<br />
Renaissance and the silhouette reflected<br />
through the eyes of the designer.<br />
FRM1401 - Fashion History II<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: FRM1400 - Fashion History I<br />
An in-depth continuation of Fashion History<br />
I, from the Renaissance to Modern.<br />
FRM1410 - Fundamentals of<br />
Management Technology<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course teaches technology skills in the<br />
context of common professional applications.<br />
Students will study current trends in digital media<br />
and develop essential management productivity<br />
software skills including web-based media.<br />
FRM1433 - Textiles and Fabrics<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
Fabrics are studied from the raw state through<br />
processing, spinning, and weaving to finish.<br />
<strong>The</strong> course investigates textile sources and<br />
the appropriate selection of fabrics.<br />
FRM1442 - Introduction to Retailing<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in FRM.<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
Students will be introduced to all major retailing<br />
topics involving both large and small retailers,<br />
brick and mortar retailers and their combinations,<br />
and direct marketers. Includes discussion of<br />
consumer behavior, information systems,<br />
store locations, operations, human resource<br />
management, customer communications,<br />
computerization and integrating and controlling<br />
the retail strategy in the twenty-first century.<br />
Careers in retailing will also be discussed.<br />
FRM2400 - Consumer Behavior<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisites: FRM1442 - Introduction to Retailing<br />
This course examines the cultural, social,<br />
and individual variables involved in<br />
consumer behavior. It also reviews how<br />
they are incorporated into buyer decision<br />
processes and marketing practices.<br />
FRM2415 - Apparel Evaluation<br />
and Construction<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisites: FRM1433 - Textiles and Fabrics<br />
This course is designed for fashion management<br />
students to evaluate the equation between<br />
quality and cost in garments. Students will be<br />
able to identify and analyze quality of trims,<br />
fabrics and construction in relationship to price<br />
point. Included will be women’s sportswear,<br />
children’s wear and men’s wear in a range of<br />
price points from high end to discounted.<br />
FRM2475 - Retail Mathematics<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in FRM.<br />
Prerequisite: FRM1442 - Introduction to Retailing<br />
and GE2412 - College Mathematics<br />
This course provides an understanding of the<br />
various financial tools used by retailers to evaluate<br />
performance. Students calculate, analyze, and<br />
interpret financial concepts associated with<br />
accounting from a merchandising perspective.<br />
FRM2490 - Visual Merchandising<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisites: AD2430 - Fundamentals of<br />
Marketing and Advertising and FRM2415 -<br />
Apparel Evaluation and Construction<br />
Students learn the importance of eye<br />
appeal and consumer buying habits.<br />
Students create their own displays using<br />
the latest principles and techniques in the<br />
visual organization of merchandise.<br />
FRM3425 - Introduction to Manufacturing<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisites: FRM2415 - Apparel<br />
Evaluation and Construction<br />
This course is an overview of the fashion<br />
industries including the terminology of fashion<br />
and an explanation of the three levels of the<br />
industry: design, production and sales. Careers<br />
and the organization, structure, and problems<br />
of the garment industry are studied.<br />
FRM3455 - Merchandise Management<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in FRM.<br />
Prerequisite: DM2410 - Fundamentals of Business<br />
Students study the categorizations of<br />
stores, organizational components, and the<br />
characteristics of various wholesale and retail<br />
markets. <strong>The</strong>y will explore the Private Label<br />
and Brand Name businesses, develop customer<br />
profiles and look at franchising as a means<br />
of entering the retail world. Students will<br />
become familiar with merchandise accounting<br />
as it relates to the various retail formats.<br />
FRM4410 - Web Marketing for<br />
Fashion & Retail Management<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisites: AD2460 - Branding, DM2470<br />
- Principles of Market Research, and<br />
FRM3455 - Merchandise Management<br />
This course focuses primarily on marketing<br />
on the Web, addressing the elements and<br />
requirements of information distribution,<br />
advertising, or sales in this new medium. <strong>The</strong><br />
content of the course includes an overview of<br />
major online services, portals, and developing<br />
content aggregators. Students learn how<br />
to modify traditional marketing theories<br />
and strategies as well as the demands and<br />
opportunities unique to the Web. One of<br />
these opportunities receives special attention:<br />
using server push or other push technologies<br />
to develop “shows” or “magazines” online.<br />
FRM4420 - Retail Operations and Technology<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: FRM3455 - Merchandise Management<br />
Develops the student’s understanding of<br />
operational objectives in a retail structure. An<br />
emphasis will be placed on planning, control,<br />
profitability, and staffing in a retail environment.<br />
<strong>The</strong> use of technology in the industry and<br />
the responsibilities of retail executives will be<br />
examined as well. Also career opportunities<br />
and ethical behavior of those individuals who<br />
choose to enter the retail arena will be discussed.<br />
<strong>Art</strong>icles pertaining to current issues, (found<br />
in trade publications and newspapers) will be<br />
reviewed and discussed, in order to understand<br />
methods that have been created to expedite<br />
and increase profitability for the retailer.<br />
FRM4425 - Trends and Concepts in Apparel<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisites: FRM2415 - Apparel Evaluation<br />
A comprehensive study of cultural and social<br />
issues that affect fashion and the emergence<br />
of trends. Students will analyze the meanings<br />
and importance of clothing and apply these<br />
concepts for contemporary society.<br />
FRM4461 - Product Development<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisites: FRM3455 - Merchandise Management<br />
In this course students will review design<br />
concepts and technology and the development<br />
of merchandising in the modern market,<br />
analyze target markets and source, cost<br />
and develop a product for that market in<br />
presentation form including a prototype.<br />
FRM4495 - Special Topics in<br />
Fashion & Retail Management<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisites: FRM4425 - Trends and Concepts in<br />
Apparel and FRM4461 - Product Development<br />
This course allows the student to select a<br />
special topic in Fashion & Retail Management<br />
under the guidance of an instructor and the<br />
Academic Program Director. This course also<br />
allows for any deficiencies noted in the students’<br />
development as outlined through evaluation of<br />
student work, and informal, formal interviews<br />
with the Professional Advisory Committee.<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES<br />
GE1406 - Nutrition<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course centers on an explanation of the<br />
basic principles of nutrition and their relationship<br />
to health. <strong>The</strong> structure, functions, and sources<br />
of nutrients, including carbohydrates, fats,<br />
proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water are<br />
discussed. Current issues in nutrition are<br />
reviewed, including dietary guidelines, energy<br />
balance, vitamin supplements, and food facts.<br />
GE1410 - English I<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: C or higher in TS094 - Transitional English<br />
OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher<br />
This course is the first of two courses in the<br />
composition sequence. Students are introduced<br />
to college-level writing as a process of developing<br />
and supporting a thesis in an organized essay.<br />
<strong>The</strong> use of appropriate diction and language is<br />
emphasized along with reading and responding<br />
to the writing of others. Students will adhere to<br />
the standard conventions of written English.<br />
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GE1413 - Psychology<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course will provide the students with<br />
an introduction to the field of psychology as<br />
a science in the study of human and animal<br />
behavior. <strong>The</strong> course will survey the development<br />
of theoretical perspectives and practices from the<br />
onset of psychology at the beginning of the 20th<br />
century to today. Students will examine human<br />
development, theories of personality, cognitive<br />
process, learning, intelligence, motivation<br />
and emotion, sensation and perception as<br />
well as psychological and physiological basis<br />
of behavior. In doing so, students will gain<br />
a better understanding of an individuals’<br />
interactions with the world around them.<br />
GE1424 - Public Speaking<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
In this course, students will develop and refine<br />
oral presentation skills necessary for personal<br />
and professional life. Students will be introduced<br />
to various aspects of the communication<br />
process including establishing credibility,<br />
identifying and applying research materials,<br />
using appropriate audio and/or visual aides.<br />
Additionally, they will gain knowledge of<br />
audience analysis and critical listening skills.<br />
GE1433 - <strong>Art</strong> History<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course combines a visual overview<br />
of art and architecture from western<br />
civilization, with interpretive projects and<br />
writing assignments. Students will learn<br />
to differentiate between artistic styles and<br />
movements. <strong>The</strong>y will create relevant research<br />
projects that illustrate and combine visual<br />
aspects of artistic styles and periods.<br />
GE1456 - Music Appreciation<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course will introduce the student to<br />
the historical development of music and<br />
the composers of different eras. Students<br />
will focus on the role that music plays in our<br />
lives today as well as examining the cultural<br />
influences that have determined the varied<br />
musical languages throughout the world.<br />
GE1466 - Principles of Economics<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
As an introduction to the fundamental<br />
nature of micro-and macroeconomics theory,<br />
students acquire a basic understanding of how<br />
economic systems and principles work and<br />
the way they influence daily life. <strong>The</strong> course<br />
will present the role of markets, the forces<br />
of supply and demand, the importance of<br />
producer/consumer relationships, distinctions<br />
between fiscal and monetary policy, and<br />
the natures of international trade.<br />
GE2411 - English ll<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: GE1410 - English I<br />
This course is the second of two in the<br />
composition sequence. Students expand their<br />
experiences reading, writing, and researching.<br />
Students write essays demonstrating their<br />
ability to analyze and evaluate the ideas of<br />
others and integrate those ideas into their<br />
own writing. <strong>The</strong> course includes in-depth<br />
examination of research methods, conventions<br />
of documentation, and MLA and APA styles.<br />
Students select, evaluate, and integrate a variety<br />
of sources to support a thesis in a research paper.<br />
GE2412 - College Mathematics<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: C or higher in TS095 - Transitional<br />
Mathematics OR Accuplacer Mathematics<br />
Placement score of 57 or higher<br />
This course covers algebra and trigonometric<br />
problem solving. Topics covered include<br />
operations with real numbers, linear and<br />
polynomial functions, radicals and radical<br />
expressions, factoring polynomials, conic<br />
sections, natural logs and exponents,<br />
trigonometric definitions and identities.<br />
GE2423 - Environmental Science<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course explores environmental science<br />
as an interdisciplinary study from the natural<br />
sciences (biology, chemistry, and geology) and<br />
the social sciences (ecology, politics, ethics) to<br />
gain an understanding of how nature works<br />
and how interconnections occur. <strong>The</strong> use and<br />
abuse of the environment is also examined.<br />
Students will also explore the future of the<br />
environment and what effect they can have on it.<br />
GE2442 - Critical Thinking<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course assists students in becoming more<br />
effective learners through the identification<br />
and development of skills, process and<br />
techniques for improving comprehension.<br />
This course also teaches students to apply<br />
reasoning principles for critical analysis and<br />
evaluation of thought and discourse and<br />
to use creative and critical techniques in<br />
problem-solving and decision making.<br />
GE2477 - Spanish I<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This is the first of two courses that introduce<br />
the student to Spanish language. It will be<br />
taught as an interactive class, with the students<br />
participating in written and oral assignments.<br />
Along with learning conversational phrases<br />
and key words, the student will understand<br />
the differences between singular and plural,<br />
masculine and feminine words, regular and<br />
irregular verbs and how to conjugate verbs.<br />
In order to develop functional proficiency,<br />
the students will be provided opportunities<br />
for immediate usage of vocabulary and<br />
grammatical structures in culturally authentic<br />
communicative situations on a daily basis.<br />
GE2478 - Spanish II<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: GE2477 - Spanish I<br />
This is the second class in Spanish and will build<br />
on the knowledge gained from Spanish I. <strong>The</strong>re<br />
will be increased challenges to the student to use<br />
Spanish spontaneously and accurately. <strong>The</strong>re will<br />
be additional activities, such as realistic day-today<br />
situations, group work to bring Spanish into<br />
daily use in the business sector and in the home.<br />
GE3424 - Interpersonal Communications<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: GE1424 - Public Speaking<br />
This course examines the art of social<br />
interactions in human relationships focusing<br />
on the application of theory and research.<br />
Students will explore and analyze the social<br />
relationships that link humans, in a variety<br />
of contexts, such as culture, gender, religion,<br />
etc. in order to practice the process of<br />
interactions within their own relationships.<br />
GE3432 - History and Culture of Cuisine<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course provides an examination of the<br />
major historical and geographical developments<br />
that have affected the creation of various<br />
cultural patterns including, but not limited to,<br />
gastronomic choices, cooking habits, folkways,<br />
and the use of local ingredients to meet<br />
nutritional and cultural considerations. Topics<br />
will include the power and impact of cultural<br />
symbols and the ways in which generations teach<br />
their young to honor a cultural heritage. Students<br />
will complete a term paper on a topic of their<br />
choice related to the content of this course.<br />
GE3433 - Contemporary <strong>Art</strong><br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: GE1433 - <strong>Art</strong> History<br />
This course provides a visual examination of<br />
recent western art. Students will demonstrate<br />
knowledge of the various movements in<br />
contemporary art by creating interpretive projects<br />
and writing assignments. Class participation is<br />
emphasized with group discussion and critiques.<br />
GE3466 - World Music Influences<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: GE1456 - Music Appreciation<br />
Students are introduced to themes and<br />
issues relating to music and cultures and<br />
the relationship between them around the<br />
world. <strong>The</strong>y explore music theory, harmony,<br />
melodies, and scales from a diverse range of<br />
cultures, as well as the integration of Western<br />
musical traditions and African musical forms<br />
and rhythms as they relate to American idioms<br />
such as jazz, blues, and popular music.<br />
GE3490 - Cultural Anthropology<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: GE1413 - Psychology or<br />
GE1466 - Principles of Economics<br />
This course is designed to introduce the<br />
principles and findings of contemporary<br />
cultural anthropology, including the systems<br />
of social structure, economic structures, family,<br />
crime, technology, multiculturalism, and the<br />
relationships of these systems to our lives.<br />
Specifically, we will look at these issues as they<br />
relate to designated roles across cultures.<br />
GE4442 - Ethics<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: GE2442 - Critical Thinking<br />
This course examines human life, experience<br />
and thought in order to discover and develop<br />
the principles and values for pursuing a<br />
more fulfilled existence. This course helps<br />
students to apply theories designed to<br />
justify ethical judgments in a selection of<br />
contemporary personal and social issues.<br />
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GE4455 - Literature<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: GE2411 - English II<br />
This course focuses on literary selections.<br />
Topics include the critical evaluation of the<br />
literary genres: story, poetry and drama.<br />
GE4461 - Physics<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: GE 2412 - College Mathematics<br />
This is a course that introduces the concepts<br />
and methods of physics, including mechanics,<br />
heat, electricity and magnetism, and modern<br />
physics. An interdisciplinary approach will be<br />
stressed to integrate physics topics into students’<br />
area of study to help facilitate creative work.<br />
GRAPHIC DESIGN COURSES<br />
GD1401 - Fundamentals of Design<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course will introduce the basic principles<br />
of design. Using a variety of materials and<br />
techniques, the creative process will be<br />
introduced and developed. An exploration<br />
of design elements and relationships will<br />
establish a basic aesthetic sensitivity.<br />
GD1402 - Drawing and Perspective<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
Visual awareness is expanded through the<br />
observation and translation of three-dimensional<br />
form into two-dimensional drawings. Starting<br />
with simple forms and progressing to more<br />
complex organic forms, students will increase<br />
their skill levels in construction techniques,<br />
composition, line quality, and human anatomy.<br />
GD1403 - Typography for Digital Media<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a “C” or<br />
higher to pass in AD and GD.<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
Students will investigate the relationship<br />
among letters, space, fonts, and type systems.<br />
Students’ activities include copying, fitting, and<br />
styling text type; spacing and rendering display<br />
arrangements; and marking up and specifying<br />
both text and display type. Typographic attributes<br />
will be applied to enhance readability; logos will<br />
be designed and titles for computer-animated<br />
and broadcast graphics will be story boarded.<br />
Students will develop the ability to work within<br />
traditional and contemporary design context.<br />
GD1411 - Intermediate Drawing<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: GD1401 - Fundamentals of Design<br />
and GD1402 - Drawing & Perspective<br />
Continuing to develop the various drawing<br />
skills from the first and second drawing courses,<br />
students will focus on depicting gesture and<br />
motion, capturing essence of movement and<br />
form in space, and creating compositions<br />
based on the four basic lighting situations.<br />
GD1420 - Image Manipulation<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course is designed to examine photo<br />
retouching and image manipulation<br />
using computers. Students will use<br />
software to manipulate photographic<br />
images to the point where they no longer<br />
resemble the original artwork.<br />
GD1430 - Illustration<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: GD1401- Fundamentals of Design<br />
and GD1402 - Drawing & Perspective<br />
This course will introduce students to basic skills<br />
and principles of illustration. Various methods and<br />
functions of illustration will be explored. Students<br />
will learn the role of illustration in the design<br />
process and apply that knowledge to the projects.<br />
GD1431 - Design Layout<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: GD1402 - Drawing & Perspective<br />
and GD1403 - Typography for Digital Media<br />
This class will enable the student to design<br />
with type and visuals and to utilize technology<br />
in problem solving. Emphasis will be on<br />
the process of design development from<br />
roughs to comprehensives, layout and<br />
marker techniques, and the use of a grid<br />
system for multi-component layouts.<br />
GD1473 - Color and Design<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: GD1401- Fundamentals of Design<br />
In this course, basic color principles including<br />
line, hue, value, and intensity are studied.<br />
Students investigate color and its relationship<br />
to composition through harmony and<br />
contrast in a variety of formats and media.<br />
GD2421 - <strong>Art</strong> and Design Concepts<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: GD1403 - Typography for Digital Media<br />
This course is an exploration of printed<br />
communication and the use of typography as<br />
an exclusive element of design. <strong>The</strong> course will<br />
focus on the development of marketable, original,<br />
and creative problem-solving solutions with an<br />
emphasis on profressional presentaion techniques.<br />
GD2425 - Advanced Typography<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: GD1403 - Typography for Digital Media<br />
This course is an exploration of printed<br />
communication and the use of typogrphy as an<br />
exclusive element of design. <strong>The</strong> copusrse will<br />
focus on the development of makketable, original,<br />
