The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago: Design, Fashion, Culinary and Media Arts Programs
We pride ourselves at The Illinois Institute of Art — Chicago in being learning centered and fostering a collaborative educational experience. This approach creates a stimulating educational environment where our credentialed industry professionals work hand-in-hand with students to help them acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue their chosen field in the creative and applied arts. All of our staff helps work toward each student’s success. We believe in a supportive and caring environment and we are here to help in such areas as course selection and advising, tutoring and portfolio development. We look forward to your attendance at The Illinois Institute of Art — Chicago and sharing in your success.
- Advertising
- Advertising (BA)
- Audio Production
- Audio Production (BS)
- Baking & Pastry
- Culinary Arts
- Culinary Arts
- Culinary Arts (AAS)
- Culinary Management
- Culinary Management (BAS)
- Digital Filmmaking & Video Production
- Digital Filmmaking & Video Production (BFA)
- Digital Image Management
- Digital Image Management (D)
- Digital Photography
- Digital Photography (BFA)
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Design (BFA)
- Fashion Marketing & Management
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fashion Merchandising (AA)
- Fashion Retailing
- Fashion Retailing (D)
- Game Art & Design
- Game Art & Design (BFA)
- Graphic Design
- Graphic Design
- Graphic Design (AAS)
- Hospitality Management
- Hospitality Management
- Hospitality Management (AAS)
- Illustration & Design
- Illustration & Design (BFA)
- Interior Design
- Interior Design (BFA)
- Media Arts & Animation
- Media Arts & Animation (BFA)
- Professional Baking & Pastry
- Professional Baking & Pastry (C)
Advertising
Advertising (BA)
The Advertising program provides graduates with the skills needed to work in the field of advertising, art direction, copy writing and account supervision. A solid art foundation combined with hands-on advertising curricula, prepares students for entry-level positions with advertising agencies and departments, art studios and departments, marketing companies and departments and production companies. An advertising related internship while in school increases the graduate's advantage when applying for a position.
Audio Production
Audio Production (BS)
Please contact the admissions office to find out more information
Baking & Pastry
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts (AAS)
The International Culinary School at The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago offers an Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.) in Culinary Arts that also includes general education courses. The degree programs lasts two academic years (six quarters; 66 weeks in length) and contains 96-quarter credits, including 28-quarter credits in general education. The International Culinary School at The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago Culinary Program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Accrediting Commission. The ACF is the oldest chef organization in the United States dating back to 1929. Our school's culinary program is one of only 114 culinary schools in the country to receive this honor.
The curriculum for The International Culinary School at The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago Culinary Arts program is based on the classical principles of Escoffier, emphasizing progressive techniques and trends. Students receive practical knowledge and experience, and are taught in modern kitchens by Chef instructors who have worked in the professional culinary industry, have earned formal degrees in their profession, and are certified with the American Culinary Federation or hold certifications appropriate to their specialization.
The Culinary Arts program includes courses covering basic skills and techniques, purchasing and cost control, human relations and supervision, kitchen management, dining room operation, international and regional cuisines, Garde Manger, baking and pastries, _ la carte kitchen, safety, sanitation and nutrition. The curriculum culminates with an externship in a quality food service operation in Chicago or throughout the country.
Culinary Management
Culinary Management (BAS)
The primary objective of the Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree program in Culinary Management is the collegiate preparation of students to become practicing professionals in the hospitality industry as managers and supervisors of kitchens and food & beverage establishments.
The program includes classes in leadership, systems management, healthcare, research & development, human resources, budget controls, retail management, and history of food. The curriculum includes an additional internship, at the end, in a quality food service operation. Graduates of the B.A.S. Culinary Management program are prepared for various entry-level positions throughout the foodservice industry such as chef grillardin (grill cook), chef frutier (fry cook), chef rotisseur (broiler cook), chef entremetier (vegetable cook), chef saucier (saute cook), chef gardemanger (cold kitchen cook), chef tournant (roundsman), chef patissier (pastry chef) and banquet chef.
Digital Filmmaking & Video Production
Digital Filmmaking & Video Production (BFA)
Learn to create compelling television programming, using the latest digital production tools. That's the purpose of the Digital Filmmaking & Video Production program at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago: A comprehensive education in the skills to reach any audience with video. From concept development and research, through scriptwriting, production, and distribution, graduates will gain experience essential to entering careers in broadcasting, cable TV, advertising, corporate and educational video, and the growing field of video for interactive media - streaming media and webcasting on the internet, DVD, and soon, the new generation of video cell phone technology.
The Digital Filmmaking & Video Production program is intended for students who are committed to creative visual storytelling, effective communication, mastery of video production equipment and computer software, and who enjoy working in a highly collaborative environment.
Students take advantage of well equipped television and audio studios, up-to-date computer labs, and a wide range of industry-proven software. They also benefit from working closely with dedicated faculty, many of whom have extensive industry experience, offer real-world insights, and help students develop the collaborative skills, maturity, and confidence necessary for professional success.
Students complete this program with a sophisticated senior project, included in their video portfolio of original production work - essential to seeking employment in the industry - which demonstrates their mastery of design, production, and communications skills.
Digital Image Management
Digital Image Management (D)
Digital Photography
Digital Photography (BFA)
Please contact the Office of Admissions for more information about this new program.