and creative problem solvong solutuions with an<br />
emphasis on professional presentaion techniques.<br />
GD2432 - Digital Illustration<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: GD1420 - Image Manipulation<br />
This course will help students communicate and<br />
design with the computer as a professional tool.<br />
Using different software applications, the student<br />
will demonstrate an understanding of electronic<br />
illustration. <strong>The</strong> course will explore vector-based<br />
graphic applications that are used in the industry.<br />
GD2433 - Electronic Design<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: GD1431 - Design Layout<br />
This course will explore various means of<br />
indicating, placing and manipulating visual<br />
elements in page design, systematically<br />
developing strong and creative layout solutions by<br />
means of a cumulative, conceptual design process.<br />
<strong>The</strong> ability to integrate photographs, illustrations,<br />
and display and text type effectively will be<br />
developed using page composition software.<br />
GD2437 - Design History<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course will examine the influences of<br />
societal trends, historical events, technological<br />
developments, and the fine arts on contemporary<br />
graphic design, illustration, typographical<br />
design, photography, and fashionable design<br />
trends in general. Through lectures, supplied<br />
visual examples, independent research, and<br />
design assignments, the student will gain<br />
insight into a variety of major design influences.<br />
<strong>The</strong> student will learn how to research and<br />
utilize a wide variety of design styles.<br />
GD2440 - Print Production<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in GD.<br />
Prerequisite: GD1420 – Image Manipulation<br />
or PH2451 - Digital Photographic Production<br />
and GD1431 - Design Layout<br />
In this course, traditional print production<br />
techniques are employed in the preparation<br />
of camera-ready art. Production of single- and<br />
multi-color mechanical processes and discussion<br />
of various printing processes are covered.<br />
GD2480 - Designing for the Web<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: IM1480 - Fundamentals of Interactive Design<br />
Students Integrate design skills with the basic<br />
computer language skills (HTML) required<br />
in order to create web pages. Emphasis is<br />
balanced between the design and technical<br />
elements of Web Page design and production<br />
GD3411 - Corporate Identity<br />
and Communications<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Director<br />
This course is in-depth study of the history,<br />
psychology, and function of corporate<br />
identification. Students will produce a multifaceted<br />
design presentation acceptable<br />
for a contemporary corporation.<br />
GD3431 - Advanced Design<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in GD.<br />
Prerequisite: GD1401 - Fundamentals of<br />
Design and GD1402 - Drawing & Perspective<br />
and GD2440 - Print Production<br />
This advanced course enhances and builds on<br />
skills developed in fundamental design courses.<br />
Refining typographic skills and furthering<br />
design sensitivities will be emphasized. Critical<br />
analysis and evaluation will be explored in the<br />
context of goal-focused design objectives.<br />
Portfolio-quality projects will be developed.<br />
GD3435 - Media Design<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
<strong>The</strong> course examines the structures and<br />
communication skills used by various<br />
members of a creative team. <strong>The</strong> processes<br />
of concept development, media application<br />
and design creation are emphasized. In<br />
addition, the variety of media used by<br />
graphic designers and their suppliers will be<br />
examined. (Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
GD3445 - Marketing Design<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course is a review of popular culture as<br />
it relates to social, informational, economic,<br />
political and educational current events. A<br />
special emphasis is placed on the relationship<br />
of trends and pop topics to advertising. Current<br />
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media, including books, television, movies, telecommunications<br />
media, on-line communications,<br />
and marketing trends and strategies are reviewed.<br />
GD3455 - Package Design<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course will define the role of packaging<br />
in product identification, presentation,<br />
and production. <strong>The</strong> unique challenges of<br />
adapting typography, illustration, design<br />
and materials to 3D form will be explored.<br />
Research will include marketing objective,<br />
structural integrity and display aesthetics.<br />
GD3465 - Publication Design<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
In this course, students will prepare scanned<br />
and object-oriented graphic files and integrate<br />
them with text in a multiple-page composition<br />
file. File transfer and document printing is<br />
covered. <strong>The</strong> process of page imposition<br />
for printing and other technical procedures<br />
specific to publishing will be introduced, and<br />
the place of the electronic page make-up in<br />
modern print production will be studied.<br />
GD3470 - Law & the Commercial <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course includes the study of basic legal<br />
principles related to the conduct of business.<br />
Specifically, this course includes an overview of<br />
the legal system, contracts, personal property,<br />
intellectual property, real property, law of<br />
sales, agency and employment law, business<br />
organizations, insurance, security devices,<br />
bankruptcy, and alternative dispute resolution.<br />
GD4435 - Advanced Illustration<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: GD1430 - Illustration<br />
This course will emphasize the importance<br />
of concept and originality of ideas<br />
in contemporary illustration.<br />
GD4480 - Design Production Team<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Director<br />
This is a special project course in which students<br />
utilize their knowledge of design, typography,<br />
production techniques, video, and audio to<br />
execute a team project. Students also apply<br />
communications, teamwork, and organizational<br />
skills. Students work cooperatively to achieve a<br />
common goal, similar to industry experience.<br />
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT<br />
COURSES<br />
HM1430 - Sales and Public Relations<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course will focus on the sales function in<br />
varied hospitality settings. <strong>The</strong> relationship<br />
of sales to marketing will be explored, and<br />
the process of the actual personal sales call<br />
will be emphasized. <strong>The</strong> role of a successful<br />
public relations plan will also be examined,<br />
as well as the benefits of favorable public<br />
impression on a hospitality operation.<br />
HM1440 - Lodging Operations<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in HM.<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course will represent an overview of the<br />
various types of lodging operations in the<br />
industry. <strong>The</strong> guest cycle will be examined,<br />
as well as the role of front office operations.<br />
<strong>The</strong> housekeeping and building maintenance<br />
functions will be discussed in detail, and students<br />
will be expected to produce a management<br />
flowchart and detail the inter-relationship of the<br />
various departments in a lodging operation.<br />
HM2450 - Front Office Management<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: HM1440 - Lodging Operations<br />
This course will present the overall front office/<br />
front desk work environment and train students<br />
how to enter the front desk in a supervisor role.<br />
Emphasis will be given to the hospitality target<br />
markets, reservations, guest accounting, back<br />
office interfaces, communications, guest services<br />
and guest relations. <strong>The</strong> night audit function<br />
and revenue management techniques will be<br />
explored, as well as staff motivation and training.<br />
HM2451 - Purchasing/Contract Service<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
In this course, students will learn the importance<br />
of the purchasing function in various hospitality<br />
settings. Particular emphasis will be placed on<br />
food and beverage purchasing, linen, chemical<br />
and general supply buying. In addition, the role<br />
of contract services in support of a hospitality<br />
operation will be explored, including contract<br />
negotiation and cost/benefit analysis. <strong>The</strong><br />
relationship of the purchasing function to<br />
the inventory process and the profit and<br />
loss statement will also be reviewed.<br />
HM2480 - Hospitality Law<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course covers legislation and statutes<br />
governing hospitality law. Legal issues such<br />
as innkeepers liability, Dram Shop liability,<br />
ADA compliance, and OSHA regulations are<br />
combined with a historical perspective and<br />
present day application. <strong>The</strong> class will also<br />
address pertinent key industry issues with a<br />
critical eye towards those laws that may hinder<br />
the industry’s growth, as well as those laws that<br />
strengthen our rights as hospitality professional.<br />
HM2481 - Institutional Operations<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course will discuss the varied options<br />
for employment in the institutional<br />
operation. Healthcare, senior care, cruise<br />
line, casino, education, corrections, airline<br />
and contract service companies will be<br />
detailed. Special attention will be given to<br />
the unique opportunities and challenges<br />
this segment of the industry presents to<br />
supervisory staff and management.<br />
HM3412 - Travel and Tourism<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This class will provide an overview of the<br />
national and international travel market. <strong>The</strong><br />
evolving role of travel agents will be discussed,<br />
as well as the emergence of the internet as a<br />
planning tool. <strong>The</strong> importance of tourism to<br />
the world economy will be discussed, with a<br />
consideration of the effect of terrorism on world<br />
markets. <strong>The</strong> airline, cruise, rail and automobile<br />
industries will be examined, correlating their<br />
influence on the hospitality industry.<br />
HM3490 - Risk Management<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course explores risk management issues<br />
in the business property and liability area. It<br />
includes the operation of insurance companies, as<br />
well as the duties and functions of the hospitality<br />
manager and risk manager at the property<br />
level. An analysis of commercial property,<br />
business interruption, owners, surety, general<br />
liability, workers compensation, health, life and<br />
professional insurance needs and coverage will<br />
be examined in the context of the hospitality<br />
operation. (Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits<br />
HM3491 - Multi-Unit/Chain/<br />
Franchise Operations<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This class will discuss the relationship of the<br />
individual property to the parent organization.<br />
A discussion of small chain vs. large chain,<br />
local, regional, national and international<br />
organizations will provide the student with<br />
a globe perspective on corporate hospitality<br />
operations. <strong>The</strong> role of the franchise organization<br />
will be explored, as well as the place of the<br />
property manager as owner’s representative<br />
in a franchise location. Several different<br />
franchise models will be presented, as well as<br />
a discussion of the cost/benefit relationship<br />
of a franchise vs. independent property.<br />
HM4401 - Hospitality Accounting<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in HM.<br />
Prerequisite: DM2430 - Principles<br />
of Managerial Accounting<br />
This class will build on the knowledge gained<br />
in the accounting principles class, with a<br />
focus on the unique requirements of the<br />
hospitality operation. Forecasting, budgeting<br />
and adherence modules will be included, as<br />
well as an in-depth examination of the profit<br />
and loss statement as a management tool.<br />
<strong>The</strong> POS and property management software<br />
interface will be included, with discussions on<br />
the cost of inventory, inventory procedures and<br />
proper food and variable costing practices. A<br />
section on hospitality finance will explore the<br />
purchase, sale and capitalization requirements<br />
of sample properties in the industry.<br />
HM4430 - Hospitality Capstone<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in HM.<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
Through competencies developed with<br />
previous related studies course work, students<br />
will develop a complete business plan for<br />
a hospitality operational unit. <strong>The</strong> project<br />
will include Market Analysis and Marketing<br />
Strategy, Operating Budget, Sales Projections,<br />
Opening Inventories, Capital Equipment,<br />
Demographics, Labor Schedule, and Facilities<br />
Design as appropriate to the project. <strong>The</strong><br />
student will have the assistance of an Instructor<br />
to facilitate the completion of the project.<br />
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INTERIOR DESIGN COURSES<br />
ID1420 - Architectural Drafting<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in ID.<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course is an introduction to basic drafting<br />
equipment, techniques, terminology, and<br />
symbols used in design. Drafting requirements<br />
include lettering, plan views, elevations, sections,<br />
details, schedules, and paraline drawings.<br />
ID1421 - Perspectives<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: ID1420 - Architectural Drafting<br />
This course is an introduction to the principles<br />
of one-and-two point perspective and the<br />
techniques to represent shade and shadow.<br />
ID1426 - Mixed Media<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: ID1420 - Architectural Drafting<br />
Sketching and the rendering of elevations,<br />
plan, and interior perspectives using a variety<br />
of media and surfaces is the main focus. <strong>The</strong><br />
course will introduce students to the world<br />
of computers through lecture and laboratory<br />
sessions. <strong>The</strong> laboratory sessions will provide<br />
hands-on skills on a specific computer system<br />
and will teach functions within a computer<br />
environment to complete projects.<br />
ID1433 - Textiles and Fabrics<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
Course explores the properties of man-made<br />
and natural fibers and their production, uses,<br />
and characteristics. Content includes discussion<br />
of fibers, yarns, fabrics, finishes, design methods,<br />
aesthetic applications, and ordering specifications.<br />
ID1440 - 3D Design<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course is an introduction to the basic<br />
elements and principles of 3D design and<br />
exploration of the visual and structural<br />
qualities of objects. Students solve<br />
problems by organizing and constructing<br />
3D forms within spatial environments.<br />
ID2420 - History of Design to 1830<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course explores the evolution of furniture<br />
interiors and design from the ancient world to<br />
1830 and discusses the major cultural, political,<br />
social and economic factors that affects the<br />
design of material culture and the relationship of<br />
furniture and interiors to significant movements<br />
in art and architecture. It includes the history of<br />
the profession of interior design and contributions<br />
of interior designers to the development of<br />
the profession. <strong>The</strong> course also introduces<br />
students to major architectural developments,<br />
including various architectural movements.<br />
ID2422 - Introduction to Space Planning<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: ID2430 - Computer Aided Drafting<br />
This course explores the issues related to<br />
preliminary space planning, and spatial volume<br />
with special emphasis placed on human factors.<br />
Students will develop skill and judgment in<br />
ordering and defining space and represent<br />
their ideas through conceptual drawings<br />
and other supporting graphic material.<br />
ID2424 - Elements of Interior Design<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: ID1420 - Architectural<br />
Drafting and ID1421 - Perspectives<br />
Characteristics and selection criteria for the<br />
identification and evaluation of interior materials,<br />
finishes, and treatments is the focus of the course.<br />
ID2425 - Building Materials<br />
and Mechanical Systems<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: ID2430 - Computer Aided Drafting<br />
This is a survey of the principles of interior<br />
construction and the inter-relationship between<br />
materials and structure. <strong>The</strong> course includes<br />
discussion of wall, floor, ceiling, mechanical, and<br />
electrical systems. This course is an introduction<br />
to the process of producing and using a set of<br />
contract documents for interior spaces. Content<br />
includes formatting, cross-referencing drawings,<br />
and how to represent details, section and legends.<br />
Content also includes a study of the codes and<br />
regulations covering public health and welfare.<br />
ID2430 - Computer Aided Drafting<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass on ID.<br />
Prerequisite: ID1426 - Mixed Media<br />
This course examines the hardware that<br />
constitutes a CAD work station and the operating<br />
system (MS-DOS/Windows) that enables the<br />
equipment to function as a unit. It also shows<br />
how to use AutoCAD to set up drawings and add<br />
lines, circles, arcs, and other shapes, geometric<br />
constructions, and text. Students use display and<br />
editing techniques to seek information about<br />
their drawings and work with drawing files.<br />
ID2431 - Revit<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: ID2430 - Computer Aided Drafting<br />
<strong>The</strong> major focus of this course is the<br />
use of Revit to render 3D images.<br />
ID2440 - Design Process<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: ID1420 - Architectural Drafting<br />
Students will be introduced to the basic elements<br />
and principles of Interior Design. Exploration<br />
of the process and methodology used in the<br />
development of Interior Design solutions. Content<br />
includes anthropomorphic and ergonomic<br />
data and its relationship to interior space.<br />
Development of alternative design solutions, and<br />
the visual and verbal vocabulary necessary to<br />
communicate design ideas at the schematic level.<br />
ID2441 - Design Development: Residential<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: ID2430 - Computer Aided Drafting<br />
This course explores the design development<br />
phase of the design process. Students transition<br />
from thinking conceptually to fully developing<br />
a residential interior space. Course content<br />
centers on the inter-relationships of the<br />
elements of 3-D space, such as proportion and<br />
volume, planning, materials, detailing, and<br />
finishing. Discussions also include physical and<br />
psychological needs unique to the home.<br />
ID2442 - Design Development: Commercial<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: ID2430 - Computer Aided Drafting<br />
This course is a study of the 3D aspects of<br />
interior space and the understanding of interior<br />
spaces as volume. Students work through<br />
the process of designing a corporate space<br />
in complete detail from conceptualization to<br />
presentation drawings. Research centers on<br />
the technical elements involved in commercial<br />
spaces, corporate furnishing, materials, finish.<br />
Applications are produced using CAD.<br />
ID2443 - Problems in Residential Design<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course examines issues relevant to<br />
residential needs of people from various<br />
age groups, economic levels, and/or<br />
physical and emotional conditions.<br />
ID3419 - Civilization and the <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
In this course, students explore the cultural,<br />
intellectual, and political trends that have<br />
shaped the historical development of the world<br />
from the Renaissance into the 21st century.<br />
ID3420 - History of Design<br />
from 1830 to Present<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: ID2420 - History of Design to 1830<br />
This course examines the development<br />
of furniture, interiors, architecture, and<br />
decorating arts from 1830 to the present.<br />
Projects emphasize English, American, and<br />
international styles in a contemporary idiom.<br />
ID3421 - History of 19th and<br />
20th Century Architecture<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course examines the evolution of modern<br />
architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries.<br />
Content includes discussion of the theoretical<br />
basis of significant architectural styles and<br />
places architectural developments within their<br />
cultural, historical, and social framework.<br />
ID3425 - Lighting<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: ID2430 - Computer Aided Drafting<br />
This course involves the study of lighting under a<br />
variety of studio location situations. <strong>The</strong> student<br />
acquires a working knowledge of natural and<br />
artificial lighting. Students apply problem-solving<br />
techniques to different lighting conditions.<br />
ID3427 - Interior Tectonics & Codes<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in ID.<br />
Co-rerequisite: ID2430 - Computer Aided Drafting<br />
This course surveys the principles of interior<br />
construction and the inter-relationship between<br />
materials and structure. Course includes<br />
discussion of wall, floor and ceiling systems,<br />
mechanical and electrical systems and their<br />
relationship to interior design. Content also<br />
includes a study of the codes and regulations<br />
covering the health and welfare of the public.<br />
ID3429 - Interior Detailing<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: ID2430 - Computer Aided Drafting<br />
This course examines the study of materials and<br />
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fabrication techniques involved in the design<br />
and construction of basic interior details and<br />
how these details are communicated in the<br />
documents package. Content includes detailing<br />
of cabinetry, ceiling, walls, floors and millwork.<br />
ID3440 - Specialty Design<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: ID2430 –Computer Aided Drafting<br />
This course focuses on advanced space planning<br />
that emphasizes the development of sculptural<br />
space and the concept of plan as art. <strong>The</strong><br />
course emphasizes precedent and contextual<br />
thinking in the development of a creative<br />
design for a variety of interior applications.<br />
ID3441 - Advanced Residential Design<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: ID2443 – Problems in Residential Design<br />
This course focuses on programming and<br />
development of a high-end residential<br />
space with emphasis on interior details.<br />
ID3442 - Advanced Corporate Design<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: ID2442 - Design Development: Commercial<br />
This course focuses on the complete analysis<br />
of a corporate interior design project by<br />
developing in-depth programming, schematics,<br />
design development, modeling, construction<br />
documents, and specifications. This group project<br />
also helps further develop time management,<br />
organization, and group communication skills.<br />
ID4425 - Advanced Detailing<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in ID.<br />
Prerequisite: ID3429 - Interior Detailing<br />
This course is designed to involve the<br />
student in the research and design of<br />
complex casework pieces, millwork, interior<br />
construction details, and custom furniture.<br />
ID4440 - Advanced Specialty Design<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: ID3440 - Specialty Design<br />
This course focuses on the research and<br />
design of a hospitality space. Pre-design<br />
research focuses on industry standards,<br />
design issues, codes and products relevant<br />
to the development of hospitality space.<br />
ID4479 - Professional Practice<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course focuses on principles governing<br />
the business, legal, and contractual aspects<br />
of the interior design profession for both<br />
commercial and residential applications. This<br />
includes in-depth discussion of the legal,<br />
contractual and ethical elements required to<br />
run a 21st century business. Further discussion<br />
addresses client relationships, developing<br />
marketing services, business plans, and a<br />
comprehensive resume and cover letter.<br />
ID4480 - Senior Design Project<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Director<br />
This course will prepare students for job<br />
interviews by helping them compile a portfolio.<br />
Students will demonstrate their conceptual<br />
design, craftsmanship, and other skills as they<br />
assemble and refine their portfolio pieces.<br />
Each student will select representative pieces,<br />
showcasing work that reflects a unique style.<br />
Particular emphasis is placed on identifying short<br />
and long term professional employment goals,<br />
as well as related strategies and resources.<br />
MEDIA ARTS &<br />
ANIMATION COURSES<br />
CA1400 – Production Fundamentals<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in MAA.<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course is designed to introduce students<br />
to the world of computers through lecture and<br />
laboratory sessions. Lectures will introduce the<br />
conceptual framework of computer systems<br />
and how they work, as well as the implications<br />
of computer technology in our contemporary<br />
environment. <strong>The</strong> laboratory sessions will<br />
provide hands-on training on a specific computer<br />
system and will teach functions within a<br />
computer environment to complete projects.<br />
CA1405 - Advanced Drawing for Animation<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: GD1411 - Intermediate Drawing<br />
Students will develop their drawing skills<br />
and study space, movement, texture and<br />
composition. Students will demonstrate<br />
creative ideas and advanced skills required<br />
to produce their animation projects.<br />
CA1409 - History and Trends of Animation<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course surveys the history of animation with<br />
emphasis on the various animation processes<br />
in their historical contexts. This survey course<br />
also involves discussions of new developments<br />
and future trends in the animation industry<br />
and analysis of major sectors of the animation<br />
industry and career opportunities within them.<br />
CA1410 - Storyboarding and Animatics<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: GD1402 - Drawing and Perspective<br />
This course focuses on the animation preproduction<br />
techniques of storyboarding,<br />
storytelling, and animatics. <strong>The</strong> course will<br />
cover the purpose, formats, basic terminology,<br />
and concepts used in storyboarding and<br />
animatics and the application thereof.<br />
Use of capture devices, storytelling,<br />
composition, and design will be applied.<br />
CA1415 - Writing for Animation<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
Writing for Animation will explore the various<br />
processes used to create treatments, stories,<br />
and scripts. Students will see what a treatment<br />
is and how it is used. <strong>The</strong>y will explore how an<br />
idea is developed into a story and then into a<br />
script. Students will see how a story is structured;<br />
they will explore how to read a script and how<br />
to develop their own scripts. Students will<br />
have a chance to see how important content<br />
is to the development of a finished product.<br />
CA1420 - Digital Imaging<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in MAA.<br />
Prerequisite: CA1400 - Production Fundamentals<br />
Students develop basic image manipulation<br />
skills in a raster-based computer environment.<br />
Emphasis is on mastering the fundamentals of<br />
scanning, color management, photo retouching,<br />
imaging, special effects, and filters and masks.<br />
CA2413 - Acting for Animators<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: CA2439 - Introduction to 3D Animation<br />
In this course, students will explore the<br />
techniques involved in putting together<br />
expressions and movements that convey<br />
emotions, impart meaning and tell a story.<br />
Students will see how to tell a story with<br />
motion and embellish it with expressions.<br />
Students will study silent films, physicality<br />
and versatility, and alternate ways to<br />
tell a story and convey a message.<br />
CA2425 - Introduction to 2D Animation<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in MAA.<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course introduced the principles and<br />
fundamentals of animation. Students will<br />
study the 12 principles of animation and apply<br />
through a variety of fundamental exercises.<br />
Use of capture devices, pencil tests and other<br />
animation techniques will be explored.<br />
CA2429 - Introduction to 3D Modeling<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in MAA.<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This is an introductory course in geometric<br />
construction. Through critical analysis, students<br />
conceptualize 3D coordinate systems and<br />
construct 3D models in a computer environment.<br />
Students also identify the differences and<br />
similarities of 3D modeling with sculpting, 3D<br />
design and character design techniques.<br />
CA2430 - Introduction to Video<br />
4 credits, **This course requires<br />
a “C” or higher to pass for VE and DF.<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course will provide an overview of the<br />
video industry and establish a foundation in<br />
broadcast technology. Basic video equipment<br />
and studio operation will be introduced,<br />
along with terminology and its application.<br />
CA2431 - Audio Production<br />
4 credits, **This course requires<br />
a “C” or higher to pass for WDIM.<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course is a conceptual introduction to<br />
audio production techniques. Students will<br />
be able to digitize sound and apply it to their<br />
work. Students will also learn how to produce<br />
appropriate audio effects and transitions.<br />
CA2432 - Character/Object Design<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in MAA.<br />
Prerequisite: GD1411 - Intermediate Drawing<br />
In this course, students will design characters and<br />
related objects for animation. Students will learn<br />
the process of character development as well as<br />
enhanced life drawing skills. Course assignments<br />
include gesture drawing, action poses,<br />
turnarounds, and creation of sculpted objects.<br />
CA2439 - Introduction to 3D Animation<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in MAA.<br />
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Prerequisite: CA2429 - Introduction to 3D Modeling<br />
Building on the skills acquired in 3D Modeling,<br />
students learn to animate and apply the principles<br />
of animation in a computer environment.<br />
Students are also introduced to concept of rigging<br />
and setting up their model for animation.<br />
CA2440 - Digital Video Editing<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: CA2430 - Introduction to Video<br />
In this course students explore the features<br />
and functions of video editing systems and<br />
learn to edit video using linear and nonlinear<br />
video editing systems. Students will<br />
also explore various media available for<br />
output of animation and use appropriate<br />
equipment to output animation to tape.<br />
CA3425 - Materials and Lighting<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: CA3449 - Intermediate 3D Modeling<br />
In this course, students will address lighting 3D<br />
objects, lighting movement, and establishing<br />
congruence between background, object,<br />
reflectivity, and illusion of depth. <strong>The</strong> course<br />
will focus on the correlation between reality<br />
and computer rendition, stressing the<br />
disparity between real light and the technical<br />
facsimile of artificial lighting. <strong>The</strong> analysis,<br />
creation, and application of custom materials<br />
and texture maps will also be explored.<br />
CA3449 - Intermediate 3D Modeling<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in MAA.<br />
Prerequisite: CA2429 - Introduction to 3D Modeling<br />
Using a 3D environment, intermediate<br />
modeling techniques and concepts are<br />
elaborated. Modeling as character design and<br />
development is emphasized while refining<br />
techniques in lighting, camera, and textures.<br />
CA3459 - Intermediate 3D Animation<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass MAA.<br />
Prerequisite: CA2439 - Introduction to 3D Animation<br />
and CA3449 - Intermediate 3D Modeling<br />
Using a 3D environment, intermediate animation<br />
techniques, rigging and setup techniques<br />
are elaborated. Animation storyboard and<br />
storytelling concepts are explored while<br />
refining techniques in lighting, camera, and<br />
timing. Students are also introduced to basic<br />
principal of scripting and expressions.<br />
CA3460 - Computer Animation Studio<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: CA3459 - Intermediate 3D Animation<br />
Utilizing advanced computer programs,<br />
students will be able to design, produce<br />
and edit imaginative animation sequences.<br />
Special topics in modeling and animation<br />
will be covered such as advanced concepts,<br />
lighting, compositing, special effects, camera<br />
moves, audio and inverse kinematics.<br />
CA3469 - Advanced 3D Modeling<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: CA3449 - Intermediate 3D Modeling<br />
Using a 3D environment advanced modeling<br />
techniques and concepts are applied. Modeling<br />
as character design and development is<br />
emphasized while students analyze real world<br />
observations and their application to modeling.<br />
CA3470 - Special Topics for<br />
Computer Animation<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: CA2439 - Introduction to 3D Animation<br />
This course allows the student to select<br />
special topics in animation and produce<br />
such animations under the guidance of an<br />
instructor. <strong>The</strong> student will be exposed to<br />
the various applications of animation and<br />
apply animation skills to chosen topics.<br />
CA3479 - Advanced 3D Animation<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: CA3459 - Intermediate 3D Animation<br />
Using a 3D environment, advanced animation<br />
techniques, rigging and setup techniques are<br />
applied. Students also apply the principles<br />
of acting, appropriate mathematical<br />
concepts and techniques to scripting<br />
activities and analyze real world observations<br />
and their application to animation.<br />
CA4461 - Traditional Animation Studio<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
Students work with team members to create<br />
a full-length traditional 2D, or experimental<br />
animation. In this advanced course, all<br />
nuances of project creation, production,<br />
and post production are taught.<br />
CA4480 - Team Animation<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: CA2439 - Introduction to 3D Animation<br />
Students will utilize their knowledge of<br />
storytelling, animation, modeling, processing, and<br />
compositing software to create a team project.<br />
Students will strengthen their interpersonal<br />
and communication skills by working<br />
toward a common goal in an environment<br />
that is similar to the animation industry.<br />
PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES<br />
PH1401 - Principles of Photography<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in PH.<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
In this foundation course, students examine<br />
the essential tools, materials, and techniques<br />
of photography. <strong>The</strong> student will learn to use<br />
the camera, film processing, composition,<br />
print finishing, and basic darkroom<br />
printing. <strong>The</strong> student will be challenged<br />
to investigate the photographic medium<br />
and consider its role in image making.<br />
PH1402 - Principles of Digital Photography<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course introduces students to the<br />
fundamental terminology, concepts, and<br />
techniques of digital image acquisition,<br />
image archiving, manipulation, and output.<br />
This course focuses on the principles of<br />
using color, composition, lighting and<br />
other techniques for overall thematic and<br />
visual effects of photographic images.<br />
PH1410 - History and Survey of Photography<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course will provide a framework for<br />
critically considering significant photographers<br />
and their work. Students will be expected to<br />
describe, interpret, and evaluate the origins,<br />
stylistic changes, and artistic innovations in<br />
the history of photography from the 19th<br />
Century through contemporary times.<br />
PH1413 - Fundamentals of Lighting<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a “C”<br />
or higher to pass in PH/DIM.<br />
Prerequisite: PH1401 - Principles of Photography<br />
(PH1402 - Principles of Digital Photography<br />
for Digital Image Management students)<br />
In this introduction to the essential concepts<br />
of lighting for photography, students explore<br />
the manipulation of quantity, quality, direction,<br />
contrast, and color of both natural and artificial<br />
lighting. <strong>The</strong> course covers equipment and<br />
processes required to produce professional<br />
image quality in the studio and on location.<br />
PH1450 - Photographic Design<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: PH1401 - Principles of Photography<br />
(PH1402 - Principles of Digital Photography<br />
for Digital Image Management students)<br />
In this course, students experience primary<br />
design elements of visual communication<br />
as they apply to the photograph. Topics<br />
include image composition, color theory,<br />
lighting theory and the art of the critique.<br />
PH1470 - Large Format Photography<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: PH1413 – Fundamentals of Lighting<br />
Working individually and in teams, students will<br />
utilize large format cameras both in the studio<br />
and on location, working with various light<br />
sources. This course offers essential experience<br />
with the large format or view camera. Topics<br />
include sheet film, film holders, exposure<br />
and process control, and the management of<br />
perspective and focus with the movements<br />
that are unique to the view camera.<br />
PH2413 - Advanced Lighting<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: PH1413 – Fundamentals of Lighting<br />
This course expands on the PH1413<br />
Fundamentals of Lighting, with an emphasis<br />
on lighting for products and people in both<br />
the studio and on location. <strong>The</strong> necessary<br />
and correct utilization of electronic flash and<br />
lighting tools in the studio and on location is<br />
covered. Emphasis is placed on the imaginative<br />
application of lighting technique and style.<br />
PH2451 - Digital Photographic Production<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a “C”<br />
or higher to pass in PH/DIM.<br />
Prerequisite: PH1413 – Fundamentals of Lighting<br />
In this introduction to digital photo production,<br />
students become acquainted with the<br />
concepts, hardware, and software related<br />
to digital image acquisition, manipulation,<br />
and output, including scanning, masking,<br />
layering, retouching, and printing.<br />
PH2454 - Photographic<br />
Language and Culture<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: PH1410 - History and Survey of<br />
Photography and PH1450 - Photographic Design<br />
This course will address issues in aesthetics<br />
related to art, photography, cinema and<br />
writing within the context of contemporary<br />
society and culture. Emphasis will be placed<br />
on the surveying and contextualization of<br />
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contemporary photographic practices and<br />
examples using current research technology.<br />
PH2460 - Digital Darkroom<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: PH2451 - Digital Photographic Production<br />
Emphasis will be placed on those digital<br />
techniques that correspond to traditional<br />
darkroom processes. <strong>The</strong> course will address<br />
issues related to color theory, resolution,<br />
contrast and density controls and the<br />
production of photo quality digital prints from<br />
scanned film and direct digital captures.<br />
PH2470 - Editorial Photography<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: PH2413 – Advanced Lighting<br />
Students will produce assignments related<br />
to photojournalism, location, and editorial<br />
photography. Emphasis is placed on digital<br />
technologies and formal assignment<br />
presentation. <strong>The</strong> class is devoted to subject<br />
research and creative photography in both<br />
fine art and commercial applications.<br />
PH2476 - Multimedia for Photographers<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: PH2470 - Editorial Photography<br />
and CA2430 - Introduction to Video<br />
This course will introduce students to the<br />
technical components integral to multimedia<br />
design and its relationship to photography.<br />
Students will expand their knowledge<br />
of capturing, downloading, editing, and<br />
outputting digital audio and image files<br />
using multimedia software to produce<br />
effective and compelling presentations.<br />
Through these skills, students will explore the<br />
relationships between time, sound, and still<br />
photographs. In addition to a demonstrated<br />
understanding of using multimedia as a<br />
platform to present photographic work,<br />
students will also explore its use as a marketing<br />
tool and will develop an understanding of its<br />
integration with current web technology.<br />
PH2478 - Location Photography<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: PH2470 - Editorial Photography<br />
This course explores the special needs of<br />
location photography, including both the<br />
technical and logistical aspects of location<br />
work. Students are challenged with a variety<br />
of assignments related to fashion, portraiture,<br />
product, stock, and architectural photography<br />
PH3400 - <strong>The</strong> Business of Photography<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course reviews considerations faced<br />
by photographers when establishing and<br />
managing a studio operation. Topics include<br />
recruitment, appraisal, and delegation to a<br />
studio staff; negotiating with clients and talent;<br />
and the management of large productions.<br />
Students must use business management<br />
software to estimate costs for photographic<br />
work and manage a studio budget.<br />
PH3410 - Photographic Essays<br />
and Visual Narratives<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: PH2470 - Editorial Photography<br />
or PH2478 – Location Photography<br />
This course addresses photography as a narrative<br />
or illustrative medium used in support of the<br />
text content of publications. Students are<br />
required to produce their own renditions of<br />
picture stories, illustrations, magazine covers,<br />
and page layouts for all types of print media.<br />
PH3413 - Photographic Studio<br />
4 credits;<br />
Prerequisite: PH2413 - Advanced Lighting<br />
Students will develop the ability to solve<br />
problems of visual communication through<br />
assignments designed to challenge their<br />
skills in lighting, camera operation, and<br />
commercial interpretation. All aspects of<br />
studio photography are discussed from<br />
lenses to lighting and people to products.<br />
PH4410 - Specialization<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in PH.<br />
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Director<br />
In this course, the student elects to specialize in<br />
one or more of the major fields of photography,<br />
including photographic illustration, industrial,<br />
editorial, photojournalism, landscape/nature,<br />
commercial and portraiture. Advanced<br />
application, marketing and preparation of<br />
portfolio for employment are stressed.<br />
PROFESSIONAL APPLICATIONS<br />
PA095 - College Success<br />
1 credit<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course is designed to help incoming students<br />
make a successful transition to the academic,<br />
cultural and social climate of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota. Highlights of the course<br />
include a focus on the necessary survival skills for<br />
academic and personal growth and development.<br />
PA3411 - Capstone/Portfolio<br />
2 credits; **This course requires a “C” or<br />
higher to pass in all BP2, CM, and CUL1.<br />
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Director<br />
Through competencies developed with<br />
previous related studies course work, students<br />
will develop a business plan for a minimun<br />