Fashion Design
Fashion Design (BFA)
The intensive training at The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago emphasizes innovation and creativity in fashion, while providing the student with the professional entry-level skills and technical knowledge necessary for a successful career in the fashion industry. Students are introduced to sewing, flat pattern drafting and draping to provide a solid foundation in the fundamentals of apparel engineering. Design courses emphasize the principles and aspects of good design and the drawing and illustration techniques essential for design communication. Advanced course work in design allows students to take ideas from concept to completion. Students gain personal satisfaction from building their creative expressions into realities through the development of products, lines and collections. Opportunities for specialization in men's wear, children's wear and accessory design are also available. Juried fashion shows and competitions allow students to present their work to panels of industry professionals. Quick Response (QR) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) play important roles in the preparation of Fashion Design students. Students learn computer pattern drafting, grading and marker making through training on program specific software and hardware. Product Data Management software prepares students to monitor product development and distribution, produce product reports, perform cost analysis for materials and labor and create technical drawings with detailed product specifications. A thorough understanding of all facets of apparel manufacturing allows students to critique their creations from many viewpoints: as art, as fashion statements and as saleable products.
CAD systems are also integrated into course work for printed, woven and knitted textile design. Students create virtual textile samples, which are draped on apparel forms, bridging the gap between concept and visualization in the exploration of design solutions.
Business practices, industry procedures, and client relations are studied to support the creative side of design and provide students with a realistic view of the world of work. The College also holds a yearly fashion show that highlights the fashion design work of students.
Fashion Marketing & Management
Fashion Merchandising
Fashion Merchandising (AA)
Fashion Merchandising students prepare to enter the field with instruction from industry professionals who impart their knowledge. Through hands-on participation in projects that are creative, technical and similar to those that students will face in their chosen fields, the program is built around classroom activities that rely heavily on a philosophy of total personal immersion in the subject.
Students study fashion history, famous designers, textiles and display. Simulated buying sessions, marketing seminars and the development of in-house promotional campaigns enable students to acquire hands-on experience.
The program offers opportunities to explore the industry by interacting with professionals and developing contacts. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions such as visual merchandiser and window trimmer in department and speciality stores.
Fashion Retailing
Fashion Retailing (D)
Game Art & Design
Game Art & Design (BFA)
The objective of the Game Art & Design program is to teach students art foundation skills, 3-D modeling, low-polygon art, game level design, digital video and audio and animation to help them create and design games.
We seek to produce graduates who are highly skilled visual communicators and who combine artistic talent with technical competency.
Graphic Design
Graphic Design
Graphic Design (AAS)
Study in the Graphic Design program at The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago begins with the fundamentals: drawing, perspective, color, composition, typography and advertising design. Advanced work, introduced gradually, includes computer graphics, computer illustration, and desktop publishing. The ever-changing world of graphic design includes some of the most creative and challenging fields available to artists today. Advertising, publishing, and design are just a few examples of professions in which graphic designers work. The curriculum allows students to explore all areas of graphic design and prepares them to confidently accept entry-level positions upon graduation. Students receive instruction in a professional atmosphere that offers essential technical training for the business world. General Education courses prepare students for life's unexpected challenges by providing a broad base of historical, cultural, political and social studies. Through study in these subject areas, students are better able to function effectively in an increasingly complex and interdependent world.
Hospitality Management
Hospitality Management
Hospitality Management (AAS)
AAS
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Illustration & Design
Illustration & Design (BFA)
Interior Design
Interior Design (BFA)
The mission of the Interior Design program is to prepare students to function as trained professionals able to conceive and develop viable, creative solutions within current market realities. By meeting such educational goals, students should develop an attitude of flexibility and desire for life-long learning necessary to meet the changing demands of the interior design profession.
The goal of the Interior Design program is to produce creative and conscientious design professionals that will contribute to the success of his/her client, employer and his/her industry. To accomplish this goal, a multilevel instructional approach is utilized including sequenced courses in three distinct sections: Art Foundations, Major Concentration and General Education. Interior Design is both an art and science whose purpose is to enhance the quality of life and facilitate human activity. The study of this discipline is best served by an approach, which combines the critical thinking skills and broad, cultural knowledge inherent in the liberal arts with the creative and technical skills necessary for interior design practice. The Interior Design program at The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago provides students with specialized courses that emphasize the technical development, aesthetics, problem-solving and collaborative skills necessary to become employed in commercial and residential interior design.
Media Arts & Animation
Media Arts & Animation (BFA)
Our curriculum provides students with a substantial foundation in drawing skills, color theory, design concepts, audio/video techniques and basic computer applications. From this foundation, degree candidates will develop advanced skills in various aspects of computer graphics and animation. Students will explore the various tools used in computer animation, including, operating systems, 3-D modeling and animation software, 2-D animation techniques and desktop video production. These tools and concepts enhance our student's versatility and creativity, and enable them to produce a digital portfolio that demonstrates their practical and technical abilities to employers.
Graduates are prepared for various entry-level positions in this innovative, interesting and rewarding field such as background artist, 2-D animator, 3-D animator, 3-D modeler, 3-D illustrator and character developer.
Professional Baking & Pastry
Professional Baking & Pastry (C)
Please contact the Office of Admissions for more information about this new program.