one hundred seat restaurant. the project will<br />
include: Market Analysis and Marketing Strategy,<br />
Operating Budget, Sales Projections, Opening<br />
Inventories, Capital Equipment, Standardized<br />
Recipes and Costing for all standardized<br />
recipies, Menu, and Facilities Design. <strong>The</strong><br />
course covers the components of a business<br />
plan as well as techniques for developing<br />
and presenting sections of the plan. Business<br />
related competencies are reviewed and tutored<br />
as necessary for completion of the project.<br />
PA3415 - Management Internship<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Director<br />
In this course, the student serves as a<br />
management intern at a food service facility.<br />
<strong>The</strong> students learns hands-ons duties that<br />
managers perform on a day-to-day basis.<br />
Interviewing, hiring, empolyee relations and<br />
discipline, scheduling, and team building are<br />
possible duties to be performed. <strong>The</strong> student<br />
should also practice good customer relations<br />
and may be involved in marketing and<br />
promotion. <strong>The</strong> student may also be required<br />
to participate in cash handling, inventory, or<br />
other duties that the host site may require.<br />
PA4416 - Management Internship<br />
16 credits<br />
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Director<br />
<strong>The</strong> purpose of the 16 credit Hospitality<br />
Management Internship is to provide students<br />
with comprehensive immersion in a selected<br />
Hospitality Operation. Students will spend one<br />
full quarter observing and interacting with<br />
management at the selected property. Interns will<br />
be expected to become involved with all aspects<br />
of managing a Hospitality operation, including<br />
human resource functions, scheduling, financial<br />
analysis, supervision and leadership modeling.<br />
Interns will be expected to work closely with the<br />
management of the internship site in preparation<br />
for their careers in the industry. Interns will<br />
become involved in every department and aspect<br />
of the operation, specifically with a management<br />
orientation that will provide detailed information<br />
by department and an overall coordinated vision.<br />
PA4483 - Digital Portfolio<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a “C” or<br />
higher to pass in MAA and VFX .<br />
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Director<br />
<strong>The</strong> objectives of this course are to complete<br />
the digital portion of the student’s portfolio, to<br />
assess its strengths and weaknesses, to correct<br />
those weaknesses and augment the students’<br />
strengths, and to produce a professional-level<br />
demo tape. This course will also stress the<br />
importance of professional development and<br />
help the student seek the necessary completion<br />
of the initial job search requirements.<br />
PA4484 - Portfolio Presentation<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in MAA.<br />
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Director<br />
In this course, students will assemble<br />
and enhance the print portion of<br />
their animation portfolio, as well as<br />
sharpen their job seeking skills.<br />
PA4485 - Portfolio Preparation<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a “C” or<br />
higher to pass in GD and WDIM.<br />
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Director<br />
This course will prepare students for job<br />
interviews by helping them compile a portfolio.<br />
Students will demonstrate their conceptual<br />
design, craftsmanship, and other skills as they<br />
assemble and refine their portfolio pieces.<br />
Each student will select representative pieces,<br />
showcasing work that reflects a unique style.<br />
Particular emphasis is placed on identifying short<br />
and long-term professional employment goals,<br />
as well as related strategies and resources.<br />
PA4486 - Internship<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Director<br />
Through a field internship experience, students<br />
will be able to apply acquired subject matter<br />
and career/professional skills in a real and<br />
practical situation. <strong>The</strong> main objectives of the<br />
internship are to allow students the opportunity<br />
to observe and participate in the operation of<br />
successful business related to their fields of<br />
study. Students will gain the experience they<br />
need to enter the field when they graduate.<br />
PA4487 - Portfolio<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a “C” or<br />
higher to pass in WDIM and FRM.<br />
Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Director<br />
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This course focuses on the completion of the<br />
portfolio and enables students to begin their<br />
job search. Students should come into this<br />
course with work for the portfolio already begun.<br />
During the term, students will determine the<br />
quality of their work so that enhancements<br />
may be made. In addition, they will complete a<br />
professional resume and begin the job search.<br />
STUDIO MAJOR COURSES<br />
SM1401 - Studio Major I<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: may vary based on specific courses<br />
<strong>The</strong> student declares a primary studio<br />
concentration and track from a design discipline<br />
offered at the college in consultation with their<br />
advisor. Primary concentration tracks include 8<br />
courses, of which 4 are in the upper division.<br />
SM1402 - Studio Major II<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: may vary based on specific courses<br />
<strong>The</strong> student declares a primary studio<br />
concentration and track from a design discipline<br />
offered at the college in consultation with their<br />
advisor. Primary concentration tracks include 8<br />
courses, of which 4 are in the upper division.<br />
SM2403 - Studio Major III<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: may vary based on specific courses <strong>The</strong><br />
student declares a primary studio concentration<br />
and track from a design discipline offered at<br />
the college in consultation with their advisor.<br />
Primary concentration tracks include 8 courses,<br />
of which 4 are in the upper division.<br />
SM2404 - Studio Major IV<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: may vary based on specific courses <strong>The</strong><br />
student declares a primary studio concentration<br />
and track from a design discipline offered at<br />
the college in consultation with their advisor.<br />
Primary concentration tracks include 8 courses,<br />
of which 4 are in the upper division.<br />
SM3405 - Studio Major V<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: may vary based on specific courses<br />
<strong>The</strong> student declares a primary studio<br />
concentration and track from a design discipline<br />
offered at the college in consultation with their<br />
advisor. Primary concentration tracks include 8<br />
courses, of which 4 are in the upper division.<br />
SM3406 - Studio Major VI<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: may vary based on specific courses<br />
<strong>The</strong> student declares a primary studio<br />
concentration and track from a design discipline<br />
offered at the college in consultation with their<br />
advisor. Primary concentration tracks include 8<br />
courses, of which 4 are in the upper division.<br />
SM4407 - Studio Major VII<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: may vary based on specific courses<br />
<strong>The</strong> student declares a primary studio<br />
concentration and track from a design discipline<br />
offered at the college in consultation with their<br />
advisor. Primary concentration tracks include 8<br />
courses, of which 4 are in the upper division.<br />
SM4408 - Studio Major VIII<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: may vary based on specific courses<br />
<strong>The</strong> student declares a primary studio<br />
concentration and track from a design discipline<br />
offered at the college in consultation with their<br />
advisor. Primary concentration tracks include 8<br />
courses, of which 4 are in the upper division.<br />
TRANSITIONAL STUDIES COURSES<br />
TS094 - Transitional Studies: English<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a “C” or<br />
higher to pass for all programs.<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course emphasizes the skills needed<br />
to produce clear, competent English prose.<br />
Coursework concentrates on basic paragraph<br />
writing with its attendant skills: various sentence<br />
structure, spelling, subject/verb agreement,<br />
punctuation, and correct verb tense. (Course<br />
is required for students with an Accuplacer<br />
Sentence Skills placement score of less than 87).<br />
TS095 - Transitional Studies: Mathematics<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a “C” or<br />
higher to pass for all programs.<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course reviews the mathematics that<br />
is the foundation for the requirements of<br />
a degree program. <strong>The</strong> course focuses on<br />
conceptual understanding of problem solving,<br />
decision making, and analytical skills dealing<br />
with quantities, their magnitudes and interrelationships.<br />
<strong>The</strong> course includes: complex<br />
manipulation of whole numbers, fractions, decimal<br />
numbers; ratios, proportions, and percentages;<br />
geometry (emphasizing the calculation of area<br />
and volume of complex 2D and 3D objects);<br />
algebra (emphasizing the manipulation of<br />
negative and positive numbers and the solution<br />
of linear equations; beginning statistics (graphing,<br />
mode, mean and median). (Course is required<br />
for students with an Accuplacer Elementary<br />
Algebra placement score of less than 57).<br />
VISUAL EFFECTS & MOTION<br />
GRAPHICS COURSES<br />
VE1409 - History and Trends in Visual Effects<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course provides an overview of the<br />
visual effects industry, with an emphasis on<br />
traditional techniques and their historical<br />
context. This survey class also explores major<br />
trends in the visual effects industry, and<br />
identifies career opportunities in the field.<br />
VE1438 - Computer Graphics<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in VFX.<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course will explore the history, psychology,<br />
and artistic interpretation of typography<br />
and digital design elements. Focus will be<br />
upon systematic application of typographic<br />
elements to enhance readability and visibility<br />
as well as communications for video, digital<br />
publishing, computer animation, and broadcast<br />
graphics. Desktop publishing activities<br />
will include the integration of computers<br />
and vector-based drawing programs.<br />
VE1457 - Conceptual Storytelling<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
<strong>The</strong> course is an introduction to storytelling and<br />
the components of story. <strong>The</strong> goal is to develop<br />
storytelling skills, and an understanding of story<br />
form. Students will examine story art through story<br />
structure, character and composition. Students<br />
will be presented with the tools, techniques, and<br />
understandings of what stories are and how they<br />
work. <strong>The</strong> course will comprise reading, writing,<br />
and discussion about traditional storytelling as<br />
well as the impact of technology and interactivity<br />
on storytelling. Students will learn to craft, analyze<br />
and critique stories while working with the tools<br />
necessary to present material in digital format.<br />
VE2450 - Maps, Mattes, and Masks<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: CA2429 - Introduction to 3D Modeling<br />
This course continues the development<br />
of digital imaging skills, with an emphasis<br />
on advanced techniques in masking,<br />
maps, channels, and compositing.<br />
VE2453 - Introduction to VFX<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in VFX.<br />
Prerequisite: CA2430 - Introduction to Video<br />
This course will explore basic color theory and<br />
the various techniques of digital compositing.<br />
Emphasis will be placed on combining<br />
separately shot pieces of live action footage<br />
to create a seamless finished shot.<br />
VE2467 - Production Design<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: VE1457 - Conceptual Storytelling<br />
This course explores the production designer’s role<br />
of interpreting a screenplay (or similar work), and<br />
then combining reality and imagination to create<br />
visual elements that reinforce the screenplay’s<br />
narrative and aesthetic requirements. Students<br />
will consider both the explicit and underlying<br />
meanings in a scene, and then employ set<br />
and effects design to reinforce these ideas.<br />
VE2481 - Interactive Visual Design<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
Students learn about interactive computer<br />
programs that combine animation with<br />
facilities for integrating text, sound, images,<br />
and fill-motion video into interactive<br />
products. This course allows students to<br />
explore the role of 2D and 3D animation in<br />
the production of interactive products.<br />
VE2486 - Broadcast Graphics<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: VE1438 - Computer Graphics or<br />
GD1403 - Typography for Digital Media<br />
This course introduces techniques in type<br />
design and animation using compositing<br />
software. Emphasis is on design,<br />
storytelling and technical precision.<br />
VE3453 - Intermediate VFX<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in VFX.<br />
Prerequisite: VE2453 - Introduction to VFX<br />
and VE2450 - Maps, Mattes, and Masks<br />
Utilizing various painting and compositing<br />
packages students will learn the principles<br />
of rotoscoping and digital painting, as<br />
applied to rig removal and special effects.<br />
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Students will also build upon the principles<br />
in previous classes towards the creation of<br />
more advanced live action composites.<br />
VE3457 - Post-Production Management<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
Students will learn to manage the production<br />
process. <strong>The</strong>y will develop skill in managing<br />
clients and personnel. Students will discover the<br />
critical nature of preplanning and organization.<br />
Course will explore the various technical and<br />
artist issues that effect a project. Students<br />
will understand the financial implications of<br />
project management. Skill will be developed<br />
in establishing timelines and deadlines.<br />
VE3465 - Digital Cinematography for VFX<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: VE3453 - Intermediate VFX<br />
This course will prepare students for on-set<br />
supervisory roles in the visual effects industry.<br />
By utilizing a complete survey of lighting<br />
conditions and physical set measurements,<br />
students will acquire the necessary data to<br />
incorporate 3D elements into live action plates.<br />
VE3477 - 3D Effects<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: CA3449 - Intermediate 3D Modeling<br />
Within a 3D environment, students will use<br />
dynamic simulation, particle systems, and<br />
rigid bodies to create a variety of convincing<br />
effects, including natural phenomena.<br />
This course will build a foundation for<br />
students to create complex, dynamic effects,<br />
integrated into live action footage.<br />
VE3486 - Intermediate Broadcast Graphics<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a<br />
“C” or higher to pass in VFX.<br />
Prerequisite: VE2486 - Broadcast Graphics<br />
This course will expose students to the disciplines<br />
used in finalizing a video or animation project<br />
using compositing software. <strong>The</strong> class will<br />
reinforce compositing concepts, techniques, and<br />
vocabulary that students have learned in previous<br />
classes. More sophisticated tools and techniques<br />
will be introduced. Each student should produce<br />
a final edited project utilizing these skills.<br />
VE3490 - Advanced Editing Principles<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: CA2440 Digital Video Editing<br />
Advanced editing gives students the opportunity<br />
to refine knowledge and skill learned in the<br />
introductory and intermediate editing courses.<br />
<strong>The</strong> main focus of advanced editing is applying<br />
shot relations and transitions by creating a<br />
short video from original idea to edited master.<br />
Students explore shot relationships temporally,<br />
graphically, spatially, and rhythmically.<br />
VE4463 - Advanced VFX I<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: VE3453 - Intermediate VFX and VE3465<br />
- Digital Cinematography for Visual Effects<br />
This course will continue to explore the<br />
disciplines used in creating and compositing<br />
video shot on a blue or green screen. More<br />
sophisticated methods will be introduced<br />
for color correcting and adjusting video to<br />
produce seamless composites. <strong>The</strong> class will<br />
reinforce compositing concepts, techniques,<br />
and vocabulary that students have learned in<br />
previous classes. <strong>The</strong> concepts of background<br />
replacement and the use of miniatures in<br />
visual effects will also be introduced.<br />
VE4467 - Production Studio I<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: VE3465 - Digital Cinematography for VFX<br />
Students will build upon foundation skills<br />
in broadcast design and visual effects by<br />
simulating a real world production environment.<br />
Emphasis will be placed on the competitive<br />
and collaborative aspects of production, as well<br />
as various professional methods, procedures,<br />
techniques, skills, resources, and equipment.<br />
VE4473 - Advanced VFX II<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: VE4463 - Advanced VFX I<br />
In this course, the further exploration of 3D<br />
tracking and matchmoving concepts will be<br />
emphasized to create more complex interaction<br />
between 3D elements and live action footage.<br />
Advanced 3D lighting systems will be introduced<br />
to produce photorealistic composites.<br />
VE4486 - Advanced Broadcast Graphics<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: VE3486 - Intermediate Broadcast Graphics<br />
This course will expose students to more<br />
advanced compositing techniques. <strong>The</strong> class<br />
will reinforce compositing concepts, techniques,<br />
and vocabulary that students have learned in<br />
previous classes. More sophisticated tools and<br />
techniques will be introduced. <strong>The</strong> class will focus<br />
mainly on group-oriented projects. Each student<br />
will have a vital role in producing a group project<br />
involving, animation, live action video, editing,<br />
and compositing for a final portfolio piece.<br />
WEB DESIGN & INTERACTIVE<br />
MEDIA COURSES<br />
IM1480 - Fundamentals Of<br />
Interactive Design<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a “C”<br />
or higher to pass in WDIM.<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
<strong>The</strong> course introduces students to the history,<br />
trends, terminology, and concepts in the field of<br />
interactive design. Through materials presented<br />
in the course, students become familiar with<br />
the roles and responsibilities of people working<br />
in the field, professional organizations, and<br />
significant organizations. Students are also<br />
introduced to the basic concepts and tools for<br />
developing interactive media applications.<br />
IM2420 - Fundamentals of<br />
Scripting Languages<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a “C”<br />
or higher to pass in WDIM.<br />
Prerequisite: IM1480 - Fundamentals<br />
of Interactive Design<br />
Students develop and refine basic programming<br />
skills. Emphasis is placed on programming<br />
concepts including logic, problem solving,<br />
process flow and flowcharting, syntax<br />
and structures, and debugging and<br />
troubleshooting. Students will acquire skills<br />
needed to design, develop, and produce<br />
practical interactive applications.<br />
IM2440 - User Centered Interface Design<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: GD1420 - Image Manipulation<br />
This course provides students with the skills<br />
to design interactive interfaces. Emphasis is<br />
placed on examination of the information<br />
architecture, communication and business<br />
goals, media, and delivery platform.<br />
Students will develop an interface prototype<br />
that meets the goals of the project.<br />
IM2460 - Introduction to Authoring<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: GD1420 - Image Manipulation<br />
This course will introduce the student to concepts<br />
and designs utilized in the development of<br />
education, sales, and marketing presentations.<br />
Students will create an integrated, interactive<br />
multimedia presentation using the basic concepts<br />
and principles of multimedia and graphic design.<br />
IM2470 - Interactive Motion Graphics<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: IM1480 - Fundamentals<br />
of Interactive Design<br />
An advanced course that applies motion<br />
graphics as an integrated interactive solution;<br />
students will script interaction, sequencing,<br />
and motion for interactive projects.<br />
Optimization is a critical consideration in the<br />
creation of the user-centered experience.<br />
IM2480 - Digital Video Production<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: CA2430 - Introduction to Video<br />
Students will demonstrate knowledge of<br />
editing using non-linear editing software<br />
and hardware in a computer lab. Students<br />
will produce and edit video and audio<br />
using digital desktop video techniques.<br />
IM2490 - Interactive Motion Scripting<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: IM2470 - Interactive Motion Graphics<br />
An advanced course that applies motion<br />
graphics as an integrated interactive solution;<br />
students will script interaction, sequencing,<br />
and motion for interactive projects.<br />
Optimization is a critical consideration in the<br />
creation of the user-centered experience.<br />
IM3411 - Writing For Interactive Design<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This is a specialized writing course for<br />
interactive design. Students will learn the<br />
unique characteristics and techniques of<br />
media writing and apply them to interactive<br />
media production. Students will also learn to<br />
conduct research for media writing projects.<br />
IM3420 - Advanced Scripting Languages<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a “C”<br />
or higher to pass in WDIM.<br />
Prerequisite: IM2420 - Fundamentals<br />
of Scripting Languages<br />
Students will refine dynamic scripting<br />
skills to develop complex interactivity and<br />
applications (applets). <strong>The</strong> course also<br />
examines client-side forms in conjunction<br />
with server-side scripting applications.<br />
IM3460 - Intermediate Authoring<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: IM2460 - Introduction to Authoring<br />
This course will build on the skills taught<br />
in the Introduction to Authoring class.<br />
Students will design production quality<br />
interactive presentations using intermediatelevel<br />
scripting techniques focusing on<br />
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good user interface design and usability.<br />
IM4420 - Dynamic Web Applications<br />
4 credits; **This course requires a “C”<br />
or higher to pass in WDIM.<br />
Prerequisite: IM3420 - Advanced Scripting Languages<br />
Students apply user-centered design principles,<br />
database structures and server side scripting<br />
to design and develop content for serverbased<br />
dynamic delivery. Attention will be<br />
paid to design issues relating to the display<br />
of dynamic content on the screen and how<br />
that dynamic content will be delivered.<br />
IM4440 - Usability Evaluation<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: none<br />
This course introduces students to concepts and<br />
techniques used in usability evaluation. Through<br />
theories presented in the course, students<br />
learn ways to research, design, implement, and<br />
analyze evaluation of interactive projects.<br />
IM4470 - E-Learning Design & Applications<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: IM2420 - Fundamentals<br />
of Scripting Languages<br />
This course will introduce students to the<br />
principles of instructional design as applied<br />
to e-learning. <strong>The</strong> course introduces different<br />
options for authoring tools, principles of effective<br />
design, instructional analysis, and production<br />
of e-learning materials. Students design, build,<br />
evaluate, and revise instructional applications<br />
using industry standard authoring systems.<br />
IM4480 - Web Design & Interactive<br />
Media Production Team<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: IM3420 - Advanced Scripting Languages<br />
and IM2490 Interactive Motion Scripting<br />
This course focuses on the interactive design<br />
project management process. <strong>The</strong> development<br />
of the project team as key to the successful<br />
achievement of interactive design project goals<br />
is stressed. <strong>The</strong> process examines the main<br />
elements required in every proposal/plan, time<br />
frame, and budget. <strong>The</strong> course also examines<br />
issues of copyright and intellectual property<br />
as they relate to project implementation.<br />
IM4490 - Special Topics in Web<br />
Design & Interactive Media<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: IM2490 - Interactive Motion Scripting<br />
and IM3420 - Advanced Scripting Languages<br />
and IM2460 - Introduction to Authoring<br />
Topics are based upon important trends and<br />
developments in Web Design & Interactive<br />
Media. Lectures, demonstrations, or research<br />
reports pertaining to areas of interest in Web<br />
Design & Interactive Media are presented by<br />
resident faculty, expert visitors, and working<br />
professionals. Group projects may also be assigned.<br />
Study and discussion of computer hardware,<br />
operating systems, networking, programming<br />
languages, interactive digital media, streaming<br />
media, entrepreneurship, marketing, workgroup<br />
organization, and the interactive industry.<br />
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FACULTY<br />
Many of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota faculty members are<br />
working professionals with impressive<br />
achievements in their field.<br />
ADVERTISING FACULTY<br />
Nicole Engravallo (Adjunct)<br />
M.Ed.; B.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities<br />
Patrick Faricy (Part-time)<br />
M.B.A., University of California – Irvine;<br />
B.F.A., <strong>Art</strong> Center College of Design – Pasadena, CA<br />
Rick Friede (Adjunct)<br />
B.S., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities<br />
Rebecca John (Part-time)<br />
M.A., University of Phoenix Online;<br />
B.A., University of St. Thomas<br />
Jennifer McDowell (Full-time)<br />
M.B.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
B.A., University of Virginia<br />
Anjila Olsen (Adjunct)<br />
M.P.A.; B.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities<br />
°John Schulz (Full-time)<br />
Advertising / Design Management / Fashion & Retail<br />
Management / Fashion Retailing Academic Director<br />
B.A., University of Wisconsin – Madison<br />
Jennifer Thompson (Full-time)<br />
M.Phil., University of Glasgow – Scotland;<br />
B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University<br />
Rachel Whisenant (Part-time)<br />
M.B.A., Westminster College - Salt Lake City;<br />
B.A., Brigham Young University<br />
AUDIO PRODUCTION FACULTY<br />
Joshua Clausen (Adjunct)<br />
M.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
B.Mu., Concordia College – Moorhead<br />
Jake Davis (Adjunct)<br />
M.F.A., California <strong>Institutes</strong> of the <strong>Art</strong>s – Valencia;<br />
B.F.A., University of Minnesota – Duluth<br />
Andrew Matthews (Adjunct)<br />
M.A.; B.A., California State University – Chico<br />
Dan Walzer (Full-time)<br />
M.Mu., University of Cincinnati;<br />
B.Mu., Bowling Green State University<br />
°David Wilharm (Full-time)<br />
Audio Production / Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation /<br />
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Academic Director<br />
M.L.S., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
B.Arch.; B.S., North Dakota State University<br />
CULINARY ARTS FACULTY<br />
°Mike Autenrieth (Full-time)<br />
Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s / Hospitality Management<br />
Academic Director<br />
M.H.A., University of Nevada – Las Vegas;<br />
B.A., Metropolitan State University;<br />
A.S., Johnson & Wales University - Rhode Island;<br />
C.H.A., C.H.E., American Hotel<br />
& Lodging Association<br />
Tatum Barile (Full-time)<br />
A.A.S., <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota;<br />
C.H.E., American Hotel & Lodging Association<br />
Jessica Bartl (Part-Time)<br />
A.O.S., Culinary Institute of America – New York;<br />
C.H.E., American Hotel & Lodging Association<br />
Nathan Beauchamp (Full-time)<br />
A.O.S., Culinary Institute of America – New York<br />
Jessica Becker (Full-time)<br />
B.A., Goucher College – Maryland;<br />
A.O.S., New England Culinary Institute;<br />
C.H.E., American Hotel & Lodging Association<br />
Jon Belleau (Full-time)<br />
C.H.E., American Hotel & Lodging Association<br />
Amy Carter (Full-time)<br />
B.A., Metropolitan State University;<br />
CEPC, American Culinary Federation;<br />
C.H.E., American Hotel & Lodging Association<br />
Seth Bixby Daugherty (Full-time)<br />
A.O.S., Culinary Institute of America – New York;<br />
C.H.E., American Hotel & Lodging Association<br />
Desiree Dorwart (Full-time)<br />
B.A., Minnesota State University – Moorhead;<br />
C.H.E., American Hotel & Lodging Association<br />
Byron Korus (Full-time)<br />
Ed.D., Hamline University; M.A., St. Mary’s University<br />
- Twin Cities; B.S., North Dakota State University;<br />
C.E.C., A.A.C., C.C.E., American Culinary Federation;<br />
C.H.E., American Hotel & Lodging Association<br />
Stephen Lerach (Full-time)<br />
Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s Assistant Academic Director<br />
M.L.S.; B.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
C.H.E., American Hotel & Lodging Association<br />
Donna Simmons (Full-time)<br />
B.S., University of Minnesota – Duluth;<br />
C.H.E., American Hotel & Lodging Association<br />
Darrel Smith (Full-time)<br />
M.Ed., Phoenix University; B.S., Georgia State<br />
University; A.A., <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Atlanta;<br />
C.H.E., American Hotel & Lodging Association<br />
Hope Walburn (Part-Time)<br />
B.A. University of Minnesota – Morris; A.A.S., Baking<br />
and Pastry, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota;<br />
C.H.E., American Hotel & Lodging Association<br />
Pat Weber (Full-time)<br />
B.S., Florida International University;<br />
A.O.S., Culinary Institute of America – New York;<br />
C.H.E., American Hotel & Lodging Association<br />
Fred Weiss (Full-time)<br />
B.A., University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee;<br />
A.S., Johnson & Wales University - Rhode Island<br />
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Mark Williams (Full-time)<br />
B.S., <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
DESIGN MANAGEMENT FACULTY<br />
Walter Lambert (Full-time)<br />
Ph.D.; M.B.A., University of Texas – Austin;<br />
M.S.Ch.E.; B.S.Ch.E, University of Cincinnati<br />
Jim Paulos (Full-time)<br />
M.S., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
B.S., University of Wisconsin – Madison<br />
°John Schulz (Full-time)<br />
Advertising / Design Management / Fashion & Retail<br />
Management / Fashion Retailing Academic Director<br />
B.A., University of Wisconsin – Madison<br />
Jim Ullyot (Part-time)<br />
M.B.A., Harvard University; A.B., Harvard College<br />
DIGITAL FILM & VIDEO<br />
PRODUCTION FACULTY<br />
Rolf Belgum (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., University of California – San Diego;<br />
B.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities<br />
Benjamin Gottfried (Full-time)<br />
M.A., University of Wisconsin – Madison;<br />
B.A., St. John’s University – Minnesota<br />
Jenny Hanson (Adjunct)<br />
M.F.A., Trans<strong>Art</strong> University – Austria;<br />
B.A., Augsburg University<br />
Jay Horan (Adjunct)<br />
M.F.A, University of Southern California;<br />
B.A., Macalester College<br />
James Horwitz (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A.; M.A., University of Wisconsin – Madison;<br />
B.A., University of Connecticut<br />
°Colleen Mullins (Full-time)<br />
Photograpgy / Digital Film & Video Production /<br />
Digital Image Management Academic Director<br />
M.F.A, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
B.A., San Francisco State University<br />
Mara Pelecis (Adjunct)<br />
M.F.A, School of the <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Chicago;<br />
B.A., St. Olaf College<br />
Barbara Wiener (Adjunct)<br />
M.F.A., Universtiy of Minnesota – Twin Cities<br />
B.A., Austin College – Texas<br />
FASHION & RETAIL MANAGEMENT FACULTY<br />
Susan Dunlap (Adjunct)<br />
M.M.A.; B.A, Metropolitan State University<br />
MaryBeth Gagner (Adjunct)<br />
M.F.A., University of Washington – Seattle;<br />
B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College<br />
Cari Gelle (Full-time)<br />
M.Ed., Argosy University;<br />
B.S., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities<br />
Kristy Janigo (Full-time)<br />
B.S., North Dakota State University<br />
Alyssa Marsh (Adjunct)<br />
B.A., Concordia College – Moorhead<br />
Kathryn Reiley (Adjunct)<br />
Ph.D.; M.A.; B.S., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities<br />
°John Schulz (Full-time)<br />
Advertising / Design Management / Fashion & Retail<br />
Management / Fashion Retailing Academic Director<br />
B.A., University of Wisconsin – Madison<br />
KelliRae Sebwe (Full-time)<br />
M.S., Argosy University;<br />
B.S., University of Wisconsin – Madison<br />
Kevin Wilkinson (Full-time)<br />
M.B.A., University of New Hampshire – Durham;<br />
B.S., Plymouth State University – Plymouth, NH<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION FACULTY<br />
Katherine Althlathini (Adjunct)<br />
M.A., <strong>The</strong> American University in Cairo;<br />
B.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities<br />
°Janica Austad (Full-time)<br />
General Education Academic Director<br />
M.Ed., McGill University – Montreal, Canada;<br />
B.A.; C.C.S., Concordia University – Montreal, Canada<br />
Lisa Buboltz (Adjunct)<br />
Ph.D., Harvard University;<br />
M.A.; B.A., University of Wisconsin – Madison<br />
Jeff Burkett (Full-time)<br />
M.S.; B.S., Minnesota State University – Mankato<br />
Michael Courteau (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., Hamilne University; M.A., University of St. Mary’s<br />
– Twin Cities; B.A., University of Wisconsin – Madison<br />
Nicholas Deacon (Adjunct)<br />
Ph.D., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
B.S., University of Iowa<br />
Jeremy Frandrup (Full-time)<br />
M.A., Hamline University;<br />
B.A., Metropolitan State University<br />
Robert Guthrie (Adjunct)<br />
Ph.D., University of Nebraska;<br />
M.S., University of Texas – El Paso;<br />
B.S., Winona State University; B.S., Purdue University<br />
Jenny Herbst (Part-time)<br />
M.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
B.A., University de Chile – Santiago<br />
James Holdman (Adjunct)<br />
Ph.D.; M.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
B.A., Oakland University – Rochester, MI<br />
Satish Jayaraj (Adjunct)<br />
M.F.A., Hamline University; B.A., Purdue University<br />
Jeremy Lawson (Full-time)<br />
M.S., University of Tennessee;<br />
B.S., Marshall University – Huntington, WV<br />
Gary Lehtola (Adjunct)<br />
M.S.; B.S., University of Oulu – Finland<br />
William Lendway (Adjunct)<br />
M.S.; B.S., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities<br />
Barb Ludins (Adjunct)<br />
M.A., Adler Graduate School;<br />
B.A., Metropolitan State University<br />
Sarah Matthey (Adjunct)<br />
M.A., University of St. Thomas;<br />
B.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities<br />
Ed McBride (Full-time)<br />
M.S.; B.S., Minnesota State University – Mankato<br />
Lisa McDaniel (Full-time)<br />
M.A., St. Mary’s University – Twin Cities;<br />
M.A., Southern Methodist University – Dallas;<br />
B.A., University of Illinois – Urbana<br />
Laura Moyer (Full-time)<br />
M.A., University of St. Thomas;<br />
B.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities<br />
Tim Nagle (Part-time)<br />
Ph.D.; M.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
B.S., Northern Michigan University;<br />
B.S., Oregon State University<br />
Dana Nissen (Full-time)<br />
Ph.D., Graduate <strong>The</strong>ological Foundation – Indiana;<br />
Th.M., Lutheran School of <strong>The</strong>ology – Chicago;<br />
M.Div., Luther Northwestern <strong>The</strong>ological Seminary;<br />
B.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities<br />
Sarah Orman (Full-time)<br />
M.A., Hamline University;<br />
B.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities<br />
Renee Rosen (Adjunct)<br />
Ph.D.; M.S., North Dakota State University;<br />
B.A., University of St. Thomas<br />
Ricardo Sanchez (Adjunct)<br />
M.A., University of London – Wye, UK;<br />
B.Sc., Colombia National University – Palmira, Colombia<br />
Renae Sauter (Part-time)<br />
M.A., St. Mary’s University – Twin Cities;<br />
B.A., Metropolitan State University<br />
Tony Steblay (Part-time)<br />
M.F.A.; B.S., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities<br />
Tim Storsved (Adjunct)<br />
Ph.D.; M.S., North Dakota State University;<br />
B.S., Minnesota State University – Moorhead<br />
Natalie Stowe (Adjunct)<br />
M.F.A., Minnesota State University – Mankato;<br />
M.A., Simmons College – Boston; B.A., St. Olaf College<br />
Christopher Title (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., Hamline University;<br />
M.A., St. Mary’s University – Twin Cities;<br />
B.A., Northern Arizona State University – Flagstaff<br />
Deborah Weiss (Full-time)<br />
M.L.S., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
B.A., St. Cloud State University<br />
Kelly Westhoff (Adjunct)<br />
M.A., Hamline University;<br />
B.A., Concordia College – Moorhead<br />
Thomas Wortman (Adjunct)<br />
Ph.D., <strong>The</strong> Pennsylvania State University;<br />
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania;<br />
B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania<br />
GRAPHIC DESIGN FACULTY<br />
James L. Dean (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., University College for the Creative <strong>Art</strong>s –<br />
Kent, UK; B.A., Northbrook College – Sussex, UK<br />
Clay DuVal (Full-time)<br />
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M.Ed., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
B.S., University of Wisconsin – Stout<br />
Brendon Farley (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., Boise State University;<br />
B.F.A., Columbus College of <strong>Art</strong> & Design<br />
Jim Felgate (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
M.A., St. Mary’s University – Twin Cities;<br />
B.F.A., St. Cloud State University<br />
Doug Garder (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., West Virginia University – Morgantown;<br />
B.A., Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville<br />
Peter Gaustad (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
M.A., St. Mary’s University – Twin Cities;<br />
B.F.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities<br />
Anne George (Part-time)<br />
M.F.A., Rutgers University;<br />
B.F.A., <strong>The</strong> School of the <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Chicago<br />
Randall Holbrook (Part-time)<br />
J.D., Hamline University;<br />
B.A., St. John’s College – Maryland<br />
Julie Longo (Full-time)<br />
B.F.A., Iowa State University<br />
Lisa Loudon (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., University of Nebraska – Lincoln;<br />
B.F.A., University of Nebraska – Omaha<br />
Matthew Luken (Part-time)<br />
M.A.S.; B.S., Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University<br />
William Reynolds (Full-time)<br />
M.Ed., College of St. Catherine – St. Paul;<br />
B.F.A., Minneapolis College of <strong>Art</strong> and Design<br />
°Jelena Song (Full-time)<br />
Graphic Design / Web Design & Development /<br />
Web Design & Interactive Communications /<br />
Web Design & Interactive Media Academic Director<br />
M.Arch., B.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities<br />
John Thomas (Full-time)<br />
B.F.A., Minneapolis College of <strong>Art</strong> and Design<br />
Doug Westendorp (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., B.F.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities<br />
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT FACULTY<br />
°Mike Autenrieth (Full-time)<br />
Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s / Hospitality Management<br />
Academic Director<br />
M.H.A., University of Nevada – Las Vegas;<br />
B.A., Metropolitan State University;<br />
A.S., Johnson & Wales University - Rhode Island;<br />
C.H.A., C.H.E., American Hotel<br />
& Lodging Association<br />
Natalie Goldston (Full-time)<br />
B.S., University of Wisconsin – River Falls<br />
INTERIOR DESIGN AND INTERIOR<br />
PLANNING WITH AUTOCAD FACULTY<br />
Jessica Ainsworth-Truong (Full-time)<br />
M.Arch.; B.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
LEED AP Legacy<br />
°Marissa Alexander (Full-time)<br />
Interior Design Academic Director<br />
M.Arch.; B.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities<br />
Beata Fleischmann (Full-time)<br />
B.S., <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota;<br />
NCIDQ® Certificate #178870; LEED AP Legacy<br />
Maria Garrido Santos (Full-time)<br />
M.L.S.; B.S., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
A.S., <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Fort Lauderdale;<br />
NCIDQ® Certificate #205507<br />
Korrin Lohmann (Full-time)<br />
B.S., <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
Amy Meller (Part-time)<br />
M.Arch.; B.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
LEED AP Legacy, AIA<br />
Mythili Thiagarajan (Adjunct)<br />
M.Arch., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
B.Arch., University School of Architecture<br />
and Planning – Chenna, India;<br />
LEED AP Legacy, AIA<br />
Elsa Wenz (Part-time)<br />
B.S., <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
Dan Whittaker (Full-time)<br />
M.Arch.; B.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
NCIDQ® Certificate #021217; LEED AP Legacy<br />
Jill Winkler (Adjunct)<br />
M.Arch.; B.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
AIA<br />
MEDIA ARTS & ANIMATION FACULTY<br />
Jonathan Dege (Full-time)<br />
B.S., <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
Shannon Gilley (Full-time)<br />
B.S., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities<br />
Steve Paul (Full-time)<br />
B.A., University of Iowa – Iowa City<br />
Jason Rivera (Adjunct)<br />
M.F.A., Full Sail University;<br />
B.S., <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Las Vegas<br />
Lafe Smith (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., Savannah College of <strong>Art</strong> and Design;<br />
B.A., University of Iowa<br />
°David Wilharm (Full-time)<br />
Audio Production / Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation /<br />
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Academic Director<br />
M.L.S., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
B.Arch.; B.S., North Dakota State University<br />
PHOTOGRAPHY FACULTY<br />
Caroline Houdek (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
B.F.A., College of Visual <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
Wayne Jenkins (Part-time)<br />
M.F.A., Arizona State University;<br />
B.A., University of California – Riverside<br />
Brett Kallusky (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of <strong>Art</strong>;<br />
B.F.A., University of Wisconsin – River Falls<br />
Kenneth Kunkle (Adjunct)<br />
J.D., Hamline University; B.A., Wichita State University<br />
Anthony Marchetti (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College<br />
°Colleen Mullins (Full-time)<br />
Photograpgy / Digital Film & Video Production /<br />
Digital Image Management Academic Director<br />
M.F.A, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
B.A., San Francisco State University<br />
Becky Olstad (Full-time)<br />
M.S., Boston University;<br />
B.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities<br />
Areca Roe (Adjunct)<br />
M.F.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
B.A., Oberlin College – Oberlin, OH<br />
Rich Ryan (Part-time)<br />
B.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities<br />
Michelle Westmark (Adjunct)<br />
M.F.A., Pratt Institute – Brooklyn, NY;<br />
B.A., Bethel University<br />
Sarah Whiting (Part-time)<br />
M.F.A., Savannah College of <strong>Art</strong> and Design;<br />
B.G.S., University of Michigan<br />
VISUAL EFFECTS & MOTION<br />
GRAPHICS FACULTY<br />
Kinsey Engelmann (Adjunct)<br />
M.A., North Carolina State University;<br />
B.F.A., Univeristy of Wisconsin – Stout<br />
Michael Heagle (Full-time)<br />
B.F.A., University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee<br />
°David Wilharm (Full-time)<br />
Audio Production / Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation /<br />
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Academic Director<br />
M.L.S., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
B.Arch.; B.S., North Dakota State University<br />
WEB DESIGN & INTERACTIVE<br />
MEDIA FACULTY<br />
Tim Armato (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., Minneapolis College of <strong>Art</strong> and Design;<br />
B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College<br />
Douglas Brull (Full-time)<br />
B.F.A., University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh;<br />
B.S., <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
Derrin Evers (Full-time)<br />
B.S., <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
John Keston (Full-time)<br />
B.A., Metropolitan State University<br />
Ken Korth (Full-time)<br />
M.F.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities;<br />
B.F.A., Brigham Young University<br />
Dana Nybo (Full-time)<br />
M.B.A., University of Phoenix Online;<br />
B.A., Winona State University<br />
°Jelena Song (Full-time)<br />
Graphic Design / Web Design & Development /<br />
Web Design & Interactive Communications /<br />
Web Design & Interactive Media Academic Director<br />
M.Arch., B.A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities<br />
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota staff<br />
members are committed to students and to<br />
providing quality, outcome oriented education.<br />
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE<br />
Jeffrey S. Allen, Ph.D.<br />
President<br />
612-656-6863<br />
Jeanne <strong>The</strong>berath<br />
Executive Assistant<br />
612-656-6863<br />
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS<br />
Susan Tarnowski, Ph.D.<br />
Dean of Academic Affairs<br />
612-656-6860<br />
Amber Buckner<br />
Administrative Assistant<br />
612-656-6861<br />
Marissa Alexander<br />
Interior Design Academic Director<br />
612-656-7565<br />
Janica Austad<br />
General Education Academic Director<br />
612-656-7512<br />
Mike Autenrieth<br />
Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s/Hospitality Management Academic Director<br />
612-656-6819<br />
Jennifer McDowell<br />
Director of Faculty Development<br />
612-656-6981<br />
Steve Lerach<br />
Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s/Hospitality Management<br />
Assistant Academic Director<br />
612-656-6934<br />
ADMINISTRATION<br />
Colleen Mullins<br />
Digital Film & Video Production /<br />
Photography Academic Director<br />
612-656-6852<br />
John Schulz<br />
Advertising / Design Management / Fashion &<br />
Retail Management Academic Director<br />
612-656-6872<br />
Jelena Song<br />
Graphic Design / Web Design & Interactive<br />
Media Academic Director Academic Director<br />
612-656-6966<br />
David Wilharm<br />
Audio Production / Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation/Visual<br />
Effects & Motion Graphics Academic Director<br />
612-656-6954<br />
Liz Adamsick<br />
Academic Advisor<br />
612-656-6879<br />
Tarah Bjorklund<br />
Academic Advisor<br />
612-656-7564<br />
Claire Hilgeman<br />
Academic Advisor<br />
612-656-7520<br />
Bavi Weston<br />
Academic Advisor<br />
612-656-7560<br />
Steve Liska<br />
Librarian<br />
612-656-6827<br />
REGISTRAR’S OFFICE<br />
Desiree Boie<br />
Registrar<br />
612-656-6837<br />
Erin Richards<br />
Record Assistant<br />
612-656-6834<br />
TECHNOLOGY<br />
Greg Lockhart<br />
Campus Technology Manager<br />
612-656-6841<br />
Nikki Austin<br />
Technology Support Supervisor<br />
612-656-6821<br />
Mark Thomes<br />
Sr. Desktop and Media Resources Analyst<br />
612-656-6826<br />
Jim Bozic<br />
Desktop Analyst<br />
612-656-6831<br />
Andrew Schroeder<br />
ECage Manager<br />
612-656-6807<br />
ADMINISTRATIVE AND<br />
FINANCIAL SERVICES<br />
Dave Aune<br />
Director of Administrative<br />
and Financial Services<br />
612-656-6859<br />
Jeffrey Lee<br />
Accounting Supervisor<br />
612-656-6845<br />
Crysta Hinson<br />
General Accountant<br />
612-656-6832<br />
Clint Lambeth<br />
Collector<br />
612-656-6985<br />
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Barry Rosenman<br />
Supply Store Manager<br />
612-656-6864<br />
Erik Thompson<br />
Print Service Manager<br />
612-656-6824<br />
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES<br />
Kimberly Steele<br />
Director of Student Financial Services<br />
612-656-6876<br />
Jenna Bakken<br />
Associate Director of Student Financial Services<br />
612-656-6840<br />
Angela Olson<br />
Associate Director of Student Financial Services<br />
612-656-6828<br />
Craig McCoy<br />
Senior Financial Aid Officer<br />
612-656-6843<br />
Lena Collister<br />
Financial Aid Officer<br />
612-656-6959<br />
Melissa Giacomini<br />
Financial Aid Officer<br />
612-656-6804<br />
Dan Hedegard<br />
Loan Coordinator<br />
612-656-7647<br />
Hannah Hedegard<br />
Financial Aid Officer<br />
612-656-6963<br />
Charla Hudlow<br />
Financial Aid Officer<br />
612-656-6802<br />
Amy Learn<br />
Financial Aid Officer<br />
612-656-7541<br />
Elizabeth Leland<br />
Financial Aid Officer<br />
612-656-7544<br />
Natalie Lynch<br />
Financial Aid Officer<br />
612-656-6833<br />
Alisha Rawana<br />
Financial Aid Officer<br />
612-656-6828<br />
Jonathan Schill<br />
Financial Aid Officer<br />
612-656-6838<br />
Amanda Temple<br />
Financial Aid Officer<br />
612-332-3361<br />
Jason Twombly<br />
Financial Aid Officer<br />
612-656-6842<br />
Jamie Gordon<br />
Student Financial Services<br />
Administrative Assistant<br />
612-656-6828<br />
HUMAN RESOURCES<br />
Patrick Chen<br />
Director of Human Resources<br />
612-656-6848<br />
Susie Charais<br />
Human Resources Generalist<br />
612-656-6847<br />
CAREER SERVICES<br />
Becky Bates<br />
Director of Career Services<br />
612-656-6854<br />
Samantha Abbott<br />
Student Employment Advisor<br />
612-656-6849<br />
Alma Allen<br />
Senior Career Services Advisor<br />
612-656-6962<br />
Jodi Gruenwald<br />
Senior Career Services Advisor<br />
612-656-6851<br />
Angie Lira<br />
Career Services Advisor<br />
612-656-6818<br />
Andrea Obrycki<br />
Career Services Advisor<br />
612-656-6850<br />
Andrea Renaud<br />
Career Services Advisor<br />
612-656-6823<br />
STUDENT AFFAIRS<br />
Pam Boersig<br />
Dean of Student Affairs<br />
612-656-6865<br />
Rob Anderson<br />
Director of Residence Life and Housing<br />
612-656-6835<br />
Teresa Hash<br />
Residence Life Coordinator<br />
Valerie Johnson<br />
Student Support/Disability Services Coordinator<br />
612-656-6866<br />
Julie Kesterke<br />
Student Development Coordinator<br />
612-656-6892<br />
ADMISSIONS<br />
Mary Strand<br />
Senior Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-6820<br />
Jeff Mammenga<br />
Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-6803<br />
Eric Weidmann<br />
Administrative Assistant<br />
612-656-6907<br />
Cathie Carlson<br />
Assistant Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-7561<br />
Jason Chinander<br />
Assistant Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-6814<br />
Bailey England<br />
Assistant Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-6816<br />
Jay Edwards<br />
Assistant Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-6882<br />
Sofia Farone<br />
Assistant Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-7567<br />
Tabitha Fischer<br />
Assistant Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-6927<br />
Laura Fulayter<br />
Assistant Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-7592<br />
Sherry Hanson<br />
Assistant Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-6810<br />
Gretchen Haynes<br />
Assistant Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-6871<br />
Aaron Heiner<br />
Assistant Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-6812<br />
Joe Hysell<br />
Assistant Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-6836<br />
Jean Anne Janes<br />
Associate Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-6900<br />
Amanda Jones<br />
Associate Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-7540<br />
Jolene Luehrs<br />
Associate Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-6805<br />
Ashley McNamara<br />
Associate Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-7587<br />
Michael Miller<br />
Assistant Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-6870<br />
Nick Mueller<br />
Associate Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-7568
Jim Novak<br />
Assistant Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-6808<br />
Kris Pearson<br />
Assistant Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-6806<br />
Jesse Reed<br />
Associate Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-6884<br />
Mark Stanaszek<br />
Assistant Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-7650<br />
Tom Trundle<br />
Assistant Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-6977<br />
Jenn Walter<br />
Assistant Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-7610<br />
LeAnna Wangerin<br />
Associate Director of Admissions<br />
612-656-6809<br />
Jack May<br />
Assistant Director of Re-Admissions<br />
612-656-6829<br />
Erin Finnegan<br />
Enrollment Processor<br />
612-656-7632<br />
Jeremy Klein<br />
Enrollment Processor<br />
612-656-6890<br />
Matthew Johnson<br />
Mailroom Coordinator<br />
612-656-6816<br />
Jan Campbell<br />
Receptionist<br />
612-656-7600<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES<br />
INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA<br />
BOARD OF TRUSTEES<br />
Pam Carter-Mendenhall – Chair<br />
Board Member<br />
Owner<br />
Mendenhall Interiors<br />
Dorothy Fenwick, Ph.D.<br />
Board Member<br />
President<br />
Association of Commissions<br />
Linda Hunter<br />
Board Member<br />
Vice President, Human Resources<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
John Knepper<br />
Board Member<br />
Private Consultant<br />
Newton Myvett<br />
Board Member<br />
Vice President, Admissions<br />
Education Management, LLC<br />
Timothy Newman<br />
Board Member<br />
President, CEO<br />
Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority<br />
Jeffrey S. Allen, Ph.D.<br />
Ex-Officio<br />
President<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES<br />
INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA<br />
BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
International LLC has a three-member<br />
Board of Directors, located at 210 Sixth<br />
Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.<br />
<strong>The</strong> members are Edward H. West, Todd<br />
S. Nelson, and John M. Mazzoni.<br />
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GENERAL<br />
INFORMATION<br />
ADMISSIONS<br />
CAMPUS VISIT<br />
Prospective students are encouraged to visit <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota, although<br />
a visit is not a condition for submitting the<br />
Application for Admission and the Enrollment<br />
Agreement. Arrangements for an interview and<br />
tour of the campus may be made by contacting:<br />
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA<br />
15 SOUTH 9TH STREET<br />
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402<br />
612-332-3361 OR<br />
TOLL-FREE: 1-800-777-3643<br />
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS<br />
All applicants are admitted into <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
based on the following criteria:<br />
• An official copy of high school transcripts<br />
from an accredited educational<br />
institution or a GED certificate<br />
including proof of graduation.<br />
• A minimum high school GPA of 1.5 or<br />
a GED certificate including proof of<br />
graduation if an applicant is applying<br />
for an Associate’s program.<br />
• A minimum High School GPA of 2.5<br />
if an applicant is applying for an a<br />
Bachelor’s degree in Audio Production.<br />
• Students applying for Diploma<br />
programs in Fashion Retailing, Digital<br />
Image Management, Web Design &<br />
Development, and Web Design & Interactive<br />
Communication may demonstrate<br />
preparedness by either college transcripts<br />
showing relevant coursework or portfolio,<br />
and a program-specific essay of 250 words.<br />
<strong>The</strong> following will also be considered: Portfolio,<br />
or body of work in their program of interest,<br />
successful completion of placement exam,<br />
norm referenced exams like the ACT, and<br />
successful completion of post secondary<br />
education. High school seniors who have not<br />
yet graduated should submit a partial transcript<br />
that indicates their expected graduation date.<br />
Students who have completed high school<br />
or its equivalent, yet cannot provide the<br />
necessary documentation, may provide alternate<br />
documentation to satisfy this requirement. <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota President or<br />
designee must approve all exceptions. A student<br />
may submit proof of an Associate’s degree<br />
that is fully transferable to a Bachelor’s degree<br />
from any accredited post-secondary school to<br />
satisfy the high school or GED requirement.<br />
ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE<br />
An application for admission must be completed,<br />
signed by the applicant and sent to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota with a $50<br />
application fee. As part of the application,<br />
the applicant is required to independently<br />
conceive and write an essay of approximately<br />
150 words stating how his/her education at <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota will help<br />
attain his/her career goals. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota also requires a high<br />
school transcript or GED scores. A student may<br />
submit proof of a degree from any accredited<br />
post-secondary school to satisfy the high school<br />
or GED requirement. Applicants must submit<br />
a completed enrollment agreement and are<br />
assessed a $100 enrollment fee which is due<br />
within 10 days of submitting an application.<br />
Applicants not accepted for admission will<br />
receive a full refund of all fees paid.<br />
Each school quarter is typically 11 weeks. <strong>The</strong><br />
quarterly tuition and fees charged are subject<br />
to adjustment annually. Students are given a<br />
notice of 90 days in the event of an adjustment.<br />
<strong>The</strong> starting kit is optional and consists of<br />
basic equipment, first-quarter textbooks<br />
and materials required for beginning each<br />
program. A list of the components of the<br />
starting kit is provided to each enrolled<br />
student. <strong>The</strong>se materials may be purchased at<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute or at most supply stores.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
reserves the right to schedule or<br />
reschedule classes to accommodate<br />
classroom and facility usage.<br />
INTERNATIONAL<br />
ADMISSIONS POLICY<br />
All international (nonimmigrant) applicants<br />
to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
must meet the same admissions standards as<br />
all other students (Please refer to Admissions<br />
Requirements for all students in <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota Catalog).<br />
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY POLICY<br />
All applicants to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota whose first language is not English<br />
must demonstrate competence in the English<br />
language. Demonstration that English is an<br />
applicant’s “first” language can be satisfied if the<br />
applicant submits a diploma from secondary<br />
school (or above) in a system in which English<br />
is the official language of instruction. If<br />
English is not the applicant’s “first” language,<br />
the applicant will need to meet the minimum<br />
English Language Proficiency standard through<br />
submission of an official minimum score on the<br />
written Test of English as a Foreign Language<br />
(TOEFL) or its TOEFL Internet (iBT) equivalent.<br />
A minimum score of 480 on the written TOEFL<br />
is required for diploma programs. A minimum<br />
of 500 on the written TOEFL or 61 on the<br />
TOEFL Internet (iBT) is required for all associate<br />
and bachelor’s level degree programs.<br />
Applicants should contact the Admissions<br />
Office to determine other examinations for<br />
which official scores, equivalent to TOEFL,<br />
are acceptable as an alternative to TOEFL.<br />
<strong>The</strong> above stated English language proficiency<br />
requirements are effective November 1, 2004.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR<br />
NONIMMIGRANT STUDENTS<br />
Applicants seeking to enroll in valid<br />
student nonimmigrant status must<br />
submit each of the following items:<br />
• A completed and signed Application for<br />
Admission Form including required essay;<br />
• A completed and signed<br />
Enrollment Agreement;<br />
• Original or official copies of all educational<br />
transcripts (high school and, if applicable,<br />
university level academic records)<br />
and diplomas. <strong>The</strong>se educational<br />
transcripts and diplomas must be<br />
prepared in English or include a complete<br />
and official English translation;<br />
• Official credential evaluation of non-American<br />
educational credentials, if applicable.<br />
• Proof of English language proficiency (see<br />
English language proficiency policy);<br />
• A completed and signed Sponsor’s Statement<br />
of Financial Support; (This statement is not<br />
required if the student is self-sponsored;)<br />
• Official Financial Statements. Financial<br />
statements (typically provided by<br />
a bank) must verify sufficient funds<br />
to cover the cost of the educational<br />
program as well as all living expenses;<br />
• A U.S. $50 non-refundable application fee<br />
and a U.S. $100 refundable tuition deposit;<br />
• A photocopy of the student’s passport to<br />
provide proof of birth date and citizenship<br />
(Students outside the United States who<br />
have not yet acquired a passport will need<br />
to submit a copy of their birth certificate);<br />
• For all nonimmigrant applicants residing<br />
in the United States at the time of<br />
application: a photocopy of the visa page<br />
contained within the student’s passport as<br />
well as a photocopy of the student’s I/94<br />
arrival departure record (both sides);<br />
• For all nonimmigrant applicants residing<br />
in the United States at the time of<br />
application in either F, M, or J non-immigrant<br />
classification: written confirmation of<br />
nonimmigrant status at previous school<br />
attended before transferring to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota.<br />
• Proof of Health Insurance. Students who<br />
do not possess health insurance upon<br />
applying to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota must be prepared to purchase<br />
health insurance through an approved<br />
provider upon commencement of studies.<br />
If an applicant seeking to enroll in valid<br />
student nonimmigrant status is transferring<br />
from a college or university in the United<br />
States, the International Student Transfer<br />
Clearance Form is also required.<br />
If the applicant is accepted, he/she will be sent<br />
additional information regarding the student<br />
visa application process. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota is authorized under<br />
federal law to admit nonimmigrant students.<br />
ORIENTATION<br />
At the start of each quarter, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota hosts an orientation<br />
program for all new students and their parents.<br />
Students are advised of the date, time, and<br />
events. Attendance is recommended for all new<br />
students and parents are encouraged to attend.<br />
Incoming students participate<br />
in the Student Inventory.<br />
STUDENT ID CARDS<br />
Students are required to keep on their person<br />
their Student ID card issued by <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota. Students must<br />
present their student ID to Security Guards<br />
upon entering buildings. Certain entrances<br />
and doors are kept locked at all times; student<br />
ID cards are used to access these locations<br />
through the use of the electronic lock.<br />
Student ID cards are also used to check<br />
out material in the library and equipment<br />
cage. ID cards are also required to receive<br />
any official student documentation.<br />
If a student loses his or her ID card he/she<br />
must immediately report the loss or theft to<br />
the Cage. <strong>The</strong>re is a $15 replacement fee.<br />
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
includes over 100,000 square feet at our locations<br />
at 15 South 9th Street and 800 Hennepin<br />
Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402. In<br />
addition to classrooms, students will find studios,<br />
laboratories, offices, student lounges, a learning<br />
resource center, and an exhibition gallery. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota maintains an<br />
art supply store and printing service center for<br />
the convenience of students. <strong>The</strong> year-round class<br />
size for <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
averages approximately 21 students. Rarely<br />
would lecture classes exceed 45 or lab classes<br />
exceed 30 students. Equipment provided at <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota is specific<br />
to the program of study and includes computers,<br />
workstations, printers, as well as photo, video, and<br />
audio equipment. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota is not responsible for loss or damage<br />
of student property, including artwork or photos.<br />
PLACEMENT EVALUATIONS<br />
Standardized placement evaluations are used<br />
at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota as<br />
a means to place students in the appropriate<br />
Transitional or college level Mathematics or<br />
English course. (See Academic Affairs for a<br />
description of Transitional Studies.) Placement<br />
scores are not used to determine admission to<br />
the college. <strong>The</strong>re are three assessments tests<br />
students may use: ACCUPLACER, ACT and SAT.<br />
SAT and ACT scores are considered to be valid for<br />
up to five years after the date of completing the<br />
evaluations. Students found to need assistance<br />
based on the placement evaluation will be<br />
required to enroll in appropriate Transitional<br />
Studies courses offered by the college. <strong>The</strong>se<br />
courses are four credits in length and are charged<br />
at the current per-credit rate and do not count<br />
towards the required credits for graduation.<br />
ACCUPLACER<br />
For placement test scoring requirements<br />
and options, please speak with an Assistant<br />
Director of Admissions or the Academic<br />
Director of General Education.<br />
Students who score at least 57 in Mathematics<br />
sections and 87 in the English sections of<br />
the ACCUPLACER may be placed in the<br />
college level Mathematics or English course.<br />
Scoring below 57 in Mathematics or 87 in<br />
English will place a student in the appropriate<br />
Transitional Studies course. Students are<br />
only allowed to take the ACCUPLACER test<br />
a maximum of two times in each area.<br />
If a student receives transfer of credit for GE1410<br />
English I or GE2412 College Mathematics prior<br />
to the start of the quarter they are exempted<br />
from the appropriate assessment exam.<br />
ACT<br />
Students who score at least 18 in each section<br />
of the ACT will be placed in the appropriate<br />
college level English or Mathematics course.<br />
Scoring less than 18 in any given section will<br />
require the student to take the ACCUPLACER<br />
Assessment Placement prior to entering<br />
College level English or Mathematics.<br />
SAT<br />
Students who score at least 450 in each section<br />
of the SAT will be placed in the appropriate<br />
college level English or Mathematics course.<br />
Scoring less than 450 in any given section will<br />
require the student to take the ACCUPLACER<br />
Assessment Placement prior to entering<br />
College level English or Mathematics.<br />
ECOLLEGE AND VITALSOURCE<br />
SYSTEM AND HARDWARE<br />
SPECIFICATIONS<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
uses eCollege and Vital Source to deliver its<br />
digital resources. As with any software, the<br />
faster the processor, the more RAM, and the<br />
larger hard drive space you provide, the better<br />
the performance. Users wanting to move<br />
their material to their hard drive may need<br />
additional space. It is also important that<br />
users understand the process and benefits of<br />
maintaining their machines in top operating<br />
condition by keeping them current with the latest<br />
operating system updates, correctly configuring<br />
virus control, and other beneficial habits.<br />
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:<br />
Preferred Software Specifications:<br />
Mac OSX 10.5 or 10.6<br />
- OR -<br />
Windows 7 or Vista with Microsoft .Net 3.5 SP1<br />
• Latest version of Safari Browser,<br />
Mozilla Firefox, or Internet Explorer<br />
Preferred Hardware Specifications:<br />
• 2.0 GHz INTEL processor<br />
• 1 GB of RAM<br />
• Graphics card capable of 1024<br />
x 768 resolution or larger<br />
• Soundcard & speakers<br />
• High speed internet access<br />
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:<br />
Minimum Software Specifications:<br />
Apple Mac OSX 10.4<br />
- OR -<br />
Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or higher<br />
with Microsoft .Net 3.5 SP1<br />
• Safari browser 3.0.4 or higher, Mozilla Firefox<br />
2.0 or higher, Internet Explorer 6 or higher<br />
Minimum Hardware Specifications:<br />
• 1.0 GHz processor<br />
• 512 MB of RAM<br />
• Graphics card capable of<br />
1024x768 screen resolution<br />
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• Dial-up internet access is the<br />
minimum standard, however, a<br />
higher speed is recommended<br />
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota does<br />
not discriminate on the basis of race, genetic<br />
marker, gender, creed, color, age, ancestry,<br />
sexual orientation, religion, national origin,<br />
sex, disability, or any other characteristic<br />
protected by state, local, or federal law.<br />
Enrollees requiring additional educational<br />
or tuition assistance will be referred to<br />
appropriate government agencies or other<br />
special educational institutions equipped<br />
to handle such situations. For information,<br />
please contact the Office of Admissions.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
reserves the right to request any additional<br />
information necessary to evaluate an<br />
applicant’s potential for academic success.<br />
STUDENT FINANCIAL<br />
SERVICES<br />
Student Financial Services assists students<br />
and their families with financial plans to help<br />
ensure students’ completion of their programs.<br />
Financial Aid Officers from this department<br />
also help in the completion of federal and<br />
state applications for grants and loans.<br />
Once students’ eligibility for financial aid is<br />
determined, students receive help to develop<br />
plans for meeting educational expenses.<br />
BOOK PROCESS<br />
Students in need of purchasing books for<br />
their classes will need to sign an authorization<br />
form either approving or not approving the<br />
use of excess Title IV funds, if applicable,<br />
to cover the cost of books and supplies. If<br />
the purchase of books and supplies should<br />
exceed the amount of the student’s credit<br />
balance after all aid pays in, the remaining<br />
amount due will be posted to the student’s<br />
account and the student will be responsible for<br />
making alternative payment arrangements.<br />
Students who do not authorize and who<br />
have excess Title IV funding due to receiving<br />
funds from a Pell Grant will receive the lesser<br />
amount of either the amount of their Pell Grant<br />
excess or their full credit balance amount,<br />
for the term in question, within seven days<br />
of the start of the term. Students who do<br />
not authorize and who are receiving excess<br />
Title IV funds but do not have a Pell Grant<br />
will receive a stipend within the later of the<br />
term begin date or 14 days of the date of<br />
their credit balance on their ledger card.<br />
NON FEDERAL REFUND POLICY<br />
Refunds for state aid programs and nonstate<br />
aid programs are calculated on a<br />
proportional basis using the State mandated<br />
or institutional refund policy. To calculate<br />
the minimum refund due to the Minnesota<br />
State Grant program, the SELF Loan Program,<br />
and other aid programs, with the exception<br />
of the State Work Study Program, the<br />
Minnesota Office of Higher Education Refund<br />
Calculation Worksheet, Appendix 14, of the<br />
Minnesota State Grant manual is used.<br />
BUYER’S RIGHT TO CANCEL<br />
Each student will be notified of acceptance/<br />
rejection in writing. In the event a<br />
student is rejected, all tuition, fees, and<br />
other charges will be refunded.<br />
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, if<br />
a student gives written notice of cancellation<br />
within five business days of the execution of<br />
the contract or day on which the student is<br />
accepted, then a complete refund is given<br />
regardless of whether the program has started.<br />
If a student gives a written notice of<br />
cancellation after five business days of the<br />
execution of the contract or day on which the<br />
student is accepted, but before the start of the<br />
program by <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota, then all tuition, fees, and other<br />
charges, except 15 percent of the total cost<br />
of the program (15 percent not to exceed<br />
$50.00) shall be refunded to the student.<br />
If a student gives written notice of cancellation<br />
after the start of the period of instruction for<br />
which the student has been charged, but<br />
before completion of 75 percent of the period<br />
of instruction, then student is assessed a<br />
pro rata portion of tuition, fees and all other<br />
charges based on the number of days in the<br />
term plus 25 percent of the total program<br />
cost (25 percent not to exceed $100.00.)<br />
Any notice of cancellation shall be<br />
acknowledged in writing within 10 business<br />
days of receipt of such notice and all refunds<br />
shall be forwarded to the student within<br />
30 business days of receipt of such notice.<br />
This refund policy is not linked to any<br />
student conduct policy and any promissory<br />
instrument shall not be negotiated prior to<br />
the completion of 50 percent of the course.<br />
Written notice of cancellation shall take<br />
place on the date the letter of cancellation is<br />
postmarked, or, in the case where the notice<br />
is hand carried, it shall occur on the date<br />
the notice is delivered to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota. <strong>The</strong> date of execution<br />
of the enrollment agreement shall be presumed<br />
to be the date of delivery of the notice of<br />
acceptance, and if delivered by mail, the<br />
postmark dates of the letter of acceptance.<br />
Examples of the calculations for policy are<br />
available in the Student Accounting office.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
may change the refund policy when federal,<br />
state, or other policies change. Students will<br />
be given 60 days notice of any change.<br />
KIT RETURN POLICY<br />
During the first 6 days of the student’s<br />
attendance, the supply kit and individual<br />
components of the kit may be returned for<br />
a refund only if the item being returned is<br />
in good condition and able to be resold.<br />
NON-PAYMENT OF CHARGES<br />
Non-payment of tuition, housing, fees,<br />
and/or other charges due to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota will<br />
result in the student being obligated for<br />
additional collection costs, collection<br />
agency costs, and legal costs.<br />
In addition, we reserve the right to report<br />
your failure to pay amounts owed to one or<br />
more national credit bureau organizations<br />
and not release your academic transcript<br />
until all your debts to us are paid in full.<br />
FINANCIAL AID<br />
All students are eligible to apply for<br />
financial assistance under various federal<br />
and state programs as follows:<br />
• Federal Stafford Loan<br />
(Subsidized/Unsubsidized)<br />
• Federal Pell Grant<br />
• Federal Supplemental Educational<br />
Opportunity Grant (SEOG)<br />
• Federal Work-Study<br />
• Federal PLUS Loan Program<br />
• State-Funded Student Assistance Programs<br />
• Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance<br />
• Veteran’s Administration Benefits<br />
Awards under these programs are based on<br />
the student meeting eligibility requirements,<br />
individual need, the availability of funds, and<br />
specific program requirements. A number<br />
of states also offer educational grants. Some<br />
states permit their residents to use the grants<br />
at schools outside of the state. Contact the<br />
Student Financial Services office for complete<br />
details about financial aid resources.<br />
Students receiving financial assistance must<br />
maintain satisfactory academic progress<br />
standards as outlined in this catalog.<br />
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE<br />
1. All students who receive federalsponsored<br />
financial assistance must<br />
maintain satisfactory academic progress<br />
for financial assistance eligibility.<br />
2. State grant eligibility is based on current<br />
regulations as detailed on the student’s<br />
state grant notice. Each student should<br />
refer to the award notice or contact the<br />
Student Financial Services department<br />
when his or her status changes.<br />
SUSPENSION AND<br />
REINSTATEMENT OF<br />
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE<br />
Students who are suspended from a program<br />
of study or terminated from <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota are ineligible<br />
for financial assistance until they regain<br />
admission and comply with Satisfactory<br />
Academic Progress Policy requirements.<br />
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE<br />
STUDENT APPEAL<br />
Students who are denied or suspended<br />
from financial assistance may file an<br />
appeal, under appropriate federal<br />
guidelines, with the College’s Student<br />
Financial Assistance Review Committee.<br />
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE<br />
REVIEW COMMITTEE<br />
This committee consists of the President,<br />
Director of Administrative and Financial<br />
Services, and Director of Student Financial<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
Services. <strong>The</strong> committee is responsible for<br />
the review of all student financial-aid awards<br />
when there is a question regarding a student’s<br />
eligibility for such awards. Furthermore, the<br />
committee serves as an appeal panel when a<br />
student is denied financial assistance under<br />
the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.<br />
Student FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE<br />
Appeal PROCESS<br />
Any student who is denied financial<br />
assistance under <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota’s Satisfactory<br />
Academic Progress Policy has the right to<br />
appeal such a decision. <strong>The</strong> student:<br />
1. Writes a letter to the attention of <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota’s<br />
Director of Student Financial Services that<br />
details all mitigating circumstances. This<br />
letter must be received within 10 days<br />
after notification of financial-aid denial<br />
2. Attaches any documents that<br />
give justification or reason for the<br />
student’s situation leading to the<br />
denial of financial assistance<br />
3. May request a personal appearance<br />
before the Student Financial<br />
Assistance Review Committee.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Review Committee:<br />
1. Secures a copy of the student’s<br />
academic and financial-aid records<br />
2. May request the appearance of the<br />
student to clarify any materials/<br />
statements presented by the student<br />
3. Reviews the student’s records and all<br />
materials presented by the student, and<br />
renders a final decision regarding the<br />
student’s financial assistance status.<br />
STUDENT TUITION APPEAL PROCESS<br />
1. Students have the right to make a<br />
tuition appeal if an error by <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
results in the student’s inability to<br />
continue in a class or at the institution.<br />
2. <strong>The</strong> appeal should be in writing, and<br />
the letter should be directed to the<br />
Tuition Appeals committee. Letters<br />
should be delivered to the Dean of<br />
Academic Affairs, Susan Tarnowski, whose<br />
office is located in the Administration<br />
Office, 333 LaSalle building.<br />
3. <strong>The</strong> written tuition appeal must<br />
be filed within thirty days from the<br />
time of the discovery of the error.<br />
Documentation of the error should be<br />
provided with the letter of appeal.<br />
4. A response from the committee<br />
will be provided within three weeks<br />
of the receipt of the letter.<br />
5. If students have questions regarding<br />
the tuition appeal process, they should<br />
see the Dean of Student Affairs, Pam<br />
Boersig, located in 209 Pence. For<br />
questions about the results of the<br />
appeal, see Jeff Lee, Accounting.<br />
VETERANS’ INFORMATION<br />
<strong>The</strong> College is approved by the Minnesota State<br />
Approving Agency for veterans’ educational<br />
benefits and may receive assistance in the<br />
filing of appropriate forms from the Registrar’s<br />
office. <strong>The</strong>se students must maintain<br />
satisfactory attendance and academic progress<br />
as outlined in this catalog. Make-up work is<br />
not permitted for the purpose of receiving<br />
Veteran’s Administration training allowances.<br />
SCHOLARSHIP & GRANT<br />
INFORMATION<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota offers<br />
various merit and competitive scholarships.<br />
Scholarships rules and awards may<br />
change after the printing of this<br />
catalog. For current information, please<br />
visit, http://www.artinstitutes.edu/<br />
competitions/high-school.aspx.<br />
PASSION FOR FASHION <strong>2012</strong> TUITION<br />
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED<br />
Tuition Scholarships Awarded<br />
LOCAL<br />
Local First Place Winner:<br />
$3,000 tuition scholarship<br />
NATIONAL<br />
First Place:<br />
Full tuition scholarship<br />
Second Place:<br />
Half tuition scholarship<br />
Third Place:<br />
One-Third tuition scholarship<br />
National tuition scholarships will be awarded<br />
in addition to local prizes except when a<br />
winner receives a full tuition scholarship.<br />
Graduating high school students who<br />
are interested in entering the Fashion &<br />
Retail Management program are eligible to<br />
compete for a tuition scholarship. Tuition<br />
scholarships are non-transferable.<br />
To learn more, visit: www.artinstitutes.edu/<br />
competitions/PassionforFashion.aspx.<br />
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AND AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS POSTER<br />
DESIGN COMPETITION <strong>2012</strong><br />
Tuition Scholarships Awarded<br />
LOCAL LEVEL<br />
Local first place winner:<br />
$3,000 tuition scholarship<br />
Local second place winner:<br />
$2,000 tuition scholarship<br />
NATIONAL LEVEL<br />
First Place:<br />
Full-tuition scholarship<br />
(awarded evenly over all quarters)<br />
Second Place:<br />
Half-tuition scholarship<br />
(awarded evenly over all quarters)<br />
Third Place:<br />
Quarter-tuition scholarship<br />
(awarded evenly over all quarters)<br />
National tuition scholarships will be awarded<br />
in addition to local tuition scholarships.<br />
All tuition scholarships must be<br />
used at the location the student<br />
represents in the competition. Tuition<br />
scholarships are non-transferable.<br />
All decisions made by judges are<br />
final and may not be disputed.<br />
To learn more, visit: http://artinstitutes.<br />
edu/Competitions/BestPoster.aspx<br />
BEST TEEN CHEF COMPETITION <strong>2012</strong><br />
Tuition Scholarships Awarded<br />
First Place Winner<br />
$5,000 tuition scholarship<br />
All tuition scholarships are awarded toward<br />
a degree program. All tuition scholarships<br />
must be used at the location the student<br />
represents in the competition.<br />
Tuition scholarships are non-transferable.<br />
To learn more, visit: http://artinstitutes.<br />
edu/Competitions/BestTeenChef.aspx<br />
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STORYTELLERS PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION<br />
Tuition Scholarships Awarded<br />
LOCAL<br />
Local First Place Winner:<br />
$3,000 tuition scholarship and the<br />
opportunity to advance to the National<br />
Photographic Competition<br />
NATIONAL<br />
First Place:<br />
Full tuition scholarship<br />
Second Place:<br />
Half tuition scholarship<br />
Third Place:<br />
One-Third tuition scholarship<br />
National tuition scholarships will be awarded<br />
in addition to local prizes except when a<br />
winner receives a full tuition scholarship.<br />
Graduating high school students who are<br />
interested in entering the Photography program<br />
are eligible to compete for a tuition scholarship.<br />
Tuition scholarships are non-transferable.<br />
To learn more, visit: http://www.<br />
artinstitutes.edu/competitions<br />
EVELYN KEEDY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP<br />
High school seniors who show dedication<br />
to their education and a desire for a creative<br />
career may apply for the Evelyn Keedy<br />
Memorial Scholarship through <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota. This is a $30,000<br />
tuition scholarship. Details and applications<br />
may be obtained by contacting <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
Institute location of your choice or calling<br />
1-800-275-2440. Deadline is May 1, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES<br />
An applicant must be a senior at a high school<br />
located within the United States. Deadline<br />
for entry is May 1, <strong>2012</strong>. <strong>The</strong> winner will be<br />
notified by June 2, <strong>2012</strong> and must accept<br />
the scholarship offer by June 16, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
An offer not accepted by that date will be<br />
rescinded and offered to the first runner-up.<br />
ENTRY PREPARATION<br />
Applicants for the scholarship must submit:<br />
• A completed entry form indicating the<br />
College and program of study desired.<br />
• An official high school transcript indicating<br />
current grade point average and class rank.<br />
• A letter of recommendation from a<br />
guidance counselor or teacher.<br />
• A letter of recommendation from<br />
an employer, club sponsor, coach,<br />
or community service leader.<br />
• A typed résumé stating educational<br />
background, extracurricular activities,<br />
hobbies, work experience, community<br />
involvement, and awards.<br />
• A 200-word essay about their career<br />
choice and why they have chosen it.<br />
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JUDGING<br />
A team of Admissions and High school<br />
program staff will select the winner and<br />
two runners-up. Decisions will be final.<br />
WINNER’S OBLIGATIONS<br />
<strong>The</strong> scholarship recipient must begin his or<br />
her program of study in the summer or fall<br />
quarter following high school graduation.<br />
<strong>The</strong> recipient must not interrupt his or her<br />
studies; interruption of studies will result in<br />
loss of the scholarship. <strong>The</strong> scholarship will be<br />
suspended in quarters when the recipient’s<br />
cumulative grade point average falls below 2.5.<br />
ENTRY MATERIALS<br />
All entry materials become the property of<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota.<br />
<strong>The</strong> judging team is not responsible for<br />
loss, damage, or return of entry materials.<br />
OTHER CONDITIONS<br />
<strong>The</strong> scholarship will be awarded only to a<br />
student who has been admitted to his or her<br />
chosen <strong>Art</strong> Institute location. In the event<br />
that the scholarship recipient’s education is<br />
terminated either by the student or <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota, scholarship<br />
becomes null and void. <strong>The</strong> scholarship is not<br />
redeemable for cash and may not be used<br />
to finance optional programs sponsored by<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota.<br />
<strong>The</strong> scholarship covers two academic years’<br />
tuition (six quarters) only and may not<br />
be applied against fees, housing, living<br />
expenses, or program supplies, and may not<br />
be transferred between affiliate schools.<br />
Other Options: Do not plan to finance your<br />
education by anticipating a scholarship.<br />
You may want to apply for financial<br />
assistance either through <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota or the federal and<br />
state governments. Additionally, many local<br />
and national service clubs, civic groups, and<br />
organizations, such as DECA and VICA, sponsor<br />
scholarships. Contact these organizations<br />
for details and application guidelines.<br />
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MERIT AND NEED SCHOLARSHIP<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
Merit and Need Award is a quarterly<br />
scholarship and is given to students who<br />
have demonstrated financial need and have<br />
earned at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA during<br />
their high school or college education.<br />
Awards will also be considered for those<br />
students who have a cumulative GPA of 2.2<br />
to 2.49 and one letter of recommendation.<br />
<strong>The</strong> award ranges from $200-$400 each<br />
quarter and is contingent on the student<br />
maintaining a cumulative 2.5 GPA while<br />
attending <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota. <strong>The</strong> student must enroll for at least<br />
12 credits per quarter. Application is due at<br />
the time of initial financial aid appointment.<br />
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SECOND FAMILY MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
provides this quarterly award to full-time<br />
students attending <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota concurrently<br />
with another member of their nuclear<br />
family (parent, sibling, spouse, or child).<br />
<strong>The</strong> maximum amount a student may receive<br />
is $300. If the student receives either the<br />
Merit or Excellence Award, the Second Family<br />
Award amount will equal $300 minus the<br />
amount of the other award received.<br />
For example, if the student qualifies for the<br />
Second Family Award but also receives a<br />
Merit Award for $100, the student’s Second<br />
Family Award amount will equal $200. Family<br />
member must make application to attend <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota and be<br />
enrolled for classes. <strong>The</strong> award is determined at<br />
the time of initial financial aid appointment.<br />
STUDENT SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP<br />
To be eligible, a student must have a CGPA of<br />
3.3 or higher and then register for 16 credits<br />
for the following quarter. Students must<br />
remain enrolled in 16 credits through schedule<br />
adjustment period to be eligible. At the end of<br />
schedule adjustment period the student will be<br />
credited the value of one credit of tuition after<br />
week 2 of the quarter. <strong>The</strong> credit value will be<br />
based on the individual student’s tuition rate.<br />
For more information, visit the Student Financial<br />
Services office located on the second floor.<br />
CULINARY ARTS STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP<br />
This is scholarship is an annual $1,000<br />
tuition scholarship for current Culinary<br />
<strong>Art</strong>s students awarded each fall quarter.<br />
To qualify, Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s students must<br />
meet the following requirements:<br />
• Minimum 3.0 GPA from <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
• Currently and continuously<br />
enrolled students who are in good<br />
academic and judicial standing.<br />
• Two letters of recommendations – one<br />
from a faculty member and another from<br />
the Academic Director for Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s.<br />
• A three-part essay:<br />
1. How has your education at<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota allowed you to<br />
fulfill your culinary goals?<br />
2. How will this scholarship contribute<br />
to your college experience while<br />
attending <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota?<br />
3. How will the achievement of your<br />
Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s degree or certificate<br />
influence your future career?<br />
SUSAN O’BOYLE-JACOBSON<br />
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP<br />
This is scholarship is an annual $1,000<br />
tuition scholarship for current Baking &<br />
Pastry students awarded each fall quarter.<br />
To qualify, Baking & Pastry students must<br />
meet the following requirements:<br />
• Minimum 3.0 GPA from <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
• Currently and continuingly<br />
enrolled students who are in good<br />
academic and judicial standing.<br />
• Two letters of recommendations – one<br />
from a faculty member and another from<br />
the Academic Director for Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s.<br />
• A three-part essay:<br />
1. How has your education at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
allowed you to fulfill your dream<br />
as a Baking & Pastry professional?<br />
2. How will this scholarship contribute<br />
to your college experience while<br />
attending <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota?<br />
3. How will the achievement of your<br />
Baking & Pastry degree or certificate<br />
influence your future career?<br />
THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS<br />
This annual tuition-based scholarship<br />
award of approximately $2000.00 is offered<br />
to students 24 years of age and older.<br />
To qualify, incoming and current non-traditional<br />
students must meet the following requirements:<br />
• A completed application<br />
form and agreement<br />
• A personal statement that tells us<br />
something about you that cannot<br />
be discerned from the application<br />
materials and what you plan on doing<br />
with your education after graduation.<br />
• Unofficial copies of all high school or<br />
college transcripts. Transcripts must<br />
demonstrate a minimum Cumulative<br />
Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0.<br />
• Two letters of recommendation – a copy of<br />
any letter of recommendation is perfectly<br />
acceptable. One letter may come from<br />
an instructors, but not both letters.<br />
For more information, please visit<br />
Student Financial Services.<br />
DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIP<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota is<br />
a collegiate partner of Citizens’ Scholarship<br />
Foundation of America and the Dollars for<br />
Scholars family of community scholarship<br />
foundations. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota has agreed that Dollars for Scholars<br />
awards of up to $1,000 per student will not<br />
adversely affect scholarship funding provided<br />
by <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota.<br />
Interested students should go online at<br />
http://scholarshipamerica.org/ for details.<br />
<strong>2011</strong> IMAGINE AMERICA<br />
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
participates in the <strong>2011</strong> Imagine America<br />
Scholarship Program funded through the<br />
Career Training Foundation. Each high<br />
school is eligible to receive up to two $1,000<br />
scholarships for their students. To apply for<br />
the scholarship students should contact<br />
their high school counselor or go online<br />
at http://www.imagine-america.org<br />
NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP<br />
High school seniors who also belong to the<br />
National <strong>Art</strong> Honor Society may apply for<br />
an <strong>Art</strong> Institute National <strong>Art</strong> Honor Society<br />
Scholarship. Details may be obtained by<br />
calling <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute location of your<br />
choice or 1-800-275-2440. Deadline is<br />
March 1, <strong>2011</strong>. Senior class members of the<br />
National <strong>Art</strong> Honor Society are eligible to<br />
compete for these tuition scholarships:<br />
First place: $20,000<br />
Second place: $10,000<br />
Third place: $5,000<br />
Fourth place: $3,000<br />
Fifth place: $2,000<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
scholarships cover tuition only. Scholarship<br />
awards may not be applied to fees,<br />
living expenses, or supply costs.<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
All entries must be addressed to:<br />
National <strong>Art</strong> Honor Society Scholarships,<br />
c/o <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute of Pittsburgh<br />
420 Boulevard of the Allies,<br />
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1328<br />
Attention: Bill McAnulty<br />
DEADLINE<br />
Application must be postmarked by<br />
midnight, March 1, <strong>2011</strong>. Winners<br />
will be notified after May 1, <strong>2011</strong>.<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:<br />
• You must be a high school senior graduating<br />
in the 2010-<strong>2011</strong> academic year and a<br />
member of the National <strong>Art</strong> Honor Society.<br />
• Submit six slides of six different original<br />
pieces of artwork representing your<br />
creative ability and interest.<br />
• Digital files may be submitted in lieu of slides.<br />
• Submit a written statement describing<br />
your artistic career goals and why you<br />
want to be considered for a scholarship.<br />
• Use the list on the back cover to select<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute you wish to attend.<br />
• Submit your name, home address,<br />
and telephone number, along with<br />
your school name, address, and school<br />
telephone number, and the name of your<br />
National <strong>Art</strong> Honor Society advisor.<br />
Entries must be postmarked by<br />
midnight, March 1, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
Winners must apply for admission at an<br />
<strong>Art</strong> Institute location and be accepted<br />
to validate the scholarship.<br />
Upon receipt, all submissions become the sole<br />
property of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota and will not be returned.<br />
VICA/SKILLSUSA CHAMPIONSHIP<br />
Students who are members of SKILLSUSA<br />
may compete in local, state, and national<br />
championships. <strong>The</strong> winners of the national<br />
championships are awarded the following<br />
scholarships. Winners of the Advertising<br />
Design, Culinary, and Photography<br />
championships will be awarded a $20,000<br />
tuition scholarship. Winners of the 3D<br />
Visualization and Animation, Web Design,<br />
and Television Production championships will<br />
be awarded a $10,000 tuition scholarship.<br />
Each <strong>Art</strong> Institute has a limited number<br />
of scholarships. Winners are permitted to<br />
choose <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Institute location of their<br />
choice and scholarships will be awarded<br />
on a first-come-first-serve basis. National<br />
championships are held in June <strong>2011</strong>. For<br />
details, visit the SKILLSUSA Web site: http://<br />
www.skillsusa.org or call 703-777-8810.<br />
Winners of the SKILLSUSA competition<br />
may contact Julie Walsh at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota at<br />
1-800-275-2440 for scholarship details.<br />
SCHOLASTICS ARTS AND<br />
WRITING COMPETITION<br />
Four $10,000 scholarships will be awarded by<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota to the<br />
Scholastic National Award recipients on a firstcome-first-serve<br />
basis. To receive information<br />
about this scholarship visit the Scholastic Web<br />
site at http://www.scholastic.com/artandwriting<br />
or call 212-343-6100. National Award recipients<br />
must contact Julie Walsh of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota at 1-800-275-2440<br />
as soon as they are notified of the award.<br />
C-CAP<br />
Students who are enrolled in a C-CAP program<br />
may compete for a two-year full-tuition<br />
scholarship at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota. <strong>The</strong> value of this scholarship is<br />
approximately $50,000. For information, speak<br />
to the C-CAP director at your high school, visit:<br />
http://www.ccapinc.org, or call: 212-974-7111.<br />
PROSTART INVITATIONAL<br />
First-place winners of the National ProStart<br />
Invitational Culinary Competition and<br />
Management Competition will be awarded a<br />
$3,000 tuition scholarship to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong><br />
International Minnesota. A $2,000 tuition<br />
scholarship for second-place winners and<br />
$1,000 tuition scholarship for third place<br />
winners will also be awarded. Applicants<br />
must be enrolled in a ProStart program to be<br />
eligible for competition. For more information,<br />
visit the ProStart Web site at www.nraef.org/<br />
prostart/ or call 1-800-765-2122. Winners of<br />
the invitational may contact Julie Walsh at<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
at 1-800-275-2440 for scholarship details.<br />
DEAN’S CHOICE AWARD<br />
Each quarter, enrolled students representing<br />
all programs are encouraged to submit<br />
their best work to the Dean’s office. <strong>The</strong><br />
Dean selects a work for display in the<br />
Dean’s office. <strong>The</strong> student-artist receives<br />
a $250 tuition scholarship in recognition<br />
for his or her winning submission.<br />
PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE<br />
Each quarter enrolled students representing all<br />
programs are encouraged to submit their best<br />
work to the President’s office. <strong>The</strong> President<br />
selects a work for display in the President’s<br />
office. <strong>The</strong> student-artist receives a $250 tuition<br />
scholarship in recognition for his or her winning<br />
submission. All scholarship winners must<br />
adhere to the scholarship rules established<br />
by <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota.<br />
Scholarship winners must apply to and be<br />
accepted at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota to validate the scholarship.<br />
Scholarships cover tuition only, unless<br />
otherwise noted. <strong>The</strong>y do not cover books,<br />
supplies, or miscellaneous fees. Students<br />
attending <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota on scholarships must maintain at<br />
least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average, or<br />
otherwise stated, in order to retain eligibility.<br />
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS<br />
OVERVIEW<br />
MISSION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of Academic Affairs at <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
is to engage students in an innovative<br />
education that supports them in becoming<br />
critical and creative thinkers with the<br />
ability to shape their chosen fields.<br />
Academic Affairs values:<br />
• Excellence in educational programs,<br />
teaching, and student support<br />
• Honesty, integrity, and caring<br />
in all interactions<br />
• Openness to new ideas in a changing world<br />
• Commitment to continuing improvement<br />
Academic Affairs serves the students, faculty<br />
and community through the development and<br />
implementation of postsecondary educational<br />
programs that prepare students with the<br />
necessary skills for entry-level positions in a<br />
variety of design-related and business-related<br />
careers. <strong>The</strong> office achieves its mission through:<br />
• <strong>The</strong> selection, development, and<br />
retention of exemplary faculty<br />
• <strong>The</strong> careful, continual planning<br />
and development of a curriculum<br />
that is responsive to the needs<br />
of students and employers<br />
• <strong>The</strong> provision of academic support services<br />
• <strong>The</strong> provision of appropriate technology<br />
for instructional purposes<br />
• <strong>The</strong> promotion and support of an<br />
effective library which provides access<br />
to materials and information supporting<br />
educational programs at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES<br />
INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA<br />
LEARNING PRINCIPLES<br />
1. Students will use critical and creative<br />
thinking through engagement in a<br />
process of disciplined thought that<br />
results in action with integrity.<br />
2. Students will apply written, oral, and<br />
representational communication<br />
strategies to express themselves and<br />
connect with intended audiences.<br />
3. Students will apply quantitative and<br />
qualitative methodologies to identify,<br />
analyze, and resolve problems.<br />
4. Students will apply concepts and<br />
methodologies to analyze individual<br />
and group interactions and recognize<br />
the diversity of human experience.<br />
5. Students will apply concepts and<br />
methodologies that reflect an<br />
understanding of the historical and<br />
cultural contexts within which they work.<br />
6. Students will apply theoretical<br />
and practical knowledge and skills<br />
relevant to their field of study.<br />
ACADEMIC DIRECTORS AND<br />
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS<br />
<strong>The</strong> administration and faculty members of<br />
the Academic Affairs department have been<br />
carefully selected to assure excellence in the<br />
educational process. <strong>The</strong> faculty members have<br />
professional experience and backgrounds in<br />
the career-related areas in which they teach.<br />
<strong>The</strong> major focus of the educational process is<br />
devoted to the development of employable<br />
skills and professional attitudes so that<br />
graduates are prepared for the working world.<br />
ACADEMIC DIRECTORS<br />
Each academic program at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota has an<br />
Academic Director. <strong>The</strong> Academic Director<br />
is responsible for working directly with<br />
students to ensure a quality learning<br />
experience, and for ensuring that well<br />
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qualified faculty members are employed to<br />
teach in programs. <strong>The</strong>y also ensure, through<br />
continual observation and evaluation, that<br />
faculty members implement best practices<br />
in the teaching and learning process.<br />
Academic Directors develop the curriculum<br />
and maintain an appropriate schedule of<br />
classes. <strong>The</strong>y also encourage students to meet<br />
with them to discuss the competencies and<br />
outcomes for student learning in the program.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are available to meet with students on<br />
individual plans for career employment.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Academic Director works with a<br />
Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) for<br />
each program. PAC members are industry<br />
professionals who advise the program to ensure<br />
that curriculum is staying current with industry<br />
standards, offer insight into the changing<br />
dynamics of the industry, and report on the<br />
skills and knowledge needed for employment.<br />
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS<br />
• Advertising (B.S.)<br />
• Audio Production (B.S.)<br />
• Culinary programs including: Culinary<br />
Management (B.S.), Culinary <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
(A.A.A.), Baking & Pastry (A.A.S. and<br />
D.), and <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> of Cooking (D.)<br />
• Design Management (B.S.)<br />
• Digital Film & Video Production (B.S.)<br />
• Fashion programs including:<br />
Fashion & Retail Management<br />
(B.S.) and Fashion Retailing (D.)<br />
• Graphic Design programs including:<br />
Graphic Design (B.S. and A.A.S.)<br />
• Hospitality Management (B.S.)<br />
• Interior Design programs including:<br />
Interior Design (B.S. and A.A.S.), Interior<br />
Planning with AutoCAD (A.A.S.)<br />
• Media <strong>Art</strong>s & Animation (B.S.)<br />
• Photography programs including:<br />
Photography (B.S.), Digital<br />
Image Management (D.)<br />
• Visual Effects & Motion Graphics (B.S.)<br />
• Web Design programs including: Web<br />
Design & Interactive Media (Associate<br />
and B.S. and A.A.S.), Web Design &<br />
Development and Web Design &<br />
Interactive Communication (D.)<br />
STUDENT PARTICIPATION AND<br />
ACTIVE LEARNING<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota<br />
encourages students to be active participants<br />
in their own learning. Students need to<br />
engage in their coursework by attending<br />
classes, participating in learning activities,<br />
completing reading, and submitting<br />
assignments. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota faculty members assist students in<br />
becoming professionals and lifelong learners.<br />
Students are encouraged to communicate<br />
regularly with their faculty members and<br />
take advantage of both scheduled office<br />
hours and informal meeting times.<br />
ACADEMIC FREEDOM<br />
Founded in the belief that freedom of inquiry<br />
is essential to the learning process, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota supports<br />
academic freedom for its faculty members<br />
and students. <strong>The</strong> College strives to create an<br />
environment in which students are exposed<br />
to a variety of significant scholarly viewpoints<br />
on the subjects examined in their courses. This<br />
environment extends beyond the classroom,<br />
and fosters and protects independence of<br />
thought and speech. This environment is<br />
conducive to the civil exchange of ideas.<br />
ACADEMIC ADVISING<br />
Academic Advisors encourage success and<br />
persistence through academic planning,<br />
educational goal setting, and resource referral.<br />
Advisors can direct students to campus<br />
services as well as off-campus resources<br />
that may enhance their ability to succeed.<br />
Students should see an Academic<br />
Advisor for assistance with:<br />
• Accessing any services on campus<br />
• Course planning and registration<br />
• Online courses<br />
• Adding or dropping classes<br />
• Changing majors<br />
• Clarifying goals<br />
• Communicating with faculty<br />
• Strategies for academic success<br />
• Connecting with resources<br />
• Accessing Student Portal accounts<br />
Academic Advisors are available Monday<br />
through Friday and select Saturdays.<br />
Appointments are not required. Students<br />
are encouraged to walk in, call, or email<br />
advisors for assistance at any time.<br />
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT CENTER AND<br />
INTERIOR DESIGN SKILLS CENTER<br />
Academic Achievement Services provide<br />
tools, services, and opportunities for improved<br />
academic success. Academic Achievement<br />
Services provide peer-tutoring and academic<br />
support workshops to enhance academic<br />
skills. <strong>The</strong>re are two tutoring centers at <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota: the<br />
Academic Achievement Center (AAC) and the<br />
Interior Design Skills Center. <strong>The</strong> AAC houses<br />
tutors for all the general education courses, as<br />
well as program specific tutors for all majors<br />
except Interior Design. <strong>The</strong> Skills Center houses<br />
the tutors for the Interior Design courses.<br />
Appointments are not required for tutoring<br />
services. <strong>The</strong> current schedule of tutors can<br />
be found on the doors outside the tutoring<br />
centers or with the Academic Advisors.<br />
LIBRARY<br />
<strong>The</strong> Mission of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Institutes</strong> International<br />
Minnesota’s Library is to provide students,<br />
faculty, and staff access to information<br />
and services needed in the learning and<br />
teaching environment. Emphasis for resource<br />
development is on technology for creative art,<br />
design and multimedia production as well as<br />
support for a general education enhancement<br />
in the fine arts, communications, social sciences,<br />
and humanities. Students will be prepared for<br />
lifelong learning through exposure to a variety<br />
of computer information technologies they<br />
will use in the workplace, the library, or home.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Library maintains a readily available<br />
collection of resources consisting of books,<br />
periodicals, audio-visual materials, and<br />
CD-ROMs (both networked and standalone).<br />
<strong>The</strong> Library also provides students<br />
with access to remote resources through<br />
cooperative agreements with other libraries<br />
and through electronic access to the Internet,<br />
on-line services (such as WilsonWeb), and<br />
off-site library catalogs and databases.<br />
REGISTRAR<br />
<strong>The</strong> Registrar and staff are responsible<br />